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Posted on 02/25/2020
Video Tour - 103 Rector Street, Sterling, VA 20164
Three level colonial sited on a nice lot offers so many of the things on your list! Hardwood floors on main level. Formal living room and dining room. Kitchen with granite counter tops, gas cooking, pantry and large table space with bay window. Kitchen is open to family room featuring raised hearth masonry fireplace with mantel. From the family room you can step outside to the backyard. Master bedroom walk-in closet, vanity with sink in dressing area. Master bedroom bath offers tub/shower with tile surround. Two of the secondary bedrooms are very spacious with ample size closets. Basement offers rec room and den. Washer and dryer in HVAC...
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Posted on 02/25/2020
103 Rector Street, Sterling, VA 20164 is now new to the market!
Three level colonial sited on a nice lot offers so many of the things on your list! Hardwood floors on main level. Formal living room and dining room. Kitchen with granite counter tops, gas cooking, pantry and large table space with bay window. Kitchen is open to family room featuring raised hearth masonry fireplace with mantel. From the family room you can step outside to the backyard. Master bedroom walk-in closet, vanity with sink in dressing area. Master bedroom bath offers tub/shower with tile surround. Two of the secondary bedrooms are very spacious with ample size closets. Basement offers rec room and den. Washer and dryer in HVAC...
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Posted on 02/23/2020
Home Ownership Provides Benefits for Growing Families
Most adults go through a series of predictable life stages, which include the eventual desire to be a home owner. Some people take the plunge sooner than others, but that decision is typically set in motion by changing circumstances, such as financial readiness, additions to the family, or career advancement. Owning your own home certainly has a different "feel"...
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Posted on 02/16/2020
5 Ways to Improve your Home's Security
Photo by PhotoMIX Ltd. via Pexels Worried about package theft, break-ins and other crime? Even if you have a home security system, there are still steps you can take to make your home less appealing to thieves and criminals. From installing some high tech (but surprisingly affordable) gadgets to caring for your home’s exterior, you can help make...
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Posted on 02/09/2020
Haste Makes Waste When Hiring Home Contractors
If you've ever experienced the frustration of paying more than necessary for home repairs, remodeling, or upgrades, you're not alone! Most of us have done it at one time or another, and it's not a pleasant feeling! The good news is that if you make up your mind to do a little research, ask questions, request a free quote,...
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Posted on 02/08/2020
2014 Swans Neck Way, Reston, VA 20191 now has a new price of $659,000!
Surrounded by nature, just relax and enjoy water views from the living room, bedroom and rec room.....won't be too long before you will be boating on Lake Thoreau or you can explore the trail surrounding the lake. This three level 2 bedroom, 2. 5 bath town home is tucked away in the cul de sac on Swans Neck Way in the Walden Cluster. Great location near shopping, restaurants, entertainment, major commuter routes and only 2.4 miles to the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station. Open floor plan, new kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, granite and Espresso cabinets. Living room offers built-ins and wood burning fireplace with sliding glass...
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Posted on 02/04/2020
Video Tour - 14006 Compton Valley Way, Centreville, VA 20121
Welcome home to this 3 level town home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths! Eat in kitchen opens to dining room, living room with wood burning fireplace. Hardwood floors living room, dining room, foyer and powder room. Step out to deck, from living room, overlooking treed area. Upper level master bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath. Two secondary bedrooms on the upper level with full hall bath. Lower level rec room, den, laundry area with walk out to patio and fenced rear yard. Windows were replaced last year. Home has a tank-less water heater. Great commuter location, not far from Route 28 and Route 66. Two assigned parking...
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Posted on 02/04/2020
14006 Compton Valley Way, Centreville, VA 20121 is now new to the market!
Welcome home to this 3 level town home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths! Eat in kitchen opens to dining room, living room with wood burning fireplace. Hardwood floors living room, dining room, foyer and powder room. Step out to deck, from living room, overlooking treed area. Upper level master bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath. Two secondary bedrooms on the upper level with full hall bath. Lower level rec room, den, laundry area with walk out to patio and fenced rear yard. Windows were replaced last year. Home has a tank-less water heater. Great commuter location, not far from Route 28 and Route 66. Two assigned parking...
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Posted on 02/02/2020
How to Build a Wood Storage Shed
Photo by Maksim Shutov on Unsplash Building a storage shed for wood can be advantageous for several reasons: it allows you to store your firewood properly. When firewood is dry, your fire will be warmer, smoke far less, and you'll burn less wood at a time -- and a shed with good airflow that is slightly elevated will...
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Posted on 01/26/2020
Tips for Simplifying Your Move to a New Home
Moving to a new home can definitely be labor intensive, but there are plenty of ways to make it easier and less stressful. Creating a priority list of things to do before the moving truck arrives can help ensure that you won't forget important details. If you've chosen a service-oriented moving company, they should provide you with information --...
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