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Dec 04

How To Maintain Adequate Homeowners Insurance Coverage

December 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, stories have emerged of homeowners whose hazard insurance coverage was too low to cover the damage to their respective properties. Unfortunately, this scenario is common among U.S. homeowners, and is not just limited to damage from natural disasters. Homeowners in DC and nationwide are often woefully under-insured against catastrophe in its many forms. Whether you're buying a home, or own one already, revisit your hazard insurance policy choices and … [Read more...]

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Nov 02

How Choosing Kitchen Colors Can Affect Your Eating Habits

November 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Have you ever walked into your kitchen and instantly felt hungry? Rarely do people think about the colors that they choose to paint their kitchens. They are often too busy worrying about whether the kitchen will match the rest of the home, or whether the colors will be satisfactory to the rest of the household. However, when painting and decorating your kitchen, you may want to think about the process in a way many people do not -- how the colors you choose will affect the way in which you … [Read more...]

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Aug 06

Clever Ways To Reduce Household Water Usage

August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

How well do you conserve water? The government's EPA estimates that the average family of four uses 146,000 gallons of water per year, at a cost of $700. With just a few small changes, however, that cost could drop by as much as 28%. You'll save on more than just your water bill, too. You may save on District of Columbia taxes. This is because water management is often handled at the municipal level and as water usage grows, so does the need for costly investment in water treatment and … [Read more...]

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Jul 23

Top 10 U.S. Cities For Public Parks – Washington DC Ranks #5

July 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

For the first time in more than 100 years, the growth in America's cities is outpacing the growth in its suburbs. According to the 2011 estimates of the U.S. Census Bureau, between July 2010 and July 2011, city centers grew faster than their surrounding suburbs in 53% of the nation's largest housing markets. Compare this to just 9.8% during the 10 years prior. Cities now compete with suburbs on a number of fronts including job availability, housing costs, and access to amenities, a … [Read more...]

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Jun 22

How To Keep Your Home House Fly Free

June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

As the calendar turns to June and the temperatures start to rise in District of Columbia and nationwide, we begin to spot more bugs, insects and pests as compared to during the winter. Hiring an exterminator is one way to limit the number of ground-based bugs in your home. For example, periodic treatments can help to keep ants, beetles and termites at bay. For airborne pests, however, prevention can be more difficult. House flies can be especially nagging. They often enter through open … [Read more...]

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May 04

Planning For A Memorial Day Closing

May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Planning to close on your home at the end of May? Plan ahead. Memorial Day is coming and the holiday may delay your closing. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and the 3-day Memorial Day weekend is a popular vacation time in real estate-related industries. Real estate agents tend to take time off because fewer of their clients are actively home shopping on a holiday weekend; mortgage lenders are closed because banks don't operate on a federal holiday; and, title agents are … [Read more...]

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Apr 12

What $300k Buys You in Logan Circle, Washington DC

April 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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In Washington DC, we have a sellers' market.  Inventory is down and prices are up.  This week, we're taking a look at Logan Circle.  With dozens of restaurants and shops, Logan Circle has become one of DC's most sought-after neighborhoods. So what does Logan Circle have to offer the first-time homebuyer with a budget of $300k?  Today, not much.  Currently, only five properties are being offered in Logan Circle at this price point. Let's take a look. 1239 Vermont Ave NW #601 - … [Read more...]

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Feb 06

The 10 Longest Commutes In The United States – Washington, DC Ranks #2

February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

According to the Census Bureau, more than 3.2 million U.S. workers spend over 3 hours commuting to and from work each day. Commutes exceeding 90 minutes in each direction are known as "extreme commutes" in Census Bureau parlance. As compared to typical commute times nationwide, they're aptly named. The national, average commute time is just 25.1 minutes. For home buyers in District of Columbia or in any U.S. city, make sure to make commute times a consideration before placing an offer … [Read more...]

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Nov 21

Black Friday in Georgetown

November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Black Friday, November 25th, kicks off the holiday shopping season and there's no better place to do it than in DC's best neighborhood for shopping, Georgetown. On Black Friday, many Georgetown stores will offer extended hours, sales, and special incentives for shoppers. Additionally, on Saturday, November 26th, Georgetown will be participating in "Small Business Saturday", a day dedicated to supporting small businesses during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. The Georgetown … [Read more...]

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Nov 21

Winter on the Hill: Are Homebuyers Hibernating or Just Warming Up?

November 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
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This post was written by M Squared Consultant Jessica Wilkie and was originally published on the Capitol Hill Blog, The Hill is Home. We’re moving into the long, cold months of winter but does that mean putting thoughts of buying or selling real estate to rest until spring, as many would believe? Let’s take a closer look and see what’s happened in Capitol Hill real estate, ZIP 20003, over the past five years come wintertime. While the number of sales typically slows down between … [Read more...]

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