First time home buyers are one of my favorite aspects of this business. It is so very empowering to buy your first place. I find that people often buy that first place when a landlord abruptly tells them they are either moving back in or selling their place. That feeling that you don't contro
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04/27/2011
Okay, I'll start off by admitting I have not used a QR code. I talk to people about them all the time and no one I know actually uses them, so I have not gone to the trouble. My mentee used one on the postcard mailing for her first listing and it did not work. So I just don't think I need to a
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04/25/2011
My street is blooming with color right now! And there seems to be a Tulip competition going on as well - I planted a few (not enough to photo), and am amazed at the dozens my neighbors have on display. Bulb planting is hard work! I love spring in Arlington, it just comes alive with color every
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04/20/2011
Great reminder to question your lender fees. And share your GFE with your Realtor so we can help you question those fees. Ask what money is going where - ask how much goes to the appraiser and how much they keep. Another reason to work with a lender whom your Realtor has a relationship. I d
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04/16/2011
3611 Larchmont Drive ANNANDALE, VA Adorable rambler with charm and great flow on pretty street in wonderful Broyhill Crest neighborhood! 3BR/2BA Single Family House $425,000 Year Built 1953 Sq Footage 2,400 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 10,607 sqft
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04/16/2011
3611 Larchmont Drive ARLINGTON, VA Adorable rambler with charm and great flow on pretty street in wonderful Broyhill Crest neighborhood! 3BR/2BA Single Family House $425,000 Year Built 1953 Sq Footage 2,400 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 10,607 sqft
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04/16/2011
The Northern Virginia real estate market for detached homes and fee simple townhouses in Northern Virginia is hotter than it's been in years. Inventory levels are LOW! If you are just pulling comparable sales figures, based on say 60-90 days worth of closings, you would not get the whole pic
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04/12/2011
A big part of my job as a successful Realtor is convincing sellers to do things to their homes in order to sell, that they just don't want to do! I've written before about how hard and emotional it is to sell your home, to whitewash away your signature touches and memories. Home ownership is f
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04/05/2011
3217 N. Nottingham St ARLINGTON, VA Amazing home on gorgeous lot in prime Arlington neighborhood. Loads of updates, gorgeous space and landscaping, close to schools, Metro too! 7BR/4BA Single Family House $847,000 Year Built 1954 Sq Footage 4,400 Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms 4 full, 0 partial Floors Uns
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04/01/2011