Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate Blog

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Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate Blog

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2009 

Today's high temperature is going to hit 91 degrees here in Northern Virginia.  Sure that's hot, but it's nothing compared to steamy Phoenix, Arizona where temps are expected to hit 114 today and remain above 105 the rest of the week. If there's one thing that's hotter than the temperature, it's ...
07/28/2009
You Don't Need Bank Approval to Enjoy a Beer! That's the motto of this Thursday's RE/MAX Allegiance Happy Hour. This Thursday evening we're taking some time out from the short sales, the REOS, the appraisals, inspections, contracts, and yes, even blogging, to host a happy hour for our agents. The...
07/27/2009
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I Hate to Brag.  Really, I do. That's why I have a loving, adoring, wonderful wife who does most of my bragging for me.  She'll tout my latest accomplishments and make it sound like I climbed Mount Everest barefoot and without oxygen when all I did was sell another home or appear on national tele...
07/27/2009
From time to time I've had clients sincerely apologize to me for taking my time and causing me hassle for just "my small sale." I always give them this same explanation: There's No Such Thing as a "Small Sale" in Real Estate. Sure, I've helped people purchase million dollar properties and I've he...
07/22/2009
Taxes. Let's face it, they are a fact of life.  Any economist will tell you that taxes play an important role in people's economic decisions. Thus, those of you searching for homes in Northern Virginia need to be aware of the property tax rates in the various local jurisdictions. The list below s...
07/20/2009
Work hard.  Do a good job.  Close a deal.  Get referred to another buyer or seller.  Repeat. That's the way it should, can, and does happen.  You can pay hundreds of dollars to hundreds of coaches who will all tell you the same thing: Try to build your business by referrals. Last Thursday after f...
07/20/2009
There are lots of books, seminars, websites, and other programs that will claim to teach you how to sell.  Some of them are good.  Some of them are great.  Some... well, not so much.  However, nothing is better than the live application of watching a master salesman in practice.  There are people...
07/15/2009
Great Falls, Virginia is named for the spectacular falls and rapids on the Potomac River.  This is a community with large lots and large homes. Here's a snapshot of Great Falls Virginia home sales in the last 30 days: GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA HOME SALES: Active homes for sale:  189 (including 19 ne...
07/15/2009
Are you wondering about Northern Virginia real estate and pondering what has sold recently? Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in Northern Virginia (Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City) for June 2009.  All information was...
07/09/2009
It's a matter of public record.  Once a house is sold, that purchase price is recorded in the land records of the city or county where it was sold.  The whole world can see what Sally and Tom paid for their new house.  When it comes time for them to sell, many potential buyers will be asking thi...
07/08/2009