home: What Every Home Seller Should Know! - 01/16/12 07:39 AM
 
First and foremost, facts don’t lie.
 
It’s vitally important to look at the facts; not just what has sold, but the number of homes on the market and how long it’s taking to sell them.  Below are the types of questions you really need to consider when reviewing the data in your specific neighborhood; and not just your county or zip code, but what’s really going on specifically in your neighborhood.
 
·         Are more homes coming on the market than what’s selling?
 
·         Is there more than a 6 month supply in the market?
 
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home: Prepare for Moving Day the Month Before! Tips on Packing Up and Moving to Your New Home - 08/02/11 03:22 AM
 
You finally fell asleep and began to dream. In your dream, moving day had finally come. Unfortunately you had underestimated how many boxes you needed. You also ran out of tape and lost all of your permanent markers that would have allowed you to label the contents of the boxes. While your children were running around wildly (since you packed all of their toys without thinking), one of them had run into the corner of a table, meaning that he needed to be taken to the hospital for stitches. You had no idea where his medical records were because all … (2 comments)

home: 5 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate in Northern Virginia - 07/29/11 10:16 AM
What would you rather have: relaxation for a short period of time every year or gauranteed extra income in your bank account? While vacation-home buyers purchase primarily for enjoyment (and dont get me wrong, we all need some R& R), investment-home buyers are actually looking to generate income in the following five ways:
 
#1: Appreciation
Returns of 10% and more are not uncommon if you select good real estate properties, like ones in Northern Virginia. It’s a return rate you won’t find on bank products or with most stocks.
 
#2: Cash Flow
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home: SEVEN STEPS TO GETTING YOUR RESTON HOME READY TO SELL! - 07/29/11 03:56 AM
Summer has probably gone by faster than you expected, meaning for all of you wanting to have your home sold before the kids go back to school you are supposed to have your house ready to be sold in just a few weeks... or even days. Well, fear not!  Preparing your home for walkthroughs and selling does not have to be consuming or stressful. In this blog, I will teach you how to clean and make repairs to your home in a systematic fashion so that your life does not have yet another wrench thrown in the wheel.
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home: It's About Payment, Not Price! Why It's Better to Buy Your Northern Virginia Home Now - 07/28/11 10:32 AM
For those of you who are waiting to buy a home in Northern Virginia, are you aware that you could be "priced out" of the market by rising mortgage rates and tighter underwriting, even if home prices fall? Do you still want to wait? No. In this blog post I will explain why waiting for house prices to fall can actually be MORE expensive.
Potential home buyers are focused on the wrong metric. They are overly focused on home price because of the tremendous correction that has occurred and the focus on home prices in the media. The media is also … (0 comments)

home: **GORGEOUS** Luxury Single Family Home in Vienna, VA on Half Acre lot - 03/07/11 03:12 AM
Are you looking for the perfect home in Vienna, VA?  Look no further!  Great value on this amazing single family home in Vienna, VA with hardwood floors, great open kitchen, and wooded views.  Located on more than half an acre, this premium wooded lot offers private views in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Vienna, VA.  This sprawling ranch offers one level living with an option to use the fully finished lower level as an office, in-law or au pair suite.  One of the best values in Vienna, VA, it's  a great home.  Please call 571-337-2609 for more details.
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