Chantilly, VA: Three Bedroom Condo...Just Reduced!!! - 07/28/08 11:03 AM
Enjoy the convenience of location. Walk to shops and be minutes from I-66, Routes 28 & Route 50 in Chantilly, VA. This three bedroom condo is a great opportunity for investors, anyone looking to downsize, or a first time homebuyer.
Live on one level. Separate living and dining rooms. Galley kitchen … (0 comments)
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Ever Seen a Furry Bag Lady? - 07/26/08 01:12 PM
My long hair tabby, Minx, is a true bag lady. She loves purses, backpacks, gym bags and even my husband's flight bag. She's a true wannabe stowaway.
If it's got a shoulder strap, or handles, and will soon be leaving the house, she'll jump on or in.
If it's just returned … (11 comments)
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My Disgust with the Overseas Circus that Has Become Obama's Latest Campaign Tactic - 07/26/08 12:13 PM
I have really been turned off by the media's obsession with Barack Obama. I hate it when anyone tries to form my opinion for me, or shows extreme favoritism. So lately, I have turned off the news when it comes time for political discussion. Obama's always been a hard sell for … (19 comments)
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Another Satisfied Buyer!! - 07/25/08 05:05 PM
Relocating to the Washington, DC Metro Area from the Southwestern United States can be culture shock....especially when it comes to price! My most recent homebuyers started off in a rental, then chose to buy once familiar with the area.
This Canterbury Model by Brookfield, in the community of Braeamr, was the house they … (6 comments)
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Freedom of Speech...What does it Mean to You? - 07/22/08 09:03 PM
I just read a post by an Active Rain member, calling for a radio host (Michael Savage) to be fired for an insensitive comment he made about Autism. I don't promote bashing people with illnesses, or juding what I don't understand, as much as the next big hearted person. But as a … (12 comments)
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Know Your Pet's Woobie - 07/20/08 11:22 AM
Mr. Mom is a movie that stays with you. Remember Kenny and his woobie? That beat up old blanket he carried around?
Every one needs a woobie. Every one of our five cats have their own distinct woobies. That one toy, bed, or blanket that they uniquely love. It's their "happy place". The … (9 comments)
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An Open Letter to Distressed Home Owners - 07/19/08 04:24 PM
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Distessed Home Owner:
You are no doubt facing a financial crisis. Your home is being foreclosed and you are angry.
In your anger, don't make the situation worse. When you bought your brand new home in Prince William County, it came with a stove, refrigerator and most likely, … (16 comments)
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A Year Round Favorite - 07/19/08 04:09 PM
For me, Ben & Jerry's ice cream has always been a treat, but not my go to ice cream. I think I am changing my mind.
The Ben & Jerry's flavors that divide my attention are Phish Food and Dublin Mudslide. It truly depends on my mood, but I do … (2 comments)
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Curb Appeal: Give Your Home an Edge - 07/19/08 03:46 PM
Curb appeal is all about first impressions. There are many details that you can attend to in an effort to make that positive first impression. Edging is something that requires sweat equity. And in the Northern Virginia summer heat, you may want to wait until an hour before dusk to get … (2 comments)
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Another Satisfied First Time Home Buyer - 07/17/08 02:25 PM
I love helping first time home buyers become first time home OWNERS. There is such a feeling of satisfaction helping someone through the process of buying their very first home. It's the start of their financial future.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of handing the keys to my buyer client, a … (12 comments)
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Braemar's Clareybrook Park - 07/16/08 10:24 AM
Welcome to Braemar's Clareybrook Park, located just off the intersection of Rob Roy Way and Sudley Manor Drive. Most well-known as " the park next to the pool," this area of Braemar was carved out for recreation for kids of all ages, and adults. For the purpose of this article, we won't … (6 comments)
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Braemar Mailbox Maintenance Tips - 07/14/08 05:17 PM
About two weeks ago I was disappointed to see the number of mailboxes in my community of Braemar that have fallen in disrepair. You can see some of the sad examples here. So, I am here today with solutions for many people's problems with their mailboxes.
Let's address the design flaws of … (6 comments)
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FDIC's Reassurance after Demise of Indymac Bank - 07/14/08 03:24 PM
I was lucky enough to catch an exclusive interview that Rick Sanchez of CNN conducted with a muckety-muck with the FDIC regarding this Indymac meltdown. It was 1am, so I was not exactly taking notes on who was speaking, but what this guy said really caught my attention.
Evidently, there are 90 … (8 comments)
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My First Cookout in Four Years! - 07/13/08 07:23 PM
Some of you may recall my whining about the Fourth of July, and how I really wished my husband and I had a deck and a grill. If you want to read the first post about this, here you go. The summary is this: We're not accumulating any more debt and … (16 comments)
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Haymarket, VA: Mark your Calendars for this Open House! - 07/12/08 01:20 PM
The very first condo building (The Palmer) in the Active Adult Community of Regency has its very first resale of the 3 bedroom Woodhall model. And let me tell you, it's got to be seen to be believed. This is an extraordinary unit.
The owners went beyond the standard of excellence that … (6 comments)
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Braemar Townhouse Report: May-June 2008 - 07/11/08 02:44 PM
Time for another Braemar Townhouse Report. A look back at the sales of townhouses in Braemar, this time for May & June 2008. We'll compare the average statistics (sale price, seller ssubsidy and days on the market) to the same stats in the prior report of March & April 2008 and to May & June 2007.
Let's … (4 comments)
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Impractical Shelving - 07/11/08 10:23 AM
This shelf is at approximately 10' 6", given that the tallest height of this ceiling is 11'. I can't imagine that someone actually took the planning, time and effort to hang it. It's been a source of much wonder with my buyer and myself whenever we are in his, soon-to-be townhouse.
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My "Extended" Family - 07/10/08 09:54 AM
For two years, my husband and I had been trying to befriend a stray cat in our neighborhood. We call him Gray Kitty, and the name stuck. (Gee...we're creative, aren't we?) He was obviously in need of medical care, as he had a pronounced head tilt. We feared he'd been abused. … (13 comments)
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Manassas, VA: Large End Unit Townhouse for Sale or Rent - 07/09/08 06:33 PM
This is a great place to call home! Built in 2005, this two car garage townhouse is an end unit backing to woods. With over 2300 finished square feet of finished space...all above grade, it offers plenty of space.
Community of Independence has … (2 comments)
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That's It! I'm Going Natural. - 07/08/08 03:45 PM
If your used to seeing me with a tint of red to my brownish hair, get ready for an adjustment. I have been trying to cover my gray hairs (considerly fewer at the time) since I was in my early twenties. By the time I hit thirty, it was a must. … (8 comments)
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Gardeners! Your Help is Needed! - 07/06/08 03:08 PM
What is this flower to the left? I have several of them planted in my mulch beds, complements of the bulider. They spring out their spray of grassy mounds this time every year.
The problem is that, out of a similar grassy mound, springs an entirely different flower. Yellow with rounded … (18 comments)
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Braemar Property Value Report: Heritage Series (May 1-June 30, 2008) - 07/06/08 12:23 PM
The Braemar Property Value Report for the Heritage Series homes, built by Brookfield, is compiled and ready to share! Resales, and one new home sale, were averaged over the months of May & June, and will now be compared with the prior months report of March & April, and the May … (0 comments)
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Braemar Property Value Report: Courtyard Series (May-June 2008) - 07/05/08 05:01 PM
The Braemar Property Value Report for the Courtyard Series homes of Braemar has just been completed for May & June 2008. If you live in a home accessed by a driveway shared with four other homes, you probably live in a Courtyard Series home. The floor plans include the Ballston, Clarendon … (0 comments)
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Braemar Property Value Report: Carriage Series (May-June 2008) - 07/05/08 02:48 PM
The Braemar Property Value Report for Carriage Series homes is complete. This includes your home if it has a detached garage, or parking, in the rear of your home. The four floor plans in the Carriage Series single family homes are Maplewood, Norwood, Oakdale and Parkdale.
Throughout the market slow down, … (0 comments)
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Braemar Property Value Report: Arista Series (May-June2008) - 07/05/08 02:20 PM
For those of you living in a Brookfield Arista Series home, this Braemar Property Value Report is compiled for you.
How do you know if you are in an Arista Series Home? Your large, single family home, is the floor plan of a Canterbury, Buckingham or Allister. If you're not sure, get … (0 comments)
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Bristow, VA: Copperhead Snakes Spotted In Braemar - 07/05/08 11:38 AM
I have lived in Braemar since December 2004. In that time, I have heard two reports of neighbors seeing Copperhead snakes....and that was in 2005.
Since then, things have been rather quiet with regards to snakes in our neighborhood news. However, in the last issue of the community newsletter The Bagpiper, there is a … (4 comments)
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Violin Please...... - 07/04/08 12:05 PM
It's the Fourth of July. Time for fireworks, parades and cookouts. So why am I asking for someone to play me a sad, sappy violin accompaniment to this post? This doesn't happen often...I'm about to feel sorry for myself.
Let me begin by saying, I love my home. My husband … (6 comments)
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Bristow, VA: Adult Swim in Braemar.....AHHHHHH! - 07/02/08 09:09 PM
Tonight was my second time enjoying our community pool's adult swim. They start at 8pm and run until 10pm on Wednesday nighs. The water is warm from the sun heating it up all day, and dusk is a quiet time of day in the neighborhood.
I snapped this shot before … (11 comments)
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