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Green Tip of the Day! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/25/07 11:50 AM

Let's Recycle! As you trade up to that new iPhone or other great phone, recycle!
Americans toss out over 100 million cell phones each year. Help keep the phones' toxic ingredients (including lead, mercury, and arsenic) out of landfills by recycling your old cell phone through CollectiveGood.com.
Source: Sierra Club (7/28/07)
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7 Steps to Buying a Home, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/23/07 04:16 PM

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7 Steps to Buying a Home, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/23/07 04:16 PM

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DC in Top Ten of Rising Rental Prices, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/23/07 09:37 AM

Washington, DC in Top Ten: Greater Demand for Rentals = Increased Rental Prices
Rent prices are increasing in some markets in 2007. A fair number of people are delaying the purchase of homes as they're being market-cautious, are unable to qualify for a mortgage, want to build up a good downpayment and for … (0 comments)

Green Living Tip of the Day! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern Virginia, MD, DC - 07/18/07 05:23 PM

Green Living Tip of the Day! Help yourself to the best health with fresh food while helping US farmers: Food - from farm to your table - travels an average of 1,500 - 2,000 miles (Doesn't sound too fresh, eh?) - but NOT when you buy it from one or more of … (4 comments)

The Top Ten Questions to ask a Realtor. Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern Virginia, MD, DC, www.kencourtade.com - 07/18/07 09:02 AM

So, you have been looking online, at Open Houses or just thinking about getting a Realtor to represent you in your home sale or purchase. Now, you are ready and want someone to represent you in perhaps the largest financial (and one of the most personal) transactions you will ever undertake. … (2 comments)

Virtual Assistants! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/17/07 11:45 AM

Thought about a virtual assistant?
Using Virtual Assistants is a great way to save dollars on staff overhead and to have control over your assistant's use of time - just to name a couple of reasons to check them out. You set up an account, arrange for a volume of work … (6 comments)

Three Simple Tips for Sprucing Up Your Home! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/16/07 10:08 AM

Have some wonderful, quiet time on your hands and are you noticing the house would benefit from some sprucing up? Here are 3 quick, easy, fun tips! 1. Fresh Paint. Contrary to some beliefs, painting is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to freshen up, update and enliven a space. Use … (6 comments)

Let Your Realtor Do The Driving! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/16/07 09:50 AM

Why? Are they better drivers, do they have more fuel efficient vehicles or do they know how to navigate the neighborhoods more swiftly?Consider that one of the prime roles of a full service Realtor is to save you time, energy and money in finding your perfect home. One way a Realtor … (2 comments)

Focus on Area Communities and Neighborhoods! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/16/07 09:35 AM

First in the series of focuses on area communities and neighborhoods. You buy a house, you buy a community. Look closely at the areas you are considering buying a home in. If neighborhoods and communities mean something to you, consider them in the VALUE of your home.Today, we take a quick … (0 comments)

Living Green! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 07/16/07 09:02 AM

As part of an ongoing series of living a green life, one of my Real Estate Practice's tenets, you will often see on my blog helpful hints and suggestions to being greener. Fish! Salmon is a rich source of nourishment for the human body. When considering it, opt for Alaskan (Wild) or … (0 comments)

Top Ten Towns to Live In, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD - 07/16/07 08:46 AM

This year, in ranking what it considers the "Best Places to Live" in the US, Money Magazine focused more on smaller places than it did last year, ones with between 7,500 and 50,000 residents. Additionally, ones that offered what they considered the best combination of economic opportunity, schools, safety, things to … (0 comments)

Who has the luxury of buying "luxury homes? " Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD - 07/11/07 10:11 PM

Just WHO buys "luxury" homes? Yes I Ken tell you, thanks to a great recent study! The Luxury Home Council released The 2007 Membership Survey of Luxury Housing Market Trends. The survey's findings: (To see the full report, go to http://www.luxuryhomecouncil.com.)
-Occupations: entrepreneur (51%), large business executive (46%) and medical doctor (24%). … (0 comments)

Is summer a good time to buy? Ken Courtade, ABR, GRI, CRS, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, MD, DC - 07/10/07 10:33 AM

I give a hearty "Yes." As long as you can find the home you want within a possible limited summer inventory, you have less competition from fellow shoppers, and you'll find homeowners wanting to sell before more competing inventory - and fresh at that - come on this fall. So, let's go … (0 comments)

Short Sale? Short of What? Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern Virginia, VA, DC, MD - 07/02/07 05:35 PM

You got it! Cash - is the answer! How many Realtors, and what portion of the public, actually know what a short sale is? I assisted another agent by handing a listing for her that is a short sale. I am getting input from a Realtor who has been doing them for … (5 comments)

Open Houses Bring Renters! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams, Arlington, Va, Northern Virginia, DC, MD - 07/01/07 03:49 PM

What a great day for an open house. Perfect place to meet renters that want to buy now or in the future. Do you agree?
Almost half of my condo open house walk-ins today were renters. Military, retirees, young people - a great crowd! Per my last blog, what a nice … (5 comments)

Rising, Falling or Even: The Fall Real Estate Market? Ken Courtade, Realtor, ABR, GRI, CRS, Yes I Ken, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA, Northern Virigina, DC, MD - 07/01/07 10:33 AM

Rising, Falling or Even: How Will The Market Be This Fall? Yes, no, maybe? What are your thoughts on what our Fall market will be like in your makets? And why? What are you planning for? What are you doing in your summer market (when most markets are slower) to prepare for … (0 comments)

Open Houses - The Debate Continues! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington, Northern Virginia, DC, MD - 07/01/07 10:14 AM

Open Houses: Are they "Worthwhile" or not?I strongly contend "Yes, for many reasons:" First, for our clients and our future clients. It is a service to our clients and to our community. They bring in possible buyers for our clients, while showcasing our area homes. Yes, not all people are looking … (2 comments)

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