How do you squeeze the most out of life?My sons have left the nest and the first wife and I area reclaiming the floorspace. I've been busy moving my exercise equipment back into the former testosterone zone (where the boys and their friends hung out). In the process of cleaning up and moving thin
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10/28/2017
What to look before a home inspection on your listed home: ElectricalIf you're selling your home, home inspections can be a challenge. It is important to know what to look for before a home inspection on your listed home. A little insight before a home inspection can save a lot of money in last-m
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10/26/2017
What would happen if you were given a drug and you couldn't avoid the sticky issues we sometimes face in real estate? How would a listing presentation go, or a negotiation or a client interaction go? I'm sure for most of us, nothing would change, but on those rare occasions when "telling it like
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10/26/2017
Buying a Winchester-Frederick County, VA Home Buying a Winchester-Frederick County, Virginia home can be exhilarating and horrifying at the same time. It's the single largest expense most people will accept in their lifetime. That alone could make you want to run the other way, but STOP! I ca
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10/20/2017
What changes can I make to get more money for my home at resale?If there is one question I hear from home sellers over and over it is, "What changes can I make to get more money for my home at resale?" I've had some say they were going to add a pool, do a major kitchen remodel, completely
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10/13/2017
Loudoun County, VA 3rd Quarter Real Estate Market Update - 2017How does the Loudoun County, VA 3rd quarter real estate market compare to previous quarters? You'll need a little history lesson to see how the current market compares to previous quarters. In 2004, I was in my first clas
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10/12/2017
Our house has recently gone through a huge transition. The last son left home and the last dog died. It's really quiet now, and we love it. I miss the dog terribly, and I see the son nearly everyday because he works for me. So, the changes are really only in the house and not in my life. Speaking
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10/09/2017
Winchester-Frederick County, VA Third Quarter Real Estate Market Report - 2017The Winchester-Frederick County, VA third quarter real estate market for 2017 showed continued growth and stability. The numbers that need to be up are up and the numbers that should be down are down. That's good news f
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10/04/2017
1860 Melvor Ln, Winchester, VA 22601 - 55+ - A Perfect Location Overview Maps Photos $250,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,238 sqftLot: 0.06 acre(s)Year Built: 2003MLS #: FV10057385 Location 1860 Melvor LaneWinchester, VA 22601USA Mike Cooper Corn
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10/03/2017
Recently, I was out with a first-time home-buying couple. When we found a home they fell in love with we stood around the kitchen island talking about the process of buying a house. They didn't have any idea what the process was.They asked, "So, what is the process now?" They had gone to a lender
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10/02/2017