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great falls: 10 Ways to Save $$ on Energy Bills - 01/12/10 08:56 AM
With temperatures hoovering in the 30's & 40's during the day and dropping into the chilling teens at night, many people find themselves with heating bills hundreds of dollars higher than in previous months. After all, about 46% of all utility bill costs in a home go to heating and cooling. There are many contributing factors to heating and cooling costs and the office of Ask Gina & Co. would like to share some energy saving tips with you... Clean or replace furnace filters once a month or as needed. A clogged air filter allows less air flow making the furnace … (10 comments)
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great falls: Some Halloween Office Fun - No booing here! - 10/15/09 08:33 AM
While working in the office a few days ago, an affiliate of mine and I came up with a creative idea for adults to get in on the Halloween action. Instead of ringing doorbells in your neighborhood and leaving "Boo Bags" filled with treats and goodies, we came up with the idea to leave "Brewed Bags" that would contain wine for the adults! Who says you can't get a little creative and have a little fun when your working?
"I've Been Brewed" Poem Courtesy of Gina M. Tufano & Jennifer Johnson of Ask Gina & Company RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc. … (4 comments)
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great falls: Protect Your Home - 10/07/09 08:15 PM
Realtors and homeowners share a common goal - to see values of their homes increase over time. After all, many Realtors are homeowners themselves. Elected officials on all levels of government can adversely affect the value you homes. The Virginia Homeowners Alliance is dedicated to providing its residents the most up to date information about governmental action being taken that directly affects the value of homes. All news relating to real estate taxes, property assessments, new residential and commercial developments, as well ass transportation and school construction. Becoming a member of Virginia Homeowners Alliance is FREE and gives access to all … (0 comments)
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great falls: BUYERS: Add $500 to your $8,000 tax credit, here's how! - 09/28/09 07:29 AM
In addition to the $8,000 first time home buyers tax credit, Prosperity Mortgage is offering buyers another $500 for all contracts closed before November 30th. You can apply this extra $500 towards the closing costs of your new home. For more information, contact Gina M. Tufano with RE/MAX Select Properties at (703) 574-3478 or by calling Jose Burgos with Prosperity Mortgage at (571) 271-6425.
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great falls: It all starts in the home - 09/23/09 09:24 AM
The United Nations estimates that there are over 100 million people in the world today are homeless. Most are without electricity, running water, or adequate sanitation and security.
Habitat for Humanity wants to recognize October 5th as National Habitat Day and build global observance that "affordable, adequate housing should be a priority everywhere - in our communities, in our towns, in our country, [and] in our world."
Click here for more information about National Habitat Day such as facts, photos, videos, success stories, and how you can help contribute to the cause.
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great falls: Check out the finalists & vote for your favorite! - 09/21/09 08:26 AM
With the temperature dropping and fall right around the corner, we all are awaiting the lovely time of year when the trees turn spectacular colors and pumpkin-everything is available.
"One Way" by Jeff Adkins of DC "Wilton Farm" by Lauren Lotinsky of Gaithersburg Many local photographers captured this beautiful time of the year in a picture and submitted the fall-themed photographs to The Washingtonian photo contest. Check out the top 5 finalists and vote for your favorite! Voting will end Wednesday, September 30th and the judges will evaluate the photographs, the online public vote, and pick … (2 comments)
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great falls: GREEN Cleaning Secrets Revealed * I bet you don't know all of these! - 09/17/09 10:58 AM
Household Cleaning Secrets How to open a sealed envelope: Place the envelope in the freezer for a few hours away in a plastic bag (to keep it from getting wet). Then slide a knife under the flap. You can even reseal the flap if necessary!How to remove crayon marks on walls: Mix baking soda and water in a small container. Dampen rag and wipe area clean. Crayon marks come off with very little effort! How to clean off permanent marker on counter tops and appliances: Dampen a paper towel or rag with rubbing alcohol and wipe clean.How to sharpen a pair … (7 comments)
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great falls: Help us help local Loudoun County residents! - 09/15/09 10:32 AM
Our office is collecting canned & non-perishable food from now until October 2nd in support of the Loudoun Interfaith Food. Drop off all non-perishable food Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm at Gina M. Tufano's office located in the RE/MAX Select Properties office at: 20 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 201
Sterling, VA 20165 (703) 574-3478 Each participant who donates food will be entered into a drawing to win 5 lower level Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers, on October 8th at 7pm hosted at the Verizon Center. One entry per household - Thank you. The winner will be announced Saturday, October 3rd. Seat … (0 comments)
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great falls: Exciting up-coming events around town! - 09/10/09 10:20 AM
September 8-17:
Billy Crystal ~ The National Theatre ~ 8pm September 11 & 12:
Spirit of America ~ The Patriot Center ~ 7:30pm September 12:
Jamie Foxx ~ Merriweather Post Pavilion ~ 7pm Toby Keith & Trace Adkins ~ Nissan Pavilion ~ 7:30pm 2009 Wine, Women, and Song with a Jazz Twist ~ Strathmore ~ 6:30pm Opera in the Outfield: Simulcast of National Opera's The Barber of Seville ~ Nationals Park ~ 7pm September 12-20:
Washington National Opera: The Barber of Seville ~ Kennedy Center ~ Show times vary September 14:
2009 Metro Dance Awards ~ … (0 comments)
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great falls: We live in a great area for the Rich & Single - 09/09/09 11:12 AM
Single and want to live in an area where the income is high? Here are the top ten cities nationwide with the highest median family income and highest percentage in single residents.
1. Hermosa Beach, CA
Single: 47.2% Population: 19,414 Median household income: $137,941 2. Arlington, VA
Single: 41.6% Population: 204,568 Median household income: $108,815 Home to the Pentagon and many other governmental research facilities such at the National Science Foundation and the Office of Naval Research, Arlington is perfect for anyone looking to a job with the government with outdoor entertainment at your doorstep. At the end of the day, … (0 comments)
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great falls: Alright shutterbugs, it's time to show off that talent! - 09/08/09 08:13 AM
Wow, summer flew by! So the weather has gotten colder, the children have started school, and we are already seeing Halloween candy pop up in stores. Now that fall is almost upon us, the leaves will begin to change and the nation’s capital will brighten up into a beautiful array of yellow, orange, red, and brown – a perfect photographic moment!
The Washingtonian hosts a monthly picture contest with September’s theme focused around fall colors. Dust off that camera and get creative! The winner will have their picture published in the November issue of the Washingtonian magazine.
To enter:
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great falls: Northern Virginia holds some of the BEST unemployment rates! - 09/02/09 12:11 PM
Despite the high unemployment rate nationwide, Northern Virginia holds four jurisdictions with the best unemployment rates in the state, with each falling under 5% this summer - Loudoun County, Fairfax County, the City of Alexandria, and Arlington. While Arlington County holds the best unemployment rate at 4.2%, under 5% unemployment is considered to be “full employment” according to The Virginia Employment Commission.
Information provided by the Washington Business Journal.
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great falls: Watch out homebuyers, home prices are on the rise! - 07/20/09 10:11 AM
Currently, buyers have still been motivated to buy since home prices on average are still lower than last year. Although, over the last four consecutive months, home prices have continued to rise in the Northern Virginia area according to statistics taken from the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR).
In June alone 2,169 homes sold which is a 14% increase from June 2008. The average days a home was on the market shrunk 12 days from 83 days in June 2008 to only 71 days in June 2009. There is a 27% decrease in active listings since last June where there … (0 comments)
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great falls: Things are looking up again..! - 06/23/09 05:23 PM
According to Jeannine Aversa with The Associated Press, 90% of economists believe that the recession will end by the first quarter of 2010. The bad news? The market is projected to make a slow recovery and could take the next 5 years to have an impact on the market and unemployment rates. As of now, the national unemployment rate has hit about 9% and is expected to increase to about 10% before it falls again.
More good news!
The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) has released data comparing home sales since May 2008 in the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls … (0 comments)
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great falls: Short Sale vs. Foreclosure - 04/30/09 04:29 PM
Check out the variable differences between a Short Sale versus a Foreclosure.
If you have any further questions regarding a Short Sale or a Foreclosure, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am confident with my CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) Certification that I will be able to successfully answer and assist your Short Sale.
Gina M. Tufano
Realtor, CDPE, ASP, e-Pro * RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc.
gina@ask-gina.com * (703) 574-3478 * www.ask-gina.com
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great falls: Interest Rates on the Rebound? - 04/21/09 04:27 PM
We all know over the past 4 years, fixed interest rates have been on a wild roller coaster. Starting out at 5.72% in November of 2004, they peeked during July of 2006 at 7.03%, and hit rock bottom at the end of March 2009 to 4.78%.
Currently interest rates are at 4.86% and are continuing to climb. What does this all mean? If you are thinking of buying and haven't purchased a home of your own already, NOW is the time to buy. Take advantage of this great opportunity before it's gone!
If you have any questions about real estate, please … (0 comments)
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great falls: Top 5 reasons to hire a Realtor - 04/17/09 02:52 PM
First question for sellers is how badly do you want to move? If your like the majority of sellers that put their house on the market, you want you house to sell fast and for a good price. Sounds simple right? Wrong. The market is constantly changing and part of selling your home is getting into the market with your best foot forward. This means that the house is completely show ready, the correct price for your area was chosen based on comparable properties, and marketing your house to its FULL potential. Even if your house immaculate and in complete move-in … (0 comments)
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great falls: More GOOD NEWS about the Housing market! NAR projects 1% rise in 2009 Sales - 04/17/09 01:54 PM
With improved housing affordability in the area and new buying incentives such as the $8,000 tax credit, more buyers are coming out to take advantage of the market. According to the Pending Home Sales Index, the number of contracts signed in February grew 2.1 percent from January and is only 1.4 percent lower than the number signed in February 2008.
What does all this mean? Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says that these are "hopeful indicators that we’ll see additional sales gains."
For more information on the housing market, check out www.realtor.org
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great falls: Buy your Washington Mystics Season Tickets today! - 04/09/09 11:17 PM
Washington Mystics Sell-A-Thon Season Ticket Packages
Season Ticket Package A
~Two 2009 Mystics End Zone West Season Tickets ($119 per ticket)
~Two 2009 Capitals End Zone Mezzanine Game One Playoff Tickets
~One Autographed Alex Ovechkin Rock the Red Rally Towel
~Price: $365
Season Ticket Package B
~Two 2009 Mystics End Zone West Season Tickets ($119 per ticket)
~One Autographed Alex Ovechkin Hockey Puck
~Price: $250
Washington Mystics Sell-A-Thon Community Packages
Gold Community Packages (24 FSE’s):
~Sponsor 400 kids to a 2009 Mystics game
~Receive recognition on Verizon Center scoreboard during all 17 … (0 comments)
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great falls: Don't forgot to turn your lights off tomorrow night! - 03/27/09 04:03 PM
In recognition of Earth Day, residents are encouraged to turn off their lights on Saturday, March 28th from 8:30-9:30pm (local time) for Earth Hour in effort to raise awareness of global warming.
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007 when local 2.2 million businesses and residents turned off lights for one hour during the night. Last year the movement grew substantially to 50 million businesses and residents. Some nationwide landmarks were the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome's Coliseum, the Sydney Opera House, and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
This year the Earth Hour … (0 comments)
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Gina Tufano
Sterling,
VA
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Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway
Address: 20130 Lakeview Center Plaza, Suite 110, Ashburn, VA, 20147
Office Phone: (703) 574-3478
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The ins and outs of the Northern Virginia community. Including Fairfax and Loudoun Real Estate - and the neighborhoods of Cascades, Lowes Island, Lansdowne, Belmont, Ashburn Village, Brambleton, Rivercrest, Countryside, River Creek and more. Our office in Keller Williams Ashburn is the prime location to help home buyers and home sellers navigate the real estate market.
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