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Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is crucial when selling a home because it creates the first impression and sets the tone for potential buyers. Here are a few reasons why it's important:

First Impressions Matter: Buyers often make quick judgments based on how the property looks from the outside. A well-maintained exterior can instantly attract interest and make buyers more eager to see the inside.

Increases Perceived Value: A home with strong curb appeal often appears more valuable, even if it's priced similarly to others. Attractive landscaping, a fresh coat of paint, or upda ...

Renovating a Duplex to a Single Family Home














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Converting a Duplex back to a Single Family House
Converting a Duplex to a Single-Family home is a significant renovation project that involves various considerations, including legal, structural, and design aspects. Here's what you need to know to undertake such a conversion:

Check local zoning and regulations:
Begin by contacting your local zoning department to understand the zoning laws and regulations in your area. Zoning laws vary, and some areas may have restrictions on converting multi-family dwellings to single-family homes. You ...

Modern Design in Richmond














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Modern Design in Richmond
It used to be in Richmond that you could not sell a contemporary house. It was really stigmatized property back in the eighties and nineties. But since the early 2000's, contemporary design has been getting more and more popular here in Richmond.

The mid-century designs are wildly sought after and more contemporary, new builds are continuing to grow in popularity. I have been seeing people take homes that are very traditional and "mod them up" with new light fixtures, etc... not really a complete style change, but just using ...

Radon















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This week's Real Estate Topic:  Radon

























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Radon
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally as a result of the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It's commonly found in varying concentrations in the ground beneath homes and other structures.
Radon can enter buildings through cracks in floors and walls, construction joints, gaps in suspended floors, gaps around service pipes, cavities inside walls, and through the water supply. Once inside, it can acc ...

The Trolley System






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The Trolley System
Richmond, Virginia, holds a unique place in transportation history as the birthplace of the first commercially successful electric trolley system in the world. Here's a deeper look into the history and significance of Richmond's trolley system:
1. Inception of the Electric Trolley (1888)
Frank J. Sprague, an inventor and former naval officer, was hired to develop the electric streetcar system in Richmond. His breakthrough was the creation of a reliable and powe> ...