Though I haven't had anyone recently about strategic foreclosure I do wonder about what will happen to those who made that move a year ago. For some it could be only a matter of time before the lender comes knocking looking for a little payback. Leave your comments on the original post. Thank
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01/26/2011
When I inherted our family home 10 years ago the first thing I did was pull up the carpet to expose the wonderful solid oak floors underneath. Though it took a week of sanding and refinishing, a job I'll never undertake as a DIY project again, them gleamed.Today's buyers seem to prefer hardwoo
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01/26/2011
Tucked in the Westridge Community in Prince William County is Westridge Elementary School. This week the school was awarded the honor of "Schools of Excellence" by the Prince William County School District."Schools of Excellence criteria were adjusted this year to reflect the continuous improveme
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01/26/2011
Though I'm fortunate to have my car safely parked in a garage their are plenty of folks in Northern Virginia who don't. If you are one of them remember before you try to drive down the road make sure your car is cleaned off. If you have an SUV or tall van please take the extra time to knock th
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01/26/2011
While out taking photos for a new listing I came across this wonderful old home in Prince William County VA. I was struck by the old tin roof, the scallop detail and porthole window on the front gable. There is no doubt that at one point in time this must have been a beautiful home. The ravag
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01/26/2011
If you haven't been stationed in Northern Virginia before one of the first things that you want to become familiar with are all the different commuting options available. Depending on the neighborhood you may have the option for an express bus, a metro ride, VRE or slug line. Many who "slug" in t
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01/25/2011
As you know from reading my posts the Department of Defense Homeonwers Assistance Program (DoD HAP) is a hot topic for me. Trying to sort out rumors from facts means a good deal of research. One of the current hot topics is whether the recently published updates to the Federal Registry includes
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01/24/2011
Once again I get to start the new week with a few chuckles from the MLS. I wonder if these are the same agents that post multiple photos of bathroom toliets with the seats up. Oh who cares, enjoy the comedy that is the MLS and have a great evening. Ya' know folks, I think I should get paid for
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01/23/2011
On more than one occassion I've tried to show properties where the sidewalks or driveways weren't cleared. Just this past week after one of our ice incidents here in Northern Virginia I pulled into the crunchy driveway of a property, took one look at the sidewalk and told my clients no way. If
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01/23/2011
Not only is the is a good list for all sellers to read but also for agents who think throwing a house in the MLS without carefully considering potential issues with the property.Though we can't do much about crazy floorplans but we can help with clutter, odors and making sure the seller leaves t
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01/23/2011
