Maurice Kennedy, ® Realtor's Blog

Posted on 11/29/2020
Holiday Cheer: Sharing a Smile with Your Mail Carrier
Photo by Dference via Pixabay"Can I tip the mail carrier?" It's a burning question whenever the holiday season approaches. The short answer is no. Postal employees are bound by an Ethical Conduct code. Within this code, a rule lets carriers take a non-monetary gift worth up to $20. The annual total gift limit from one customer is $50...
Holiday
Holiday
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Posted on 11/22/2020
During Your Flip: Nail these Crucial Project Management Skills
Photo by TeroVesalainen via Pixabay Flipping a house successfully means keeping your ducks in a row during the rehab process--and that typically means communicating with several vendors to coordinate work, making sure everyone is on the same page, and dealing with delays when they (inevitably) occur. It's worth your while to build a project management strategy and skill...
Investment
Investment
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Posted on 11/15/2020
4 Strategies for Getting Started with Real Estate Investment
Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels The methods for getting started in real estate investing range from strategies that are active to others that are more passive. Many methods fall in between those extremes but all have their own level of associated risk. Here we'll touch on some of the lower risk ways to get started with property investment....
Investing
Investment Property
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Posted on 11/08/2020
Steps to Take Before Breaking in Your Kitchen
Photo by CongerDesign via Pixabay You recently purchased a home, and as a new homeowner, you’re itching to get moved into your new kitchen so you can get settled and start entertaining. Wait! Before you get caught up organizing your pots and pans, do a little preventative care. If you want a kitchen you can entertain in hassle-free,...
Cleaning Tips
Home Improvement
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Posted on 11/01/2020
When Should You Sell Your House?
There is no right or wrong time to sell a home. However, it is important to remember that selling a home is a life-changing decision. And as such, the decision to sell a home should not be taken lightly. If you are unsure about whether now is the right time to add your house to the real estate market,...
Selling Your Home
Tips On Selling
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Posted on 10/25/2020
Young or Retired, Many Potential Home Sellers Stay Put
Image by Mudassar Iqbal from Pixabay Construction of affordable starter homes is failing to keep pace with the number of first-time house hunters. At the same time, more homeowners are resisting the siren song of selling to these potential buyers in order to move up or downsize. It's a trend called "rising tenure length." Owners are staying put....
Home Seller
Housing Market
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Posted on 10/18/2020
Ways to Organize a Messy Closet
Generally, a closet ought to bring simplicity to your life. Whether it's a large walk-in or an itty-bitty space, a neat closet should be where you can get the things you need any time of the day. However, keeping a closet neat and organized can be more complicated than it seems. One day you have a clean closet...
Closet
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Posted on 10/11/2020
Fix Cracked Grout to Breathe New Life Into Your Bathroom or Kitchen
Photo by Brett Hondow via Pixabay You love your tiles. But they don't seem to do your bathroom justice anymore. Ask yourself, is it the tiles themselves, or what's in between that makes you cringe? Is the grout cracked, faded, yellowish or gray? Breathe new life into a dirty-looking bathroom tile floor, kitchen backsplash or tile shower by...
DIY
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Posted on 10/04/2020
Steps You Can Take to Help Sell Your House Quickly
If you're getting ready to put your house on the market, your mind is probably flooded with dozens of unanswerable questions. Much of your uncertainty may revolve around the marketability of your home and how quickly a qualified buyer will come along. Although there are factors over which you have little control, there are several things you can do...
Curb Appeal
How To Hire A Real Estate Agent
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Posted on 10/29/2020
8191 Mccauley Way, Lorton, VA 22079 is now new to the market!
MUST SEE !! Beautiful 3 level luxury brick front home with large deck and a car garage. This 3BR and 2.2bath. home features elegant hardwood flooring throughout the main level. Very spacious chef style kitchen with an island/stovetop and large style cabinets and storage pantry. Rec room with cozy fireplace in basement with walkout accessibility to a brick patio. Half bath on main and lower level. Main Bedroom has vaulted ceilings and a Spa - Like Bathroom with separate shower and comfortable soaking tub. Laundry room accompanies Bedrooms and a shared hall bath on upper level. Very clean and well kept home. Excellent location: so close to...
Real Estate
Lorton
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