I was surprised the other day to get a Google Alert that there was a quote attributed to me on the MSN Money site in an article by Marilyn Lewis. Back in May, I wrote a post warning home buyers to refrain from adding new credit lines before they actually "closed" on their new home. Since mortgage lenders are now running a second credit report just Continue Reading
In Real Estate, Online Photos are Essential
You would think that Northern Virginia Real Estate agents would get it by now, but I am still seeing some really bad house photos being posted online. It is a trend that a lot of agents across the country poke fun at, and even have blogs of the worst photos seen in their MLS. Anyone who is looking for a home to buy is starting out on the Continue Reading
Home Buyer Agents Get it Done!
Real estate buyers have the option of having an agent work with them during the home buying experience. A "Buyer's Agent" has an obligation to pursue the interests of the buyer finding suitable homes that fit their financial capability (budget), find homes with a good location, keep information confidential, and most importantly present any written Continue Reading
Vienna VA a winter wonderland of snow at home
Some of you moving to Northern Virginia may be seeing the area in nice warm weather, but it can really snow here and I thought I would give you a taste of the big blizzard of 2010 when we had two monster snow storms within a week dumping three feet of snow at my home in Vienna, VA. The kids in Fairfax County, VA didn't have school for almost two Continue Reading
Home Buyers on Google overload?
If you are looking to buy or sell a home, I'm sure you have used Google to do most of your research. In a recent conversation with a REALTOR colleague in Falls Church, Virginia, she shared how home buyers walking into her Sunday open-house already knowing the tax assessment, local school scores, neighborhood comparables and much more. They were Continue Reading
It’s time to re-connect… my resolution for 2010
Happy New Year! Like most of you, I recently sat down to review the last year and look ahead to 2010. And like any business person, I took a long hard look at my real estate business, the Northern Virginia real estate market as a whole, my relationships with clients, and where I saw the business in the new year. One of my primary thoughts was Continue Reading
It Does Snow in Northern Virginia!
Yes, we get all the seasons here in Northern Virginia, and I just decided this is a good category for the VLOG! The seasonal breakdown to prepare you for living in Northern Virginia In the Winter we get icy weather including snow, temperatures in the teens, sleet and "wintery weather". In the Spring it is 70's and 80's with a long Continue Reading
Northern Virginia Real Estate | Is it a condo or not?
The agent who wrote up an offer on a listing of mine contacted me because his client had gone to the tax records and now thought the property was a condo. There was some confusion on his end and he wanted me to clear it up. This raised a flag since the buyer's agent must not have gone through this fact with him, but also raised another flag Continue Reading
