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2014
A few weeks ago, a property popped up that seemed perfect for one of my buyers and I was dismayed to read the showing instructions: Mon-Fri 5:30 - 7:00 pm ONLY. That's a pretty tight showing schedule, no matter how you look at it. While some folks in some markets may be saying, "they aren't mot...
08/31/2014
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721 Lee Street South, Alexandria VA 22314 OPEN HOUSE Sunday 9/7 This elegant historic home will be on the market later this week, and two Open Houses are planned for next weekend. On Saturday, September 6 please make plans to stop by between 1-4pm to take a look at this beautifully updated ...
08/31/2014
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This is probably some of the best advice any of us could ever receive and it applies to so much more than real estate. I can tell when someone is not listening to me, but is instead formulating what they plan to say next - and it is very frustrating! Listening is more than not talking - it is ...
08/29/2014
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I had an interesting thing happen a couple of weeks ago, which certainly gave me food for thought. A woman with whom I am in a fitness class casually mentioned to me she was getting an investment property ready to sell. She then turned to me and said, "I don't suppose you would be at all intere...
08/29/2014
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Many, many thanks to ActiveRain for introducing me to Marshall Enterprises and Ron's beautiful bird houses. Only, these bird houses are NOT for the birds. When my recent order of two of Ron's bird houses arrived, my husband immediately said, "They are NOT going outside!" Even he was impressed ...
08/27/2014
Old Town Alexandria. Home of history, colonial architectual, a sparkling Potomac waterfront and brick lined streets. With specialty boutiques - some catering to our canine friends - renowned restaurants, entertainment and one of the nation's oldest continually operating Farmer's Market, this ...
08/26/2014
This is spot on - wish I had written about the 30 Things Zillow and Trulia CAN'T do for Alexandria VA Buyers and Sellers, because the same things apply. I'll do the next best thing - I'll reblog Christine's excellent post instead of reinventing the wheel. 30 Things Zillow and Trulia Can't do for...
08/26/2014
On one or two occasions, I have had someone ask about "rent to own" properties available for lease but it is just not something I have ever done or wanted to do. I suppose it's possible they may work out for some people, although there seem to be a number of pitfalls. Until reading George's p...
08/23/2014
The city of Alexandria has been fortunate not to have been ravished by foreclosures in the past few years. This does not mean there are absolutely no foreclosures; even today, there are a few out there. By few, I mean 6, ranging in price from $135,000 to $704,900 and with an average days on...
08/17/2014
Terrific updated rental just blocks from Huntington Metro and public transportation. Leave your car in the driveway and walk to the Metro in 5 minutes. Easy access to Route 1 and 495, as well as Old Town Alexandria. Just one stop to the PTO, as well as the multi screen cineplex and restaurants...
08/16/2014
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