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2011
Have you considered having your Northern Virginia home inspected for earthquake damage? It's a legitimate question. It may not have been the monsters that the West Coast or Japan have seen, but our earthquake was more "quake action" than we've had in a century. That's probably worth a once ove...
08/24/2011
What I've Learned About Earthquake Insurance Since Virginia's 5.9 Quake I reposted a blog by Pat Kennedy earlier today in which she asks the very relevant question about whether you're current home owners policy covers earthquake damage. Well, one call to my insurer, Erie Insurance and I learned...
08/24/2011
Yesterday's earthquake in Virginia is something I will never forget. What an experience! When my nerves weren't so frayed, I began to wonder if my home owners insurance policy would cover damage from earthquakes. I've got a call into my insurance company now. You better believe if they don't,...
08/24/2011
What Does an Imminent Hurricane Mean to Northern Virginia Buyers? With Hurricane Irene poised to strike Northern Virginia with winds estimated at 100 mph, many home buyers may be surprised to hear that many major insurance carriers are ready to suspend new policies. That means if a Northern Virg...
08/24/2011
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After experiencing a 5.9 earthquake in Virginia today, I figured I might not be such a nervous wreck in the event of another earthquake if I knew what to do. Here's a list of safety hint for dealing with earthquakes: DURING THE EARTHQUAKE Take cover where you are. Many injuries occur to those wh...
08/23/2011
It's Official: Life in Northern Virginia CAN Include Earthquakes Vibrating homes are not found only in California. Apparently, Virginia has them too. Today at 1:51pm my house shook. Not a big deal. We live near a rock quarry. It happens. This time, it didn't stop. In fact, it only got wors...
08/23/2011
Dealing with Northern Virginia Short Sale Obstacles When I looked out my window on Saturday afternoon and saw our resident box turtle (a.k.a. Turtle Buddy) crossing the walkway outside our front door from one mulch bed to the other, I had to run and get my camera. Turtle Buddy is often badgered ...
08/22/2011
As a Northern Virginia Short Sale Agent I tell anyone considering one to consult with a tax professional regarding the possibility of a 1099. If you are fortunate enough for the bank to forgive the remaining mortgage balance, a 1099 will be coming your way. Best to consult a tax professional ab...
08/22/2011
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Just hiring someone to sell your home because you have a personal relationship with them is often how Sellers get hung up with an agent that isn't doing all that another agent would to sell their home. This is an excellent post by Jeff Dowler on how to figure out if the agent who you chose to se...
08/21/2011
Home inspections on new construction are a great idea. The only problem is, the builder hates having them done. This post by Jay Markanich illustrates perfectly the attitude so many new construction builders in Northern Virginia have. All you can do is be prepared for the attitude. It's still...
08/21/2011
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