before: Considerations For A Landlord Before Proceeding To Evict A Tenant - 03/07/17 09:06 AM
There comes a time when every landlord finds himself / herself in a difficult position of having his rental property occupied by a tenant who is not paying rent, or is making a nuisance of himself and causing problems for other tenants, or is causing immense damage to the rental unit, or his / her conduct makes it impossible to continue with a landlord / tenant relationship. Though, state laws governing eviction vary significantly, the following are a few tips to help landlords finding themselves in the unpleasantly messy situation of evicting a tenant.
As the owner of a significant number of … (1 comments)

before: 5 Things You Should Know Before You Flip A Property - 02/14/17 08:03 AM
1. Money is made at the buy, not the sell of your flip. When flipping a house your money is made at the purchase not at the sell of the house. So, many times people buy a house with the intensions of making a huge profit only to find out that they could not make any money after all the renovations because the purchased price of the house was to high. When you purchase your property you need to be sure that you buy the house with enough money to make renovations, have carrying cost, and add about 5 $6,000. Now, … (7 comments)

before: Things To Know Before Buying A Home in Kingstowne - 02/08/17 08:38 AM
If you are taking the next step in life and purchasing a home in Kingstowne, chances are that you are feeling the pressure and the anxiety that goes along with this difficult decision.  Those who buy homes are very anxious, eager to get any information they can about real estate in Kingstowne.  Of course, before you buy a home, it always helps to learn all that you can.
The first thing you’ll need to know is  just how much you can qualify for or afford to borrow.  There’s no point in looking at single-family homes in Kingstowne, when you can only afford a … (0 comments)

before: A Few Things to do Before the Snow Comes - 11/30/15 04:37 AM
Are you ready for the white fluffy stuff?
We all have opinions on the existence of snow, but few of us know how and when to react to it coming down.  Now is the time to think about it, before it’s too late.
The leaves are falling and some trees are all but totally bare.  The ground is not cold yet, but it surely is full of leaves.  The views that this gives us are spectacular, especially in this part of the country.  Virginia is beautiful anytime of year, but when the leaves fall, the views of mountains and valleys are simply amazing.
Now … (1 comments)

before: What To Consider Before Buying A Second Home - 06/12/14 03:51 AM

What to consider before buying a second home, is an interesting article that potential buyers might find as an adequate source for  guidance. For more specific details on buying a second home, continue reading below.
Are you thinking of buying a second home? Perhaps as a vacation residence, a rental property or an alternative place to live near your family? A second home can be a great investment, can improve your lifestyle and can bring you rental money. However, there are a number of things that you need to keep in mind when you are buying a second property.
Do Your … (0 comments)

before: What REAL questions you need to ask before hiring a real estate agent - 05/27/14 04:27 AM

What real questions you need to ask before hiring a real estate agent, is an interesting article that can clear up some questions about the Real Estate industry. For more specific information about questions to ask before hiring a Real Estate agent, continue reading below.
Let's say you want to buy, or sell a house.  Your last agent is out of the business, your friends have given you a few names and there is one name you see all over town.  So who do you choose?
Do yourself a favor and call 3.  Yes, I am not saying to call me, … (1 comments)

before: Things To Ask A Home Inspector Before You Hire Them - 05/08/14 03:35 AM

Things to ask a home inspector before you hire them, is an interesting article that can help people through the home inspection process. For more specific details about what to ask a home inspector before you hire them, continue reading below.
Do you have insurance and are you bonded?  Believe it or not there are a lot of home inspectors out there that don’t have insurance.  This is significant because if something should happen to the inspector during the home inspection like falling off the roof or getting injured in the crawl space, you could be held liable.  If the inspector … (2 comments)

before: 4 Important Questions to Answer Before Submitting an Offer on a Home - 04/21/14 12:25 AM

Four important questions to answer before submitting an offer on a home, is an interesting article that potential buyers might find helpful. For more specific information about submitting an offer on a home, continue reading below.
Are you undecided on the right home for you in the Northern Virginia real estate market place?  Before purchasing a home, you need to determine whether the home you have decided on is the right home for you.
How Long are you Planning on Living in the Home?
In order to cover your selling costs and recover the cost of your home, you should plan … (1 comments)

before: Colonial Village: what is there to consider? - 02/10/14 03:58 AM
 
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in COLONIAL VILLAGE.
 
Colonial Village properties in Arlington VA offer generous amenities at affordable prices. Additionally, they are only steps to Courthouse Corridor and Metro.
See all Real estate in Colonial Village tract.
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before: 10 Questions to Ask Before Buying Wood Floors - 09/30/13 02:56 AM
 
What color range do you want — light, medium, or dark? Do you want a floor with more natural character, or less? What board width do you want? Do you want engineered or solid-based floors, depending on your home’s conditions? How critical is length to you in reducing the overall number of seams? Do you want more aggressive graining like oak or a mellower grain like walnut? Do you want flooring prefinished or unfinished? How thick is the wear layer in the floor you’re considering, which will affect your ability to refinish it over time? What type of finish are … (1 comments)

before: Is Buying a Home Together the ‘New Engagement’? - 08/14/13 05:56 AM
Young couples are more often choosing the mortgage before the marriage, according to a new survey from Coldwell Banker.
Twenty-four percent of married couples surveyed aged 18-to-34 said they had purchased a home before they were married. Of married couples aged 45 and up, only 14 percent said they had purchased a house before marriage.
 
Unmarried couples who live in the Northeast are the most likely to buy a home together prior to marriage, according to the survey.
 
In the Northeast, 60 percent of those surveyed said they waited until marriage to buy a home together, compared to 72 … (0 comments)

 
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