Tania Ramsey's Blog

Posted on 03/22/2022

A beginner's guide to PITI & property taxes

PITI is an acronym for principal, interest, taxes and insurance. In real estate, it's used by lenders to estimate your qualifications for a mortgage. One of the key variables in the formula is property taxes, which vary by location and individual home. But how do property taxes affect your PITI ratio? Here is a basic explanation to help:...

Home Value

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Posted on 03/15/2022

Tips to Keep Your Pool Safe

Having a backyard pool provides a great way to cool off in summer and have fun in the water. When you're a pool owner, you'll also need to keep safety in mind. Here are a few quick and easy safety tips to help you do help you keep your pool fun and secure: Put up barriers Having pool...

Backyard

Home Safety

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Posted on 03/08/2022

How to Design a Country Style Bedroom

Country style interior design is all about casual comforts and the romance of farm life. While the country style has many iterations and regional differences, there are some basic elements you can use to design a room without having to get specific. When designing a bedroom, using the country style as a guide will help you create an...

Country Design

Country Style

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Posted on 03/01/2022

DIY Safety: Tips for Plumbing During Construction

When you’re changing your home’s plumbing, such as rerouting pipes or adding pipes, you’ll need to make sure you do so safely. Working with plumbing comes with a risk of exposure to chemicals, mold, dust and sewage. Making mistakes while handling plumbing could also lead to a flood or water damage in your home. Before you get started...

Construction

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Posted on 02/27/2022

Frederick, MD Real Estate Market Update 2/27/2022

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

Posted on 02/22/2022

Dying plants: 3 Things to do first

For every gardener and houseplant owner, there will come a time to deal with dying plants. Living plants are often more complicated and needy than they seem, and even when we do everything in our power to keep them alive, sometimes the worst happens. Luckily, there are many situations where dying plants can actually be saved. Here are...

Houseplants

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Posted on 02/15/2022

Secondhand Furnishings: Tips & Tricks for Finding the Perfect Piece

Many interior design styles call for furnishings that are vintage or well-worn. Apart from style, secondhand decor and furniture can be an inexpensive and practical alternative to purchasing brand new items. Regardless of whether you’re looking for the perfect piece for looks or for function, we’ve put together some tips for how to find and use secondhand decor...

Home Decor

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Posted on 02/08/2022

3 Essential Features of a Perfect Game Room

Image by THAM YUAN YUAN from Pixabay A perfect game room is a lot more than the games themselves. There are many elements that come together to enhance your experience, especially in console gaming. There are the three most important things that every game room should have: Optimized Lighting Lighting is important in any room design, but especially...

Game Room

Gaming

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Posted on 02/01/2022

Eco-Friendly Building: Sustainable Materials for Your Home Projects

When you’re planning some DIY projects, use these opportunities to make your home a more environmentally friendly place. You don’t have to go to the trouble of installing solar panels or taking on other major eco-friendly upgrades. Even if your next DIY project is building a small desk or shelves, choosing sustainable building materials automatically makes your home...

Construction

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Posted on 01/28/2022

Frederick, MD Real Estate Market Update 1/28/2022

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

Posted on 01/25/2022

Feng Shui: Basic Design Principles for the Bedroom

Feng Shui holds the concept of moving and arranging stationary pieces of furniture, art or other home elements to achieve a more peaceful and harmonic living space. Unfortunately, a vast population of folks find it difficult. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few easy tips to get you started on your perfect Feng Shui bedroom...

Bedroom

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Posted on 03/10/2022

12419 Gemstone Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740 now has a new price of $414,900!

Welcome to 12419 Gemstone Drive. This open-concept ranch home was built in 2020. This home features many upgraded finishes and features. The large entry foyer leads to a den and the main level laundry or you can continue on to the kitchen and great room. The main level features upgraded top of the line luxury vinyl plank flooring in the living areas and upgraded carpet in the den and bedrooms. The kitchen finishes include upgraded cabinets, quartz counters and high-end appliances and pendant lighting. The large kitchen island has space for four counter-height stools. This floor plan includes a dining area and spacious great room. This...

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