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northern virginia real estate: What to Expect When Inspecting - 03/08/12 12:51 PM
A home inspection is a very important part of the Northern Virginia/South Carolina home buying process. Before you make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, you want to make sure that you're investing in a good piece of property, not sinking your savings into a money pit. While you definitely need a professional's opinion (via a licensed home inspector), there are some things you should look at for yourself beforehand. Here's a list of areas you should personally view so you know what to expect when inspecting:
Mold/Water Damage - Water is one of the fundamental keys to life. In fact, 70% … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: The Art of Negotiation - 02/09/12 03:11 PM
When buying a Northern Virginia/South Carolina home, the art of negotiation comes into play in a serious way. Setting up a plan with your real estate agent ahead of time can help alleviate some of the stress involved in the home buying process. While your agent will do their upmost to get you the best price on your dream Northern Virginia/South Carolina home, it will ultimately be up to you as the buyer to decide whether that is a good deal or not. Here are a few tips to set yourself up for negotiating the best price when buying a home.
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northern virginia real estate: Make Gift Wrapping Easy - 12/22/11 01:57 PM
Buying Christmas presents in Northern Virginia/South Carolina is the easy part. Wrapping them, on the other hand, can be quite a chore. Before you begin this part of the Christmas present tradition, here are a few tips for making the gift wrapping process easier.
Keep your all your holiday bows, ribbons, tape, tags, tissue paper, gift wrap, etc. in one place. This helps you stay organized as well as easily find what you need when you need it. You may want to consider purchasing a pair of scissors to keep with your supplies.
Hold all of your supplies in a good, sturdy container. … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Update Your Kitchen Without Breaking the Bank - 12/08/11 03:29 PM
Kitchens remain a huge selling point for most Northern Virginia/South Carolina homes today. Maintaining and updating your kitchen should be one of your top priorities when it comes time to sell it. That doesn't necessarily mean spending thousands of dollars completely overhauling your kitchen, though. Not many homeowners have that kind of money to spend. You can update your kitchen without breaking the bank by adhering to the following simple guidelines.
A Little Elbow Grease - I can't stress enough how important it is to clean your Northern Virginia/South Carolina kitchen. I'm not talking about the surface stuff that most people do every … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Fireplace Safety and Care - 11/23/11 03:29 PM
Fireplaces are beautiful, provide wonderful ambiance and warmth and can be deadly if not properly taken care of. Now that the weather is getting chillier, more and more Northern Virginia/South Carolina residents are using their fireplaces to help stave off the cold. Since heating fires are responsible for over a third of the residential fires every year in rural areas, I thought it would be a smart idea to share some fireplace safety and care tips so that you can enjoy your fireplace without worry.
According to the US Fire Administration, you should have a professional chimney sweep inspect and clean your … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Holiday Moving Tips - 11/10/11 01:44 PM
Moving can be a stressful time no matter what time of the year it is. But moving during the holidays can add to your stress levels, especially if you have kids. You can't always time the purchase of a Northern Virginia/South Carolina home. You may have a job change, a sick family member that you need to move near or it may simply be that the purchase of your Northern Virginia/South Carolina took longer than you expected and now it's the holidays. Here are some helping holiday moving tips to make your move go smoother when you have children.
Kids pick up on a … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: REOs in Northern Virginia/South Carolina - 10/20/11 03:55 PM
One of the unfortunate by-products of a down economy is the rise in foreclosures. With the rise in Virginia/South Carolina foreclosures, there is also a rise in REOs in Northern Virginia/South Carolina (real estate owned properties). While a foreclosure may sound similar to an REO, they are actually two different animals. It is important to know the difference.
FORECLOSURESIn a foreclosure, the homeowner has defaulted on their Northern Virginia/South Carolina home, which is then taken back by the bank, forcing the homeowner to forfeit all claims to it. The bank then turns around and puts it up for auction. At a foreclosure auction, … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Points to Ponder for First-Time Homebuyers - 09/22/11 02:51 PM
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Northern Virginia/South Carolina home! You've made a huge step in realizing part of the American dream. Since this is such a significant financial decision, it can create a bit of nervousness in buyers, especially those who are buying property for the first time. But, you don't have to let it stress you out completely. Here are a few points to ponder for first-time homebuyers:
Historically Low Interest Rates - The interest rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage loan remains between 4-5%. When you look at interest rates from 10 years ago (around 9-9.5%), the current … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: What to Do When Facing Foreclosure - 08/25/11 01:11 PM
Have you found yourself struggling to pay your monthly mortgage on your Northern Virginia/South Carolina home and are now facing foreclosure? Unfortunately, you're in the same boat as many homeowners across the country. You may feel like you have no control over what happens, but you do. Here are a few tips on what to do when facing foreclosure.
Communicate - Talk to your mortgage company. Like any relationship, good communication is key. Ignoring phone calls and letters from a lender will only hurt your cause. Let your lender know why you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments. They may actually … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Finding the Right Real Estate Agent - 08/18/11 03:38 PM
One of the first and possibly biggest steps you should make when selling your Northern Virginia/South Carolina home is finding the right real estate agent. A flashy sign or website doesn't necessarily mean that they are a good fit for your real estate needs. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect agent to sell your Northern Virginia/South Carolina home:
Experience - Someone who has been in the real estate business for years has most likely done so because they are good at what they do, especially if they have been able to weather the roller coaster ride of the last … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Keeping Your Cool in the Heat - 08/11/11 01:49 PM
With record temperatures across the nation, keeping your cool in the heat can be tough. Living in a beautiful place like Northern Virginia/South Carolina, it is even tougher staying indoors when the sun is shining. But, you don't have to stay inside to keep cool.
Drink plenty of fluids. Keeping hydrated is the most important way to beat the Northern Virginia/South Carolina heat. Not all fluids are created equal, though. Alcoholic beverages (even beer) tend to dehydrate you, which defeats the purpose of drinking liquid to begin with. A better alternative would be sports drinks, iced tea or good old fashioned … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Top Five Things That Sell a Home - 08/04/11 03:48 PM
When selling your Northern Virginia/South Carolina home, you want to highlight the positives and downplay the negatives. To make sure your home sells as quickly as possible and for the best price possible, there are certain things you should focus on. The following is a list of the top five things that sell a home:
The Price is Right - Obviously, this is a huge factor for many homebuyers. The first two to three weeks a Northern Virginia/South Carolina home is listed will be the most active as far as potential buyers looking at it. So, you want to price your home properly … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Preparing for Your Open House - 07/21/11 03:53 PM
One of the many parts that go into selling your Northern Virginia/South Carolina home is holding open houses. This is how you get potential buyers to view your property, either through direct contact or by holding a buyers open. The first few weeks a house is on the market are when it will get the most exposure as well. So, it's important to make as good of an impression as possible. Here are few tips in preparing for your open house:
Plan Ahead - Choose a day that doesn't conflict with major holidays, local community events or even major sporting events, like … (3 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Ten Ways to Conserve Water This Summer - 07/07/11 03:37 PM
As temperatures climb, we tend to use more water...for drinking, for watering our lawns, etc. It can be more difficult to restrict your water use in your Northern Virginia/South Carolna home at this time than during colder winter months. But, it doesn't have to be. Here are ten ways to conserve water this summer:
Replace Old Appliances - Older refrigerators, air conditioning units and ice makers waste water in their regular use that you may not even be aware of. Replace them with more energy-efficient Energy Star appliances. You could be eligible for a rebate on your new appliance purchase as well. Lawn … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: What Not to Do Before Buying a Home - 06/30/11 12:31 PM
Congratulations on your decision to buy a Northern Virginia/South Carolina home. You've set aside some money for your down payment and closing costs (loan origination fees, appraisal, home inspection, points and PMI, etc). You're excited about the prospect of a new home. However, before you run out and make other major life changes or purchases, please read what NOT to do before buying a home.
Moving Your Money Around - When you apply for a home loan, you will be asked to provide proof of your income and any assets you have (including your checking, savings, 401(K), money market accounts, stocks, etc) for the … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Short Sale Specialist - Let me answer your questios! - 04/21/10 07:02 AM
Facing Foreclosure? Owe more than your house is worth? Relocating and need to sell? .... If you or someone you know is in trouble with their mortgage, or just stressing over making the next payment - let them know there are ways to avoid foreclosure, and I can help.
With everything that's going on in the real estate market and the economy today, there are a lot of people who are in financial trouble and they may be having difficulty paying their mortgages. I wanted you to know that in addition to my normal real estate sales I also focus on helping homeowners … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Northern Virginia Real Estate - Gene Mock - Making it Easy! - 04/07/10 09:27 AM
Gene Mock ~ Making It Easy!! Want to find out which properties are affecting your home's market value? Golf Course Homes Custom Log Homes Horse Properties Northern Virginia Real Estate GENE MOCK ~ MAKING IT EASY!
If you are looking for log homes for sale in Northern Virginia - look no further. My website is an excellent tool to help with your Northern Virginia area property search. Northern Virginia offers something for everyone! Log Homes, Golf & Gated Communities, Equestrian with houses and building lots for sale, Condos & Townhouses, Patio Homes, Commercial Properties, Development Land, Horse Property, Historic & Luxury Estates, Downtown cottages, Polo properties... all this … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Take A Picture - It Lasts Longer!! - 12/15/09 01:35 PM
TAKE A MARKET SNAPSHOT!
Helpful tool for both buyers and sellers in the Northern Virginia area.
A real-time information picture of your Northern Virginia City-Town-Community... including:
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northern virginia real estate: Fairfax Station Estate Home For Sale - 11/28/09 03:09 PM
5749 Daingerfield Way, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Stunning Estate Home on private 5 acre site, established landscaping and garden, conveniently located inside the Beltway in exclusive Fairfax Station, Virginia.
This home has everything you need for at-home living and entertaining: five bedrooms each with private bath, gourmet kitchen, warm family room, stunning formal dining room and living room, a full basement, and magnificent pool and grounds for wonderful outdoor living.
This estate home is nestled in a picture perfect setting amidst 5 acres of undisturbed trees. The site is suitable for horses and trails can be easily woven through … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Visit Loudon County and Pick-Ur-Own Pumpkins! - 10/19/09 05:31 PM
Need some pumpkins for making Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns, Pies, and other decorations?
Here you go!
What: 16th Annual Fall Pumpkin Harvest
When: now through Sunday, November 1, 2009
Time: 10am - 5pm
Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Mon-Fri $6/person, free/child under 2; Sat, Sun, and Columbus Day $8/person, free/child under 2. Bring a canned food item for Interfaith Relief and receive $1 off your admission.
Where: Great Country Farms18780 Foggy Bottom RdBluemont, VA 20135
More Info: 540-554-2073 http://www.visitloudoun.org/events/details?id=113610
VISIT LOUDON COUNTY!
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