Debra Brickwedde's Blog

Posted on 06/20/2021
4 Expenses New Homeowners Don't Think About Before Closing
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Purchasing a new home is an exciting and life-changing event. While you likely know that you'll need to be able to afford to pay your mortgage each month, there might be other expenses that you aren't as familiar with. 1. Maintenance Costs It makes sense that you'd need to include money to...
Closing On A Home
Expenses
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Posted on 06/13/2021
What to Look for in a New Home Construction Builder
Photo by Andrew Wilus from Pexels When you're looking for a home builder, you might be tempted to base your decision largely on bids. While price is important, there are a few more factors to take into consideration. Number of Homes Built A new home builder should have plenty of projects in their credit, though they don't necessarily...
Contractors
Home Builders
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Posted on 06/06/2021
Just Add Water: Your Favorite Yard Activities for Summer
Image by yen lai from Pixabay Sometimes the summer heat can make it hard to enjoy playing outside. If you don’t have your own pool you might rather stay indoors where the temperature is cooler. However, there are lots of fun ways to play outside and still keep cool. Many of the most popular backyard games and activities...
Backyard Games
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Posted on 05/30/2021
Should You Move to an HOA Community?
Image by rawmn from Shutterstock People have different notions about living in an HOA community. As much as there is a bright side to living in such an environment, you also need to consider the potential disadvantages. Some HOAs have an organized and well-maintained neighborhood, while others may have lackluster management and community issues. Before you make your...
Buying A Home
Community
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Posted on 05/27/2021
FALLS CHURCH, VA Real Estate Market Update 5/27/2021
Click here to view FALLS CHURCH, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 05/23/2021
Tips for Moving to an HOA Community
Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels Are you considering buying a home with a Home Owner's Association (HOA)? Living in an HOA community can be very rewarding. But if you're accustomed to living without one, it can bring some challenges. Know in advance what to expect with HOA living. Checking out the biggest pros and cons HOA homeowners...
Community
HOA
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Posted on 05/16/2021
Real Estate Investment: What It Is and How To Get Started
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay While real estate has ups and downs, it has generally been a good long-term investment. Owning a home is one way of investing, but to really take advantage, you can buy property that you won’t necessarily occupy but will make you some money. How Real Estate Makes Money There are two basic...
General Finance
Investing
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Posted on 05/09/2021
Home Buying Journey: Start with Your Loan
Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via Pixabay If you’re in the market to purchase a home, it can be a confusing process. Interest rates, types of loans and what may apply to you can all sound like a foreign language. It’s always best to have some background knowledge before going to see a mortgage broker to make sure you’re...
Homebuying
Loan
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Posted on 05/28/2021
4554 Geyser Creek Loop, Haymarket, VA 20169 now has a new price of $800,000!
Stunning like New (2-Years Old) 4 bedroom/4.5 bath colonial in the beautiful Gated golf community of Dominion Valley Country Club which has Resort Style Amenities including a Newly Renovated Clubhouse. This charming stone Front home with front porch, located in the newest part of the community is bright and sunny, has an open floor plan, spacious living room and dining room, hardwood floors throughout main level, gourmet eat in kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, a large family room w/ cozy gas fireplace, attractive master retreat w/sitting area, spacious Princess Suite with a full bath, finished walk out basement has large rec room and...
Real Estate
Haymarket
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