In the past two weeks, I have shown up at two vacant homes in Fairfax, Virginia with clients wanting to take a look-see, only to find that the SentriLock lock-boxes did not work. You know, SentriLock's are the little blue boxes on the front door handles of homes for sale. In the Washington D.C. metro area, we have Realtor Associations in Continue Reading
Your FICO score matters!
Okay, driving through Fairfax County I share my thoughts on the essentials of knowing your FICO Score and the importance of getting a credit report early on in the home buying process. If the FICO Score isn't 700 720 then there may be ways to improve it... since 720+ is the magic number for availability and good pricing. So after you have Continue Reading
A short-sale success story… another home sold
I managed to get another home sold as a short-sale last week for a buyer client. This one was in Herndon and is a pretty big house, but it was grueling for my clients as information came super-slow from the other side. Honestly, the whole set up stinks because everyone (buyer, seller, agents, inspectors, and even the attorney's) are working at the 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
Got a beach rental? Here is my tip…
If you have a home that you rent out, and not just a beach rental, it is essential that you keep it well maintained. Also, if you are selling a home and plan on having strangers come to look at it then fix up any hazards before they come walking through the door! Continue Reading
A drive down New Mountain Road in Aldie, Virginia
A drive to see a piece of land on New Mountain Road just off Route 50 in Aldie, Virginia, and a nice look at the Virginia countryside. It's 4.7 acres and they are asking $299,000 for it. Continue Reading
I am not a lead…
Is it time for a paradigm shift in the real estate business? I am not a lead Continue Reading
Northern Virginia home appraisal X factor
You may think that you found the best rate for your home refinance, but there is an X-factor that may screw up the whole plan... and that is your appraisal! Also, see my response to a question on Trulia. Continue Reading
