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va: 10 Things to LOVE about Arlington, VA! - 12/02/11 02:38 PM
What's cool? There is SO much to LOVE about Arlington. You know I'm crazy about it. Are you?  Add to my list!
1. It just is - in total.
2. Parks - We have a wealth of green space to enjoy.
3. Trails - Our biking, hiking, walking trails are extensive. … (0 comments)

va: Where to Eat / Dine in DC for Thanksgiving 2011? - 11/21/11 03:06 PM
If you are visiting Arlington, VA, or the DC area for Thanksgiving - or simply live here and want to have someone else do the cooking this year - where can you go for Thanksgiving dinner?
No problem finding somewhere! With a wealth of incredible restaurants - and many, many more … (0 comments)

va: Dining, Drinking, Entertainment in Arlington, VA - Some Recommendations - 11/19/11 04:42 PM
Fortunately, we have a wealth of options for entertainment in Arlington on Friday night – or any night!
Check out restaurants and bars along the Orange Line and off a ways too. Need some recommendations? I’ve lived here over 20 years, so I can help out.
Along Metro
Iota in Clarendon … (1 comments)

va: Five Ways to Rate a Lender - 11/16/11 10:39 PM
Of course, rates will be... No 1:
1. Rates: Ask both what the interest rate is and also what the annual percentage rate (APR) of the loan is. Remember that the lowest interest rate is not necessarily the very best loan - there can be hidden costs and fees that can … (3 comments)

va: Keller Williams Realty Got the Stevie! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, VA - 12/18/07 01:47 PM
Hello again! KW continues to soar with its incredible sales organization. Excellence in organizational operations is a key goal for the company, so this is great and big news. While it continues to be the fastest-growing franchise in the US, it is also, once again, recognized as one of the best … (2 comments)

va: Beet Juice on the Winter Weather! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams Realty, Arlington, Va - 12/05/07 10:36 PM
Going Green (or is it red) on the frozen streets? You bet!
I am fortunate to be doing my civil duty as a court juror.  As I was leaving the courthouse today, a county employe and I commented on the fact there must be something other than salt to help with icy sidewalks. Voilla! … (2 comments)

va: Green Tip of the Day: Hand Dryers are Better! Ken Courtade, Keller Williams, Arlington - 10/02/07 11:12 AM
Think before you act to help save our environment! Think before you dry! 
Electric hand dryers in restrooms are twice as energy-efficient as paper towels, even towels made from recycled paper.  The production of the electricity that powers electric dryers generates greenhouse gases, but the production of paper towels is twice as energy-intensive … (2 comments)

va: 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)

va: 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)

va: 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)

va: 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)

va: 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)

va: 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)

va: 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)

va: 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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va: 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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va: 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)

va: 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)

va: 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. … (3 comments)

va: 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)

 
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