Virginai home Seller -Tips to handle last minute showings without stress - 07/28/10 11:39 AM
Yes, your Realtor® has put a note to schedule an appointment for showing, however in the buyer's market in Virginia, seller may run into to a last minute or a short notice appointment that they don't want to lose an opportunity to show their home. Here are simple tips to get your home ready in 15 mins or less when situation like this occur: 1. Put away dirty dishes in the dishwasher: No one wants to see your mess. So hide away the dirty dishes and wipe your sink down. 2. Make beds: Clean bedding looks clean & tidy. Make a … (0 comments)

Ten Places to Drop your Real Estate Content Like It's Hot - 07/28/10 10:54 AM
I was searching for some blogs and came across this one. Great blog to bookmark!!
Via Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing Consultant (Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision):
10 Places to Drop your Real Estate Content Like It's Hot  
If you're looking for new readers, home buyers, and sellers, or a way to make an extra buck check out these 10 places to drop your content online and get rewarded with reader retention, new readership, and in some cases, additional revenue.
1.  Opposing Views The site enjoys a Google PageRank 6.  After a simple registration process you have the ability … (2 comments)

What Paint Colors Should I Use When Selling? - 07/26/10 08:46 AM
Brain blocked with color selection in your home??? Read the blog to give you a suggestions on how to select a color that works with your and your home style.
Via Margaret Oscilia-Home Stager, Salem Oregon (Creative Concepts and Contracting, Salem Oregon):
Dear Creative Concepts:
I’d appreciate some home staging advice.  After watching some additional home improvement shows yesterday, I’m wondering if  I am too bland in my approach to colors for the broader market?  I long ago accepted the concept of going with neutral colors, but many of the television designers seem to consider some pretty bold colors as “neutral colors”.
I … (3 comments)

Laminate Flooring. When does it make sense? - 07/26/10 08:44 AM

Via Debbie Gartner - Floor Coverings International (Floor Coverings International):
First, let me state for the record I prefer hardwood.  Second, let me clarify definitions.  Often my customers get laminate, engineered hardwood and vinyl confused.   It's not their job to know which is which...this is my job.
• Laminate - This is fake.  It usually looks like hardwood (but some are made to look like tile).  These floors click into place and are usually floated.  Often, they can be placed on top of an existing floor without needing to remove it.  These are made with recycled wood that is left over in … (2 comments)

Virginia Tax Free School Supply Weekend Coming up Soon - 07/23/10 08:47 AM
I know kids would hate to read this but the fact is we have reached the half way through our summer holidays milestone. Stores have lined up the back to school supplies and before we know back to school night is here. In Virginia we have three days of tax free to purchase the school supplies starting August 6th to August 9th. Items like clothing, footwear (under $100), book bags, note books and all the basic accessories are included.  No computers are included. For complete list & information please visit Virginia Taxation site. Do remember not all the store participate you … (0 comments)

Penny Wise Pound Foolish - 07/23/10 08:26 AM
Its an old English saying but stands so true for this situation. My client who relocated to the Virginia area and decided to rent before they buy for a year. Beginning of the summer they informed the landlord that the A/C unit may need to be serviced since cold air was not blowing. The landlord ignored, after several no response from landlord my folks contacted me. I emailed the landlord agent if he can touch base about the situation. Never heard back from either one of them. Fast forward we are into 105 degree summer heat in the Virginia area, my … (8 comments)

FHA Loans - USDA Loans - VA Loans - Conventional Loans - Which mortgage is best for you? - 07/22/10 09:27 AM
Picking a mortgage type is similar to picking right house for your  needs, speak to your lender and understand what program works best for you.
Via Jeff Belonger- The FHA Expert FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans ( - FHA Home Loans - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc):
What is the best mortgage program for me?

 
When shopping for a mortgage, it can be confusing at times, depending on where you get your information.  You should not always base your information on such terms as Expert, Mortgage Expert, FHA Expert, etc, etc.  Just because someone … (0 comments)

Curb Appeal- 10 Points to Consider When Selling Your House. - 07/22/10 09:23 AM
Great tips for selling in any market. Curb appeal is like a cover to a book.
Via Kathy Streib, ASP,IAHSP,RESA, DelrayBch -South Florida - 561-914-6224 (Room Service Home Staging):
                                                                                                                                                                   You hear about Curb Appeal when selling or buying a house, but what is it and how do you get it? Does it means the house has nice curbs?  Well, that's a good start  but Curb Appeal to the buyer means that when they see a picture of your exterior on the MLS, a mental "check mark" is placed by your listing.     Curb Appeal means that when  a Buyer drives by … (0 comments)

Don't have weekend plans??? Attend Loudoun County Fair! - 07/22/10 07:40 AM
I am taken my kids to the Loudoun fair in the past years and its absolutely fun!! Be part of the week long county fair which features a carnival, the Ball of Steel Motorcycle Show, the Timberworks Lumberjack Show, the Miss Loudoun Fair Pageant, the Agricadabra Magic Show and other children's activities, the Kiss-A-Pig contest, a professional bull riding rodeo, horse demonstrations, pet shows, pie and watermelon eating contests and much more. When: Starting Sunday, July 25th to Saturday July 31st 2010 Where: 17558 Dry Mill Road Leesburg, VA  20175. Time: For Complete schedule visit Loudoun Fair Visit their website for complete … (3 comments)

Fairfax County, Virginia -June Real Estate Market Report - 07/20/10 10:08 AM
With the extension of the tax credit news it brought a relief to lot of home buyers who had ratified contracts prior to April 30th and could not close before June 30th. Now they have till Sept. 30th to close on your home. June turns out what we all call a typical summer market in the Northern Virginia real estate market. Numbers indicate continuation of low inventory and balance market. Dip in the interest rate did bring few more buyers back into the market place. Overall trend in summer is slow which means low inventory, less to choose for the buyers … (0 comments)

Loudoun County, Virginia -June Real Estate Market Report - 07/20/10 09:15 AM
With the extension of the tax credit news it brought a relief to lot of home buyers who had ratified contracts prior to April 30th and could not close before June 30th. Now they have till Sept. 30th to close on your home. June turns out what we all call a typical summer market in the Northern Virginia real estate market. Numbers indicate continuation of low inventory and balance market. Dip in the interest rate did bring few more buyers back into the market place. Overall trend in summer is slow which means low inventory, less to choose for the buyers … (0 comments)

Yes, odds where in my favor ...You cannot beat this!!! - 07/19/10 05:25 PM
Planned my vacation to Spain just like any other trip...but the odds were on our side. I got to experience what I call it a once in a life time experience to be part of the Spain history. We joined Espana fans during the pregame, game time & followed by their big win for the first time in the history. Here are the picture I would like to share with my Activerain family ... Espana fans...thousands of people on the street but no riots or arrest...True fans with great spirit for their team.
Game Day :Watched the game with over 250K … (3 comments)

10 PRICE REDUCTION TIPS - 07/09/10 09:29 AM
For the sellers who are not seeing any traffic or offer over priced homes are the biggest factor while selling your home.
Via Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate (Keller Williams Naperville):
After 15 years of selling financial products, I am very comfortable talking numbers with people...
Pricing is the key to selling homes.
Yes, you want the home staged correctly...
And yes, the home needs to be marketed properly...
But if it isn't priced right, you have no chance.
Period.
With that in mind...
10 TIPS FOR GETTING MORE PRICE REDUCTIONS: 
Have a pricing reduction system and explain it to your clients up front.It is … (1 comments)

Want More Money For Your House? Lower Your Price. - 07/07/10 08:47 AM
Why over priced listings don't sell and under price listings sell for more
Via J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip LLC) Westchester County NY:
Every so often, I have a listing celebrate an anniversary. I hate anniversaries. No broker wants to have a listing that doesn't sell for a year. Every year-old listing has a story of old offers they regret not accepting and a journey of chasing the market. Recently, I had a year-old client dismiss my recommendation of a price reduction with the words "you just want to make a sale." Well, duh. That's what you hired me for, isn't it? The … (1 comments)

Home buyers guide to Buying a Home with Septic System in Virginia - 07/06/10 09:40 AM
What is a Septic System?Septic is another form of sewage system. When you don't have access to public sewage line you can have a system where all the waster water flows from home to a tank. The watertight septic tank is then pumps the water to a subsurface infiltration field called drainfield of leachfield. What are the kinds of Septic Systems?
Thanks to post from Linda Ferrara Basic Information on Septic System
1. CONVENTIONAL SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM
Conventional system is the most common system in the Virginia area. In this system, wastewater flows from the house to the tank where settling … (0 comments)

*Townhome for Sale in Fairfax Virginia*Traditional Sale* - 07/01/10 09:51 AM
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