old town: What are Some Advantages to Living in Old Town Alexandria?
- 05/08/14 03:43 AM
Transportation: Walk, Bike, Metro, Bus, Train, Plane, Drive According to walkscore.com, Old Town has a walk score of 86 and is the second most walkable neighborhood in Alexandria. Additionally, there are several walking and bike trails that promote a healthy life style in the Old Town neighborhood. Lots of homes in Old Town have reserved
parking spaces for residents, which can be very convenient. For those considering a green or minimalistic lifestyle, public transit is an excellent option. On the Blue and Yellow line, there is the King Street Metro Station which provides access to other stations in the … (3 comments)
old town: 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)
old town: He Tells Me I Don’t Want You Wasting My Time And Then I Say
- 05/04/14 11:54 PM
He tells me I don't want you wasting my time and then I say, is an interesting article that shines a light on the everyday duties of a Realtor. For more specific information about daily real estate inquiries, continue reading below. He Tells Me I Don’t Want You Wasting My Time And Then I Say
I was finishing dinner and taking plates to the kitchen sink when the phone rings…
I’m sitting in front of one of your signs -- is this a condo or what?
Ahh, what a nice way to start the conversation, I say to … (0 comments)
old town: Expected costs of buying a home
- 05/01/14 11:56 PM
Expected costs of buying a home, is an important question to research before making the commitment to become a home owner. For more specific details about costs associated with buying a home, continue reading below.
Over the last week I have had several questions put to me about the costs a buyer should expect when buying a home in Utah. First, commissions. In a typical home purchase the person selling a home will pay a commission to their agent (the listing agent). This is normally around 6%. The listing agent then offers a portion of that commission, usually 3% to … (4 comments)
old town: Are All Buyer's Agents Alike?
- 05/01/14 11:52 PM
Are all buyer's agents alike, is an interesting question that potential home owners might want to consider before starting the home buying process. For more specific information about buyer's agents, continue reading below. "Does it really matter what agent I use to look for a home to buy. I mean, they all have access to the MLS, and all they really do is meet me at homes, right?" I actually heard a buyer say this and was shocked. Are all agents alike? Not even close. As one of the top selling teams in Utah we are always getting calls on homes … (0 comments)
old town: Thinking About Selling Your Home?
- 05/01/14 12:42 AM
Thinking about selling your home, is an interesting article that potential sellers prepare for the market. For more specific information about thinking about selling your home, continue reading below.
Often I talk to people who are asking if I think now is a good time to sell their home. That is a good question with which I respond with the following questions: What’s the reason for wanting to sell? Size, neighborhood, changing jobs-need better location? Do you know what your home is worth and how much equity (if any) you have currently? Are you ready for the work needed to … (0 comments)
old town: Are you a Smart Home Seller or a Wanna be Smart Home seller?
- 04/30/14 12:14 AM
Are you a smart home seller or a wanna be smart home seller, is an interesting article that has useful tips for preparing to sell your home. For more specific information about selling your home, continue reading below. Are you a Smart Home Seller or a Wanna be Smart Home seller?
A month or so ago clients were referred to me by a long time friend/associate. Every client that this friend/business associate has referred to me has been a wonderful experience and clients so I wasn't surprised to find this couple on the top step of the ladder! Very Smart Home … (1 comments)
old town: 4 Questions To Ask Before You Refinance Your Home
- 04/30/14 12:12 AM
Four questions to ask before you refinance your home, is an interesting article that current home owners might find useful. For more specific information about refinancing your home, continue reading below. There are many reasons why homeowners opt to refinance, from obtaining a lower interest rate, to shortening the term of the loan, to switching mortgage loan types, to tapping into home equity. Here are 4 essential questions that you should ask before signing on the dotted line. 1. How Much Equity Do I Have In My Home? Equity is the difference between what your home is currently worth and what you … (1 comments)
old town: Buying a Home This Spring? Simple Steps to Reduce Your Mortgage Costs
- 04/29/14 12:58 AM
Buying a home this spring? Simple steps to reduce your mortgage costs, is an interesting article that can help potential buyers. For more specific information about buying a home this Spring, continue reading below. Mortgage rates may rise or fall this spring (lately they seem to be falling!)—but that needn’t prevent you from saving even more money when it’s time to structure your own mortgage. The under publicized fact is that mortgage rates are only one of the factors that affect how much you wind up paying. No matter what happens to mortgage rates in 2014, here are some keys to … (0 comments)
old town: be well prepared to get that home
- 04/29/14 12:56 AM
Be prepared to get that home, is an interesting article that can help potential buyers get the home they are interested in. For more specific information about getting your home, continue reading below. Savvy Shopping-8 Things to Know When Buying a Home Spring is here, and along with the buds and flowers comes a new crop of home buyers-Are you one of them? If so, you want to be well prepared to get that home you have always wanted.
Mortgage Matters "Pre-qualified" sure sounds good, but in fact, it doesn't ensure that homeowners or realtors will consider your offer. … (0 comments)
old town: Miscellaneous Spring Photos
- 04/28/14 01:16 AM
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Old Town. Brothers working together at the office Stuart is a Realtor Stuart Nesbitt with Spring attire Husband and wife on their way to a meal in Old Town Husband and wife wait to cross the road See all Old Town. Filed Under: Family and Personal, Old Town Alexandria Tagged With: Husband and wife, Julie Nesbitt, Old Town, Spring, Stuart Nesbitt, Will Nesbitt … (2 comments)
old town: How To Stage Your Home To Sell
- 04/28/14 12:52 AM
How to stage your home to sell, is an useful article for clients with properties on the market. For more specific information about staging your home to sell, continue reading below.
Getting ready to sell your home can be stressful. Follow some of these tips to make it easier on you, and get your home sold quickly! De-clutter: Getting rid of all the clutter in your house allows others to picture living there too! While we all love our knick-knacks and stacks of cozy blankets, it takes away from what your home can truly offer. Keep it Smelling Fresh: A fresh smelling home is … (2 comments)
old town: Photo Album of Spring, Marymount University, Stuart Nesbitt, etc.
- 04/25/14 01:23 AM
Father and son walk back from a meal in Old Town, Alexandria Stuart Nesbitt gets a photo before attending an event at the Army Navy Country Club It’s time to learn at Marymount University The Mount Vernon Trail has splendid views from Arlington of the Potomac River and the DC skyline Outside the Fairlington neighborhood General William “Wild Bill” Weise, USMC (Ret.). gives a speech about his experience during the Vietnam War The campus at Marymount University Mount Vernon RECenter has ice skate rentals Marymount University is in Arlington Aubrey Nesbitt volunteers at the Mount Vernon RECenterSee all Fairlington. Nesbitt Realty … (8 comments)
old town: Buying a Home-What To Expect Once Escrow Is Opened
- 04/22/14 12:34 AM
Buying a home, what to expect once escrow is opened, is an interesting article about the home buying process. For more specific details about what to expect once escrow is opened, continue reading below.
Buying a home can be quite an exciting experience. It can also be scary if you don't know what happens once your offer has been accepted. You need an experienced agent to help you feel comfortable and to walk you through the entire process.
Once your offer is accepted, you typically have a time period to do your inspections. This can vary from State to … (5 comments)
old town: 20 Tips to Minimize the Stress of Moving
- 04/21/14 12:27 AM
Twenty tips to minimize the stress of moving, is an interesting article that potential buyers and sellers might find helpful to read before relocating. For more specific tips about moving, continue reading below. Minimize the stress of moving day with these plan-ahead ideas. You’ve decided on a house and everything is moving smoothly towards settlement, so the next logical step is to break all of the moving parts into easy to follow steps to make it a success. Here are some tips to help you avoid, or minimize, moving day stress: 1 Organize early Try not to leave anything until … (1 comments)
old town: Luxury Homes Defined
- 04/18/14 04:20 AM
Luxury homes defined, is an interesting article that gives some insight on what exactly are luxury homes. For more specific information about luxury homes, continue reading the reblog below. Although many people envision a luxury home as an ominous mansion on top of the hill that everyone dreams about, the old concept of a huge mansion is really outdated. In today’s real estate market, a luxury home is quite different from the oversized mansions of yester-year, and for the most part, it’s something much more unique. The idea of a sprawling mansion always comes into mind, but there’s really more … (3 comments)
old town: Where do Buyers Begin the home Buying Process?
- 04/18/14 04:17 AM
Where do buyers begin the home buying process, is an interesting article that potential buyers might find useful. For more specific information about beginning the home buying process, continue reading below. When Buyers are deciding they want to start the process, they often ask, "where do I begin?" We generally suggest that you meet with a lender if you intend to finance a portion of the sales price then get on line and start looking at homes. Your best property search tool is the entire MLS by the Melvin-Peters Team (702) 900-1238. A powerful search site for … (1 comments)
old town: Net Proceeds from Sale of Your Property
- 04/17/14 12:11 AM
Net proceeds from sale of your property, is an interesting article relevant to the home selling process. For more specific information about net proceeds from the sale of your property, continue reading below. Prior to listing your home, a realtor should provide an estimate of net proceeds to the seller based on market analysis of your home. After receiving an offer, revised net proceeds should be provided to you based on the terms of the offer. In each state, the rules and cost associated with selling property may differ, therefore, it is best to employ the services of a realtor who is … (0 comments)
old town: home selling process
- 04/17/14 12:09 AM
Home selling process, is an interesting article that can help potential sellers prepare to start the home selling process. For more specific information about selling your home, continue reading below. home selling process So many tips are being given on home selling. If only you knew where to begin with! Some homeowners get confused because they don’t have a big picture of what exactly will happen during the home selling process. While it may differ from various areas, some general steps sellers should expect are the same. The first thing to do is some preliminary planning. Though you may not feel … (0 comments)
old town: Affordable Entertainment at Little Theatre of Alexandria
- 04/16/14 12:13 AM
I was very satisfied with my purchase, after attending my first play at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Originally, I planned on getting the family together to see their Christmas holiday production, but tickets were sold out when I looked. A few months later, the idea of seeing a production at LTA was still in my mind. I took the series of sold out plays that I had seen on their website, when searching for tickets, as an indicator of LTA’s quality. I got a friend to join and got our tickets (which cost about 1/4 of the price of a … (7 comments)
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