Real estate blog entries tagged with keller williams by Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, ABR, GRI, CRS (Yes I Ken!, Affiliated with Keller Williams Realty)

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keller williams: Wonderful Westover, in Arlington! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 11/08/07 10:15 AM

What can one say, Westover is simply wonderful! If you are not familiar, the hub is at McKinley Rd. and Washington Blvd. Yes, I do live and work in Westover, so I certainly have and in-depth understanding and overwhelming affection for our area. At the same time, when comparing areas along the … (2 comments)

keller williams: What - Green Hair - for Christmas?! Green Tip of the Day! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/25/07 10:07 AM

Yes, it's just two months from today!"Protect yourself and the environment from harmful toxins by switching to organic hair-care products. Some studies suggestthat Methylisothiazoline (Mit), a chemical found in many name-brand shampoos, may be linked to neurological damage. And this kind of stuff is certainly not great for our groundwater or … (3 comments)

keller williams: Green Tip of the Day! Utilizing Your Utilities! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/15/07 09:48 AM

Talk to your Utility Companies
Everyday, more local utility companies are providing customers with options for alternative sources of energy. If your power company isn't doing this, let them know that you would like the choice. Click here to find out if greenpower is available in your area.
Source: Sierra Club, October 11, … (0 comments)

keller williams: How to Sell a Home in a Declining Market! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/15/07 09:31 AM

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keller williams: How Does Your Neighborhood Score On Walking? Green Tip of the Day! Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/03/07 05:52 PM

It is not everyday that such a wonderful website and service comes our way. NOW, an incredible website exists for rating your - or any - neighborhood for its walkability!! Here it is:
www.walkscore.com
Take the wesbite for a walk (HA!) now! What did you learn about your neighborhood? How can this be … (5 comments)

keller williams: Green Tip of the Day! Keller Williams, Arlington, Ken Courtade - 09/04/07 09:24 AM

When you peel citrus fruits, don't throw away the peels or compost immediately. Instead, place in a decorative dish in your kitchen or bathroom to use as natural, fresh potpourri/air freshener. And compost whenever you can. Handy, handsome kitchen counter "pails" with carbon scent filters in the covers make a great … (2 comments)

keller williams: 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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keller williams: 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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keller williams: 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)

keller williams: 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)

keller williams: 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)

keller williams: 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)

keller williams: 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)

keller williams: 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)

keller williams: 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)

keller williams: 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)

keller williams: 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)

keller williams: 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)

keller williams: CRS - a great designation and a super plaque - Ken Courtade, Yes I Ken!, Keller Williams, Arlington, VA - 06/29/07 12:57 PM

I just received my official CRS plaque via UPS. The instructors were right: it is gorgeous! More importantly, the many educational classes provide tools of rich resources for representing your clients! www.crs.com. Give it a whirl - and also remember the important GRI and ABR designations, among others!! Go for it … (5 comments)

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