FSBO…

For Sale By Owner… why not, right?  WRONG…  When considering putting your home on the market FSBO (really you’re an unrepresented seller — think about that for a moment) you may encounter several difficulties you didn’t count on.  It sounds nice and easy – stick a sign in the ground with your phone number on [...]

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How much is too much?

Pricing….
Not a scarier word has ever been spoken.  In this market, whether you’re a seller or a buyer, pricing is the key.  Is this house/condo overpriced?  Is it priced right?  Or better yet, is it “priced to sell?”  Are comps valuable?  Do statistics tell us anything? 
There are so many items of intangible value — [...]

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Friday Fun?

Many of my cyber-friends have designated Friday as “Friday fun” day on their blog.  My first problem is knowing when Friday is… but I’m pretty sure it’s today.
It’s supposed to be 96 degrees today – that’s not fun unless you’re lying under an umbrella being fanned or misted while sipping iced tea (it’s still morning).  [...]

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New Construction in Arlington – Update

Good morning!  Ever wonder how Arlington can keep up the growth?  Or, have you heard rumors about a new project?  OR, have you driven by one of those big signs saying “XYZ Project, Opening Summer 2007” but it’s still a vacant lot? 
Over the weekend, I stumbled on a fantastic website that Arlington County maintains that [...]

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To Inspect or Not?

One of the questions I get asked a lot is “do I need a home inspection?”  Well, MOST of the time the answer is a resounding YES!!!  Not only is it an opportunity to uncover possible deficiencies in your prospective new home, but it’s also your chance to learn about your home.  Perhaps you’ve never [...]

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A NEW way to decide where to live… READ ON!!!

Where to live?  It would seem that this would be an easy question to answer.  For most people, the single highest determining factor in deciding where to live is to be a reasonable distance from their place of employment.  It’s easy, straight forward and logical.  But, I said most. 
What if you were a recent [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day

To all the wonderful mothers out there – I hope you’re enjoying this gorgeous day here in Northern Virginia – it’s rare to get such low humidity filled with glorious sunshine, blue sky and a nice light breeze – as close to perfect as it gets!
Whether you’re working, like me, or relaxing with your family [...]

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Ah, Arlington has music for my ears…

Well, our days are finally warmer and today I can actually feel that humidity creeping up – a sure sign of the summer days to come.  Along with warmer weather our thoughts often turn to spending time outside – heading to the beach, the pool, your backyard for some barbeque OR perhaps to an outdoor concert.  [...]

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Insurance – Are you covered?

One of the necessary things to plan for when making a real estate purchase is insurance.  But what do you need?  Well, I’m not an insurance agent (read: insurance expert), but I can tell you from a property ownership perspective the minimums that you should have… read on.
When purchasing a condominium, the association carries a [...]

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Having Trouble Selling your Home, read on…

Hello cyber friends.  Today, a sticky topic.  (and although we’re only going to address the Northern Virginia housing market here, I’m sure some of these concepts apply on a national level) You’ve had your house on the market for “enough” time and it’s not selling – no nibbles, no interest, no offers and you’re discouraged.  [...]

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