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Frustrations for Buyers in House HuntingTrying to schedule a buyer tour for tomorrow had me putting together the impossible puzzle.  A buyer, who is a shift worker and not available most frequently trafficked house hunting days and times, wanted to see six houses.  Add in tightly timed showing wi...
11/11/2020
Mondays are My Favorite Days of the WeekYou would think that someone who loved Mondays as much as I do would love every opportunity for a fresh start, like New Year's Day.  Let me tell you a little something about me...I much prefer any old non-holiday Monday to New Year's Day.  Fresh starts are ...
11/09/2020
Being Part of  NeighborhoodWhile finishing a late lunch yesterday, my door bell rang.  I could not get there as fast as I wanted, but I'm sure the cat that was sitting in front of the storm door peering out did.  What I walked up to see was two young boys on my sidewalk, pointing to a snake on my...
11/08/2020
The Eve of Buying Her Very First HomeYesterday I shared the story of helping former neighbors and lifelong friends through the multiple offer situation on their home.  Today I bring you the story of a short-term neighbor that became my friend during a stint in the rental across the street from my...
11/05/2020
Just What the Doctor OrderedLast night, while my stomach was churning over the potential destruction a Presidential election could cause, I managed to put together a multiple offer package for this duplex in Fairfax City.  It was my pleasure to present to the seller all four offers on her home, w...
11/04/2020
Well Maintained Duplex in the Heart of Fairfax City Overview Maps Photos Market Stats $375,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms1 Full Bathroom1 Half BathroomInterior: 1,397 sqftLot: 6,161 sqftYear Built: 1955MLS #: VAFC120634 Location 10646 Maple StreetFairfax, VA 22030USA Chris Ann C...
10/31/2020
Thriving in a Crazy YearToday I was happy to accompany buyers to a closing.  It was a closing that almost didn't happen, but not for anything in this particular deal.  It was my clients' home sale that was troubled because of a buyer having underwriting issues with her loan.  Six weeks delay in t...
10/28/2020
Gagging at Gnats and Swallowing FliesThe moment of pure insanity you are about to read is brought to you by COVID.  Never in my life have I seen so many people, smart people, abandon common sense to squelch the fear they have been fed about a novel virus.  I'm not going to pretend like COVID didn...
10/25/2020
"I Can Explain It to You, I Can't Understand It for You"Another day in the Bristow-Gainesville real estate market, another offer submitted for a buyer client to be piled on the mound of offers the seller will receive.  Every buyer has to go through a learning curve when they enter the market, eve...
10/23/2020
Outstanding Price for a Great Location Overview Maps Photos Market Stats $479,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 Full Bathrooms1 Half BathroomInterior: 2,895 sqftLot: 5,100 sqftYear Built: 2003MLS #: VAPW501424 Location 14312 Fallsmere CircleGainesville, VA 20155USA Chris Ann Clela...
08/08/2020
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