This is the question I get asked more than any other. Whether I'm out with a client, responding to inquiries on my website or at a social gathering everyone seems to want to know- "How's the market?" The national news does a huge disservice to it's viewers by grouping real estate markets together
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01/27/2011
Questions I hear daily concern the ins and outs of getting a loan. Is there any money for home loans? What are the criteria for successfully getting a home loan today? Let's take a look at these questions and offer some guidance. Is there any money for home loans? The short answer is YES! When s
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01/24/2011
When your home goes up for sale you want it to look its very best. Treat it as if you are preparing for a first date. When buyers walk in you want them to vision the experience of living in your home. 1. Repair Entryways- This one speaks for itself; the entrance is the first impression on any pr
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01/18/2011
I recently went to dinner at 2941 located at 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042. It wasn't my first time eating there but, I am always so impressed by their service that I wanted to share with everyone what a great local spot this is for fine dining. I called to make a reservation a
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01/13/2011
As we enter the New Year, and some optimism is on the horizon for global economic improvement, I thought it may be a good idea to discuss how this optimism has impacted Mortgage Interest Rates. A few months back the price level of the mortgage backed securities was much higher than today; the hig
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01/11/2011
Staging a house is all about creating illusions. It presents your home in its best light to be ready for the "first date" with buyers. Staging needs to occur after any minor repairs have been made, the house has been cleaned from top to bottom and all the clutter has been removed. It's like putti
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01/06/2011
Last week we explored the concept of the cost of waiting to enter the housing market - whether you are a first time home buyer, a person looking to buy a larger home, a smaller home or if you are an investor. Each day on Wall Street, mortgage interest rates - like stocks - adjust according to tr
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01/03/2011