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As many of you know, Arlington County approved the Columbia Pike Streetcar project earlier this year. The next step is determining the design of the streetcar, which is just what the County Board is contemplating now.   The Board is considering the following criteria: width, length, layout and em...
12/21/2012

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Although it’s exciting, buying a home can sometimes seem daunting. Many people have asked my advice on the home buying process. I always tell them it’s better to start with a checklist, and focus on one aspect at a time. Below are some tips I’ve shared with my clients on a home buying timeline:  ...
12/19/2012

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Q: Are there time restriction requirements for my Section 1031 exchange? A: Yes. After your property sells, the qualified intermediary (QI) receives the cash. After that transfer, you have 45 days to identify your replacement property(s). It is also mandatory that you close on your new property w...
12/17/2012

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    I thought you might be surprised to learn the Top 10 Turnaround Housing Markets. In case you don’t know, turnaround markets are those that are “either at what we would call a bottom or a turnaround, or have already reached that point” (REALTOR.com, September 2012). The following trends are us...
12/14/2012

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The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, also known as the MREA book, is already a classic.  In 2004, Gary Keller, along with Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan, wrote the National Best Seller. With input from Mega Agents in North America, in The Millionaire Rea Estate Agent, Gary was able to distill what it t...
11/21/2012

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What is the third item to focus on to get your home sold? MARKETING Your success depends on a carefully crafted marketing campaign that exposes your property to as many prospective buyers as possible - the biggest pool. So, first. keep in mind that one of the top sources of buyers is from real es...
11/16/2012

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What is another of the top things to focus on to get your home sold? CONDITION Is your home in move-in condition, all polished and ready to sell? Is it meticulous like you would want a car on a carlot to be or flawless like you would want a pair of pants to be at a fine clothing store?   Have you...
11/15/2012

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What are the top things to consider in your home sale - to get it SOLD? We will talk about three. One right now and the others coming up in future blog posts. First, PRICE! It's the most common culprit of a home not selling. The agent you choose will do a competitive market analysis (CMA) before ...
11/14/2012

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If you are considering buying a home now, how can you save while doing it?  Here is our first tip of three we will be sharing in the coming weeks. TIP Get a 15 year mortgage vs. a 30 year mortgage. Expecially right now when interest rates are so low, you might  be able to qualify for and afford a...
11/13/2012

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Why price to sell at market price and not “try” for a higher price? Experience show us that the fact is the right price sells a home faster than any other factor. When the listing price is even 5% higher than the market value, the price ALONE discourages prospective byers. Why? First, an overpric...
10/08/2012
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