gainesville va homes for sale: How To Keep The Air In Your Home Healthier This Winter - 10/18/10 08:06 AM
I’m not sure about you, but for those of us who live where winter tends to be a little longer and more severe, we often notice around January and February, that the air in the house can become somewhat stale. As a result, many of us perform quick remedy type fixes to help make the air more refreshing, not knowing that some of what we believe is refreshing the air can actually be harmful. In other words, in reality, what we think is good for us, is really not so good. Here is a great writing on the subject: 10 Tips … (2 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Wintertime Can Be A GREAT Time to Sell Your House - 10/16/10 07:23 AM
I know some of you who are reading this Blog don’t even want to think about what this Real Estate Agent is referring to in this writing. Here is the truth though. Late fall and the winter season is just around the corner. In fact, Thanksgiving (here in the USA) is just a few weeks away. Most people agree that in the more northern parts of these United States, selling a house in the middle of the winter can be a bit more challenging. Some even wonder if it is worth the time to list their house for sale. My personal … (2 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: You’re Asking Price and For Sale Sign May Not Be Enough to Sell Your Home - 10/15/10 05:29 AM
I am making an assumption that you already have or will be making the decision to sell your home and you have to quickly prepare it “For Sale”? Many believe “quick” preparation to sell a house is about employing a Real Estate Agent, agreeing on a price and getting the “For Sale” sign in the front yard. This kind of individual often fails to think about, “What is the real price that I should pay in making my home “Sale Ready”? If you are to adequately prepare your house to sell, then you must consider the cost of time, labor needed … (1 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Interest Rates And Your Next Home Purchase - 10/13/10 07:17 AM
While managing a Real Estate office I watched one of our agents work with some clients who wanted to buy a house and had received their pre-approval for a loan. The realtor’s assumption was this couple, with their approval were actually ready to make their purchase. Her clients continued to look for a house but unfortunately were dragging their feet, taking longer than what the agent thought they would take. The purchasers were first time home buyers, who would be buying an entry level house, which was really all that they could afford and in fact, barely qualified for the mortgage. … (0 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Must Know Information For Landlords - 10/12/10 08:13 AM
I’ve noted many people, who rent property struggle with many basics, specifically, “How do I do this?” Some who have just a property or two to lease tend to forget it must be a business, you must know the laws of your state and most important you must know your lease complies with the law. Here is an excellent article written with the average landlord or want to be landlord in mind: Smart Landlords do Serious Due Diligence – Here are the facts: Landlords who take shortcuts when screening potential tenants, buying insurance or outlining a written lease can end up … (0 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Tips On Performing Home Maintenance - 10/11/10 07:49 AM
Alright, I will admit it; I am not a fan of Home Maintenance. In fact, my favorite view of someone performing Maintenance on their home is when I’m teeing off on my favorite Golf Course. Having stated the above, here is what is true: Like it or not, performing Home Maintenance is a necessary part of Home Ownership. It really is a mandate! When you do it right, you will in all likelihood enjoy your home for many years. Ignore it and you might end up paying a huge price at a time you least likely want to part with your … (1 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Truth Or Fiction When It Comes To Home Ownership And Taxes - 10/10/10 05:56 AM
One of the wonderful benefits that we experience related to Home Ownership on an annual basis is related to the tax benefits. It is simply one of the great perks of purchasing and owning your own home. At the same time, many people really do not comprehend the misunderstandings that abound about these home ownership advantages. As a result, I thought it would be appropriate to take a moment, clear the air, get rid of the cobwebs and the many myths that linger in our thinking about Taxes and Home Ownership. I ran this article a year ago and given the … (0 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Useful Tips On Preparing Your Home For Winter - 10/09/10 08:26 AM
I know, the last thing you want to be reading or talking about, if you live in the Northern part of our great Country, is Winter! The truth is, the middle of October means you have about 45-60 days left to prepare. Don't be mad at me yet! You will in fact appreciate this writing when I am finished because doing this will not only help the environment, but will also help lower your Winter Energy bill.
I don’t know about you, but at our house conserving energy is a big thing. We all know that energy costs continue to rise … (1 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: This Writing Will Help You With Your Next Home Purchase - 10/08/10 07:17 AM
Buyers have multitudes of questions when it comes to purchasing a house. What should be first on my agenda? How will I know if I’ve chosen the right house? Is there anything I should NOT do? And the list continues on and on and on! While this writing is not about most of these questions, it does cover some simple steps you should be prepared for when making your house purchase. 1. Get Your Pre-Approval Someone stopped by the office the other day and inquired about house shopping. The first thing I indicated is the importance of being pre-approved for a … (0 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Try Following These Helpful Tips On Moving Day - 10/07/10 06:07 AM
One of my absolute favorite websites when it comes to saving money is The Dollar Stretcher. You will find financial information on taxes, growing herbs for tea, budgeting, retirement, living a frugal lifestyle and yes, lots of information about Real Estate and of course many other related topics. If you are currently shopping for a house to live in, then you will be shopping for a mover or ways to save money when moving, like “What is the best way to move myself?” I recently discovered this article on the subject of, “Moving”. Specifically, it deals with moving yourself and will … (2 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Read This If You Want To Sell Your House Faster - 10/06/10 04:16 AM
A few weeks ago I wrote about two areas of concern that should be addressed by serious house sellers in this Real Estate market. In fact, doing these two things along with competitive pricing can do wonders in helping to produce a buyer for your house. First, if you have been one of many regular readers of my blogs, then you know that I am an avid believer in Home Inspections before listing your house for sale. Having an Inspection by an independent, licensed Home Inspection Company can do several things to aid you in the selling process. Most important to … (5 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Condo Insurance Information You Need To Know - 09/22/10 07:15 AM
I am always on the lookout for useful information in Real Estate. This includes the topic of insuring your home. In fact, there are many questions to consider in reference to having the proper kind of insurance coverage. For example, how much should I expect to pay for my Townhouse Insurance? What is the difference between insuring a single family home and a condo? Does purchasing a multiple dwelling type condo perhaps with 24 units enclosed differ from buying a Condo with 12 units? The list can go on and on of very reasonable questions to ponder.I was reading inside Money … (0 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Trying To Sell Your House? Here Is An Easy To Do Home Selling Tip - 09/20/10 06:05 AM
I decided to take a brief, momentary break a few days ago. It was in the middle of the day. I observed a furniture store I hadn’t been in before and I love furniture! This particular store was in a prime location within an attractive shopping center. The store was housed in a beautiful building and possessed an easy to maneuver parking lot. The entrance was very appealing! I guess we could say, “This store had great curb appeal!” I pulled in, got out of the car and went inside. I no sooner walked in the door and a salesman came … (4 comments)

gainesville va homes for sale: Use Good Judgment When Upgrading Your House To Sell - 09/19/10 07:30 AM
In our present Real Estate market, many sellers want to be at the front of the competition when listing their house for sale. In other words, if there are four other houses on the same street for sale, it is not uncommon to want to have the best planned, arranged and priced house. Why not and in fact, it makes a lot of sense to have a well prepared home when selling it. You want to price your home attractively and the appearance should be second to none. Having stated the above, please be careful that you don’t over do any … (2 comments)

 
David Burrows, No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate (Classic Realty)

David Burrows

No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

Fairfax, VA

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