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These are contractors and companies that we have personally used or have been highly recommended to The Estridge Group...
Air Conditioning & Heating: Kensington Heating & Cooling 301-564-6565 Mountain Air 301-608-3300 Pete Caffes 301-674-4764
Appliance Painter: Electrostatic Advantage 301-470-3200
Appliance Service: Arrow Appliance 301-927-7447
Appraiser (Property): Brennan Fisher (MD only) 301-530-5390 Dennis Adams (MD & DC) 301-428-8049
Architect: Richard Crone 301-951-4333
Carpenter: Ron Croy 301-767-3360
Carpeting & Flooring: SAAH Carpet (Frank Mershon) 301-840-0033
Carpet Cleaner: Joel Jeppson 301-419-8205 White Knight - Ray 301-972-2900
Chimney: American Professionals Chimney & Masonry 301-654-5052
Cleaning/Building Maintenance: J.W.D. - Javier Enriquez (including windows) 703-751-9511
Computers: Chiquita Sorrels - 301-460-1661
Concrete, Masonry & Stonework: Stoneworks 301-670-6155
Duct Cleaning & Air Purification: A & M Select Services 800-249-6781
Electrical Service: Frank Lucchesi 301-384-3517
Estate Handler: Carol O'Shinsky 301-299-3497 Lynn Sutherland 301-657-8235 Vintage Accent 301-460-5960 Great Expectations - Anna Derry 301-762-6826
Financial Advisor: Dewey Dematatis - First Financial Group 301-907-9030 ext 105 Mike Wegge, CFP- Northwestern Mutual 213-598-2166 Aaron Steffen - Morgan Stanley 301-961-1819
Floor Refinishing: Buddy Koepper 301-621-9890
Furniture Refinishing: Furniture Medic 301-315-2000 Joseph Furniture 301-879-3799
Garage Door: Overhead Doors 301-604-9310
Gift Basket: Pam Sarris 301-530-5623
Gutter Installation/Replacement: R & D Roofing (clean, replace & repair) 301-984-1372 Winston's 301-986-1804
Gutter Cleaning: Tony Kepon 301-657-1744 Winston's 301-986-1804
Handyman: Jose Ugarte 301-431-2473
Hauling: Junk to the Dump 301-929-2887 J.W.D. - Javier Enriquez 703-658-0381
Home Inspector: Lou Scarbo 703-314-2716 American Standards Inspections 301-252-9845
Landscaping: Ellen Haaga 301-897-5643 Kart Landscaping 301-424-0238 Dirt Concepts 301-972-2835
Lead & Hazardous Material Remediation: Amerispec 301-843-9960
Locksmith: Sure-Fit Lock 301-585-4595
Mortgage: Bill Rozek - America's Referral Mortgage 301-570-6000 Gary Schiller - BMIC 301-231-5770 Chuck Zedd - Wells Fargo 301-945-4319 Jason Werther - DFM, 301-309-8040 Jeffrey Boogaard - Horizon 240-354-6700
Move Coordination & Unpacking: Busy Buddies 703-422-0797 The Art of Moving 301-320-0888
Mover (Local): Beltway Movers 301-340-2310 J.K. Moving and Storage 240-361-6683
Painting: Jose Ugarte 240-485-7374 Jim Kuzma 301-608-0988
Paving: Beltsville Paving Co. 301-937-7799
Personal Chef Service: Kerry Nieh - The Serving Spoon 301-706-8863
Pest Control: Colonial Pest 301-258-5228 APCCO 301-949-1023 Adcock Trapping - Rodents 301-345-0105
Plumbing: Sam Glavinic 301-946-6940 Coleman Plumbing 301-585-2352 Walter Blinkhorn 301-530-4427
Pool: Hydro Pool 301-258-9595 Pool Service 301-565-3981
Property Management: Long & Foster 301-215-6837 MD & DC
Radon Testing: RTS Systems 800-722-5589 Alpha Control 301-738-1987
Roofing: Charlie Krupsaw 301-588-3773 Dave Roberson 202-483-7362
Settlement Attorney: Settlement Pros 301-907-8100 Olde Potowmack 301-986-4880 Paragon Title 301-986-1114 Law Offices of Larry Kramer 301-608-2201
Structural Engineer: Neubauer & Associates 301-299-7617
Tree Removal Charlie Seek Enterprises 410-519-7001
Well & Septic: STH 301-948-0550 ext 15 Bobby West 301-977-2226 John Seek - Septic Pump 410-519-7001
Wet Basement - Surface Water Control - Grading Kart Landscaping 301-424-0238 Dirt Concepts 301-972-2835
Window Repair/Replacement: Gaithersburg Glass 301-948-2623 Brian Gardiner - Silver Creek 301-774-5859 Vince - Thompson Creek 410-604-0500
Window Tinting: Solar Tinting 301-621-4119

About Appraisals >Refinancing Your Home
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when interest rates were higher, you may want to consider re-financing your loan at a lower rate.
You will have to apply for the new mortgage and have your current income eligibility assessed. Depending on how long you have had your present loan, a current appraisal may be required. There are closing costs, such as attorney, title fees, recording and notary fees, and appraisal charges. The biggest factor in your decision should be the length of time you plan to remain in your home. If you will be there for only a year or two more, it might not pay to re-finance. If you will be in your home longer, re-financing could provide you with lower mortgage payments. Your real estate agent can help you work out the numbers and can refer you to reputable home appraisers and mortgage lenders.
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Where will you find the world's most unusual golf course?
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The only golf course on the island of Tonga has 15 holes, and no penalty against the golfer whose golf ball is stolen by a monkey. |
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