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Why Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) Matter
Looking for the perfect condo isn’t just about finding the right property, location, or amenities – it’s also about finding the right homeowners’ association (HOA). Here’s why the HOA should also play a major role in your decision...
Fall Home Maintenance TO DOs
Fall is a good time to take care of big home repair projects before shorter days (and ice and snow!) make outdoor work too difficult. Take some time this fall to boost energy efficiency throughout your home and prevent damage from winter storms...
Making the Move to Washington DC
The nation’s capital is a cosmopolitan city that rewards ambition and perseverance. It’s also a hodge-podge of cultures and cuisines – anyone who’s lived here has left an indelible mark on the city. If you think Washington D.C. shou...
Bedroom Paint Colors for Right Now!
Self-care reigns supreme (again) in 2020, and this priority is popping up in more than just the wellness sector. It's also being represented in the paint colors chosen for new and renovated homes—especially when it comes to bedrooms. Ahead, e...
Negotiation Tips When Buying a Condo
Now that you’ve found the condo of your dream, you must now negotiate with the seller to protect your interests and secure the best price for the property. Here’s how to negotiate a condo purchase, according to real estate agents. Know...
13 Decorating Tricks for a More Pleasurable Home Office
A great home office balances the rigors of work and the relaxation of life in your most familiar and comfortable surroundings. But so often these spaces can end up feeling a little too “office” and not enough “home,” or vice versa. And ...
The Best House Upgrades and Improvements That Really Pay Off
The timing for a home upgrade or major house improvement project may never be ideal, but now—when you’re at home most of the time and able to receive deliveries, keep an eye on progress, and do some DIY work when you have a few hours—is a...
Ma’s Tabbouleh
Ingredients: 3 bunches parsley, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat juice of 2 large lemons salt, to taste 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oi...