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
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
4111 Fountainside Lane Fairfax VA
This home sold in 2012 -- True move-in condition! New on the Fairfax real real estate market, this end unit town home has undergone extensive updating over the past two years. Now we all appreciate having a nice kitchen and this one has been updated top to bottom.... like the 18 x 18 tile floor, dovetail cabinetry, stainless steel Continue Reading
A Trove of (mls)information
It might as well be said by someone, so why not me? Everyone looking to buy a home is using the Internet. 100% = everyone. Whew, that feels good. After reading this morning’s real estate article in The Washington Post where they regurgitated a National Association of Realtors statistic that only 90% of buyers are using the Internet, I Continue Reading
5 Things Realtors need to know about Phil Dunphy
Phil Dunphy might not be on your radar screen, but for the millions of people who watch Modern Family on ABC every week, he's the new REALTOR characture. Commission Impossible The producers have captured the essence of today's very hip real estate agent who is always chasing the sale, using technology like an iPad, using Facebook, shrink Continue Reading
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