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How to Pick the Best Place to Retire for You

Most of us have major plans for retirement, and for many that includes a new place to call home. Maybe you think you have that destination locked in place, or perhaps you have a vague idea of the kind of climate and location you're looking for,...

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The Most, and Least, Soothing Paint Colors

As we close in on a year of living claustrophobically, Americans continue to look for strategies that can quiet the jitters—and don’t involve thousands of calories. One solution: calming decor. To help you out, hundreds of designers were as...

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Home Decor Items Worth the Splurge!

Putting a deposit down on a home or apartment (not to mention all of those monthly bills to follow) can make a real dent in your bank account. After that major investment, it can be tempting to skimp when purchasing home decor to furnish the pl...

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Important tips when closing on a condo

After finding the Bethesda condo that is perfect for you, it is time to finally close the deal. Closing on a property can take a few days up to two months, depending on the type of property, how you will finance the purchase and other factors. ...

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6 Sustainability Trends in 2021

With the climate crisis continuing to mount, the design world will undoubtedly focus on sustainability in the new year. In order to get a sneak peek of what the year might have in store, industry experts were asked what trends they envision for...

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A view outside townhomes for sale in Bethesda

What to look for when buying a Bethesda townhome

A townhome is typically a multi-level residence with communal walls. It is like a cross between a single-family property and a condo unit. Like a condo unit, townhouse owners have home maintenance and fewer responsibilities. Moreover, it is eas...

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To Stage or Not to Stage

Real estate professionals and most clients know staging is important.  But staging changes as the market evolves. Of course, there are timeless aspects of staging.  Aspects like making repairs, depersonalizing the space, or giving the place a...

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Inside a luxury condominium with full of lightings

Staging a condo for sale: What you need to know

One of the most challenging aspects of selling a condo is making it stand out among the many other condos for sale in Bethesda. If you want to have the edge, consider staging. With the right lighting, great décor, and other design upgrades you...

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How to Get Started Adding a Porch

Nothing creates a welcoming entry to a home quite like a porch. Even the smallest porch creates a gracious transition between the outdoors and indoor living spaces. A somewhat larger porch can provide a spot to pull up a chair or two and grow a...

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10 Ways to Make Your Home a Haven

Because we all need a haven right now - a home should be more than just somewhere to live. It should also be a retreat — a place in which you feel relaxed and nurtured. All too often, though, our houses slip into a more perfunctory role. Some...

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