Having a final walk through prior to going to settlement on a house is customary in Northern Virginia real estate, and I recommend that clients do this once the seller has moved all their stuff out of the house. Basically, the objective is to make sure that the house is in the same condition as when you agreed to buy it, that anything included in Continue Reading
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An American Dream Rally – Really?
As Realtors rally in Washington D.C. this week to lobby Congress to help protect the American Dream, I started to think that the American Dream has become an overused industry slogan that sounds a little gimmicky. Wasn't it Thomas Jefferson who downplayed the "ownership of property" language suggested by George Mason? In my opinion, the Continue Reading
Was it Real Estate Stats Day?
As I read Corey Hart's blog post about Phoenix real estate values and the wacky statistical report posted on Trulia, I started to hear news reports just released about the Washington DC regional real estate market. To dig a little deeper, I looked at a subscription service called RBI which is produced by a division of MRIS. They generate better Continue Reading
Where is my House Survey?
Twice in the past month I have sat with clients at closing and they asked, "where is the house survey?" The house location survey is an accurate drawing of the property that will show the corners, fences, driveway, house, shed, deck, or patio and include some very important measurements. Your lender doesn't require it In my twenty one years as Continue Reading
Yes, They Will Visit You…
One interesting thing about living in Northern Virginia is that your friends and family will be motivated to come and visit. With Washington D.C. just a short drive away (10 - 25 minutes on the weekend) and destinations like the Smithsonian, Air & Space Museum, National Archives or the Cherry Blossoms, who can blame them? On any given week, Continue Reading
How to Market a House
It is time to tell you that there is one essential ingredient when it comes to marketing a house. Back when they first sent me to real estate agent boot camp in the days of telephone cold-calling, the sales gurus talked about condition, location, motivation and pricing before we were shown the Criss-Cross directory and told to make 50 calls. Continue Reading
Getting a Closing Costs Credit?
It isn't unusual for a home buyer to ask the seller, in their written offer, to give a specific dollar credit at closing to pay some of the buyer's closing costs. And with mortgage folks favoring 20% down payments then that credit can really help with the other typical closing expenses. Does your offer? Offering to pay some of the buyer's Continue Reading
MacArthur Ave NE Vienna VA | Sold
New on the market -- update: this Vienna home sold inMay 2012 It seems rare these days that a rambler in such good condition, on such a charming street in the Town of Vienna hits the market for sale. Located just up Beulah Road, this four bedroom home has an updated kitchen, gleaming oak hardwood floors, a large deck (perfect for your Continue Reading
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