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NAR has the 2010 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers available to download for FREE through the end of 2010.  There once was a charge for this publication and most likely will be a charge for it in 2011, so download your copy today!   2010 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers - Download
12/24/2010
I just discovered this amazing house warming gift!  A chocolate picture frame w/an edible photo of your client's new home! AND it isn't outrageously expensive, either.  What a treat!  Check out the link below for more details:  http://www.schakolad.com/Corporate-Gifts/Real-Estate/Large_Chocolate_...
12/02/2010
While I haven't seen this approach taken yet here in Northern Virginia, I wouldn't have any problem submitting an offer as the Seller's agent to a Buyer who may be on the fence.   I don't think this creates an attitude of desperation, just motivation.  Reaching out to the Buyer shows them you are...
12/01/2010
I have recently run into a situation where my buyer client had selected one lender over another.  My client had met with both loan officers and in the end decided to go with one over the other.  The lender that was not selected has become very upset with me insinuating I had something to do with ...
11/08/2010
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Designation, that is.  Over the years I have acquired many designations through our national, state &  local Realtor associations.  I'm on a mission to encourage other professionals to obtain a designation in 2011.  WHY, you ask? Well, everyone needs to have their own reasons, but I'll tell you w...
11/07/2010
The new Goodwill Store in Falls Church is planning to open October 30th.  While I was originally concerned about this "box style"  thrift store running their two little guy thrift store predecessors out of business, I hope that in fact it will boast business because they are so close together.  S...
10/25/2010
I am happy to say that none of my buyer clients have foreclosed or gone bankrupt in all of my 20+ years in this career. Possibly this is because  I am an old mother hen when it comes to protecting my client so I make sure they realize the following BEFORE they buy a home.  These items are not usu...
10/25/2010
One-on-one Consultations with Financial Planners  will be offered Saturday, October 23, 201010:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Columbia Heights Educational Campus (Bell Multicultural High School) 3101 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20010. Break out session will include all topics relating to your fincial wel...
10/20/2010
Charming Cape Cod has been smartly updated and just a short 3-block walk to the Braddock Road Metro. Wonderful kitchen facelift w/ beautiful new cabinets, granite counters & ceramic tile floor. Wood floors. Screened-in porch for relaxing & dinners 8 months a year. Large level fenced back yard off...
10/16/2010
I am often asked by my buyer-clients about purchasing a short sale foreclosure.  During our initial Buyer Bootcamp session, I explain the difference between a short sale OR foreclosure to them and also ask a few key questions to help them decide if they are a good candidate for either. Short Sale...
10/15/2010
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