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2008 

I recently spoke with someone, who indicated his home had been on the market for several months and hardly anyone had walked thru. He further indicated, that as a result of no traffic walking thru his home, he was somewhat frustrated with his Agent. I asked him, "Has the agent done everything tha...
03/20/2008
The majority of closings I've personally attended have been very positive moments. Buyers and Sellers meet, exchange greetings, keys and helpful information about the property being purchased. Again, most closings are generally uneventful! On the other hand, I've had a handful that has been a dre...
03/19/2008
I've observed two kinds of sellers when it comes to listing their property in the Northern VA Real Estate market. There are some who are not in a hurry to make the sale happen. In fact, it won't matter if it takes a year or two. For others, the sale will need to happen right away! I've put togeth...
03/16/2008
There are many reasons why some homes listed "For Sale" remain on the market longer than others. Sometimes it can be a busy road and that often means noise that penetrates thru doors and walls. Other times it can be property that is too close to industrial businesses; perhaps the builder has had ...
03/14/2008
The best possible way to experience peace of mind - translated "I can sleep tonight" - when purchasing a house is to employ the services of a qualified, well trained home inspector.  A competent inspector will make sure the house's structure and systems which include, but are not limited to, the ...
03/11/2008
I've heard agents on more than one occasion in the Fairfax Real Estate area expressing the frustration many of their clients feel in endeavoring to sell their homes. Some have mentioned they can't get any traffic thru the house, others tell of Open Houses that are poorly attended, while sellers o...
03/10/2008
House shopper: Perhaps you are lacking a sizable down payment that a Single Family home would require? Maybe you would like to own a piece of Real Estate, but not the usual upkeep that comes with it? If you are like me, maybe you would like to throw away the snow shovel and for sure the lawnmower...
03/10/2008
For most of my time in Real Estate I would have to say the majority of closings I've attended have been a very positive and exciting experience. Buyers and Sellers meet, exchange greetings, keys and helpful information about the property being purchased. Again, most closings are especially uneven...
03/07/2008
I've worked with many buyers who struggle when it comes to making an offer. The question often proposed to me is, "how much should I offer the sellers for their house"? Sometimes I hear, "how low do you think I can go"? Perhaps you should understand what can be real in Real Estate.  Your offer ca...
03/06/2008
As a Real Estate Professional I have heard many individuals lament over the fact that they cannot get financed on a house because of too much debt! In fact, many are surprised when they are turned down. Trust me, the disappointment people face as a result of being too deeply in debt is overwhelmi...
03/03/2008
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This blog is written for Buyers and Sellers about the subject of Real Estate. The information is presented in a simple and informative format so that whenever readers have a Real Estate transaction, they will feel more adequately prepared.