Home Ownership is the American Dream for many families and individuals there are many things you need to know before signing a contract to purchase. 1. Know the expenses Owning a home is not just a tax deduction and the American dream. It means knowing the other expenses associated with the maintenance such as Home…
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Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Save for a Down Payment
Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. Here are five creative ways to build your down payment nest egg faster than you may have ever imagined. 1. Ask the Seller to Help (Really!) When sellers want to a get a deal done quickly, they might be…
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Manassas, VA
Manassas, VA History Formerly known as Manassas Junction, Manassas is an independent city of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In the 1860’s it was the battlegrounds of the first major land battles of the American Civil War, the First and Second Battles of Manassas – also known as the First and Second Battle of Bull Run.…
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Centreville, VA
Centreville, VA History Centreville, formally known as Newgate in the 1760’s, was a town established with a pattern of mixed residential and commercial use. Frame houses, several taverns, stores, blacksmith shops, tanyards, and a school house were constructed on the 1/2 acre town lots. In 1792, the landowner petitioners reasoned that the name Centreville would…
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Chantilly, VA
Welcome to Chantilly, VA History In the 1700s, Chantilly was home to a number of colonial plantations. It included the Sully Plantation, George Richard Lee Turberville's "Leeton Grove", the John Hutchison Farm, and the Chantilly Plantation, after which Chantilly is named. During the Civil War, federal troops destroyed the main residence of the Chantilly Plantation…
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Fairfax, Virginia
Welcome to Fairfax, Virginia History Nestled in the heart of Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax is known for its quality of life, superior school system, diverse cultural events, and beautiful homes conveniently located near our nation's capital. In 2009, Forbes Magazine ranked Fairfax for its strong public school system, high median income, and growing…
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Moving Tips
Let's face it, moving day is no picnic. Experience has taught us organization is the key to making your relocation as smooth as possible. By using these helpful tips, your move will be much more organized and less stressful. Host a garage or yard sale to get rid of outgrown or unused items. If time…
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Staging Tips
10 Low Cost Ways to Make Your Home Buyers Say WOW! These low cost strategies to make your home more appealing are sure to have your potential buyers saying WOW! Plus these tips are quick and easy. Mow the lawn and trim the bushes - especially the ones that block your windows and diminish sunlight.…
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