Cheryl Thomson's Blog

6 Tips To Consider Before You Buy a Home1.  SAVE, SAVE, SAVE your money. Yes, there are other options, however, if your smarter... it’s the best thing to do in the LONG run.  Putting down 20% will avoid costly mortgage insurance. 2.  Pre-Approval.  Unless you are paying cash for a home, it’s just...

Another Memorial Day Weekend is on its way.  There will be people enjoying their families with great food and laughter, however Todd's words are heartfelt...we should never forget. I hear and see it all the time… Happy Memorial Day with people saying it and signs announcing it with sales, but is ...

Family Health Care Clinics of Fairfax, VA and Woodbridge, VA are moving. As I was researching and planning my visit to the VA Hospital this Memorial Day weekend, I found out that the current Family Health Centers at Fairfax and Woodbridge will relocate to new locations, which will serve about 47...

Memorial Day Observance and Retreat Ceremony at Fort Belvoir, VA  Fort Belvoir, VA and its community is having a Memorial Day Observance and Retreat Ceremony today Thursday May 24, 2012 at 1530 hrs (330 pm).   The one hr event will be located at the Main Post flagpole on 21st Street (South Post)....

    We Will Never Forget.  Remember on Memorial Day. Many Americans will observe the “National Moment of Remembrance” at 3 pm local time on Memorial Day. At this moment, they will pause from what they are doing to reflect and remember those who have paid the ultimate price for the liberty we enjo...

43 Steps REALTORs® do to sell a house from start to finish.  I figure since I already told you the 33 Steps REALTORs® do to complete a Purchase .  I needed to ensure you knew what we do once we have a house to sell. I am primarily a Buyer’s Agent, however I will represent a seller. Of course, we ...

REALTOR® Rally to Protect the American Dream...HomeOwnership. Whew, what a day it was yesterday May, 17, 2012, in Washington, D.C., at the Mall. I along with members of the REALTOR® Association of Prince William (PWAR) were able to load up two buses.  One at the association’s location, Woodbridge...

Prince William County - Healthy Communities - Healthy Youth, HCHY EXPO will kick off this Saturday, May 19, from 10 am through 4 pm, at Pfitzner Stadium, in Woodbridge, VA, with activities and events.   It is important we do what we can to increase the level of fitness among our youths. Explorer ...

55 Plus Community...Are we doing it wrong?  This is just my opinion and 2 cents, however, I welcome yours.  From my observation there are more and more people in this age group that do not want to reduce the size of their home but solely just the maintenance aspect of it. I believe this is one of...

  I don’t work with everybody. In my earlier days I can recall working with    anyone or everyone that called or walked in the door.  I just didn’t know    any better.  Listen I want all the business I can get, however, after many disappointments and frustrations, I’ve learned you just have to se...