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My blog covers whatever is on my mind. It travels the spectrum from Real Estate in Northern Virginia, local events, market reports, neighborhood data, business profiles and personal stories, and once in a while just some random craziness. I hope you enjoy it, and please feel free to drop a note.

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2011 

  I have to re-blog Marti's blog because it is so true.  What she describes is what I call re-muddling.  Some folks may have all of the best tools and intentions, but that doesn't mean they should use them.  Good job, Marti.  Please drop by her blog and leave a comment.  She'll really appreciate ...
11/16/2011
This is an easy topic to relate to as an agent.  I had two get away this year, or maybe I should say two that I let get away.  I have an attorney that is a great friend and my personal attorney.  We share advice back and forth all the time.  So, when he called to give me two new listings, I was t...
11/16/2011
When this challenge was offered, I thought of a number of people I would love to introduce to the world.  I have been so privileged to have so many amazing people in my life.  Which one would I choose?  It was hard to decide, and then I realized they all have one person in common, Jesus Christ.  ...
11/16/2011
  Make sure to follow up on this survey.  It's a good opportunity to reflect your market information, and it's worth extra points.  It's a win-win.  8-)     Real estate is local. If you did a search for that phrase on ActiveRain I bet you would get tens of thousands of results. It's a mantra in t...
11/15/2011
I'm not a big boycott fan, and I definitely don't believe most boycotts do much to solve problems, but I think there is one that might be beneficial.  Most Realtors that I know are struggling with their short sales and REOs when it comes to some of the bigger banks.   Some of the bigger banks, wh...
11/15/2011
When approaching a potential listing client, you may want to take more information with you than just a good CMA.  In a most recent article from LPS, the headline reads, "Prices are 28.3% Below Peak Mid-2006."  Another article by LPS, posted on MReport.com states, "National Home Prices Tumble 3.8...
11/15/2011
  For all of the cyclists out there, Gabrielle has a great ride for you.  Take a look.  Please drop by her blog and let her know what you think, and maybe, just maybe take a ride with her.  I know I'd love to ride that territory. As cyclists arrive in Tucson for the El Tour de Tucson- one of the ...
11/15/2011
Shelby is on to something very simple, yet profound here.  Take a look, and please drop by her blog and say, "Good job!"     I am a true believer in the power of positive thinking, words and actions.  I wake up everyday and say the same thing to myself “today is going to be a great day!”.  After...
11/15/2011
OK, Bill has definitely out done me with his effort to sell a house.  Take a look and see what you think.  I hope you enjoy it, and please stop by Bill's blog and leave a comment. What is the craziest thing you ever did to sell a home?   I'd love to read some great stories here!   In 2009, I was ...
11/14/2011
Wallace is one of Virginia's talent property managers.  In this blog she talks about something many landlords might not even consider, but they should.  Enjoy, and please drop by her blog and leave a comment.  She'll appreciate it!     Many state landlord-tenant statutes state that a landlord can...
11/14/2011
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