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2016 

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Kentlands Exterior Household Projects Need Approval  Are you planning your spring/summer projects?  Will you be adding a deck, changing paint colors, or performing any other exterior change?  Please submit a Visual Change Application for approval.  Applications are available at the Kentlands Club...
03/31/2016

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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Debbie Reynolds commented that she was making a list of places to visit when she attends the May NAR meetings in Washington, DC. I decided to blog about some the options if you plan to visit the area for business or pleasure. If you wou...
03/30/2016

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Should you worry about your outdated kitchen when so many people do not cook? Do Kitchens Matter to People that Don't Cook? Should you worry about your outdated kitchen when so many people do not cook? As the seller you have limited funds to make your home market ready and don't know what to do w...
03/30/2016

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So.... how do you control mosquitoes in your backyard?  There have to be some natural ways that are friendly to pets and children.  I just read an article on Houzz about spring maintenance, and one item on the to do list was to eliminate standing water to combat mosquitoes.  As everyone knows, mo...
03/30/2016

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Cherry Blossoms in Kentlands  Those of us that live in the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland closely watch the spring blooms of the cherry trees as we try to enjoy the moments when they peak.  The cherry blossoms are absolutely beautiful but they are gone within a few days.The feature...
03/30/2016

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Book Recommendation: Malice by Robert K. Tanenbaum Malice (2007) is novel #19 in the Butch Karp/Marlene Ciampi series by New York Times bestselling author Robert K. Tanenbaum. Dolores and I are in the process of reading all of the books in this series and recommend them for your reading list. Cli...
03/29/2016

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Sometimes as we age, we either lose fears about the unknown, or place more of those in front of us to curtail the joy of pushing beyond our comfort zones.  How To Stay Young--Learn To Do Something New! Sometimes as we age, we either lose fears about the unknown, or place more of those in front of...
03/29/2016

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If you are wanting to sell your home fast, select a good agent, have the property in show ready condition, price it right and be willing to negotiate when you get an offer.  Selling Bonuses May or May Not Make a Home Sell Quicker If a home isn't selling the seller may ask the agent to add a selli...
03/29/2016

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Get ahead of the curve and check out those things that most home inspectors look at and then address them.  The buyer certainly will ask you to fix them or provide a credit.  Congratulations! Your home is under contract. That time on the market was nerve wracking but now, the next thing to surviv...
03/29/2016

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Happy Hour Wine Selection: Purple Moon Shiraz from California We needed a red wine to go with our happy hour snacks and Chef Dolores selected a bottle of Purple Moon Shiraz, 2013. This wine is bottled by Purple Moon Winery in Manteca, CA. This is an inexpensive wine that we purchased at a Trader ...
03/29/2016
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