Did you enter a specific school into your search criteria and still missed that hot new listing last weekend? Aren't those "search sites" supposed to make it easy for the consumer you? So, last weekend I was checking the MRIS database and noticed a Vienna VA real estate listing that didn't have any schools identified. Since I keep an eye out for Continue Reading
Plumbing nightmares… pumpkin pulp!
Should I be flattered to be considered a voice for plumbers across America? Well here is this week's tip from Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service: ~ watch the pumpkin pulp and seeds ~ It seems that while we are enjoying pumpkin pies upstairs in the dining room with the family, the pulp that we shoved down the garbage disposal is coating Continue Reading
New Infill Homes in Vienna, Virginia
Infill development has been going on in Vienna real estate for a long time. But infill development typically happens in communities where vacant lots exist, and there really aren’t any vacant lots left around Vienna, Virginia. In the past decade Vienna builders have actively acquired homes built in the 1950’s to tear down, and I have been the Continue Reading
Installing a real estate “for-sale” sign in Virginia?
Better call Miss Utility first! Yes, that familiar RE/MAX Presidential sign in your front yard is going to require a bit more effort (and spray paint) to install. The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is turning up the heat on enforcement of the Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act which was enacted thirty years ago, and Continue Reading
My Vienna VA home FiOS upgrade!
UPDATE: I have upgraded again to 25mps in 2011! In the late 1990’s, I was seeing many new homes being built with Cat5 cable and a network hub from Bell Atlantic (soon to be Verizon) so that buyers could have the best available communications network. The box was branded with the Bell Atlantic logo but it was up to the new owner to either pick Continue Reading
Vienna, Virginia Home on MacArthur Avenue just BOUGHT
This 4-level split level features a unique basement found in less that 5% of all splits... so there is tons of room including 5 bedrooms. This is the home that I found with a secret buyer agent tactic mentioned in the blog that might help you find your home... of course you will need to be a client! So this baby recently sold for Continue Reading
Beautiful Craftsman: Tapawingo Rd SW, Vienna, VA 22180
**This property is sold. RE/MAX Presidential did not participate in this sale.** Another Superior Home built by JP BREHONY This new home boasts top of the line details, gourmet kit w/ Merrilatt Masterpiece series cabs, granite cntrs,and jennair apps. Fam Rm w/ signature drop lighted ceiling& gas FP. LR, DR & option 1st flr study. Continue Reading