Doris Wheeler's Blog

Posted on 02/16/2025

Property tax exemption for veterans with disabilities: How you can save

Home ownership comes with plenty of expenses beyond a mortgage. If you're a veteran with disabilities, you may be able to avoid some common costs of owning a home, including paying property taxes. Here is a guide to some of the ways veterans with disabilities can save on their home ownership tax expenses: Property tax exemption Property taxes...

Exemptions

Tax Exemption

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Posted on 02/09/2025

All about the cat: The basic info every pet owner should know

There’s just something about the cat that humans love - and...

Cat Safety

Cat Lovers

Posted on 02/04/2025

CUMBERLAND, MD Real Estate Market Update 2/4/2025

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

Posted on 02/02/2025

Outdoor living spaces: Outdoor furniture to make the most of your space

When it comes to enhancing outdoor living spaces, outdoor...

Outdoor Design

Outdoor Entertaining

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Posted on 01/26/2025

The Best First-Time Homebuyer Options for Veteran Loan Programs

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs offers financing options for first-time homebuyers who've served in the military. Knowing the different kinds of VA loans available will help you determine the best option for your home buying plans. It can also help you prepare for the application process and find your eligibility. Here are the basic types of VA...

First Time Homebuyer

Homebuyer

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Posted on 01/19/2025

Safety Tips for Pool Owners

Having a backyard pool provides a great way to cool off in summer and have fun in the water. When you're a pool owner, you'll also need to keep safety in mind. Here are a few quick and easy safety tips to help you do help you keep your pool fun and secure: Put up barriers Having pool...

Backyard

Home Safety

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Posted on 01/12/2025

Emergency planning: How to create a safety plan for your household

Depending on where you live, you're likely to be at risk for some type of natural disaster. Hurricanes and tropical storms, snowstorms, ice storms, tornadoes, flash floods, earthquakes and wildfires are among the many natural disasters many homeowners have to face regularly. Having a natural disaster plan prepared can help you know what to do if this type...

Disaster Preparation

Emergency Planning

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Posted on 01/05/2025

DIY Guide: Sweatshirt Pet Bed

There are many options for repurposing or donating old clothing. For pet owners, here is one more option: making a custom pet bed. This simple DIY project will help you transform an old sweatshirt into a cozy new bed for your small dog or cat. Here is all of the information you need to get started: Materials &...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 01/04/2025

CUMBERLAND, MD Real Estate Market Update 1/4/2025

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

Posted on 12/29/2024

The most common types of homes for multiple families

In the world of architecture, there are many types of...

Apartments

Condominiums

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