Welcome To Northern Virginia

It is a question that comes up over and over again when buyers are looking at property.  Sometimes it is obvious and other times it can be a bit of a grey area.  Unlike other parts of the country it is usual in Northern Virginia that all of the appliances convey with the home, including the washe...

Honestly this goes in the what were they thinking category. Now I'm not a super clean freak but the last thing I want is someone walking across my kitchen counters. It's bad enough when the dog goes counter-surfing or the cat decides to jump on the counter to hide on the top of the fridge. I don'...

Another simple way with an incentive thrown in to get your name out in cyber-space.  The rule change regarding the holidays is a good one since folks took a few days off to gear up for the New Year.  Happy Blogging.31 Day Challenge for January 2011 - RULES UPDATE This has been quite the learning ...

This has been a burning question for buyers and agents in Northern Virginia for sometime.  We've had it happen when we get short sale approval, we learn the buyer has decided to pull out because they have an offer on other properties they "like better."  In one instance the buyer got short sale a...

This is a nice explanation for the public to understand that the number you may see on the HUD-1 for your agent's commission doesn't all end up in their pocket.  Perhaps if agent's would stop saying "million dollar producer" the public might realize there is more to the HUD-1 number than meets th...

Ran across this video on the BBC and had to share.  It's obvious the Brit's know how to bring in the New Year in style.  A spectacular display of fireworks and listening to Big Ben reminds me when I was in London a few year's ago for Cindy Jones daughters wedding.  We enjoyed the sights of the ci...

We all know there are a variety of house "styles' available throughout the US. In some areas of the country houses rarely come with basements. Others the three level colonial is the prevalent house style. As a listing agent should you consider not only the location and condition but the style of ...

Great information for everyone to consider as you kick off 2011.  There are a lot of rumors about Social Media but the bottom line is that it can add to your income if you handle it correctly.  It shouldn't be your business but it should enhance your business. I am regularly asked by clients what...

  Perhaps a cat nip filled mouse?  Maybe a little bit of tuna?  I promise I was good all year.  Please Santa did you bring something for me?Don't believe the stories you might have heard about hairballs or scratching of the furniture.  I swear it was the other cat...what you don't see another ca...

  If you are relocating to Northern Virginia you can be prepared for 4 seasons of weather.  Unfortunately they don't always follow what season the calendar says it should be.  However if you like variety in both your weather and choices of neighborhoods then Northern Virginia is the place to call...