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How do we sell your Washington DC Home?
The process can be daunting even if you’ve done this before or this is your first time selling your home in Washington, D.C. There are nearly 200 actions involved when selling a home. Whether writing a contract, tracking contingencies, doing inspection follow-up, or helping secure a lender, you want a…
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The Best Time To Sell Your House in DC!
Spring frenzy, summer lulls, holiday interruptions, winter snow, there is always something going on when you think about selling your house. Lead us to the question: When is the best time of year to sell my house in D.C.? The straightforward answer is any time you’re ready! Nationally, more homes…
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September Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is around the corner, so it is not too early to start prepping for cooler weather. Take advantage of these last warm, sunny days to tackle these tasks in and around your home. Be sure you are prepared for that first cold spell that hits Washington, DC! If you…
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Back-to-School With No Stress? Make It Happen!
When the warm summer months begin to wind down and the days become shorter, you can almost smell it in the air that back-to-school is here! And just as fall and cooler weather approach, so does back-to-school anxiety. Between kids fearing they’ll miss the bus and won’t make new friends,…
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August Home Maintenance Checklist
The dog days of summer have arrived, and Labor day is just around the bend! It’s the end of yet another epic season in the sun. Before giving your Flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance preparation for the changing of the season! Check…
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DC-Flavored Ways To Celebrate The Fourth Of July!
Enjoy Independence Day in the nation’s capital with fantastic fireworks and all-American activities! Washington, DC celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang every year! Here are some of our favorite selections. Watch The Fireworks Against The DC’s Horizon Of Monuments & Memorials! One of the high points of Independence…
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Get Smart At Home
Smart home technology is already one of the fastest-growing trends in home design. Still, smart home technology will soon move from a ‘plus’ to a ‘must.’ No longer seen as a fad, smart technology provides convenience and helps improve health and safety within your home. Here are a few easy,…
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Father’s Day Gift Guide
Show your dad how greatly you admire him with a thoughtful gift from this curated selection of goodies. For Fitness Enthusiast Dad If your dad makes working out a priority, he should also consider recovery a priority. The Theragun Elite will give sore muscles relief through its quiet percussive therapy.…
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Home Maintenance For June
Hello June! Summer officially begins on the 21st! And summer means barbeques, pool parties, backyard camping, and home improvement projects! Get a jump-start by prepping your home and garden for warm weather, setting up the perfect drip-dry spot for beach towels, reorganizing the kitchen, and more! These home maintenance checklists…
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It’s Time For Spring Cleaning!
It’s Time For Spring Cleaning if you haven’t done it yet! The time of the year for a thorough cleaning that you don’t have time for regularly! If the task appears too large, why not break it up into several weekends so you don’t become swamped. One of the reasons…
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Why Do You Need To Seek Preapproval & Its Advantages
One surefire way to reduce stress during home buying is to seek pre-approval, actually applying for a loan before finding a house. The loan agent creates a credit package that includes a loan application, credit report, income and asset information, and supporting documentation. You present these records to prospective lenders…
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What is the Debt-To-Income Ratio
You will hear many jargons when you’re ready to buy a house. One term you’ll hear a lot is debt-to-income ratios. If you’re not a math wizard, such terminology can sound intimidating, but it doesn’t need to. Debt-to-income ratios are simple to calculate and use to your advantage, even figuring…
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Chris has been building wealth in real estate for clients across the DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland region for over a decade. Chris Hardgrave & Co. is consistently recognized as one of the top real estate teams in the DC metro area and has a 5-star Zillow rating for providing a concierge level of service for their clients. Chris is residing on Capitol Hill for the past 14 years with his interior designer wife and daughter. He is dedicated to protecting your real estate interests just like he protected the skies over DC as an Air Force fighter pilot!
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