An Opinion Regarding Sellers Purchasing Home Warranties To all sellers out there. Please always have a home warranty for your buyers. But most importantly for you; peace of mind is priceless , so I thought. My story is not new and unfortunately all too common. Anytime I am working wit
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10/11/2011
Is it necessary to have a termite inspection for a condo? During my last home inspection a debate was created regarding termite inspection for a condo. The conversation ranged from the condo association will cover termite remediation, just confirm with the condo disclosure docs. And headed to
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09/22/2011
Living and working in Prince William County Virginia. I attended my local economic committee meeting at Prince William County Chamber of Commerce and found interesting information about the county I live and work in. Also the county was feature in CNN "Where the jobs are". Almost 50% o
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09/13/2011
I have been to the Bull Run Public Library countless times. Normally I just go on line search for the book I want. It is held for me until I pick it up. Long gone are the days of physically searching through the card catalog for your book of choice. I happened to let myself step outside of
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08/04/2011
This photo was taken during my morning bike ride on Route 15 in Haymarket near Dominion Valley. As I was riding I noticed what looked to be debris from a blown truck tire. I am glad the turkeys were across the street and not on the bike path.
07/21/2011
Proactively plan for the brown outs that are known to happen; during the hot sizzling days of summer. NOVEC has a great new system to record power outages. When you call from the phone number that is registered with NOVEC the system determines the outage location immediately. Your registered ph
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07/14/2011
Return of “Halley's Comet”! All real estate professionals are saying now is the time to buy a home. “Top ten, top five, and top three reasons to buy a home now list” are popping up everywhere. But why are we being told to buy a home now. The ANSWER is the lowest mortgage interest rates in 50 YEAR
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07/07/2011
5 Tips for Deciphering Your Home Loan’s Good-faith Estimate Knowing how to read your good-faith estimate can help you save money on your home loan. Read Understanding Real Estate Representation Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to choose representation that meets your needs in the
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06/24/2011
A Few Tips on Selling Your Home This Summer. Make your outdoor space look like an indoor space. Clean, repair, and paint your deck. Make sure your porch has an inviting seating area. Your patio should have at minimum a table, umbrella, and chairs. If you have outdoor kitchens make certain it is f
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06/17/2011
TRENDS IN KITCHEN DESIGN You can say we are expanding on what we already know. The traditional "work triangle" has transformed into "work zones". There is a zone for food prep, cooking, clean up, and eating. Surface areas are being upgraded natural materials that are durable, seamless, and ne
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06/07/2011