The kids are out of the house, you’re officially empty nesters, now what? When it comes to your home, conventional wisdom used to say that it’s time to downsize. But that’s not so true today. As people ease into retirement, one trend we’re seeing here in the Arlington, Virginia area is upsizing homes, instead of …
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If you’ve got the bug to make some changes or upgrade your home, we’ve got some great ideas that we think translate well to our homes and lifestyle here in the Arlington, VA area. Remember, though, that while new trends are fun to explore, it’s important to note that classic home design concepts are classics …
As gardening stores overflow with colorful flowers and reservations for patio seating heat up at local restaurants, it’s clear that summer is coming, and people are ready to get outside. You can bring that excitement home with clever decorating and design for everything from home gyms to game rooms to back-to-nature Zen zones outside. Here …
Moving requires paying attention to lots of different areas: kids, pets, home offices, and more. But one thing people often forget to plan for until the very last minute are their houseplants. As a Realtor in the Arlington, Virginia area, I’ve helped clients with ideas for protecting and moving their beloved houseplants whether it’s across …
The Covid-19 pandemic was an eye opener for homeowners as more time at home meant reevaluating how to use their space. Here in Arlington, Virginia, I’ve noticed that home buyers are focusing on three features as their top priorities – home offices, kitchens and clean air. If you are planning on selling in 2022, here …
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Cooler temperatures are coming, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy spending time relaxing or entertaining outdoors. Here in Arlington, Virginia, the nights are starting to get cooler as leaves change colors and fall sets in. If you’re like me, though, you love to be outside and aren’t ready to take the party inside …
Power outages always seem to happen at the worst possible time, like in the middle of a storm or when you have a house full of people. That’s why home generators sales are up throughout the country, including here in Arlington, Virginia. We live in interesting times, and with many people still working or schooling …
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When it comes to improvement projects for your home, there are good ones, and there are not-so-good ones. Difficulty, cost, and the ability to add to the value of your home are all important considerations. As an experienced Realtor in Arlington, Virginia, I’ve helped a lot of clients decide on the best upgrades for improving …
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Home gardens are great for a lot of things. They increase the value of your home, they are perfect for entertaining, relaxing outdoors, for kids to play, and green-thumbs to indulge. Here’s something you may not have realized, though. All that digging in the dirt is also good for your health, with studies showing that …
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Upsizing isn’t just for growing families anymore. In fact, moving up to bigger and better homes is a decision that can be done at any time of life. Here in the Arlington, Virginia area I’ve helped people ready to upsize who are in all stages of life – retiring, new jobs, expanding family, working from …
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