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Real Estate Broker/Owner - Cornerstone Business Group Inc - 0225086119
My blog covers whatever is on my mind. It travels the spectrum from Real Estate in Northern Virginia, local events, market reports, neighborhood data, business profiles and personal stories, and once in a while just some random craziness. I hope you enjoy it, and please feel free to drop a note.

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2014 

Front Royal, Virginia is a unique community with beautiful rolling hills, mountain areas and the both forks of the Shenandoah River. It is a canoe enthusiast dream come true. Loaded with history, it is a great place to live and raise a family. Minutes from Rt 66, it offers commuters quick access ...
07/11/2014
I'm really hard to impress. I don't get all excited about celebrities or politicians or sports stars. I'm just hard to impress, but this morning I ran into a lady who has been high on my admiration list for a long time. Ann Hoffman is a generational superstar. Six years ago a new fitness facility...
07/11/2014
The best advertising for a local market is marketing that hits the most people with the least expense. Some of that advertising can be done free. One way to do that is to be recognized as a local expert. Being a local real estate expert is a mantel that is earned over time, but you can escalate t...
07/11/2014
If you don't answer your phone, email or texts, how should I communicate with you? I had a closing today. The walk-through was scheduled for 10 am and the closing was scheduled for 11 am. When we arrived for the walk-through, the seller was just beginning the move. When I inquired as to when they...
07/09/2014
There are four simple things that will help sell your home fast. Take only of the four out of the list, and you’re likely to slow the process down. Some of these things you have control over, and one you do not. What’s under your control? Condition: You have total control over the condition of yo...
07/08/2014
The Stephens City, VA real estate market is making gains along with the Winchester, VA real estate market. The two sister communities are both a part of Frederick County, VA. The number of listings have increased in both areas, and sales are continuing to show a movement away from distressed sale...
07/06/2014
I love the idea of blogging about making a difference. There are so many ways to make a difference in your community. Sometimes, it may be by simply giving to a cause and helping them maintain their operations. Other times, you may want to get involved physically. Either way, it's appreciated by ...
07/06/2014
There are two things that I've used to take the drama out of a listing. When a seller is serious about selling a home for the maximum amount of money in the shortest amount of time there are certain things that will help get that listing sold. Few sellers want to spend a lot of money to get their...
07/06/2014
The Winchester, Virginia real estate market is in a constant state of movement. June saw numerous improvements over the previous month, as well as over June 2013. This video market report will give you a quick update of the market condition in Winchester, VA. When you're ready to buy or sell, con...
07/05/2014
I've had a buyer chasing one of my listings, but he always wants to offer a low-ball price. He has called me three times now, and each time, he makes another low offer. What he doesn't realize is that the seller is not desperate to sell.  Not all sellers need to sell, or in some cases, even want ...
07/03/2014
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