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Architecture | Washington, DC | DC | history

The History of Architecture in Washington, DC

By: Jessica Martin
October 2nd, 2017

Washington, DC, is a filled with history. Behind the monuments, behind the congressional appeals, and behind the signed Bills, there’s a wealth of history in the architectural style of every home in and around the city. In this brief overview, we'll educate on classifications of homes in the DC area.

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Radio Show | Home Safety

Top 6 Home Tips: Preventing a Break-In - Secrets from the Eric Stewart Show

By: Eric Stewart
September 22nd, 2017

Summer officially ends on September 22nd. The kids are going back to school and your well-oiled fall routine is about to kick off, and your house is going to be quite lonely again. While it’s true that home break ins are thought to happen in the summer due to family vacations to the beach, you and yours will likely travel even more than you realize in the upcoming months due to various holidays. Scammers and robbers will take advantage of every opportunity they can – here are your 6 Home Tips to help secure your home from a break in.

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INSIDER TIPS

Top 4 Myths About Realtors®

By: Jessica Martin
September 8th, 2017

Finding the right Realtor® to sell your home can be a challenge. When you begin your search, these Top Myths about Realtors® are important to keep in mind.

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Why 20% of Homebuyers May Not Sleep Tonight

By: RGS Title Insurance
August 31st, 2017

Each year, approximately 20% of homebuyers fail to protect themselves by not getting owner’s title insurance. Unfortunately, this leaves them exposed to serious financial risk—causing endless worry and regret.

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Buy | Real Estate

A New Crop Of Buyers is Entering the Market

By: Jessica Martin
August 17th, 2017

Have you ever considered living on a farm? Trends in the DC Metro lead heavily towards this being a normal question that many people have come to ask themselves. Maybe we wouldn’t jump right into owning a 100 acre farm in North Dakota, but we have been asking ourselves lately: what, exactly, is in the food we eat, and how do we buy it?

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Real Estate

Death and Disclosure

By: Eric Stewart
August 15th, 2017

Should you disclose if someone died in the house you are trying to sell? Eric Stewart gives you tips on this tricky subject.

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What details as a home office?

By: Jessica Martin
August 14th, 2017

28% of working individuals use an area in their residence that they would call a home office. It makes sense, right? You buy a desk. You have your own computer. You work at said desk and said computer. You might even be using your couch as a home office; who needs a chair? Sadly, these likely will not qualify as “home office” for tax deductions.

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Selling | Real Estate | buying | inspection | appraisal,

What Happens When an Appraisal Comes in too Low During the Sale of your Home? - Secrets from the Eric Stewart Show

By: Eric Stewart
August 10th, 2017

We had a home for which we got a fantastic price. In fact, compared to the comps in the neighborhood it sold for $75-$80 thousand above the other listings! Our clients absolutely loved us. We sold the house in 8 days, and the location and the condition definitely warranted the demand and the interest. We have a system at the Eric Stewart Group.

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Real Estate

Selling Your Home 'As Is'

By: Eric Stewart
August 8th, 2017

Wouldn't it be nice to not have to do any work on your home before you sell it? Eric Stewart goes over the pros and cons of selling your home "as is."

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Real Estate

When is the Best Time to Buy a Home?

By: Eric Stewart
August 1st, 2017

Eric Stewart tells you how to time the market for the optimal advantage in buying a home.

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