Jennifer Mendenhall's Blog

Posted on 01/29/2023

Does Paving A Driveway Improve Property Values?

When homeowners weigh which upgrades best improve their property values; remodeling kitchens and expanding bathrooms are almost always top of the list. But what about installing a new driveway? A dirt or gravel parking area turns into a veritable quagmire during bouts of heavy precipitation, which could mean you end up tracking more mess into your home than...

Driveway

Exterior Design

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Posted on 01/28/2023

PERRY HALL, MD Real Estate Market Update 1/28/2023

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

Posted on 01/22/2023

Architecture studios at home & beyond

If you're interested in interior design or architecture, it...

Posted on 01/15/2023

A Beginner's Guide to Fireplace Maintenance & Safety

For many, the fireplace is the focal point of the home. Whether you use it for heat or just for ambiance, a wood burning fireplace is an important feature that requires regular maintenance to function and keep everybody safe. Here are some tips for general maintenance of your wood-burning fireplace: Clean the Interior One of the simplest ways...

Fireplace

Fireplace Maintenance

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Posted on 01/08/2023

5 Different Loan Options for Veterans

For U.S. military veterans, there are many financing options available for buying a home. What's typically called simply a "VA loan" can actually mean multiple specific types of loan. Depending on your situation, you might find one more helpful than the other. Here is a basic guide to the different types of loans available to veterans: VA No-Down-Payment...

Homebuyers

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Posted on 01/01/2023

VA Loan Benefits for Veterans With Disabilities

If you're a qualifying U.S. veteran, a VA home loan can be your quickest path to home ownership. However, if you're legally disabled, there are even more financial benefits available. Here is a basic guide to VA loan benefits for veterans with disabilities: Funding fee exemptions VA loans don't require down payments, but come with funding fees instead....

Posted on 12/28/2022

PERRY HALL, MD Real Estate Market Update 12/28/2022

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

Posted on 12/25/2022

Safety tips for travel & holiday fun this season

As the holiday season approaches, you may be planning...

Posted on 12/18/2022

How to Choose the Perfect Paint Color for Your Home

You have a lot of freedom in painting the rooms inside your home, but that doesn't make it easy to pick a color. Whether you are the type of person who lives peacefully among neutral tones or you have a vibrant personality that requires bold colors, you will want to use these tips to help you choose the...

Posted on 12/11/2022

Backyard Party: 3 Low-to-No-Contact Games for Your Outdoor Gathering

Have you ever gotten together with friends or family only to realize you don’t know what activities to engage in? Maybe you have a great outdoor space that’s primed and ready, but you just don’t know how to incorporate playful activities into it. Fret not. Here are 3 easygoing and low-to-no-contact games for you and your guests. Kickball...

Posted on 01/31/2023

Video Tour - 2204 Mount Royal Terrace, Baltimore, MD 21217

Beautifully updated home and tiny house. The main house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a finished basement. Enter the main house to an updated kitchen with gleaming butcher block counters, stainless and black appliances including gas stove, over the range microwave, deep under mount black sink. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) throughout the main and lower levels. Dining room off kitchen making entertaining and dinner parties a breeze. Front living room with free standing pellet stove and decorative stacked stone wall. Charming front porch. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms each with a ceiling fan and overhead light. Stylish updated full...

Posted on 01/31/2023

2204 Mount Royal Terrace, Baltimore, MD 21217 is now new to the market!

Beautifully updated home and tiny house. The main house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a finished basement. Enter the main house to an updated kitchen with gleaming butcher block counters, stainless and black appliances including gas stove, over the range microwave, deep under mount black sink. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) throughout the main and lower levels. Dining room off kitchen making entertaining and dinner parties a breeze. Front living room with free standing pellet stove and decorative stacked stone wall. Charming front porch. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms each with a ceiling fan and overhead light. Stylish updated full...