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Planning to Buy an Airbnb Rental? You’re not alone. Buying property for use as a short-term rental is popular. It’s one way to own a vacation home, or to add income to your own residence. But before you buy, here are a few things you need to find out... • Are short-term rentals allowed in the neighborhood where you want to buy? Many municipalities have banned or restricted short-term rentals. Plus there may be rules about how many people can occupy a home. Know these parameters before you buy... DO YOU REALLY NEED TO NEUTRALIZE • How will you finance the home? If it’s going to be your personal YOUR DECOR BEFORE YOU SELL? residence, you likely won’t need any special financing. However, if your primary purpose is using it as a rental, then you will likely need to Sometimes you don’t. When tastefully done, bright colors and get conventional financing with at least 20% down. unique embellishments can add to a home. For instance, imagine • What licensing is required by the city you’re in? If short-term rentals a bright orange wall that compliments your mid-century modern are allowed, you will need a license to run such a property, even if it’s furniture. Or a huge custom fireplace mantel that enhances your part of your primary home. masculine leather seating. Buyers can imagine themselves living in • Is there an HOA? If the home you want to buy is in an HOA, you’ll that beautiful space. need to find out if the HOA allows short-term rentals. Most don’t, possibly for insurance reasons, but also to maintain the character of But if you remove the furnishings and are left with just an orange the property. wall or chunky mantel, buyers focus more on the changes they’ll • What insurance will your home, location, and lender require? You’ll need to make. need to insure the property correctly for its type (condo vs. single family), use (as a rental), and location (fire zone, etc.). While strong décor choices might appeal to some buyers, a neutral interior appeals to the broadest range of buyers. Seriously. There’s just too much data out there to think otherwise. You get more, better offers from neutral décor than from strongly unique décor. Of course, there’s a broad range between strong décor and neutral décor, so be sure to get impartial feedback if you’re unsure. What if you don’t want to go through he cost or effort of neutralizing? I have two thoughts. 1) Keep your space staged so buyers can imagine themselves there. 2) Offer a sign that says something like “We will have this professionally repainted before closing if you prefer.” Need impartial advice about preparing your house for sale? Set an appointment with me for a walk-through.
Got Power? 3 Back-up Power Sources for Your Home
Threats to household power include forced blackouts during heat waves, downed lines during storms, grid shut-downs during wildfires and floods, and random events. It makes sense for us to equip ourselves with minimal back up power. Here are three types of backup power: 1. Hand-sized solar devices. If you just want to keep your phones, tablets, and laptops charged, there are a plethora of small solar generators available for under $100 that will do the job. This power source is ideal for everyone to have in a power pinch. It also makes a great gift. 2. Whole-house generators. If you need continuous power to sustain a freezer or life-support system (such as a sleep apnea device), then you may want to spring for a small generator. Gas-powered or lithium-ion generators range from $2,000 to $5,000, and you may be able to find them used. 3. Rooftop solar panels are an option for some home owners. The cost starts over $10,000 and up, but you may be able to take advantage of rebates and savings provided by the government. Power generated by your array will offset your monthly electric bill, eventually paying for itself.
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St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Publix.Com March 10th, 2021.
Take a break and enjoy an Irish dinner at our cooking school where we will be serving a nontraditional Irish feast! It will feature Flakey Spinach & Dubliner Pie, Beef & Cabbage Stew, Porter Fudge Brownie Sundae, and more.
Grilled Corned Beef & Fontina Sandwiches Prep Time: 5 min • Cook Time: 5 min • Total time: 10 min
Ingredients • • • • • •
8 slices Jewish-style rye bread, divided Dijon mustard 1 pound thinly sliced corned beef reserved from Homemade Irish Corned Beef and Vegetables 8 ounces thinly sliced Fontina cheese ½ sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia), thinly sliced 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, divided
14th Annual Maryland Day Celebration MarylandDay.Org March 19th - 21st, 2021.
This year’s Maryland Day Celebration is better than ever! We have new experiences, both in-person and virtual for the three day weekend full of great family activities.
Directions
1. Place 4 bread slices on the work surface. Spread mustard on 1 side of each. Divide corned beef among bread slices. Top with cheese and onion. Cover with remaining 4 bread slices, pressing slightly to adhere. 2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in each of 2 large nonstick skillets over medium heat. Place 2 sandwiches in each skillet and cook until golden brown on bottom, pressing occasionally with spatula, about 3 minutes. Turn sandwiches over and cook until golden on bottom and cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Transfer sandwiches to plates, cut in half, and serve.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Waffles + Mochi (Season 1)
Available for Streaming March 1st, 2021.
Available for Streaming March 16th, 2021.
A middle-aged husband’s life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, learning to pick up girls at bars.
Two best friends want to become chefs! With the help of friends, Waffles and Mochi blast off to cook up recipes with everyday ingredients.
Moxie
Country Comfort (Season 1)
Available for Streaming March 3rd, 2021.
Available for Streaming March 19th, 2021.
Fed up with the status quo at her high school, a shy girl finds inspiration from her mother’s rebellious past and anonymously publishes a zine that sparks a school-wide, coming-of-rage revolution.
An aspiring young country singer finds the band she’s been missing when she takes a job as nanny for a musically talented family, helmed by a rugged cowboy and his five children.
Yes Day
Invincible (Season 1)
Available for Streaming March 12th, 2021.
Available for Streaming March 26th, 2021.
Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a “yes day”, where for 24 hours the kids make the rules.
Mark is just like every other guy his age, except his father is a powerful superhero. As Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers his father’s legacy may not be heroic.
National Cherry Blossom Festival NationalCherryBlossomFestival.Org March 20th - April 11th, 2021.
We’re excited to announce that the Festival will bloom this spring, with a format that honors the tradition of the Festival, while prioritizing the health and safety of participants.
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Coming Soon To Amazon Prime Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver Available for Streaming March 2nd, 2021.
A magician dies during one of his acts and his death is deemed a murder. Tess, a crossword puzzle editor, and an NYPD detective join forces to find the killer.
La Llorona Available for Streaming March 2nd, 2021.
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Follow Me to Daisy Hills Available for Streaming March 9th, 2021.
When Jo realises that her family’s general store in Daisy Hills is losing money, her father hires her ex-boyfriend, of all people, to help out.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run Available for Streaming March 4th, 2021.
After Gary is snail-napped, Spongebob and Patrick embark to The Lost City of Atlantic City to bring Gary home.
Boss Level Available for Streaming March 5th, 2021.
A retired special forces officer is trapped in a never ending time loop on the day of his death.
MARCH QUIZ QUESTION: In what two cities is Guinness Beer brewed?
Ruth: Justice Ginsburg in Her Own Words
An aging paranoid war criminal, protected by his faithful wife, faces death while being haunted by the ghosts of his past.
Available for Streaming March 9th, 2021.
Coming 2 America
Monster Hunter
Available for Streaming March 5th, 2021.
Available for Streaming March 16th, 2021.
The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son.
When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported to a new world, they engage in a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg discusses the challenges she faced to make it all the way to the Supreme Court. How does someone with three strikes against her, rise to the highest court in the land?
Stray
Last Call
Available for Streaming March 5th, 2021.
Available for Streaming March 19th, 2021.
The world of Zeytin, a stray dog living life on the streets of Istanbul.
A real estate developer returns to his old Philly neighborhood and must decide to raze or resurrect the family bar.
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Is DIY Painting OK for Selling? It’s common for real estate agents to recommend that sellers repaint rooms, clean the carpet, and power-wash the deck or driveway. Many of these small projects can be do-it-yourself without costing a lot. But be especially careful with paint. Use a drop cloth, cut in without touching the ceiling, and use neutral colors.
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Last Month’s Question: What was the first chocolate brand to produce a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day? Last Month’s Answer: Cadbury
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Congratulations to Last Month’s Winner! Brian Shay
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