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2012 

(1) Fall Back- This weekend we set our clocks back 1 hour. The end of daylight savings time again. I never really liked the getting dark earlier part, and I don't think I ever actually got an extra hour of sleep! (2) In Virginia, Saturday NOV 3rd is the first day of deer hunting season / Muzzlelo...
10/31/2012
Buyers: If you have a home under contract, and closing was scheduled sometime in the near future, you or your agent should be driving by that house ( with a digital camera in hand) as soon as possible after the hurricane. Make arrangements to check inside the house as well. Are trees down? Shingl...
10/31/2012
Well, I've shown houses in rain, snow, and storms before, but this is the first time I'll be showing property in the middle of a hurricane! Luckily, it's only one showing, and it's less than 30 minutes from my house. I've worked with these buyers before, and have been working with them again rece...
10/29/2012
Presidential Mortgage Update October 26, 2012 Rates up a little for the week   The weekly Freddie Mac 30 year mortgage rate survey reported that the average rate went up to 3.41% from 3.37%.  Economic reports on housing were positive this week as was the gross domestic product numbers.  Mortgage ...
10/29/2012
With Hurricaine Sandy expected to impact the East coast, Fairfax county has already announced that they are closing schools Monday and Tuesday the 29th and 30th of Oct. Loudoun county has announced that they are clsoing Monday. I guess they will wauit and see what Sandy brings us on Monday before...
10/28/2012
This is a scenario I have run across several times during the 30+ years I laid brick, block, and all types of stone. I turned down many jobs ( mostly cultured stone jobs like you see if these pics), because either the homeowner or builder wanted to skimp, save money, and wanted me to lay the ston...
10/28/2012
With Hurricaine Sandy heading for the East coast, bringing 60+ MPH winds and 3 + days of heavy rain with it, it will be a sudden notice for many that they aren't ready for winter. One of the things homeowners always seem to put off until it's too late is buying seasoned firewood, and having their...
10/24/2012
We have several lots ready to build, and others close to being ready. If you are buying or selling land in Loudoun County VA, call Jeff Pearl. We can also help you select a local builder whether you want to custom build, build with Timber Frame and/or Stone, buy a modular, etc. Let us design and ...
10/24/2012
Looking for a place to build? I have 2 ready to build lots on Lovettsville Rd between Lovettsville (http://www.lovettsvilleva.gov/default.asp?ContentID=21 and Leesburg VA, (http://www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=2 )close to Point of Rocks MD. Lots are private and set over 300' off the road. Ne...
10/24/2012
Are you looking for a building lot with nice views, zoned AR-1, rural economy lots, less than 2 miles to Potomac River and Brunswick MD MARC train station, and Towpath, just outside town limits of Lovettsville VA, No HOA? These lots would all make great horse properties, mostly open with some woo...
10/23/2012
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