Suzanne Ward's Blog

Posted on 01/03/2021

Photo by Zhanzat Mamytova via Pexels Many of today's fashionable life coaches tell us that cluttered environments mess with our sense of peace and calm, our focus, and our productivity. Plenty of gurus and television hosts urge us to declutter our desks and homes. And overall, they're right. Research does support the concept that a having a tidy...

Clutter

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Posted on 12/27/2020

USDA Loans: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

The US government has been helping Americans achieve their goal of homeownership for decades. Through programs offered by the Federal Housing Authority, the USDA, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, millions of Americans have been able to afford a home who would have otherwise struggled. The focus of today’s post is one such service: loans offered through the USDA...

USDA Loans

Buying A Home

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Posted on 12/23/2020

SPRINGFIELD, VA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view SPRINGFIELD, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 12/20/2020

Should I Buy a House on the Beach?

Image by Alex G from Pixabay Having a home on or near Miami Beach can be a dream come true. It can be a peaceful place to live, with breathtaking views, the smell of the ocean and cool breeze flowing through your home. While you fall asleep listening to the waves, the cost may outweigh the benefit. Here...

Florida Homes

Beach Living

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Posted on 12/13/2020

Tips for Sellers: Identify Your Target Buyer

For those who want to enjoy a successful home selling experience, identifying your target buyer is key. Because if you understand why buyers may choose your residence over other available houses, you can promote your home to the right groups of buyers. And as a result, you may be better equipped than ever before to streamline the house selling...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 12/06/2020

Things to Consider before Becoming a Landlord

Photo by Tumisu via PixabayMaybe you’ve thought about buying rental property. Wouldn’t it be great, you think, to own something that someone else pays for? It can work out that way, with your property increasing in value while you pocket money every month. But with the wrong home, the wrong tenants or the wrong management, it can go...

Landlord

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Posted on 11/29/2020

How to Style an Outdoor Banquet

Photo by Agung Pandit Wiguna from Pexels You see it in your favorite magazines -- or maybe on Pinterest. The ultimate outdoor dining and entertainment experience has elevated basic hosting to an art form, and you can use your existing set up to create a truly spectacular experience for your family and your guests. Follow the tips below...

Outdoor Living

Entertaining

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Posted on 11/22/2020

Perennials: Stunning and Low-Maintenance

Photo by Nile via Pixabay Perennials are beautiful plants that bloom and breathe new life into any surrounding. Unlike annuals, they don’t have to be ripped up and replanted each and every spring. Here are a few lovely perennial flowers that’ll bring life to your home year after year, with very little maintenance! Valerian Valerian is a plant...

Garden

Perennials

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Posted on 11/15/2020

Learning How to Budget to Buy a New Home

Photo by Olya Adamovich via Pixabay You’ve decided to start the process of buying a home. Congratulations! Now it’s time to figure out how much money you have, and what you can afford. The goal is to avoid purchasing more home than you can afford, but those variables change. In September 2019, the average price of a new...

First Time Buyer

Budgeting

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Posted on 11/08/2020

Review Your Home Selling Options

When it comes to selling a house, there is no need to make rash decisions. Instead, you should review your home selling options closely so you can make informed choices time and time again. There are many factors to consider as you review your home selling plans, and these include: 1. Your Home's Condition How your home looks to...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 11/01/2020

Key Reasons to Improve Your Home's Interior

If you intend to sell your home in the near future, you may want to upgrade your residence's interior. In fact, there are many reasons to improve your home's interior before you list your house, and these reasons include: 1. You can differentiate your residence from the competition. For a seller who wants to help his or her home...

Interior Design

Tips On Selling

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Posted on 10/25/2020

Five Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Photo by ConvertKit on Unsplash Up to 9.2 million Americans will purchase their first home in 2020. Homeownership is a wonderful and sometimes overwhelming experience. It's exciting to have a place that you can personalize and call your own. However, owning a home can quickly become a burden if you don't plan carefully. Keep in mind these five...

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