Rick Perry's (rickperry) Blog

Ok, many are asking "What is your professional opinion of the Real Estate market this Spring?" I'm glad you asked!  I've seen the "highs & lows" of this market for almost 20 years now AND I'm extremely optimistic for 2013!!! Ok, here are 3 questions you've asked and HERE's my RESPONSE!  Put on yo...

  OK, many of us have heard the old adage:  "Common sense isn't always so common!" Well, when it comes to your "health" it behooves ALL of us to take heed of these 'temples!' As a real estate fraternity (Active Rain Rocks!) many of us to say it mildly, have "busy" schedules!!!     Now, we all sho...

Welcome to Saint Georges Estate!!!  Located in North Stafford, this community has a "rich" history of homeownership pride and is an excellent value for first time or "move up" buyers!!! Click for more info:  Saint Georges Estates   "What makes this community sooooo appealing?" (I'm glad you asked...

Recently, I had to change out a lockbox on a condo in Tyson Corners, Virginia and it just so "happened" an agent was coming down the hallway to view my listing.  Very attractive agent and her client (who I later found out was her best friend) was also very pretty.  Now, I'm an extremely happy "ma...

  APPLE GROVE COMMUNITY!  ***Dynamic floors plans await you in this upper scale NEIGHBORHOOD!***  Many homes "boasts" over 4000sq feet of living space to include finished basements!!!   Click to find active listings in Apple Grove!            "What makes this community sooooo appealing?" (I'm gla...

Why do soooo many people/families "flock" to this community called "Hampton Oaks" located centrally in the suburbs of the Washington, DC metro area?  Is it because "North Stafford" is considered "GOD's Country?" Click to find active listings in Hampton Oaks!    Ok, since inquiring "minds" are ask...

WHAT A WEEKEND I had about 14 day ago! (Foremost, ALWAYS a great time with "lovely" wife as we traveled to Greenbelt, Maryland to celebrate "William" T. Powell's retirement from the Social Security Administrationafter 38 years of distinguished service!  AND TO ADD ICING TO THE CAKE... While loung...

Ok, I thank HIM everyday, but as a generally rule in our local market the weekends drive sales!  I have several listings (will be posting shortly) so I'm geared up for some OFFERS over the weekend.  Now, ton's of football games on, soooo ladies, pull your hubbie or significant other away from the...

INTERESTING CONVERSATION THIS MORNING AT OUR WEEKLY NETWORKING GROUP MEETING IN "GOD'S COUNTRY"/NORTH STAFFORD, VA!  GENERALLY ABOUT 15-20 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS WITH EXCLUSIVITY BASED ON YOUR BUSINESS!  OF COURSE AS THE REALTOR, WHEN THE SUBJECT OF BASICALLY "HANDLING REJECTIONS" FROM POTENTIAL ...

OK, we all had to "start" somewhere on 'blogging!'  Now it's time to make it "rain!"  Being a "Philly" boy, I was fortunate to transferred to "VA" via the U.S. Army (these colors don't run!) and found myself in a "strategic" economic hub called "North Stafford, VA!"  (I call it "GOD's County!)  T...