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Whether you're a 1st-time buyer looking to save money, moving here from another country and trying to cut down on moving costs, or an investor looking to put up a short-term rental that's furnished, Freecycle & the free sections of Facebook Marketplace & the free section of Craigslist are viable options for cutting costs, especially if you have good options to transport things yourself without using a rental & without the need to hire labor. I've seen items like free firewood (which is ideal for those whose primary home fuel source is an efficient wood stove), rock, boats, & more.
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Examples of Viable Items from Richmond Freecycle on 4/26/24
Patio Furniture Set w/ 5 Chairs
Queen Mattress & Box Spring
Granite Topped Wood Table
Desk
Couch, Loveseat, Chair w/ Ottoman Set
5 Dining Room Chairs
Williamsburg Examples in SE VA on 4/26/24:
Dining Table
Piano & Bench
24 Volume Encyclopedia Set
Concrete Slab Large Pieces
Fish Tanks
Office Chair
Chester/Chesterfield Examples in SE VA on 4/26/24:
Elliptical
Furniture & Ping Pong Table
Wine Rack
Printer
Other SE VA Examples
Washer Dryer, Treadmill, Freezer, & Beds in Poquoson
Wind Surfer Board/Mast in Virginia Beach
Washing Machine
Additional Examples in DC (except 1st):
Gorgeous Cherry Armoire (Annapolis)
Grill
Bookshelf
Kitchen Table w Chairs
Dresser
Children's Playground & Swing Set
42" TV
Pottery Barn Desk
55" Flatscreen TV
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About the Author: Adam Garrett - 3rd Generation REALTOR®
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