Anne Clark's (anneclark) Blog

Seems that buyer demand in Northern VA is strong enough that even short sales are demanding just about every penny of their true market value.  Buyers expecting deep discounts on Northern VA short sales better set their expectations accordingly. Relocating to Northern Virginia and Think a Short S...

I thought I knew a thing or two about rural living, but the fact that mailboxes on rural properties may not convey never crossed my mind.  You learn something everyday. As a Bristow-Gainesville-Haymarket area real estate agent, most of what I get to list and sell are residential properties in pla...

I could hardly sleep last night.  Partly from excitement that had been drummed up by watching the news off and on all day.  Partly due to the sound of wind and rain as the gust would drive the rain into my windows.  Seems that Hurricane Irene was not nearly as bad as it could have been and for th...

I always hated getting questions about school districts when I was a real estate agent.  My children are grown.  And everyone quantifies things differently.  Best to be the source of the source, and Pamela Stangler has found a great resource for school information. How many times have you been as...

I'm not a native Virginian, but I've been here most of my adult life and I can honestly say that I never would have expected to have an earthquake.  Tuesday's earthquake chased me out of my own house for fear the roof would collapse with all the noise it was making.  Good thing my animals were ok...

My last sale as an actively engaged real estate agent, before I put my license on referral, was a foreclosure.  I represented the buyers.  It was maddening to get the utilities on before the inspection.  Sometimes buyers have to assume those costs themselves. This short sale world of ours has cau...

Who can't use a good cleaning tip every now and then?  This is a fantastic one that combines a cleaner you would never think of for use in the bathroom. How to Clean the Impenetrable Stains in Your Shower Drain Pan You've seen them.  Maybe you have one at home.  A filthy dirty vinyl shower pan th...

If you have a question about a Northern VA Short Sale, Chris Ann Cleland is the agent to ask.  She's been dealing with these things since 2007. What is Most Likely to Go Wrong in a Northern Virginia Short Sale? If you are contemplating selling your Northern Virginia home in a Short Sale, you'd pr...

Tuesday's earthquake was very obvious when my Gainesville home shook and shook, and didn't stop shaking.  As soon as I heard the rafters of my roof rumbling, I made it to the backyard to check on my boxer, Buster. I was surprised to see him undisturbed, stretched out in the yard, soaking up the s...

When I was actively engaged in my real estate career, I never had the opportunity to see Jay Markanich at work.  Sounds like he is the go to guy if you are having a radon test as part of your homes inspection and wants results as soon as the sampling period is through. Getting a Radon Test for Yo...