It puzzles me why parking becomes a competitive sport at this time of year. Throughout Northern Virginia the mall parking lots are loading up with holiday shoppers looking for bargains. There are some people who need to park close to a door due to a disability (stay out of the handicap spots i
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12/06/2016
It's the beginning of a new year in real estate and the gurus of the industry are trolling for your dollars. Though there are some terrific third party practitioners, there are also those whose advice could costs you thousands of dollars if you follow it.This week I listened to a presentation fr
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01/07/2016
If it hadn’t been for the VA Home Loan program I never would have been able to buy my first home. As a young military widow with two children finding 20% down for a down payment was out of the realm of reality.Fast forward and years later as a Military Relocation Professional/REALTOR® with Integ
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01/05/2016
This week two of my clients closed on their new condos in the Parkfairfax neighborhood in Alexandria VA. This was my 3rd closing in the community this summer and it's easy to see why the neighborhood continues to attract new residents.Tucked away just a few miles from DC in Alexandria VA are the
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10/04/2015
I'm here with a confession. I've developed an addiction. There are days when I find myself immersed and hard to pull away. The good news is my addiction has helped my business and given me an appreciation for those who can put together a room or two and make them shine for my clients.Though no
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08/10/2015
This Woodbridge VA home is going to make someone very popular. Whether it's for Monday night football or movie night you need to be ready to be the host for all of your friends.Located in the Lake Terrapin neighborhood this home has just about every upgrade the builder offered when the homes wer
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08/08/2015
I'm thinking it's time for a little peaceful reflection on Active Rain. Do you remember why you joined this community? Was it to help with your connections to local buyers and sellers? To foster relationships with fellow REALTORS® around the country? To let your voice be heard as a positive
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07/30/2015
A few years ago a young military widow contacted me needing help with a new home. After talking we decided it was better for her to rent for awhile so she could catch her breath and then we would look for a new place to call home for her & her children.After researching all of the areas she deci
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07/15/2015
Tucked away just a few miles from DC in Alexandria VA are the rolling hills, tree lined streets and brick buildings that make up the community of Parkfairfax. Parkfairfax was originally built to fulfill the need for housing close to the Federal Government, Pentagon and DC in 1941. In 1968 the
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07/08/2015
Let's face it kittens and puppies rule the internet. Bill and Liz are right. To get engagement on your posts you have to think beyond just post and walk away. Think of all of the places your followers are and reach out to them. Read it there post and head there to make your comment. How To
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03/22/2015