Maurice Kennedy, ® Realtor's Blog

Posted on 01/19/2020
Are You Prepared to Address House Selling Hurdles?
The home selling journey may be perilous, particularly for an individual who is unprepared for potential pitfalls. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to quickly identify house selling hurdles and address such issues before they get out of hand. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you detect and resolve a wide...
Selling Your Home
Tips On Selling
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Posted on 01/12/2020
What is an Open Concept Layout?
Image by Solomon Rodgers from Pixabay The real estate industry is ever-changing and with it, many trends come and go. One popular trend is the open concept layout, a style that was very popular in homes during the 19th century. The idea of open concept living fell out of favor during the early 20th century when homeowners were...
Home Design
Layouts
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Posted on 01/05/2020
Researching a Property Online Before Attending a Showing
House hunting can be time-consuming. With so many houses currently on the market and so little time to spend visiting homes, it’s important to narrow down your search as much as possible before attending a showing. Fortunately, in today’s digital world, it’s possible to learn a great deal of important information right from your phone or computer. In today’s...
House Hunting
Buying A Home
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Posted on 12/29/2019
Starting from Scratch: How to Find the Capital for Your First Investment Property
Photo by Jonathan Rolande via Pixabay Dipping your toes in the real estate investing waters can feel intimidating--especially when it comes to making a large up-front investment. Although there are ways to get started in real estate with lower up-front costs (low- or no-down payment VA and FHA loans, for instance), it's smart to have some savings to...
Property
Investment
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Posted on 12/22/2019
How Can You Sell Your House for Top Dollar?
A successful home selling experience likely concludes with a profitable transaction. However, plenty of work lies ahead before a home seller can achieve the best-possible results. Ultimately, there are several things that a home seller can do to ensure that he or she receives top dollar for a residence, and these are: 1. Conduct a Home Inspection and Appraisal...
Selling Your Home
Tips On Selling
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Posted on 12/15/2019
When You're Ready to Buy a Home, You'll Know It
Making the transition from being a renter to a home owner is a life changing experience -- one which brings both rewards and new responsibilities. Although you'll no longer have a landlord (on speed dial) to handle things like yard maintenance, noisy neighbors, and appliance repairs, you'll enjoy the satisfaction of being in control of your own living space,...
Should I Buy Or Rent
Rent Or Own House
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Posted on 12/08/2019
Protecting Your Garden from Pests
Image by wagrati_photo from Pixabay If you have pumpkins or winter and summer squash in your garden, there is a chance that squash bugs will find their ways into your planter beds. Squash bugs are pests that can wreak havoc on your vegetables, especially winter squash and pumpkin. Their attacks are not limited to gourds, they also target...
Gardening Tips
Pest Control
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Posted on 12/01/2019
Should Interest Rates Influence When You Buy?
Photo by Doubletree Studio via Shutterstock Interest rates rise in correlation to inflation and other economic activity. When that happens, it can increase housing costs. But the question is, should it prompt you to buy sooner than you’re ready? The Right Time Is Now In real estate, the right time is always now for someone. Is it the...
Mortgage
Mortgage
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Posted on 11/24/2019
Should You Craft a Home Buying Checklist?
Regardless of when or where you search for a house, a home buying checklist is essential. With this checklist in hand, you can quickly and effortlessly discover a residence that suits you perfectly. Now, let's take a look at three factors to incorporate into your home buying checklist. 1. Your Home Buying Timeline Account for how much time is...
Buying A Home
Buyer Tips
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Posted on 11/17/2019
Do You Need to Develop a Relocation Budget?
A relocation budget is a must-have for those who recently bought or sold a house. If you have a relocation budget at your disposal, you should have no trouble getting ready for moving day. Ultimately, there are several factors that you need to consider to craft an effective relocation budget. These factors include: 1. Packing Supplies Moving boxes, packing...
Moving
Moving Tips
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Posted on 11/11/2019
14454 Del Mar Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193 now has a new price of $349,900!
MUST SEE!! Beautiful brick front home with porch and driveway , 4BR and 2.5bath with wood burning fireplace in walk out basement. New stainless steel appliances in kitchen with beautiful floor tiling, granite countertops and decorative stone backsplash. Additional updates include: New roof, Fresh paint interior and exterior, Renovated bathrooms, New washer and newer dryer, and New carpet in lower level. HVAC recently serviced includes transferable spring service contract. Home has shed for additional storage and ample space in laundry room. Home backs to woods for privacy and no HOA! Close to shopping, dining, entertainment and 5 minutes to...
Real Estate
Woodbridge
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