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dc: Commutization, Supersized! Keller Williams, Arlington, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken! - 08/27/07 03:01 PM

Supersize my garage!
"Since the last survey in 2004, oversize garages saw the biggest growth in terms of what recent buyers considered very important in a home, gaining 16 percentage points to 57 percent. Among buyers who purchased homes without this feature, 56 percent of them said they would have paid more … (0 comments)

dc: What Leona Helmsley Taught Us. Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken! Keller Williams, Arlington - 08/23/07 01:46 PM

What did Leona teach us? Not the reputed mean part. Doesn't work well in real estate! Service excellence is the answer! Combining the two professions of Hotelier and Real Estate Salesperson (I have a similar combination of backgrounds, coiincidentally), I believe that Leona was able to understand a product - in … (1 comments)

dc: Real Estate Market Statistics, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 08/03/07 09:03 AM

It's time to know what is going on in your market to prepare for buying and/or selling this fall. In the summer, and particularly after a spring market slower compared to the previous year (not difficult to be slower than that booming market), it seems like sales are so bad. As … (0 comments)

dc: Green Tip of the Day!, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington - 08/03/07 08:41 AM

Here's a great tip - or reminder if you already do it! If you tend to forget to check, keep a tire gauge in your car in full view!! KenIf you drive a car, keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressure in your owner's manual. Underinflating tires by as little as … (0 comments)

dc: Green Tip of the Day!, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 08/01/07 09:36 AM

Here's a great green tip! If you have not considered letting someone else do the driving, do so. It is good for the environment and can be very relaxing!! So, sit back - and enjoy!Ken________________________________________________________________________________________________Each year, Americans waste 3.5 billion hours and 5.6 billion gallons of fuel while they sit in … (2 comments)

dc: Have a Good Day and a Smile!, Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA, Northern VA, DC, MD, VA - 08/01/07 09:25 AM

Hello! How are you? Here's a great article I wanted to share with you. It is a wonderful reminder that our interactions with others make a difference in their daily lives. Enjoy! Ken
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How many times a day do you think that phrase is said to someone? Or just how many times … (0 comments)

dc: 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)
Ken Courtade, Yes I … (0 comments)

dc: 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: 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: 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)

dc: 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)

dc: 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)

dc: 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)

dc: 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)

dc: 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)

dc: 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)

dc: 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)

dc: 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)

dc: 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)

dc: 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)

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