Melvin Munk's Blog

Posted on 09/12/2021

Why You Should Build a Rain Garden & How to Get Started

Photo by InspiredImages via Pixabay Typically made in shallow depressions in the landscape, rain gardens are a great way to beautify your yard and give back to the environment. Since they contain native grasses and perennial flowers, these gardens do not have to cost much — and they are easy to build on your own. To get started,...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 09/05/2021

A Few Things to Keep in Mind When Purchasing Land for Residential Development

Photo by Benjamin Balazs via Pixabay Buying land can be a tricky matter for many people, especially when they're first getting started. No matter how valuable a property may seem at the time, it may not take very long to realize there were more strings attached than you thought. But while there are a few red flags to...

Buying Land

Home Building

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Posted on 08/31/2021

Parkville, MD Real Estate Market Update 8/31/2021

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

Posted on 08/29/2021

Choosing the Best Time of Year to Relocate to a New Home

Photo by Aimee Cozza via Pixabay Moving to a new home can disrupt your routine at any time, but some times of the year are better than others for relocating to a new home. You'll get the most from the experience and enjoy a more seamless move if you plan things for the right time of year and...

Buying

Moving

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Posted on 08/22/2021

Real Estate Investment: How Much Debt Is Too Much?

Photo by Alexander Stein via Pixabay Nearly all real estate investment includes some amount of debt. Debt on its own isn’t necessarily a problem but too much debt can create challenges. So, how much debt is too much? We’ll give you some solid answers below. Quick note: If you’re already a seasoned pro, you probably don’t need our...

Debt

General Finance

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Posted on 08/15/2021

PARKVILLE, MD Real Estate Market Update 8/15/2021

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

Posted on 08/15/2021

Kitchen Flooring: Cover or Resurface

Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash As homeowners, we can get fairly strategic about hiding the flaws in our home. We might move the sofa over a water stain on the hardwood or put a rug over a crack, tear or discoloration. While you'd never try to hide this stuff from potential homebuyers, it does keep it out...

Flooring

Hardwood Floors

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Posted on 08/08/2021

Create Lasting Memories of Your Travels With These DIY Decor Ideas

There's nothing more exciting than having the opportunity to travel. Whether you are taking a weekend trip to a nearby locale or you have planned an international adventure in hopes of seeing the world, you are going to make memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. While traveling is wonderful, there's also something special about coming home...

Home Decor

Arts And Crafts

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Posted on 08/01/2021

Green Building Materials for New Construction

Photo by Kelly Lacy from Pexels Eco-friendly homes are becoming much more common due to the benefits they provide, including significant energy savings and less of an impact on the environment. New construction homes can be green right from the start with the materials used to build them. These green building materials are often natural materials or renewable...

Green Design

New Construction

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Posted on 07/31/2021

Parkville, MD Real Estate Market Update 7/31/2021

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

Posted on 07/25/2021

Offer Competition: Why Your Dream Home is Getting So Much Attention

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock Months of searching, attending open houses, and viewing available homes finally paid off. You’ve found the perfect property in the perfect neighborhood for the perfect price. You’re ready to make an offer. Then, it happens, you get the dreaded call from your agent telling you there are multiple offers on the property. How...

Home Buying

Multiple Offers

Posted on 07/18/2021

How to Make a Flower Frame for Your Walls

If you love the look of vertical gardens but don’t want the hassle of living plants, a silk or dried flower frame is the perfect project for you. Using either artificial or dried flowers (or a combination) you can create a lush, colorful piece of unique artwork for your home—no maintenance required. Here are the materials and steps...

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