Yesterday was an incredibly beautiful day! I was fortunate enough to go for a walk around dusk and took these shots of the Williamsburg Circle at sunset with this gorgeous pink sky. I also stopped by Backyard Barbeque in the Williamsburg Shopping Center to get dinner after dealing with a sick
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01/29/2012
In Northern Virginia, the regional contract used to say that sellers had to convey the property with all mechanical systems (heating, cooling, appliances, plumbing, electrical) in Normal Working Order. Everyone haggled and fought over what was "Normal" (yes I have blogged about this many times
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01/27/2012
There are loads of information, blogs and seminars all geared towards educating "first time homebuyers" but not much talk for "first time home sellers." After all, if you are a seller, you've been a buyer before and you know what you are doing, right? I'd say wrong. Selling your house is quite
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01/23/2012
Wow, I learn something from Mr. Markanich in every post. This one is definitely worth a read for your safety. I have never heard of CSST pipes before and hope that means none of my buyers have a house with them. It is scary a house can burst into flames with a hit of lightening.I was excepti
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01/23/2012
I keep reading market report after market report about how the numbers are DOWN. Total sales volume in Arlington, VA for December 2011 over December 2010 was down 18%, new listings down 13%. However as an Realtor working primarily in North Arlington, I can say the numbers do not tell the whole
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01/18/2012
There is a movement in Arlington right now to loosen up the zoning laws to allow people to have backyard hens. No roosters. Currently only 1.5 acre lots are allowed to have them, and there are virtually no lots that big in Arlington. The idea is allowing residents to have a couple of hens will
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01/18/2012
Thirsty Bernie's is one of my favorite local restaurants. Anyone who lives in North Arlington knows that there are not a ton of restaurants along Lee Hwy, and the few that are here are usually packed. That is certainly the case with Thirsty Bernies on Monday and Tuesdays because they offer 1/2
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01/16/2012
Recently I was contacted by a prospective purchaser online wanting "more information" on The Jefferson, which is a condo building located in the heart of Ballston. The prices there are outrageously low, for example you can get a two bedroom two bath for the mid 200s, where in other similar Arlin
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01/15/2012
If you are not attending open houses in North Arlington this Sunday, you might want to check out the grand opening of the new Yorktown High School Swimming Pool. The Yorktown High School's brand new aquatic center will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at noon, and the pool will
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01/13/2012
Along with the much anticipated return of the 7-11 in the Williamsburg Shopping Center, December brought several home sales to the Williamsburg Civic Association neighborhood in North Arlington. The following 5 homes settled in December 2011, ranging in price from $575,000 to $631,000. There are
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01/11/2012
