Dear Buyers: IT'S A PERFECT TIME TO PURCHASE PROPERTY. Prices in northern Virginia are still down but they are beginning to rise. Inventory is low and homes are beginning to sell within just a few days with multiple offers. Don't keep waiting because you THINK prices will continue to fall. The market is turning. Don't miss out. Recently I posted SELLERS: LET'S GET YOUR HOME SOLD, with a list for SELLERS to help get their home SOLD. Though this post is all about BUYING, you may find something of interest (2 comments)
DEAR SELLERS: Our Real Estate market, as you know, is confusing right now. Home prices have dropped since we all bought but there is good news. There are relatively few homes on the market and they are selling and selling quickly. However, even in a challenging market, there are ways to increase your chances of getting YOUR HOME SOLD. Below is my list to help do just that and in the shortest amount of time. Keep in mind, however, that there are conditions that we/you, cannot control: Location, Competition and Market Conditions. That said, (0 comments)
relocation: Professional Packing-Advice from the Trenches
- 05/07/09 03:47 AM
You know, people who have never done a corporate relocation assume that it's an effortless exercise for the people being moved. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight! There are many myths and misunderstandings around corporate relos. Let's explore some of them. I have been very fortunate in that my last 4 moves have been corporate relo's and have had packers come in and pack my entire 4 bedroom house in two days! Pretty awesome right? Well, sometimes... Yes it is wonderful not to have to beg borrow and steal boxes from grocery and liquor stores or the new neighbors down the street. But are 250+ boxes really (2 comments)
relocation: Moving with Children?
- 05/03/09 12:50 PM
I have gotten to be somewhat of a pro at this, our last relo was with two boys ages 2 and 6. We found out we were moving in early April. My oldest son was in half day kindergarten and would be out of school right after Memorial Day. We were moving to Northern Virginia where the school year lasts through mid-June. We made the move over Memorial Day weekend, taking my son out of kindergarten 1 week early in Illinois and enrolled him in school in Bristow for the 2 1/2 remaining weeks. Why did we do this? Well my (7 comments)