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2013
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Perhaps you have the grandchildren today. Maybe, dad or mom is alone with the kids, or, you simply need something to do that doesn’t cost a lot of money. I have a link to a website that will give you 139 FREE or almost FREE things you can do in Fairfax, any day of the week! I would encourage you ...
04/30/2013
One of my favorite things to do in Northern Virginia is to visit Vienna. Simply walking or driving down Main Street is a great experience. There are grocery stores, plenty of restaurants and unique shops. Additionally, don't forget about Wolf Trap!I noted a great web page about Vienna, VA the oth...
04/28/2013
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Listing Agents often remind their selling clients to “Prepare their house for sale” and rightfully so. We talk about curb appeal, paint colors, staging, having grass cut and trimmed out, decluttering and more. Interesting enough, we often forget one more important thing to do. What is it?Make sur...
04/27/2013
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As a Realtor®, I’m often asked Mortgage Questions. For example: “How do I know if I can pay my Mortgage off early?” “What is simple interest?” “How much of my payment is actually going toward paying down what I owe?” The list can certainly go on and on.Let me clear the air… My first response when...
04/27/2013
We are currently in a season of experiencing Multiple Offers in Northern Virginia with Home Buyers. This is especially true Inside The Beltway!As a Real Estate Agent, I'm being asked, "What is the Best Way to place a strong Offer on the Table?" In fact, "What components make up a strong offer?"I ...
04/26/2013
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I have often had people ask questions about what happens with my Earnest Money Check. Most important, is it Cashed? For sure, all of us as Realtors®should be ready to answer. Joan Cox, Denver Realtor®handles the topic very well and I urge you to take a moment to read. It will take just a few mome...
04/24/2013
Now is the time to plan your Memorial Day excursion. In fact, if you live in Northern Virginia, you will want to consider ViVa Vienna Memorial Day Festival in Vienna, Virginia. It's not just for children but for the entire family. There will be amusement rides, crafts, vendors and did I say - FOO...
04/24/2013
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If you were unable to read Part One of this Two Part Series, you can follow this link: Preparing Your House For Sale - Part 1. For now, here is the final step by step approach to getting your house listed and on the Market. We begin with number six.6. Pay attention to curb appealYou need to trim...
04/22/2013
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Here is a step by step approach on Preparing Your House For Sale - Part One. The other part will follow tomorrow. 1. De-clutter and de-personalize Consider renting a Storage Locker. When it comes to De-personalizing, number 4 on my list will help cover that. 2. Work on getting rid of odors Odors ...
04/21/2013
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We've been enjoying the Springtime in Northern Virginia. After a longer than usual Winter, it has been refreshing to grab the camera and take a walk, snapping some photos. I hope you will take a moment and enjoy the flowers. Did I mention, All photos were all taken within a stones throw of where ...
04/20/2013