Located just a few miles from the main gate of Fort Belvoir the neighborhoods that make up the Lorton area have a long tradition with the military and military families in Northern Virginia. Lorton history goes back to our first Commander in Chief, George Washington. There are older neighborhoods
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01/09/2010
Each settlement we are involved in as real estate professionals means a new beginning for both sides of the transaction. The first settlement of 2010 in Lorton Virginia was special for a number of reasons. The fact that this one took a little extra time to happen is just one of the reasons this
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01/07/2010
Today was the dreaded day to head to the local mega Verizon store to find a new phone. My two year old Treo had done its last sync and wouldn’t allow me to make any outgoing calls. Fortunately the store wasn’t crowded and a sales person quickly appeared by my side. Since I already knew I wanted
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01/05/2010
Everytime a Northern Virginia buyer sees these remarks in the MLS: “Must use seller selected settlement company” “Seller to determine settlement company” “Short sale being professionally negotiated by XYX settlement company and buyer must use for settlement” They ask why can't I use my own settl
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01/05/2010
Gary has provided a valuable look at the new HUD-1 and GFE (Good Faith Estimate) that went into effect on January 1, 2010. Hopefully the new forms will provide the details that buyers need to be able to make a more informed decision about what lenders are charging and keep the last minute "jun
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01/04/2010
Prior to closing in 2002 this was one of the walkways that inmates used to get from the barracks to the dining hall and other prison buildings at the former reformatory. The brick in many of the buildings were created and fired in a kiln on site. Now the buildings are used as part of the Lorto
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01/03/2010
Thinking of buying a home in the Northern Virginia area? Wonder what the cost of owning that home and commuting in the area might cost you per year? Transportation and housing affordability are a big part of the buying process. The Urban Land Institute has developed a calculator to help show how
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01/03/2010
Easy access to Fort Belvoir, Quantico and The Pentagon Photo GalleryLiving RoomMaster BedrromKitchenKitchenDining RoomSecond BedrromDescriptionIf you are tired of the same old boring condos for rent then check out this unit in Belmont Bay. Take in the views of the Occoquan River and Osprey Golf C
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01/02/2010
We have reached 2010. Yea no more listening to news broadcasters saying Two Thousand OH Nine. Last time I checked OH was not a number. So here is to 2010 and a year of hearing the same news broadcasters saying Twenty Ten. No matter how you decide to say 2010 may it be a great year for you!
12/31/2009
