When it comes to your money, there’s only one person that truly has your best interests at heart.  And that person is looking back at you in the mirror.  Handling your own finances and making your own decisions can give you peace of mind and help you avoid a costly mistake. There is a lot to be said for the do-it-yourself approach to your money, yet the go it alone path does have its limitations, especially when it comes to the IRS and back taxes. I help Realtors across the country resolve tax problems with the IRS. Much like you see homeowners go the FSBO route, I see taxpayers that have tried to handle their taxes on their own.  The results aren't always pretty. They sometimes raise red flags with the IRS, resulting in audits, or getting hit with a big tax bill they can’t pay. They mi... 08/06/2022

Are you interested in moving to Northern Virginia and want to know more about Burke?So who was Silas Burke? Was he famous? A landowner? Politician? Who were the Coffer’s? We’re going to find all this out when we explore Burke VA.For a complete list of parks, shopping centers and things to do in Burke, please click here: https://forms.gle/wET91HBcgV3pKsnb6. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you ASAP!In 1728 Francis Coffer was given a land grant of 378 acres in the area that is now Burke.In 1824 Silas inherited “Woodbury” and married Hannah Coffer - Francis’ great-great granddaughter. He was a farmer, merchant, and politician. Silas brought the Orange and Alexandria Railroad to the area in the 1840s and the whistle stop was called Burke’s Station.Original Burke’s StationBurke's Stat... 08/03/2022

Within the past almost two years, the furniture industry has come to a slow crawl and it’s not due to a lack of furniture buyers. Many customers have placed orders only to be told it could take 6 months to a year to receive their orders. While other companies may have furniture items in stock, you could still end up not only waiting a long time for your item to be shipped, but pay a ton in shipping costs.  Instead, you may be able to look in your area and find exactly what you need. Second hand storesIf you have places like Goodwill or Habitat Restore, you may be able to find the pieces that you need for your home. This is a great place if you don’t mind putting in a little elbow grease to restore a piece back to its former glory or if you want to change the look all together. The only ... 08/10/2022