A few weeks ago, I was introduced to a non-profit group that is charged with bringing a Children's Science Center to Northern Virginia. After hearing about their mission, I decided to volunteer on their Education Advisory Council. As an engineer (in addition to being a REALTOR), STEM (science,
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11/30/2011
Market Snapshot - McLean, Virginia 22102 - Single Family Homes and Condos McLean Real Estate - The 22102 zip code of McLean, Virginia is just north of Tysons Corner Galleria Shopping Center. It includes the highly desirable subdivisions of McLean Hamlet and Olde Swinks Mill. There are also seve
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11/28/2011
Are cash buyers in Fairfax County, VA getting better deals? Fairfax County, Virginia is one of the largest counties in the Washington DC metro area. With over 1 million in population, the average sold price in October 2011 was $455,000. This area has a strong real estate market, making it attra
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11/22/2011
Sorry Mr. Buyer, it's not you, it's the property Even if you have a buyer with a great credit score, that doesn't mean the bank will still loan him the money. Sometimes, the property is considered too risky, not the buyer. Recently, I've had one buyer who had a great credit score, could put 20%
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11/20/2011
McLean is considered an affluent community, where the average sold price was $1,109,778, but the median sold price was $695,000 - over $300k difference!. What's the cause? If we look at the median sales price, we can see a dramatic drop in the price of homes in McLean: But interestingly, the So
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11/20/2011
Last week my sister and I donated our hair for Locks of Love! This is the 4th time I've donated and it's something that my sister and I look forward to doing together. If anyone is interested in donating, here are some pros and cons of donating: Pros: 1) It's for a good cause. Locks of Love cre
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11/19/2011
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is prime season for 10ks, 5ks, and turkey trots. Below is a map of local Northern Virginia Turkey Trots, 10k, and 5k races in November that are all for a good cause! Don't like to run?? Many of these races are in need of volunteers, so please contact
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11/06/2011
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, I'm taking this opportunity to write a few things I'm thankful for: Real Estate My buyers and sellers that have chosen to work with me - I'm thankful that I am part of a process that allows people to achieve their real estate goals, whether its buying or s
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11/05/2011