It’s hard to believe the 2012 London Games are already over. Although it’ll be another four years before we see the next, four of our local athletes have a lot to be proud of after competing in this year’s Olympics. Bethesda Native Wins Gold Just fifteen years old, Katie Ledecky of Bethesda, MD won the […]
A short sale might sound like a quick and simple way to buy a new home. Home buyers who decide to go the short sale route can save a lot on their new property. But short sales aren’t always the easiest option. What Is A Short Sale? A short sale happens when home sellers put […]
Before you put your DC area home up for sale, you should know a little about your home’s plumbing system. What Kinds of Plumbing Systems Are There? Several. Plumbing systems include copper, galvanized, rigid plastic, polybutylene and soft plastic. Of course, some systems are likely to have specific problems. Plumbing and Putting Your DC Area […]
A fresh coat of paint can open up an entire room. More importantly it can bring you, the home seller, a good price for your DC area home. Should I Repaint My DC area Home? A home buyer probably won’t like the look of chipped paint, exposed wood or faded surfaces. You definitely don’t want […]
As you begin your home buying search, you’ll soon discover the different types of wiring. The type of wiring in residential homes generally depends on when the home was built, where it was built and if it has been updated. In the older homes, knob and tube type wiring was the norm, replaced later by […]
Home sellers with houses built before 1978 must fill out a lead-based paint disclosure form and provide the home buyer with a lead-based paint educational booklet. Lead was a commonly used metal, found in many home products, and is highly toxic. What are the Health Risks? There are many varying problems associated with lead, including […]
There are all kinds of plumbing systems like copper, rigid plastic, galvanized, polybutylene and soft plastic. As you begin your new home search in the Washington DC area, you’ll want to know what kind of plumbing is in your home. And you’ll also want to know what problems may come with it. What Kinds of […]
There are a lot of materials that go into making a home. As you look into buying your DC area home, you should probably know a little about man-made siding. Issues with Man-Made Siding L.P. (Louisiana Pacific) and OSB (Oriented Strand Board) have garnered a lot of negative press lately. However, Stimson Fortestex, Weyerhauser and […]
Many new homes in the Montgomery County, Washington DC and Northern Virginia area come with artificial stucco siding called EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems.) Many home buyers like the look of stucco, which can also add to your home value. What is Stucco? Stucco is polystyrene foam with a base coat, reinforcement mesh, then another […]
As you search for your new DC area home, you’ll want to know how to save on your heating and cooling costs. Windows are just one of the ways to determining how energy efficient your home really is. What Types of Windows Are There? Single pane, double pane, thermo pane, triple pane, plain glass, leaded […]
