Fort Belvoir Relocation-2010 BAH Rates Have Been Published - 12/28/09 07:14 PM
In case you missed the newly published 2010 Basic Allownace for House rates you can read Cindy Jones's post to check out the details.If you have PCS orders to the DC area including Fort Belvoir, Quantico or the Pentagon give Cindy a call at 703-346-2213.
Via Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World):
The 2010 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates (BAH) have been published for active duty military members. For those who are not familiar with BAH, the rates are based on the median rental rates in the area and may not cover … (1 comments)

Your Branding with vFlyer | The Swiss Army Knife For Real Estate Professionals - 12/28/09 07:04 PM
We have been using Vflyer for a long time and love the flexibility.  We can create a variety of widgets to showcase different listings.  It is easy to add a widget to your Active Rain sidebar and showcase on a listing on Craig's list with Vflyer makes them standout.
Via ActiveRain Approved Business Builders (ActiveRain - Approved Business Builders):
vFlyer provides a suite of tools for real estate agents like you to promote yourself and your listings Features include: Single Property Websites, Craigslist Flyers (10 layouts), Social Media Widgets, Automatic Submission of Listings, Printed Flyers, Mobile Capabilities, and More...
“Simply put, a … (0 comments)

How to Put Listings in Your ActiveRain Blog Sidebar - 12/26/09 08:35 PM
We use Vflyer for listings in our sidebar.  Vflyer is a free service as well and you can create a widget from your listings to place in the sidebar of Active Rain.
Via Fran Gatti - Realtor®, RDCPro®, Crescent City CA Real Estate (RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods):
How to put listings in your ActiveRain blog sidebar -
I have had many emails from AR folks asking me how I put the listings in the sidebar of my blog.  I know there is another post out there in AR land saying how to do it because that is how I learned, but rather than go … (4 comments)

Speechless Sunday-Honoring Our Fallen Heros At Arlington Cemetery - 12/25/09 09:58 AM
Today as we celebrate with our families we also need to remember that there are families all across the world that are seperated from their loved ones.To all those who serve we thank you and hope you will be home with your families soon.For all of those families who have lost a loved one in the service of our country we say thank you and God bless you for all you have given to us to be able to celebrate today in peace.
Via Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World):
Remember … (0 comments)

A New Home for the Holidays-A Short Sale Miracle - 12/24/09 07:26 PM
Congratulalations on all your hardwork on getting this deal to closing.  You are right it will be worthly of a number of blog posts.
Via Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World):
Okay okay I know short sales are closing every day.  However this short sale had a bit of a surprise.  You see this home had not ONE, not TWO but THREE liens on the property. In fact the third lien, a line of credit with a significant balance on it was not discovered until the first two lien holders had already … (2 comments)

Paint: One of the Most Important Home Staging Tools - 12/23/09 09:43 PM
If you are thinking about selling your home in 2010 now is the time to start looking at it through a buyer's eyes.   One of the easiest ways to freshen up a home is with paint. Time to prime over the fuschia and go for one of the new neutrals.
Via Donna Dazzo Home Stager in the Hamptons & New York (Designed to Appeal, LLC):
When your home is for sale, it is now a product that needs to appeal to the greatest number of buyers.  Walls, along with the floors, are the bones of a home and they need to be in good … (4 comments)

Is your car prepared for the winter weather? - 12/20/09 11:04 AM
Great things to remember after our recent storm.  Every year we read about a motorists stranded on highways during bad weather.If you have little children you also need to make sure you have all of the necessary supplies including diapers, formula and food.If you can stay at home!

Via Jennifer Fivelsdal, Fishkill NY (Keller Williams Realty Team - Real Estate Agent):
Watching the massive snow storm in the Northeast and news clips of people stranded in cars or having to abandon their cars, got me thinking about car readiness for the winter season.
The realty is, the winter season can be … (6 comments)

Speechless Sunday-"Calgon Take Me Away" - 12/20/09 10:59 AM

I thought about posting pictures of the piles of snow outside my door and then decided that remembering the sun on my shoulders would put me in a better spirit.  This is from the Resort at Loretto Bay in Baja California.  The Resort at Lorretto Bay is "one of the world's most sustainably developed resorts" and worth a visit, especially when there are two feet of snow on the ground.
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Look for a way to help others this Christmas consider becoming.... - 12/20/09 10:47 AM
What a great idea. A take off on "pay it forward."  Tis the season to offer a helping hand to those less fortunate than you.
Via Charles Stallions Real Estate 800-309-3414 Pensacola, Fl. :
A Layaway Angel, How you ask? Go to any K-mart between now and the 24th of December ask for the layaway associate or the Manager. They will know what to do, some has helped by giving $20., a child in Ohio gathered money from her schools and gave $50., a father took his children to his local k-mart and the manager picked out a family that had just put … (1 comments)

Are You Headed Out to Shovel Snow? - 12/18/09 06:20 PM
The good news is that snow shoveling is great exercise.  The bad news is that more people throw out their backs and even worse suffer heart attacks while shoveling heavy snow.You need to consider snow shoveling the same as participating as any other type of physical activity.  Simple tips include:Stretcf your muscles before you start to shovel.Keep yourself hydrated.  Avoid drinking coffee or sodas with caffeine before you start. Dress in layers.And the best tip I can think of is:Find a neighbor with a snowblower and stay inside by the fire!
Be careful out there and throw a snowball or two for … (13 comments)

Don't Forget Your Flashlight: Fall and Winter House Hunting in Northern Virginia - 12/18/09 06:08 PM
As soon as the time changed the batteries in the flashlights were checked and spares added to the car kit.The other thing we have is the small LED headlamps.  They leave your hands free to deal with key and doors and spread a nice wide light.

Via Chris Ann Cleland, GRI (Long & Foster, Gainesville, VA):
Don't Forget Your Flashlight:  Fall and Winter House Hunting in Northern Virginia
Foreclosures and short sales continue to dominate the Northern Virginia real estate market.  And it is not uncommon for these properties to have no electricity.  When you're house hunting after four-thirty in the … (1 comments)

When you buy, rekey or change the locks. - 12/17/09 06:34 PM
This is great advise to all buyers.  You never know who has a key to your new home.  For listing agents giving a buyer a gift certificate to a reasonably priced local locksmith at closing is a great idea.

Via Tammy Lankford/Broker (Lane Realty) Lake Sinclair :
At a closing on Monday I was the listing agent and the property was a foreclosure.  Sometimes I don't attend these closing, but from time to time there will be a document that I have to sign or some original bill or I will have to carry the Earnest Money check from my trust … (4 comments)

Zillow Announces Rental Listings! - 12/15/09 08:47 PM
We will be adding a few rental listings to see if it increases traffic.The first one to add is a Belmont Bay Waterview Condo

Via Sara Bonert {Real Estate Internet Marketing} (Zillow):
I have an investment property in Florida. In the last three years, twice I’ve listed it for sale. Twice I’ve ended up renting it. Twice I’ve relied on my agentto help me with the decision making that took me down this path to simply get the home occupied. It is a big reality that today’s real estate market is forcing many people, like myself, to wear the landlord hat because … (4 comments)

Speechless Sundays-Even the Boats Get Dressed Up for the Holidays - 12/13/09 03:25 PM

It is that time of year again.  When not only do the houses in the area get the holiday treatment but the boats as well.  Owners of boats docked at the Prince William Marina in Woodbridge VA go all out.  The annual lighting of the boats and Christmas party are a fun event.  Santa arrives at the dock by boat, fires are lit to keep the guest warm and plenty of food and good cheer are available.
 
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Putting The Holidays In Perspective-Arlington National Cemetery - 12/13/09 11:36 AM
This post is from 2008 when Cindy Jones participated in the Wreaths Across America Project.Cindy was back out yesterday morning in the cold doing the same thing again,  Honoring Our Fallen Heros at Arlington Cemetery. When it comes to military families and supporting our troops Cindy puts it out there.  Kudos to all of those who worked yesterday and everyday to support our troops and military families serving around the world.If you are military family relocating to Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Pentagon or any bases in the DC metro area give Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213.

Via Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia … (2 comments)

Northern Virginia Relocation-We've Got Options to Help You Get from Point A to Point B - 12/11/09 11:25 AM
One of the many questions that we are asked when a military familiy is relocating to Northern Viriginia is what is the best way to get to the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir or any of the other Military District of Washington installations.
Fortunately we keep that information handy and can quickly give someone new the area now only the obvious ways to get to their location but often times the backroads as well.

Via Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World):
For the very fortunate commuters in Northern Virginia a walk outside the … (0 comments)

Enjoy a Winter Walk in Prince William Forest Park - 12/10/09 10:16 AM
Don't let a bit of cooler weather keep you from getting out and enjoying a walk in the park. If you live in Prince William county you should check out the 17,000 acre Prince William Forest Park. . One of the least visited national forests on the east coast Prince William Forest Park is located about 35 miles south of DC off of I-95. Prince William Forest Park is maanged by the National Park Service.The park was created by FDR as a recreational area for disadvantaged city kids. During WWI the park was used by the Office of Strategic Services for … (0 comments)

AND WHAT IS HARDSHIP? - 12/08/09 11:00 AM
This is a good list for those who are considering a short sale to review in Prince William County (VA) as well.  There is more than one hardship that a bank will look at and despite the myths some lenders WILL look at a short sale hardship even when the owner has not missed a payment.Talk to your lender about your specific situation to see what they have to say.

Via John Occhi, ePRO, Hemet-San Jacinto CA Real Estate, 951-443-6259 (Allison James Estate and Homes):
Short Sales are dominating the listing side of the MLS in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA … (1 comments)

How to Winterize your Pets ... Holiday Tips for Pet Owners - 12/07/09 08:40 PM
Today one of my neighbors came home with a new puppy.  As we chatted about puppy tips I remembered this post with great tips for keeping pets safe during the holiday season. 
Via Joan Whitebook, ABR,e-Pro,CEBA Southern New Hampshire (Buyer's Option Realty Services):
   The holidays can be a stressful time for both humans and their pets. 

Get your pet ready for the holidays and for winter.
- Don't use glass ornaments. They may break and cut a your pet's feet and mouth. - No edible ornaments. Your dog or cat may knock the tree over in an attempt to grab them. - Whether your tree … (8 comments)

Woodbridge VA-Santa Trains Are Ready to Roll - 12/06/09 09:48 AM
I stopped by the Woodbridge Station last year when the train was loading.  Kids and parents were having a great time.  This year I'll be there to drop off some unwrapped toys for the annual Marine Toys for Tots Drive.  All Aboard!

Via Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World):
Mark your calendars now for the annual Operation Lifesaver Santa Trains pulling out of Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Manassas and Burke Centre on December 12h.
With the appropriate names of Santa's reindeer these special VRE trains head out of stations for a one … (3 comments)

 
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Whether they are buying, selling or renting in Northern Virginia give CJ Realty Group a call 703-346-2213. Serving the I-95 corridor including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Prince William County and Stafford County.



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