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Juliet balcony on a home.
Balcony
Richard Leonard

What is a Juliet Balcony?

Balconies on homes are popular additions because they provide outdoor space, allowing residents to enjoy fresh air and the surrounding views without leaving the property.

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Cleaning a gas oven is important to keep it working.
Home maintenance
Richard Leonard

How to Clean a Gas Oven

Cleaning a gas oven is an important task that should not be neglected. Over time, grease, food particles, and grime can accumulate and affect the

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home inspection post closing fox mountain property inspections
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Richard Leonard

Post Closing Inspection?

You read correctly. One of Frederick’s top real estate agents just advised her clients to receive a home inspection after they closed on their home.

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Risk vs Reward Blog Fox Mountain Property Inspections
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Richard Leonard

Risk vs Reward

According to the National Association of Realtors, the supply of available homes in the US is at its lowest point since NAR began collecting this data in 1982.

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Tis the season to be safe blog Fox Mountain Property Inspections
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Richard Leonard

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE SAFE.

Tis The Season To Be SAFE 11 Holiday Decoration Safety Tips According to the NFPA, between 2013-2017, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 160

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Richard Leonard

Inspector Gadgets

What Are All Those Inspector Gadgets? INFRARED CAMERA Our inspectors carry top-of-the-line FLIR infrared cameras.  This technology allows them to view a thermal image, in

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Backer Rod Fox Mountain Property Inspections
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Richard Leonard

Caulking A Large Gap

Fill In The Gap Caulking The Wide Open Spaces Have you ever filled that wide gap in the exterior trim with the best caulk you

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Ice Dam Thermal Imaging Frederick MD
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Richard Leonard

Ice Dams

ICE DAMS AND INFRARED (THERMAL) IMAGING Ice dams are a nuisance and can cause expensive damage to soffit areas, roof sheathing, gutters, and the most

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winterization inspection fox mountain property inspections
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Richard Leonard

Winterization

Is Your Home Prepared For Winter Home Winterization Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually

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lead poisoning fox mountain property inspections
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Richard Leonard

Dangers of Lead

Why Do You Need to Be Concerned About Lead? Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and

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203k pool repair fox mountain property inspections
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Richard Leonard

203K Loan for A New Pool?

Will A FHA 203K Loan Cover A New Swimming Pool? As 203(k) renovation mortgages gain in popularity, many of you have recently asked me whether

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Richard Leonard

Home Maintenance Schedule

Home Maintenance Schedule Checklist All homeowners should understand that their homes require regular care and maintenance.  As time passes, the components of your house may

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