Arlington, Virginia is a vibrant active community made up of active, educated citizens who take leading role in their community. It has an active group of civic associations, booming restaurant and retail industry, top ranked schools and easy access to public transportation. Professionals wo
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01/31/2011
Fantastic post from a flooring expert, Debbie Gartner of Floor Coverings International. I have had a few sellers with wall to wall carpeting over hardwoods, and always insist they remove them. They've sold quickly every time too. Every time, the hardwoods underneath have been in great shape
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01/26/2011
Great warning signs of a poorly constructed flip from Jay Markanich. Remember when buying a home, just because they put in granite countertops and "new" cabinets, does not mean they did it right or even used high quality materials. Your agent should know if it's a flip right away by looking at
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01/20/2011
If you are a homeowner in the Nottingham Elementary School District in Arlington, Virginia and are thinking about selling, these numbers might help you decide whether 2011 is the right time or not. Despite the generally glum real estate news nationwide, the DC Metro area has fared better than mo
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01/20/2011
This sparkling clean condo in Lexington Square will be open today, January 16, from 2-4pm. 3830 9th St North, #108E, Arlington. Take Fairfax drive West from DC, left on Pollard, left on 9th. There is 15 minute guest parking in front of the building and meters all along 9th St. Please call m
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01/16/2011
Fannie Mae, one of the country's largest owners of REO (Real Estate Owned) aka, Foreclosed properties, seeks a Realtor to handle its massive portfolio of distressed properties. The following qualities are required for consideration: Never show a current picture of the property on the exterior.
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01/11/2011
The Williamsburg Shopping Center is the retail establishment in my neighborhood, Williamsburg/Berkshire Oakwood on Sycamore Street in Arlington. It has a delightful mix of shops and restaurants, including the new and delicious Deli Italiano - which delivers 7 days a week, and has a few nice t
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01/09/2011
One of my new year's resolutions is to exercise every day, for at least 30 minutes. I have an elliptical in my basement and watch TV while I do it. I typically stay away from real estate shows, as I live these things every day, but two days ago I stumbled upon "The Unsellables" on HGTV and was
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01/09/2011