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Have you ever been in an uncomfortable position or arrangement that you couldn't get yourself out of?  If your answer is no, then lucky you.  Most of us have run into these predicaments a time or two.  So, what's the solution?  What steps can you take to try and improve a difficult situation you ...

  Most of us that have served time in the military have been the beneficiary of training that develops skills that serve us well for the remainder of our lives.  One of those skills is punctuality.  Recently, I attended a local Real Estate Expo.  Arriving early provided me the opportunity to spen...

Many real estate agents have a tendency to voice their complaints.  What do they complain about?   Mostly, other agents.                                                                               It isn't the lack of training, or the contract documents, or the difficulties with foreclosures or...

Leadership has been examined, discussed, practiced, criticized, admired, and mischaracterized for almost as long as humans have been around. But, for real estate professionals, where does "leadership" come into practice?  Do we lead anything?  Are we led by anyone?  The obvious answer is, of cour...

     What's the best way to market a home?  While making sure your visuals (pictures, virtual tours/videos) are exhaustive and don't leave anything to the imagination, the details of the listing are just as important in attracting prospective buyers. PROPERTY DETAILS Properly listing a home requi...

  How much is "enough" when marketing a home?  What does it take to adequately showcase a property that's listed? Simply put, that's a question best left up to the homeowner.  Or, is it?  Do homeowners know the market?  Do they know what it takes to get their home "under contract"?   Well, as man...

 I can't say I enjoy food as much as many of my friends.  But, I do enjoy an enjoyable night of dining.  This weekend I was treated to a couple of evenings of dining at two of the area's finest establishments.  And, while I enjoy good barbeque, or a visit to Chipolte with my sons, on Friday, I ha...

 In an e-mail I received last week, another agent reminded me of the public's perception of the real estate profession; not good. Earlier this week, a local Broker relayed the story of her most recent marketing appointment.  It took place in a home situated in a local neighborhood, The Glens, in ...

F  We recently witnessed a first in North Stafford; a ribbon cutting ceremony inaugurating Germanna Community College's (GCC) fourth location.  With Governor Tim Kaine doing the honors, the GCC Stafford Center in Aquia Park was unveiled.  Occupying almost 5,000 square feet of building space, the ...

Have you ever seen that old Maxwell House commerical?  It's early morning, and there's a couple sitting on their back deck, enjoying each other's company while enjoying a cup of coffee.  Haven't we all enjoyed similar moments?  A cool morning or evening on the deck, with our favorite beverage, en...