When writing up an offer on a property in Virginia you will sign a Megan's Law form which lets you know that as a buyer or renter it is your responsibility to do due diligence in determining if there are any sex offenders in the neighborhood. This removes the responsibility from the seller or sel
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04/20/2011
This just in.....there will be no increase in the real estate tax rate in Arlington, Va. This is great news as our tax rate continues to be lower then surrounding areas. Here is a small quote from the release: "The real estate tax rate will remain the same, 95.8 cents per $100 of assessed value
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04/14/2011
This morning I was reading an article in AARP magazine (yes, it's true....I qualify for membership). It was about how money affects our thoughts and emotions and how marketing companies, restaurants etc. use this (for example, removing the $ sign from menus or putting a high priced anchor item li
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04/11/2011
Looking for some new plantings for your gardens. Your purchase will help fund the landscaping of the Capital Hospice located in N. Arlington. This is a great community facility. When my daughter was younger she would have soccer practice next to this building. This is a win, win. From personal
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04/10/2011
After fifteen years of straight growth, finally, the average size of the american home is decreasing. Sure lots of folks still want a bathroom for everyone including the dog, and some folks really do need the extra space for visits from large extended families. But, I think the days of "Big" for
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04/07/2011
More news from your Green Realtor. Low and no VOC paints are finding their way into the marketplace. What are VOCs? It's short for Volatile Organic Compounds. It's found in many household products including traditional paints. The EPA says that VOC levels are up to 10 times higher indoors then ou
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04/06/2011
Ok, it wasn't the Batcar but my old Acura TL (which I was quite fond of) did not get the best of mileage. It was very reliable and I hesitated to move on but it was getting on in years and miles so as a Green Realtor I decided a Hybrid was a logical choice (walking the walk here) I love my Camr
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03/31/2011
I'm sure you all have heard the news that real estate prices have dropped again. According to Case-Schiller real estate prices have dropped in all areas except.......yes, you guessed it, the DC area. Today, someone asked me to look into foreclosures in Arlington for them. There are 10 active for
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03/30/2011
If you are military, the first time home buyer credit was extended for you. You have until April 30th to buy a home and you must close by June 30th. Go buy a house...now Here's an except from the IRS: The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, which was signed into law on Nov.
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03/28/2011
Spring is coming. Yay. Among other things it brings to mind fresh produce. One of the great things that Arlington, Va has to offer is the variety of farmers markets. Any day of the week you can find local vendors selling their wares. Some of these are year 'round and some will start up again in M
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03/28/2011
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