The termite treatment and inspection process in Northern Virginia has given me pause for some time. I used one company, which shall remain nameless, pretty consistenty for years because they had online ordering and lockbox access, and always got the job done quickly. Sometimes they found bugs,
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06/30/2010
O.K. I will admit a Love/Hate relationship with the NAR®. Perhaps Love/Hate is a tad extreme, but you get the point. There have been a few posts and comments of late by ActiveRain members who don't believe that the NAR is important to our job. I disagree. I have always been thankful for the
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06/29/2010
This is a hearbreaking and well written tale from an Arizona real estate agent and how his clients found their perfect home then lost it 5 years later in this lousy economy. We are so lucky in Northern Virginia, our values are not 40% of what they were 5 years ago, in most places at least.
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06/29/2010
I just attended the happy back to back settlements today for some dear friends and clients of mine today. 7129 Murray Lane in Annandale, just sold for $445,000, after being listed for $449,000 for just two weeks. This was, thankfully, one of the smoothest transactions ever. 7129 Murray Lan
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06/28/2010
Best Cities 2010: Arlington, VA - Parenting.com Congratulations Arlington, County Virginia! Parenting Magazine just ranked Arlington as the best place in the Whole Country to raise a family. No arguments here. As a parent and resident in Arlington County, I can vouch that our public schools do
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06/27/2010
Hilarious blog from Carla Muss-Jacobs in Oregon about a not so hilarious subject. The banks are allowing foreclosures instead of short sales. Not exactly a news flash. Great to see someone though, Rep. Mike Turner from Ohio, seems to "get it."The Banksters are SMOKING . . . HAMP!!! Things both
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06/26/2010
Fantastic Blog by Real Estate Broker Claudette Miller in MA on what to look out for when buying a condo. In Virginia, buyers get a 3 day right to rescind their offer after reviewing condo resale documents. So if you are trying to buy a condo in Northern Virginia, and find the health of the ass
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06/24/2010
Arlington is such a fantastic place to live, and it really keeps getting better. This summer, Arlington Arts has started a series of outdoor movies at the Lubber Run Ampitheater on Friday and Saturday nights. The theme? Arlington-related movies, actors, scenes etc. Following is a direct sc
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06/23/2010
Fantastic Blog fro a local home inspector on "safety issues" in an inspection. Keep it in perspective!That was the question my clients asked me when I pointed out the dangers to small children inherent at their home inspection. This patio sold the house! It is beautiful. Now don't get me wron
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06/23/2010
I recently went with my family and some out of town guests to see How to Train Your Dragon at the Arlington Cinema and Draft House, and it gave me some great ideas about negotiating in real estate. This movie is really a must see for anyone in the business, or in the middle of a negotiation of an
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06/22/2010