There are some new guidelines that are being implemented by the Federal Reserve starting July 30th, 2009 as reported in The Washington Post over the weekend. Any agent who sells homes (listing agents, pay attention) better get familiar with them or your deals may get delayed at a moments notice, or learn the hard way that buyers believe they can Continue Reading
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Doug’s RE BarCamp prep-class for newbies – 2009
Oh, to go to RE BarCamp…in Virginia Beach. So I woke up extra early and made the three hour drive to Virginia Beach yesterday. Luckily the State Troopers had already pulled over speeders (everyone was going 70+) and the Interstates were wide-open... so it was an easy trip listening to my XM stations. In classic RE BarCamp style, it took place Continue Reading
The 3 basic factors in buying a home
I have found that buying a home is a simple process of elimination. Having observed this process a few hundred times with buyer clients, I have unscientifically concluded that there are three basic factors at work. Location Price Style Location is the classic “buzz word” that people throw out when they are talking about real Continue Reading
Bike trail to the W&OD Trail in Northeast Vienna
If you like to bike and use the W&OD trail or if you walk or jog, then you may want to know about this connector trail in Northeast Vienna, just inside the Town of Vienna, VA line. And if you don't know, the W&OD Trail goes for 45+ miles from Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn and all the way to Leesburg. About 3/4 Continue Reading
Off to RE BarCamp in Virginia Beach
So I made it into the RE BarCamp in Virginia Beach next week to learn a little more about the exciting world of blogging, social media, and technology. It was pretty easy since I just had to register and suddenly was on the "Who's Coming" list. What I find interesting is that the organizers seem to emphasize that it is an informal, “ad hoc” meeting Continue Reading
Beulah Road and Trees in Vienna
Beulah Road, within the Vienna Town limits, was rebuilt in 2007 after twenty years of debate and multiple redesigns. This reconstruction started with the base road, added a storm water management system, replaced the 10” water main, added curbs and gutters, sidewalks and new above ground utility poles. The road was widened slightly but kept its Continue Reading
Yes Vienna, it’s a special number day 07-08-09
As a friend also pointed out, around lunchtime at will be 12:34:56 7/8/9 Continue Reading
A Tyson’s Corner driving strategy?
Anyone traveling around Tyson’s Corner has seen the rebuilding of much of the infrastructure first hand. There will be a new Metro-rail line which includes a short tunnel from International Drive to Route 7, the reconfiguration of the beltway to include HOT lanes, and the underground utility realignments. Any change this big generates growing Continue Reading
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