Everyone makes mistakes oh yes they do! One of my favorite Big Bird Sesame Street songs -didn't we learn so many of life's truths from Sesame Street (thanks to James Quarello for giving me the Sesame Street inspiration!). And in real estate, we are constantly juggling hundreds of details at on
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02/25/2011
Could it be love was in the air for buying houses all over the Northern Virginia Real Estate market last week? Probably had nothing to do with Valentines' Day, but contract activity was up, and especially in the upper brackets last week vs. one year ago. The most likely explanation was the fact
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02/22/2011
A good friend of mine posted this article in the New York Times by Edward Glaeser to my Facebook page and asked my thoughts. I posted a much longer than Facebook worthy response, and thought it deserved a blog. I think this attitude displayed in this article is elitist, and if we begin this ca
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02/21/2011
If you are looking for a home that combines all of modern architecture's greatest features, within a beautiful, serene neighborhood, conveniently located minutes to the Metro, 395, Pentagon and Ft. Belvoir - look no further than 8459 Catia Lane. Priced at $650,000 - you will not find many houses
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02/21/2011
I can't tell you how many blogs, headlines and soundbites I've heard lately about how "Now is the right time to buy a home!". And it is, in theory, if you are ONLY looking at interest rates, home prices, and market conditions. Prices are creeping upwards, or so it seems if you look at the 2010
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02/18/2011
This is the finest branding spot I've ever seen. I lived in Detroit for only a year and a half and absolutely loved it. I met some of the best people in the world while there, and living there set the course for the rest of my life in a very wonderful direction. My best friend still lives there
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02/07/2011
Buying your first home is a huge step and involves a lot of planning, research and financial analysis. Some buyers, I would say, most, especially with the abundance of houses easily found online, tend to start looking at houses and then do the planning. And that is fine if they want to go abo
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02/06/2011
8459 Catia Lane, Springfield, VA, 22153. This home is a delight from head to toe. From the moment you walk in, comfort and elegance will surround you. Tray ceiling foyer entry, main level family room with gas fireplace. Elegant parlor and dining room. Loads of windows. Gourmet kitchen with
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02/03/2011