lenn harley: NORTHERN VIRGINIA LANDSCAPING, INCLUDE DECORATIVE GRASSES - 10/06/08 02:49 PM
IT'S TIME FOR HOME OWNERS TO DO THE FALL PLANTING TO SPRUCE UP THE LANDSCAPING FOLLOWING THE HOT SUMMER. 
Imagine.  Grass that had to be trimmed only once a year. 
Landscaping is about ready to go dormant for the winder.  However, this is a great time to plant hardy perinnials.  You'll … (14 comments)

lenn harley: HARD CORE REAL ESTATE TALK" POSTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED. - 09/03/08 07:20 AM
RERUN   *  RECYCLE  *   SECOND TIME AROUND  *  BACK ISSUES  *   IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM
With the interest in Short Sales and our everyday frustration, this one was intended to be helpful to agents.
 REAL ESTATE AGENTS DO NOT HAVE SPECIAL POWERS. WE ARE NOT SAVIORS. SOME FOLKS JUST CAN'T … (28 comments)

lenn harley: BOB STEWART - YOU ASKED FOR IT. REAL ESTATE AGENTS ARE CENTRAL TO THE REAL ESTATE MARKET - 03/12/08 09:36 AM
Inspired by Bob Stewart's comment on Gary Bolen's post Yesterday's article "Extraordinary Measures": Should a Writer about our Industry Hear from our Industry?
Enjoy.  Little has changed.  The media still portray us as contributing little to the home buying process.  The more things change, the more they stay the same.  Of course, … (65 comments)

lenn harley: TOM PULSIFER OF GEORGIA - WELCOME TO ACTIVE RAIN - 11/23/07 04:41 PM
Tom Pulsifer, an old friend from RealTalk and e-PROTalk.
I received an e-mail last week from Tom Pulsifer asking where I ws and what I was doing these days.  Folks who know me for years from ActiveRain often e-mail inquiring about my health. 
"I'm fine.  I'm hanging out at ActiveRain.  Come … (11 comments)

lenn harley: THERE IS NO PIE IN THE SKY. WHAT ARE YOU TELLING BUYERS WHO ASK IF IT'S A GOOD TIME TO BUY? - 11/11/07 09:45 PM
IS THIS REALLY A GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOME? 
OR, PERHAPS IT'S TIME FOR A REALITY CHECK. 
                                      * *   WARNING - HARD CORE REAL ESTATE TALK  * *
In some real estate markets, it may be a good time to buy real estate, perhaps.  In Maryland and Northern Virginia, perhaps not.  Simply proclaiming … (45 comments)

lenn harley: MARYLAND REAL ESTATE HOMES SOLD JULY 2007 - MARKET REPORT - 08/27/07 06:17 PM
MARYLAND REAL ESTATE HOMES SOLD IN JULY 2007 - DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
Photos represent homes in the average price range for the areas. SOLD in Harford County real estate - July 2007159 homes SOLD in JulyThe lowest price sold was $127,900.  2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 1850                           The highest price … (6 comments)

lenn harley: COURT SAYS MLS IS A FORUM FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS - 08/22/07 06:53 AM
MUST READ - MLS IS for BROKERS TO SHARE INFORMATION - IT IS NOT PUBLIC INFORMATION[Decision]
Filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Florida June 21, 2007Appeals from the United States District Courtfor the Southern District of FloridaBUC Int�l Corp. v. Int�l Yacht Council Ltd. "The vessel listings in the BUCNET database … (32 comments)

lenn harley: PARTLOW HOMES IN SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA - A MARKET REPORT - 08/21/07 04:08 PM
PARTLOW, VIRGINIA, WHERE HOMES ARE WELL PRICED AND THE COUNTRYSIDE LOVELY.
A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY of LARGE LOT HOMES IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTYHOMES ARE SELLING IN PARTLOW AT VERY GOOD PRICES - January 1, to July 31, 2007
SOLD - 10 Single Family Homes sold in July 2007 in Partlow, Virginia.The highest price home sold … (7 comments)

lenn harley: NEW HOMES IN ROUND HILL, VIRGINIA. LUXURY HOMES IN RURAL WESTERN LOUDOUN COUNTY - 08/18/07 06:09 PM
NEW HOMES IN ROUND HILL, WOODED LOTS AND SIDE LOAD GARAGES - Prices starting at $599,900.  N home communities in Round Hill Virginia offer an amazing opportunity for folks in the market for new construction real estate in Western Loudoun County.  With easy commuting to employment centers in Tysons, Ashburn, Leesburg, Purcellville, … (2 comments)

lenn harley: BLOGGING WILL NEVER CATCH ON WITH REAL ESTATE AGENTS - 08/15/07 06:57 AM
WHAT?  YOU THINK LENN HAS COMPLETELY LOST HER MIND?Perhaps.  But, perhaps not.  Let me rephrase the title:  BLOGGING WILL NEVER BE A MAJOR SOURCE OF BUSINESS FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS.  How about that?  Still think I've taken leave of my senses?  LENN.  HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT?  Anyone who knows me … (125 comments)

lenn harley: FIVE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS - LENN HARLEY - 08/12/07 06:26 PM
Tagged by Pat Kennedy to reveal five of my favorite books, I'm Kerschmunkled.  How can I name 5 of my   favorite books?  I would have a hard time picking favorite 50 books.  I might even have           a hard time naming 500 favorite favorite books.  But, I'll give it a try.  Where to start?  The following … (24 comments)

lenn harley: NEW HOMES IN ROUND HILL, VIRGINIA - WESTERN LOUDOUN COUNTY REAL ESTATE - 08/10/07 08:32 PM
ROUND HILL REAL ESTATE OFFERS NEW HOMES WITH NEW LOW PRICES
Previewing new homes for a family today I was still amazed that the builders are holding the prices down.  Down't they realize that it's August?  Don't they realize that their base prices are 15% lower than they were this time last … (1 comments)

lenn harley: MAKE YOUR LOCALISM ARTICLES APPEALING TO SEARCH ENGINES - 08/09/07 12:35 AM
CREATING LOCALISM POSTS - What to put where?
I JUST DISCOVERED SOMETHING that may be of interest to other folks posting to Localism.  At least I believe I have discovered something.  I'm sure a lot of you guys are way ahead of me here.  But, some may not be.
I'm still working on a … (51 comments)

lenn harley: MUSING ABOUT MORTGAGES AND MAKING MONEY IN A MARKET MALAISE - 08/07/07 08:26 AM
MUSING ABOUT MORTGAGES, LENDERS, REAL ESTATE, AND WELL KNOWN INSIDERS.August 5, 2007.   News about sub-prime mortgages and other random thoughts.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Unnamed lender says, Sub-prime - "only 80% LTV and no more."Same unnamed lender says - "no more 100% sub-prime loans."                ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CTX says "Alt-A loans are history."                                                                                             CTX says "sub-prime loans are going to … (15 comments)

lenn harley: NEW HOMES IN PURCELLVILLE. IN TOWN COMMUNITY IN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING - 08/04/07 07:53 PM
STYLE AND BEAUTY IN NEW HOMES IN PURCELLVILLE VIRGINIA. 
JUST THINK.  You can be in town within walking distance of hardware, library, grocery, pharmacy, banks.
  
Stylish new home community in Purcellville with parks, circles, homes in the 2500-3500 square feet size within walking distance of shops and the library. 
Priced in … (2 comments)

lenn harley: WHY I DON'T TAKE BUYER REFERRALS FROM LENDERS - A CONTRARY VIEW - 08/04/07 06:29 AM
WARNING:    HARD CORE REAL ESTATE AHEAD
This is a post I probably don't really want featured.  I'm inspired to write about one of the ugly sides of our business when the relationship between lenders and real estate agents is less than "arms length".  The question is "Should buyer's agents accept buyer referrals from loan officers?"  I … (116 comments)

lenn harley: THE HISTORIC TOWN OF LEESBURG WELCOMES YOU TO SHOP AND TO BUY A HOME - 08/01/07 08:25 PM
RELOCATING AND BUYING A HOME IN LOUDOUN COUNTY IS AN ADVENTURE.  You'll enjoy shopping for homes in Leesburg and you'll enjoy touring the shops in Leesburg along the historic streets too.  The down town area of Leesburg have been transformed into a shoppers dream where you can shop for antiques, cheese … (7 comments)

lenn harley: COLUMBIA MARYLAND REAL ESTATE OFFERS A TOWN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. - 07/31/07 04:36 PM
COLUMBIA HOMES OFFER STYLE, CONVENIENCE AND ARE LOCATED IN A COMMUNITY DESIGNED LIVING, WORK AND PLAY
For Maryland home buyers looking for community, style, location, shopping, transportation convenience, atmosphere and highly ranked public schools, Columbia, in Howard County Maryland is a location where you'll love to live. 
TOUR THE VILLAGES OF COLUMBIA  … (4 comments)

lenn harley: MARYLAND REAL ESTATE IS MOVING BUT LOTS OF HOMES TO SEE IN ALL AREAS - 07/25/07 02:06 PM
MARYLAND LIST TO SOLD HOMES ON THE MARKET IN - REPORT FOR JUNE 2007
                                                 #HOMES LISTED                     #HOMES                                                        FOR SALE                             SETTLED                                                       7/25/2007                          JUNE 2007              Anne Arundel County                  4749                              696Calvert County                           1141                              104Charles County                          1788                              178Frederick County                        2421                              267Howard County                          2050                              413Montgomery County                   6427                            1194Prince George's County               6940                              719
There are many properties for home … (0 comments)

lenn harley: STAFFORD COUNTY HOMES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOME BUYERS - 07/19/07 09:17 AM
STAFFORD COUNTY HOME PRICES ARE COMING DOWN, SLOWLY. 
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO BRING HOME PRICES DOWN? 
1.  NEW HOME builders are lowering base prices and offering good incentives for new home buyers.2.  BUYERS, through their Buyers Agents, are negotiating very vigorously. EXAMPLES OF PRICES FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES THAT CLOSED … (2 comments)

 


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