cindy jones: Northern Virginia-It's Just a State of Mind - 05/09/09 07:24 PM
It seemed like a crazy question and then I laughed. The buyer was headed to Northern Virginia from Arizona. They had checked and they couldn't find Northern Virginia anywhere on the map. It just wasn't there.
Oh well actually there isn't a Northern Virginia like there is a North or … (4 comments)
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cindy jones: Fort Belvoir Relocation-Finding the Necessities Off Post - 05/07/09 06:05 AM
Fort Belvoir has a lot to offer military families on post. However we all know that you can't find everything you want at the PX or the Commissary so knowing where to shop for other essentials and special treats is important. It isn't hard in Northern Virginia to find what you … (0 comments)
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cindy jones: Data Trends-Are Only Two Years Enough? - 01/25/09 09:30 PM
Recently I've switched from comparing 2007 to 2008 sales numbers as an indicator of trends in Northern Virginia neighborhoods. Instead I'm posting neighborhood data for the last five years. Not all neighborhoods trend the same way at the same time. However a pattern of when the average prices began to … (8 comments)
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cindy jones: Belmont Bay-Harborside Condominium Sales are Hot - 01/25/09 11:20 AM
Buyers have been flocking to Harborside condominiums in Belmont Bay (Woodbridge VA) since the beginning of 2009. As the only new marina front building in Prince William County completed and ready for occupancy, buyers are discovering not only great new pricing but incredible views as well.Belmont Bay is unmistakably the premier … (6 comments)
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cindy jones: Spending Your Morning at the Local News Station - 01/22/09 04:23 PM
It has been a wild week in Washington DC. First there was the Oprah Show, then it was all of the excitement around the Inauguration and the week ended in the Fox 5 TV station for a taping. How much excitement can one simple girl from the suburbs take?
I'm waiting … (22 comments)
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cindy jones: Saratoga-Just a Short Hop to Fort Belvoir - 01/21/09 06:13 AM
Chances are you will see a wild bunny or two in your yard in the Saratoga neighborhood in Springfield Virginia. With the pockets of woods scattered throughout the neighborhood you will also see deer and foxes too. The wildlife, nice size lots, the quick hop to Fort Belvoir, nearby shopping, recreation … (6 comments)
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cindy jones: Buyers Beware of Bargain Basement Blinders - 01/14/09 07:05 PM
It never fails to happen. Buyers who are seeing some of the great prices on homes posted on the internet call and say "we must see this house now." We go to check out the property and they fall in love. They figure that rates are low and the payments are … (24 comments)
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cindy jones: Parkfairfax-Two Past Presidents Called it Home and You Could Too! - 01/14/09 08:46 AM
Tucked away just a few miles from DC in Alexandria VA are the rolling hills, tree lined streets and brick buildings that make up the community of Parkfairfax. Parkfairfax has the distinction of being the former of home of two past presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Both lived in the … (8 comments)
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cindy jones: Are the Stars Finally Aligning? Strange Real Estate Happenings - 12/13/08 10:52 AM
Yesterday my clients ratified a contract for a new home. We had looked gone through about 15 homes in Prince William County, including the graffiti house, before landing on one that had all the right stuff.When I turned in a copy of the contract to our office administrator, she looked it … (43 comments)
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cindy jones: What a Market Report Doesn’t Tell You - 11/26/08 06:19 PM
Market reports are easy to create. You go to the MLS, put in the name of a subdivision, a period of time and up pops the data. Play around with the numbers a little bit and you can show the increase or decrease of the value of homes in the neighborhood … (16 comments)
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cindy jones: Lake Ridge-Affordable Homes in Prince William County - 11/18/08 08:41 AM
Are you looking for a neighborhood that offers you good schools, close by shopping and multiple commuting options to DC and other points? Then you need to take a look at the affordable homes in the community of Lake Ridge in Prince William County. Since many of the best values are … (2 comments)
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cindy jones: Filing for Copyright Protection-Spend $35 Today Recoup Thousands Later - 11/14/08 08:53 AM
One of the questions that came up yesterday on the Blog Talk Radio session with Lenn Harley and her attorney Paul Thaler, ESQ was how to file for copyright protection of one of your images, maps or drawings.It is easy! This summer I filed for protection of the maps I have been using on … (18 comments)
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cindy jones: Fort Belvoir-Sorry You Can't Borrow a Cup of Sugar From These Neighbors - 10/29/08 04:13 PM
Just a few miles outside the gates of Fort Belvoir visitors and residents of Fairfax County can find some of Virginia’s finest historic homes and our nation’s treasures. For their time these homes were the envy of the neighborhood and the owners most certainly among the richest families in Fairfax County.
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cindy jones: The Never Ending Real Estate Debate - 10/22/08 12:09 PM
It is the never ending debate in real estate. Agents who have had their licenses for many years think that new agents don't have the experience necessary to succeed. New agents think that long term agents might not have kept up with how the market has changed. In the end it … (63 comments)
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cindy jones: Understanding the Value of Title Insurance - 10/13/08 07:10 AM
A few years ago a new landowner in the Shenandoah Valley approached my neighbor and I to suggest that the property where our houses were located was actually part of his land and he intended to "take back" the property. My neighbor who had owned his house since the original land … (12 comments)
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cindy jones: The Government Bailout-Why Don't I Get Any Relief? - 10/08/08 07:33 AM
It is a question that is being asked around more than one dinner table or gathering of friends these days. When it comes to providing assistance to homeowners who over extended themselves a few years ago it appears that there may be some relief. But what about the homeowners who pay … (3 comments)
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cindy jones: Do Consumers Rely on Us For Accurate Real Estate Data? - 10/06/08 08:12 AM
We hear the doom and gloom on the real estate market everyday on the news. We remind ourselves and our clients regularly that all real estate is local and what they read in the Wall Street Journal may not translate to their neighborhood. So when we make the decision to post … (18 comments)
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cindy jones: Fairfax County Virginia Welcomes You with Endless Possibilities - 09/27/08 07:15 AM
When you live in Fairfax County you can see the beginnings of our nation's history in the estates of our founding fathers, attend schools rated among the best in the nation and visit the US Capitol to see our government at work. Add to this list, neighborhoods that provide residents with … (4 comments)
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cindy jones: Cornbread and Biscuits-Learning to Master the Basics First - 09/22/08 03:20 PM
This past week a small group of Corcoran Gallery of Art members had the privilege of listening to a talk and attending a private reception featuring Duff Goldman. Now some of you will instantly know who Duff is and others may be scratching your heads. If you live in Baltimore MD … (6 comments)
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cindy jones: Don't Lock Today's Buyers Out of Homeownership by Eliminating Down Payment Assitance Programs - 09/08/08 02:30 PM
It seems that down payment assistance programs (DPA) create a genuine divide among real estate professionals. Some think they should be eliminated and others have seen value they bring to a buyer today. Hopefully everyone can agree that no seller has to accept an offer that contains the use of a DPA or … (14 comments)
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