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How to Make Your Home More Marketable to Potential Buyers

Posted by John P. Bradford // October 20, 2015

Marketable Home

Selling a shabby home is harder than you think because nobody is going to purchase a property with leaky roofs, smelly walls and mold everywhere you look. Therefore, in order to reach the full potential of your home and receive the asking price upon sale, it should be in a proper state and ready to […]


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Hints on Building a Proper Home Bar

Posted by John P. Bradford // October 15, 2015

Home Bar

If you are one of those people who have always dreamed about having a bar in their home and now you finally have the means to make it possible it was high time you finally did it. The technology and choice of cut-to-measure materials is so vast nowadays that doing almost any DIY home project […]


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Decor Trend Report: The Basics of Industrial Design

Posted by John P. Bradford // October 5, 2015

Decor Trends

People often wonder what the industrial design really is. There are many different interpretations of it, but a general statement says that it is a trendy style implementing that industrial and natural look into your house, office or any other living space. This style is usually associated with those large spaces with high ceilings, strong […]


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Statistics Every Home Buyer Needs to Know

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 28, 2015

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If when you see numerical stats does your brain just shut down? If so, you are part of the majority! The human brain is already overloaded with information, so it is no wonder that it does not get thrilled over having additional numbers thrown in its direction. However, if you are shopping for a home […]


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Find a Great School Without Breaking the Bank

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 21, 2015

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We have a tendency to place elite schools in pricey neighborhoods up on a pedestal. There is a good chance that those coveted schools deserve to be looked up to, but that does not mean there are not some fantastic schools in areas where housing is more affordable. That being said, if you are set on […]


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Curb Appeal “Don’ts” for Northern Virginia Home Sellers

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 14, 2015

curb appeal

Many Northern Virginia home sellers put a lot of time into staging and cleaning the interior of their home to sell, but do nothing to the front yard. Curb appeal provides potential buyers with a strong first impression. You want potential buyers to instantly feel like the listing price is a really good deal. If […]


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7 Secrets for Securing a Smart Mortgage

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 7, 2015

smart mortgage

Some try as hard as they can to get approved for a mortgage with no luck. Others have attractive offers of interest rates lower than what most realize is available. Then there is the vast majority of the population who is able to get approved, but with a less desirable rate. Don’t assume you will […]


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Contingencies for Northern Virginia Home Buyers

Posted by John P. Bradford // August 31, 2015

contingencies

Some say that as a Northern Virginia home buyer there are really only three contingencies you need to be familiar with, but that is not always the case. There are many contingencies that can be tied to a home purchase and since every Northern Virginia home buyer, situation, and property is different, you may benefit […]


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Getting Your Home Market Ready

Posted by John P. Bradford // August 24, 2015

market ready

If you made the decision to sell yesterday and you are already writing your listing, you may want to press the pause button for a minute. There is little chance that your home is ready to be listed immediately. There is a little prep work involved in getting your home market ready. Focus on the […]


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5 Worst First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes

Posted by John P. Bradford // August 21, 2015

Home Buyer Mistakes

Buying your own home is a big step in anyone’s life, but it can also be a step in the wrong direction if you’re not careful enough. Being well informed is the key in this delicate matter, as any mistakes could turn out to be major obstacles in your otherwise bright future. Financial and legal […]


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