If you fancy yourself a cook--or even if you don't- this is a very worthwhile project. I know that I will be scanning my recipe notebooks for a 'rain worthy' recipe! All proceeds go to helping Habitat for Humanity. YOU and ActiveRain have the Perfect Recipe for Helping Others Enjoy the Upcomi
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10/31/2012
We went through a period in the Northern Virginia real estate market where, especially in certain price ranges, there were a lot of short sales and foreclosures (I know we are not alone!). What makes showing these homes different is that not every owner is willingly listing their home. This is ev
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10/28/2012
If you have a little one who can't spend enough time in their Halloween costume, you are in luck this weekend! This weekend, the merchants at Reston Town Center are sponsoring a trick-or-treat event from 12-4 p.m. Dress your little witches and goblins up and head over to the Town Center for some
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10/25/2012
Selling your home is stressful. When you decide to put your home on the market, it is important that you think about your strategy. The lucky among us know a friend-of-a-friend who has been waiting to buy in the neighborhood at the price that we want to sell. For most of us, however, selling you
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10/25/2012
Fall is a beautiful time of year in Virginia! The leaves are changing, the air is cooling, fireplaces begin burning and the world begins preparing for Winter. Fall is the ideal time to tackle maintenance around your home. I often meet with sellers, prior to listing their homes, and have to tell t
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10/24/2012
It has taken a while, but, finally, your house is ready to go on the market. You feel pretty comfortable with your price, but you really don't want your listing to languish--you would like it to go under contract quickly! There are some things you can do that will help buyers choose your home
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10/23/2012
Oktoberfest 2012 at the Reston Town Center An annual event, the 2012 Oktoberfest at the Reston Town Center kicks off this Friday, October 5 at 3:00 p.m., and will continue on Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the Reston Chamber of Commerce, as well as a number of additional sponsors, you can join
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10/03/2012
I am always 'in' for a great contest. This is one that should really get the creative juices flowing! I can't wait to read the stories.We all have them -- the stories that nobody would believe if you wrote them as fiction, yet are true! Anyone in the real estate business has these stories, the on
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10/03/2012
