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Looking for a great painter in Northern Virginia?  Noel Huston of Huston Painting does a fantastic job.  He realizes it's more than putting color on the wall. I am fortunate to know many great professionals in various lines of work.  One such professional is a long time friend by the name of Noe...
01/17/2011
Being honest from the very beginning can save a lot of hassle when it comes to finding a rental.  There is not one landlord out there that likes it when skeletons start falling out of your closet.  Be honest from the start. You'll get a lot farther. In today’s market a lot of families have hit o...
01/16/2011
The word 1099 gets thrown about a lot when talking about short sales.  Thankfully, Chris Ann Cleland of Long & Foster Realtors has taken the time to explain what a 1099 is. Northern Virginia Short Sale sellers often hear the term 1099.  So what exactly is a 1099? A 1099 is a form that reports in...
01/16/2011
Every seller wants to get the highest amount of money for their home.  And the good news is, they don't have to spend a lot to maximize their gain.  Here are some tips from Associate Broker, Chris Ann Cleland of Long & Foster Realtors in Gainesville, VA. How do you get the most money from the sa...
01/13/2011
According to the post below, there are 1,000 alternative septic systems installed for residential use in Prince William County.  Here's some good information for those home owners. Alternative Septic Systems have been a hot topic in the Virginia Legislature since 2009.  That's not to imply that ...
01/07/2011
While I am no longer an actively engaged real estate agent, I thought this post was very eye opening for the public to see just how a real estate agent gets paid.  It takes a lot of hard work to make a living on straight commission. How do Realtors® get paid?  That's a question I get asked by ju...
01/07/2011
Stumbling on to situations that are undisclosed, like short sales, is not a welcome happenstance for agents representing buyers in the current marketplace.  The MLS for the Washington Metropolitan region had a handle on the issue with a short sale disclosure.  Problem is, some Sellers don't want...
01/02/2011
Buyers writing multiple offers in the hopes of getting one home is expected, depending on market conditions of course.  A buyer that is looking for one home, but that has multiple ratified contracts in play could be asking for trouble.  Can a Northern Virginia Buyer have multiple ratified Short ...
01/02/2011
I'm not a native of Northern Virginia like my friend Chris Ann Cleland, but having lived here for longer than I can remember, I have to say that she nailed our seasons and weather in her post below.  Please leave your comments on her original post. What's the climate like in Northern Virginia? T...
01/02/2011
Want to know how a Buyer can stand to lose their earnest money deposit.  It's right there in the default paragraph of the Northern Virginia Regional Sales Contract. If you're looking to buy a home, let me know.  I'll put you in touch with a great agent. Default is the paragraph in the Northern V...
12/29/2010
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