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Great article on the importance of curb appeal and happiness quotient attributed to outdoor living space.

Most REALTORS® Recommend Improving Curb Appeal, and Homeowners Can Benefit Financially and Emotionally by Remodeling Outdoor Features, NAR-NALP Report Finds Landscape professionals and REALTORS® found greater outdoor remodeling demand during COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new NAR-NALP report.

Learn more about everyone's favorite March holiday. What's your favorite St. Patrick's Day tradition?
Enjoying being 'Irish for the day!"

The St. Patrick’s Day Timeline St. Patrick's Day celebrations have changed A LOT over the years.

The Irish holiday we love to celebrate is almost here. Traditional Irish soda bread is easy and fun to make. I absolutely love the flavor too. Give it a try and let me know what you think of it! It will add to the celebration.

Traditional Irish Soda Bread Have delicious homemade bread (no yeast required) with this traditional recipe!

National numbers are promising. To find out how your local market looks contact me.

Pending Home Sales Improved for Second Straight Month, Up 8.1% in January Pending home sales improved for the second straight month in January with contract signings registering their largest monthly increase since June 2020

How to Choose the Ideal Home Location The hardest part about buying a home is knowing where to look, here's how to make the process easier!

For the near future, a sellers market will remain the case. But, gradually that will change back to more even footing for buyers.

What Buyers and Sellers Can Expect from the Spring 2021 Market After a year of highs, lows, and unprecedented uncertainty, what's next for the US real estate market?

The low inventory throughout Virginia continues as do the low interest rates! Prices are up! Are we alone?
RTD sums it up here.

Existing home sales in Virginia rose last month, but sales slowed in U.S in February Sales of previously occupied homes in Virginia rose dramatically last month, increasing by 19.2% from a year ago.

With just over a week away its time to start planning for this holiday of green. With no parades to watch this year,
one of these movies may just fill the bill.

The Best Irish Films to Watch for St. Patrick’s Day Pop some popcorn this St. Patrick’s Day and indulge in some must-see Irish based movies!

Many people are thinking about having a home away from home these days.
Take a look and see what one couple did to their little hide away in up state NY!
Gives you food for thought! It is possible!

Cabin In the Catskills Ashley and Brendan Kost, a Brooklyn couple with an eye for design, set their sights on renovating a getaway rental cabin in Roxbury, New York.

Has low inventory in the housing market slowed your search? Check out this blog for ideas to better your odds.

Finding a Home in a Low Inventory Market Everyone’s telling you it’s a great time to sell, but where can you buy right now?

Why are so many people moving now...during the pandemic. Find out what is driving the surge.

Nearly Half of Americans Are Considering a Move During the Pandemic, but Why? With the coronavirus pandemic stretching into next year and folks spending more time than ever before in their homes, some folks are ready to move on.

If you are thinking about a move sometime soon, this is great advice regarding how much to put down and how much to borrow.

Why the 20 Percent Down Payment Isn’t Always the Best Option Down payments are not cookie-cutter and the right one for your purchase may be less—or more—than you think.

If you feel like taking a little drive this week, you could check out a couple of these scary places just in time for Halloween!

America’s Most Haunted Houses These are some of America's most haunted houses to visit this fall.

I think you will enjoy this video of a popular designer on Houzz who lives in Minneapolis - showing us design elements of her personal home. It is a beautiful home and provides food for thought.

See Designer Martha O’Hara’s Fresh Transitional-Style Home In this video, the interior designer gives a tour of the kitchen and other rooms in her updated 1922 home in Minnesota

The Richmond region is experiencing just this kind of market. It is a great time to sell for many sellers.
But, sometimes finding that replacement home can be challenging. Contact me for strategies that work
in this market!

Get Ready for the Hot Fall Market You’re used to hearing about the spring market, but COVID disruptions may make this the most exciting fall real estate market on record.

Great thoughts to begin the week.

We all try to do what we can to help our great earth so keeping that in mind and at the same time making our homes more efficient is a win-win situation. Please read on for some ideas on how to get started.

Eco-friendly Upgrades That Pay for Themselves How can you balance your environmental responsibility with your budget? Check out these environmentally friendly updates and upgrades that can more than pay for themselves.

Good reminders here1

Moving Tips That Save You Time and Money If you’re gearing up for a big move, we’ve got the information you need to make it more affordable and more seamless.

If you have space in your yard, this is a fabulous way to add space and value to your home. For those who have strict HOA's you may want to check with them first before jumping in!

Backyard Structures: The New Necessity Whether it’s a guest house, she-shed, or a separate home office, this is the year of the secondary space.

Some great suggestions in this article about things to consider if you are updating kitchen cabinets or building a home and selecting your kitchen cabinetry.

Pros and Cons: Painted vs. Stained Kitchen Cabinets Wondering whether to go for natural wood or a painted finish for your cabinets? These observations can help

Maggie Delonay, Realtor, Virginia Properties, A Long & Foster Company updated their business hours.

What are you focusing on taking action on today? Comment below!

Creating a Recession-Proof Home Whether you’re a buyer trying to make better decisions or a homeowner trying to add value, these tips will help you thrive during economic ups and downs.

I love the idea of working in the garden now while its cooler so our gardens look their best in August....or at least we have some pretty pots to carry us through.

10 Things to Do in the Garden in June - Gardenista The garden looks as if it is doing fine without any help, thank you. Why do any chores in June? To prevent Armageddon in August, when late summer doldrums descend, here are 10 things to do in the garden in June.

Have you ever thought of living in Baton Rouge, LA or Des Moines, IA for instance? Check out here why REALTOR.com gives these 2 areas a thumbs up in a list of the top 100 metro areas to consider.

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Wishing for more space in your home? Take a look at how spacious small space living can feel.

Small Wonder: A 330-Square-Foot Home in London that Feels Spacious These eight smart design decisions in a small London apartment, designed by Sacha Barna, prioritize built-in storage and a minimalist aesthetic.