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We all want our real estate transactions to go smoothly, right? Take the stress out of the game by stepping clear of some traps! What are 3 traps to avoid when buying a home in Arlington, VA?   1) Title Problems The first  of the 3 traps to avoid when buying a home in Arlington, VA, is title prob...
04/17/2012

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Why hire a local expert to sell your home in Arlington?  In this three-part series, we will look at why it pays to hire a Realtor, who's a local expert in Arlington, to market and sell your home.  What's a local expert and why are they indispensible? 1) First and foremost, the agent lives in Arli...
04/04/2012

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When you buy a home, you can save money on interest and taxes, which makes the overall cost of owning your home really less. First, probably the largest tax deduction you will have is the interest on your home's mortgage. You can save money on your taxes by deducting your interest. Get a great ac...
03/21/2012

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So, you wanna do something to your home that is not costly and will bring the cash to the door at sale time? Here are 5 TOP FIX-UPS! 1. Replace bathroom lighting - then clean the tile. Make your bath shine! 2. Reorganize your closets so they are tidy and efficient - and give the impression there ...
01/26/2012

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What's cool? There is SO much to LOVE about Arlington. You know I'm crazy about it. Are you?  Add to my list! 1. It just is - in total. 2. Parks - We have a wealth of green space to enjoy. 3. Trails - Our biking, hiking, walking trails are extensive. One can, for instance, bike further than most...
12/02/2011

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Yes I Ken's! Monthly Home Care Reminders It's December now - so time for this month's home care items. Here goes: 1 - 3. Inspect CO Detectors, Smoke Detectors and Fire Extinguishers to be sure they are functional. More than normal electricity use during the holidays and maybe a fire burning in th...
12/02/2011

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If you are visiting Arlington, VA, or the DC area for Thanksgiving - or simply live here and want to have someone else do the cooking this year - where can you go for Thanksgiving dinner? No problem finding somewhere! With a wealth of incredible restaurants - and many, many more than 20 years ago...
11/21/2011

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Fortunately, we have a wealth of options for entertainment in Arlington on Friday night – or any night! Check out restaurants and bars along the Orange Line and off a ways too. Need some recommendations? I’ve lived here over 20 years, so I can help out. Along Metro Iota in Clarendon for live musi...
11/19/2011

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Planning for your possible future sale makes economic sense. When deciding what to spend your hard-earned money on in renovations, I often get the question from my clients of WHAT to spend it on that will bring them back the most equity when they go to sell. Often, if one is considering a large p...
11/19/2011

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Of course, rates will be... No 1: 1. Rates: Ask both what the interest rate is and also what the annual percentage rate (APR) of the loan is. Remember that the lowest interest rate is not necessarily the very best loan - there can be hidden costs and fees that can really make your the true cost ...
11/16/2011
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