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Designing a Study Space in Your Southern Maryland Home

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Whether you’re in school, or you have children of school age at home, it’s great to have a place in your home for focused study. With some parents also working from home and rooms already serving multiple functions, it means there isn’t always a dedicated space for students to work. Here are some tips to…

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Why Some Renovations Fail (and how you can avoid it)

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We’ve all heard the renovation horror stories, and they can certainly begin to make us feel a little apprehensive about beginning our own projects. The good news is, there are some fairly common reasons why renovations fail. By examining these reasons a bit deeper, you can better avoid them in your own Southern Maryland renovation…

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How to Keep Your Southern Maryland House Flip from Becoming a Flop

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If you’ve been considering buying a southern Maryland fixer-upper to flip, it can be a highly rewarding (and highly profitable) endeavor, but it can also be overwhelming and highly risky. So, how do you navigate these extremes? Here are some tips for potential house-flippers to have a greater chance of success: Do Ample Research With…

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Are You Planning to Rent Out Your Southern Maryland Home?

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If you have an in-law apartment that you’re considering renting out, or maybe you’ve bought a new home and are thinking about renting your current one out. Whichever the case, becoming a landlord is a big decision. If you’re just starting to throw around the idea, here are a few key things to think about:…

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Southern Maryland Homebuyers: Open House 101

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If you’re starting your home search in Southern Maryland, visiting open houses will likely become a regular happening for you. These events provide a terrific opportunity to explore a home you’re interested in. While some buyers will stack their weekends with open houses and zip through each one, others are more strategic. Here are some…

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How to Maintain Curb Appeal Through a Southern Maryland Winter

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Whether you’re planning to sell or simply want to keep things in tip-top shape over the winter, maintaining curb appeal during the winter months in Southern Maryland can present some challenges. To combat snowfall, grey skies and shorter days, the idea is to brighten what can become a dull exterior. Here are some things to…

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Updates to Consider Before Selling Your Southern Maryland Home

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Are you giving strong consideration to selling your Southern Maryland home and not sure about which updates would be beneficial?  Making your home stand out among the other listings is worth exploring. Here are a few tips to help you get the attention of potential buyers: The Kitchen There are both expensive and inexpensive modifications…

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Tips for Organizing Your Southern Maryland Home

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Does it feel like you’re outgrowing your Southern Maryland home? Does it feel like closets, pantries, and drawers are bursting at the seams? The amount of space you have may not be the problem, but instead it could have everything to do with organization. With a little bit of organizing and decluttering, you can free…

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Renovating Your Southern Maryland Home on a Budget

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It might be time to upgrade your southern Maryland home, but a lack of budget is limiting your options. There are some useful strategies that can help you maximize your budget. While you might not have the luxury of doing a full-scale remodel, you can still achieve impressive results. The key is knowing how and…

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How to Make Your Southern Maryland Kitchen Feel Like New

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The kitchen is at the heart of the home — a place that can be full of laughter, creativity, great food and drinks. But, how much pleasure do you derive from cooking in there? If your answer is ‘not much’, then maybe it’s time to give your Southern Maryland kitchen a makeover. There’s no point…

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