Larry Quaynor's Blog

Posted on 08/16/2020

Photo by DraganCFM via Shutterstock It’s always a quandary: can I buy my new home and sell my old house so that the timing of both matches? Well, yes! There are several ways to do this. Here’s a breakdown of how it can work. Buy a Home on a Contingency. Just what is a contingency? It’s an agreement...

Buying

Contingency

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Posted on 08/09/2020

Do You Have to Join the HOA?

Photo by RawPixel.com via Shutterstock When it comes to homeowner’s associations, you need to know what type yours is before you determine whether to “join” it. There are two types of associations, covenant-based and voluntary. When homeowners ask about requirements to join a homeowner’s association, they may believe it is optional, but if our association is covenant-based, you...

Real Estate

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Posted on 08/02/2020

Outdoor DIY: Entertaining With a Pergola

Photo by marcdenning via Pixabay Adding square footage of living space to your home is always a sound investment. Not only does it give you and your family more space to play, but it adds resale value, too -- even if the square footage you add is outdoors. A well-designed and constructed pergola does both. It provides shade...

Posted on 07/26/2020

Why You Should Always Use a Property Manager For Your Rentals

Image by PourquoiPas from Pixabay There are a lot of responsibilities, commitments, and labor involved with being a landlord; are you ready for the obligation? A better idea is to hire a property manager to oversee and maintain your investment property for you, providing you with more freedom and time for things that matter. Plus, this demonstrates an...

Posted on 07/19/2020

How to Make Cauliflower Pizza

Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis on Unsplash A dish just about everyone can agree on anytime is pizza, and this tasty recipe for veggie pesto pizza with a homemade cauliflower crust is a healthy alternative to delivery or frozen options. While it takes about an hour to prepare and cook, those extra few minutes of prep are well...

Posted on 07/12/2020

Why You Should Get a Home Inspection

Image by Shahid Abdullah from Pixabay A home inspection is a service that’s usually paid for by the buyer in a real estate transaction, and you have the option to forgo this when you’re purchasing a house. In almost every situation, however, real estate agents recommend getting a home inspection. Here’s why an inspection is so important. What...

Posted on 07/07/2020

Hanging Baskets 101 — What You Need to Know to Make Them Thrive

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay Hanging baskets add personal enjoyment as well as curb appeal to any home. If you're the creative type, you may prefer to make your own rather than purchase ready-made hanging baskets from home and garden retailers. However, DIY hanging baskets sometimes fail to thrive. The following tips and tricks help ensure that your...

Posted on 08/22/2020

Another Property Sold - 5221 Painted Turtle Way, Woodbridge, VA 22193

Posted on 07/25/2020

Video Tour - 12397 Manchester Way, Woodbridge, VA 22192

.Nice,clean and spacious basement apartment ,partially furnished .Call for details and take a tour. You'll love it..Only $850 .All utilities included.Tenant will have access to the kitchen,laundry room and private entrance.Tenant will also have access to Westridge Community...

Posted on 07/24/2020

12397 Manchester Way, Woodbridge, VA 22192 is now new to the market!

.Nice,clean and spacious basement apartment ,partially furnished .Call for details and take a tour. You'll love it..Only $850 .All utilities included.Tenant will have access to the kitchen,laundry room and private entrance.Tenant will also have access to Westridge Community...

Posted on 07/11/2020

Video Tour - 5221 Painted Turtle Way, Woodbridge, VA 22193

This is the one! Well kept 4br,3.5ba SFH in highly sought after Lake Terrapin neighborhood. This is one of the largest houses in the neighborhood. The huge master's suite will amaze you. Open floor plan with several upgrades, including stainless steel appliances, new roof, freshly painted walls. A fully finished walk-up basement leads to a nicely manicured lawn with sprinklers. Enjoy the Lake Terrapin amenities like basketball courts, tennis courts, clubhouse, swimming pool, four tot lots/playgrounds. Of course, the walk/jog path takes you among beautiful wildlife. What's not to love in this amazing...

Posted on 07/11/2020

5221 Painted Turtle Way, Woodbridge, VA 22193 is now new to the market!

This is the one! Well kept 4br,3.5ba SFH in highly sought after Lake Terrapin neighborhood. This is one of the largest houses in the neighborhood. The huge master's suite will amaze you. Open floor plan with several upgrades, including stainless steel appliances, new roof, freshly painted walls. A fully finished walk-up basement leads to a nicely manicured lawn with sprinklers. Enjoy the Lake Terrapin amenities like basketball courts, tennis courts, clubhouse, swimming pool, four tot lots/playgrounds. Of course, the walk/jog path takes you among beautiful wildlife. What's not to love in this amazing...