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2009
Have you ever wondered why there are not very tall buildings in Washington, DC? Why are all the tall buildings across the river in Rosslyn? The answer goes back to 1899 and the Heights of Buildings Act.In 1894, the Cairo, an apartment building at 1615 Q Street NW was completed by Thomas Schneide...
07/13/2009
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a transaction in which the seller fired the agent even though he got a nearly full priced offer in 4 days. Fortunately I represented the buyer so I just stood by and watched and tried to make the listing agent feel better. Today was the walk through in anticip...
07/06/2009
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I saw it shining on TV and knew that it just spoke to me! I pined, I waited, I calculated How many new clients there needed to be. I set my goal at two new buyers Real people and true - committed - no liars. One came in as an internet lead Another call came - a true flower - no weed! The goal tha...
07/06/2009
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There are seven properties on the market in DC over $10 million - ranging from $10 million to $39.5 million. Five have been listed for at least 6 months - with one being on the market almost two years, but no properties over $10 million have sold in the same 6 month time frame.Interestingly, the...
07/05/2009
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I am enjoying a wonderful day - a little gardening in the morning - lunch with my husband and a little shopping to finish off the day. I finally got my I phone - of course now I just need to learn how to navigate through it! Now I am tucked up and watching 1776 - the movie - so wonderful! IF YOU ...
07/04/2009
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The most common legend isthat fireworks were discovered or invented by accident over 2000 years ago by a Chinese cook working in a field kitchen who happened to mix charcoal, sulphur and saltpeter (all commonly found in the kitchen in those days). The mixture burned and when compressed in an encl...
07/03/2009
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During break time at obedience school, two dogs were talking. One said to the other..."The thing I hate about obedience school is you learn ALL this stuff you will never use in the real world." On the door of the little country store a stranger noticed the sign DANGER! BEWARE OF DOG! Inside he sa...
07/03/2009
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7510 Cayuga Ave - a wonderful house to rent for two years or longer! $3300 per month. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a separate dining room and table space kitchen, formal living room and big family room - all on a quiet street that ends in a cul de sac, which is perfect for learning to ride a bike ...
07/02/2009
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Remember a couple of years ago - just before the market headed south? There was a piece in the Washington Post about the tidal wave of new condos that were being built - I think the number was something like 40,000 units that were planned or being converted into condos from rentals. It was like e...
07/02/2009
I have started reading the original source of positive thinking - Think and Grow Rich. This has to be the inspiration for Floyd Wickman and the Sweat Hogs - and a lot of other people too. Chapter One of Think and Grow Rich talks about desire - the need to decide exactly what it is you want to ach...
07/01/2009
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