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south carolina real estate: What to Do in a Power Outage - 01/19/12 01:50 PM
Having your power go out is tough any time of the year. But, during the cold winter months, it can be especially harsh. This is a good time to follow the Boy Scout motto: Be Prepared. Here is what you need to do in case you experience a power outage in your Northern Virginia/South Carolina home during the winter.
Create a home emergency kit. This kit should include at least a three day supply of water, food (canned and dry) and prescription medications for every member of the family, including baby and pet supplies, if needed. Additionally, flashlights, extra batteries and first aid supplies should be part … (0 comments)
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south carolina real estate: The Three R's of Green Living - 01/12/12 03:38 PM
There has been a lot of talk about "going green" over the last few years. With the population continuing to expand and valuable resources being used up, we need to take responsibility for how we treat our planet in order for our children and grandchildren to have something worthwhile in the future. You don't have to make major changes in your Northern Virginia/South Carolina lifestyle to make a major difference. Just remember the three R's of green living: reduce, recycle, reuse.
Reduce - It used to be difficult to find products that were packaged in biodegradable materials. However, many manufacturers are also … (1 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Taking Care of Your Christmas Tree - 12/15/11 02:13 PM
Many families in Northern Virginia/South Carolina will be celebrating this holiday season by setting up a Christmas tree. While it's fun to decorate and enjoy, these trees can also be a serious fire hazard when not properly cared for. Since fire departments report an increase in home fires during the holiday season due to Christmas trees, taking care of your Christmas tree is important. Here are a few tips on keeping your family safe while enjoying your Christmas tree.
The first step is choosing the right tree. Fire department officials recommend that you don't keep a cut Christmas tree in your Northern … (2 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Selling Your Home During the Holidays - 12/01/11 03:51 PM
You're already busy with work, kids and errands. At this time of year, add shopping, decorating and entertaining to that list and you get even busier. Now, you need to sell your Northern Virginia/South Carolina home on top of it. Feel overwhelmed yet? Some sellers think they should wait until after the hustle and bustle of the season winds down. However, that could be a big mistake. Here are some of the reasons why selling your home during the holidays can actually be a good idea.
While the amount of traffic to view your Northern Virginia/South Carolina appears to be less, the potential buyers looking … (2 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Holiday Travel Tips - 11/17/11 07:31 PM
Spending time with family during the holidays is a tradition many people engage in at this time of year. Whether you live in Northern Virginia, South Carolina or anywhere else, that may mean that you have to travel to get there. In fact, AAA recently announced that they estimated approximately 42.5 million people will be traveling the highways and byways during the holiday season. Here are a few holiday travel tips to help you stay safe and sane when traveling to see your friends and family.
By Air
Put a set of clothing for each person in each set of luggage instead … (2 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Winter Yard Care Tips - 11/03/11 02:01 PM
Just because Old Man Winter is knocking on the door, you don't have to neglect your yard. In fact, taking care of necessary repairs and maintenance now will mean that your Northern Virginia/South Carolina home is in perfect condition when the spring blossoms. Here are a few winter yard care tips for you:
Make Repairs - While it may soon be too chilly to actually use your Northern Virginia/South Carolina deck, that doesn't mean you should neglect its care until the spring thaw. The cold winter weather can do serious damage to woodwork that is already seeing its share of wear and … (0 comments)
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south carolina real estate: What to Expect When Leasing With Option to Buy - 10/27/11 01:34 PM
When the real estate market is slow, buyers and sellers can both get creative. One way to adjust to a tougher real estate market is to lease a Northern Virginia/South Carolina home with the option of buying it. This way, the lessee/buyer has more of an investment in the property while the lessor/seller's costs are covered so they can move on to another property. What can you expect when leasing with the option to buy?
First, let me explain what exactly a "lease-option" is. This happens when the tenant of a Northern Virginia/South Carolina home enters into a legal, binding agreement with the … (1 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Avoid Being a Victim of Mortgage Fraud - 10/13/11 01:28 PM
The US Treasury's Financial Crimes Network announced recently that they have seen in increase in filings of suspicious mortgage fraud activity. A Mortgage Loan Fraud Suspicious Activity Report (MLF SAR) is filed by a mortgage loan company when they find suspicious activity, such as misrepresented income, debts/assets, wrong social security numbers used, debt elimination scams, identity theft and more on loan application reviews. More than 80% MLF SARs were from loans originating before 2008. Avoid being a victim of mortgage fraud when buying a Northern Virginia/South Carolina home by following these simple rules:
Do Your Homework - The old adage of "if it's too … (1 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Be Prepared When Refinancing - 09/15/11 01:59 PM
The increase in homeowners wishing to refinance their Northern Virginia/South Carolina homes to take advantage of continued low interest rates has created a backlog for lenders. If you don't have all your documentation together, it could mean costly delays in refinancing. You don't want to lose out on the historically low interest rates we're experiencing right now. So, be prepared when refinancing your Northern Virginia/South Carolina home mortgage by following these tips:
Documentation - When you decide that you want to refinance your home, begin gathering all the documents you will need to present to your lender, including the two most recent paycheck stubs, … (1 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Preparing Your Home for Winter - 09/08/11 03:12 PM
You're probably asking yourself: "Are you crazy, Gene? Why would I be thinking about preparing my Northern Virginia/South Carolina home for winter when it's still nice and sunny summer weather?" Truth is, summer is just about over. Fall will soon be upon us and the cold winter months are not too far behind. Preparing your home for winter now means you'll be ready before there is a possible problem.
Gutter Check - Inspect your rain gutters for debris (leaves, trash, etc). A clean gutter will allow water to run off easily. Standing water on a roof can cause serious damage that would … (1 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Arlington County Fair Coming Soon - Save the Date! 8/19-23, 2009 - 07/26/09 09:09 AM
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FAIR!
WHAT: THE ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR
WHEN: AUGUST 19 -23, 2009
WHERE: Thomas Jefferson Community Center 3501 South Second Street . Arlington, VA 22204
Have fun at the fair!
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Give me a call if I can be of any assistance. Working for Buyers & Sellers in Virginia & South Carolina:
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IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA:
Gene Mock ~ Making It Easy!
Keller Williams Realty Leesburg
50 Catoctin Circle NE, Suite 101
Leesburg VA 20176
703-342-8100 cell 703-669-0099 office
703-669-4104 fax 877-342-8100 toll free
www.NorthernVirginiaRealEstate.net
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south carolina real estate: Now helping Buyers in Virginia AND South Carolina - 06/15/09 12:37 PM
Hi - and thanks for stopping by to visit my blog - I hope you find lots of interesting things to read here :)
I just wanted to share with you all that I am now a licensed Realtor in Virginia as well as South Carolina.
If you are considering relocating to the Northern Virginia area - I CAN HELP!!
If you are considering relocating to the Aiken SC area - I CAN HELP!!
Give me a call if I can be of any assistance.
IN AIKEN SC:
Gene Mock ~ Making It Easy!
Carolina Real Estate … (0 comments)
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south carolina real estate: I can help buyers in SC AND Virginia, too! - 06/15/09 12:35 PM
Hi - and thanks for stopping by to visit my blog - I hope you find lots of interesting things to read here :)
I just wanted to share with you all that I am now a licensed Realtor in Virginia as well as South Carolina.
If you are considering relocating to the Northern Virginia area - I CAN HELP!!
If you are considering relocating to the Aiken SC area - I CAN HELP!!
Give me a call if I can be of any assistance.
IN AIKEN SC:
Gene Mock ~ Making It Easy!
Carolina Real Estate … (0 comments)
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south carolina real estate: My Aiken County Listings - 11/10/08 10:45 AM
Give me a call for more information on any of these listings!
I'm happy to share this information. Search Aiken Horse Properties
If you are looking for homes for sale in Aiken, South Carolina - look no further. Carolina Horse Real Estate .com is an excellent tool to help with your Aiken area property search. Aiken SC offers something for everyone! Equestrian, Golf & Gated Communities with houses and building lots for sale, Condos & Townhouses, Patio Homes, Log Homes, Commercial Properties, Development Land, Horse Property, Historic & Luxury Estates, Downtown Cottages, Polo properties....all this and more are for sale in … (1 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Aiken County Real Estate Market Report 11/5/08 - 11/05/08 06:18 PM
I was just checking the mls to see what happened yesterday - and there were 5 properties marked as sold. Here is the list / sold price analysis.
List/Sold Price Analysis
11/5/2008 7:13:58 PM
I'm happy to share this information. Aiken Golf Properties!
If you are looking for homes for sale in Aiken, South Carolina - look no further. Carolina Horse Real Estate .com is an excellent tool to help with your Aiken area property search. Aiken SC offers something for everyone! Equestrian, Golf & Gated Communities with houses and building lots for sale, Condos & Townhouses, Patio Homes, Log … (5 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Downtown Aiken Cottage available - 11/03/08 03:48 PM
Drive thru the Oaks of South Boundary to this totally redone cottage on Solann Street.
This two bedroom cottage has been totally redone and is ready for you to move right in.
Location is convenient to downtown and horse district.
MLS DATA
Priced right at $129,947.
Call me - Gene Mock - Owner/ Agent for more info on this downtown Aiken cottage. 803.617.8875
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I'm happy to share this information. Aiken Golf Property
If you are looking for homes for sale in Aiken, South Carolina - look no further. Carolina Horse Real Estate .com is … (0 comments)
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south carolina real estate: Aiken County Real Estate Market Report 11/3/08 - 11/03/08 02:02 PM
Just checking the sales in the past 24 hours and thought I would share these stats with you.
List/Sold Price Analysis
data received 11/3/2008 2:59:06 PM
CALL ME WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SEARCH FOR YOUR NEXT AIKEN AREA PROPERTY!
I'm happy to share this information. Aiken Golf Property
If you are looking for homes for sale in Aiken, South Carolina - look no further. Carolina Horse Real Estate .com is an excellent tool to help with your Aiken area property search. Aiken SC offers something for everyone! Equestrian, Golf & Gated Communities with houses and building lots for … (0 comments)
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