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Aging Well: Gardening cultivates benefits for your health

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This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better.

A multitude of research shows that those who spend time planting or cultivating a garden can end up reaping a variety of health benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. This is good news for avid gardeners in the D.C. area, many of whom are transplants themselves from other parts of the United States.

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Neighborhood Expert: Ask the expert — a conversation with Enlighten Home Inspections

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Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA, D.C. and MD with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com.

A hot topic in every real estate sale is the home inspection process. In recent years, sometimes that inspection never happened, or it happened after a home was purchased. If you were lucky, you had the chance to do a pre-inspection before making an offer.

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The facts about baby boomers’ environmental attitudes

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Research shows that a connection to nature provides benefits to people’s mental states and overall well-being.

Baby boomers care about environmental issues — and they’re doing a lot more than talking about climate change.

As we approach Earth Day on April 22, research from Mather Institute reveals that the majority of those age 55 and better believe that preserving the environment is a top priority, and they engage in a wide variety of environmentally friendly practices.

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Reno of the Month: How to remodel your basement

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After. The fabulous new TV/Media Room & Bar. Photo courtesy Synergy Design & Construction.

By Nicola Caul Shelley, Synergy Design & Construction

Basements always seem to be last on the list of priorities when it comes to home remodeling, yet they provide the opportunity to create multi-functional spaces that serve as the perfect place for family and friends to gather and unwind. For those who regularly have overnight guests, having a bedroom and/or bathroom on a different level also provides privacy and separation of space. Finished basements also add value from a return on investment perspective for resale.

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Neighborhood Expert: My favorite houses on the market this week

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Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA, D.C. and MD with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com.

Continuing my “ask the expert” series, I wanted to give you a real estate agent’s perspective when we look at houses on the market.

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Aging Well: Photography focuses on brain health

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Photography offers many benefits for mood and general well-being, along with the potential to improve several areas of brain health.

This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better.

Want an enjoyable pastime that sparks creativity, stimulates your brain, and creates good memories? Pick up a camera!

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Neighborhood Expert: Ask the expert — a conversation with a family law attorney

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Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA, D.C. and MD with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com.

Part of my job as a real estate agent requires heavy conversations.

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