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2011
A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) attempts to look forward at the market whereas an appraisal looks back at the market. Past results are really the only indicator that can be used to project future outcomes, but just like in the stock market there is no guarantee. Clearly there are many diffe...
12/29/2011
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The fastest-growing segment of city parks is dog parks, according to the non-profit Trust for Public Land. A century ago the demand for parks was for playgrounds for children. There has been a demographic shift of more households with dogs (43 million) than with kids (38 million), thus the incr...
12/21/2011
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Recently my partner Lizzy Conroy has been working with some first time home buyers in the Northern Virginia area. Over the last few weeks they have seen every property that has come on the market in their price range in the target area they want to live in. They even broadened their search to s...
12/19/2011
December is a month that is full of holidays and this is a question that seems to come up year after year with our Seller clients. Holiday decorations can contribute to a home feeling warm and friendly. Further special decorating shows different uses for spaces and features of the home. Ligh...
12/15/2011
There are numerous factors that determine whether a location is considered highly walkable. The first is that there is a central location where people congregate. Typically there are numerous businesses and access to public transportation. The infrastructure design is pedestrian oriented and p...
12/06/2011
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