Posted in Finances, Uncategorized, tagged FAQs, Finances on July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
How much did you say my monthly payment is?
Photo courtesy of seanmccann
Something to Keep in Mind
Your monthly home payment includes more than the principle and interest on your mortgage, it also includes property tax and quite probably mortgage insurance. Property tax is calculated on assessed value, that is, whatever the governing jurisdiction determines to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Arlington on July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Try living in Arlington. Arlington County residents can.
I used to be a survey geek — here are some survey results that should impress you.
I believe that our county government is among the best, and Arlington County residents benefit from it every day.
Posted in Uncategorized on July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Now you see it …
Now you don’t…
House as home or house as investment. Whatcha think?
(disclosure — I was the listing agent for this home. It obviously began its life as a home, but became an investment over time. We had two offers on this home — one from an individual looking for [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Modern Homes on July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I feel like George. Take a look (I’m talking about the one to the right):
Hard to believe this is Arlington. This street is in Lyon Park. Woo Hoo!!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Arlington on July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Arlington recently made the list for being among the top most fuel efficient neighborhoods in the country. According to Forbes Magazine:
Arlington, home to the famous cemetery, isn’t as walkable as some D.C. neighborhoods, but its residents have shorter commutes than do District residents to Northern Virginia’s plentiful high-tech and defense contracting jobs. You can [...]
Posted in Economics, Finances, tagged Financing on July 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
In one way or another, I’m sure you’ve been hearing about the Housing Relief Bill that Congress passed yesterday. There are three major parts to it
Foreclosure prevention – starting Oct. 1 the FHA will be able to insure up to $300 billion in new mortgages for distressed homebuyers. That’s expected to help about 400,000 distressed [...]
Posted in Agency, Realtors, tagged FAQs on July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Q: How do I find a good agent to represent me?
A: According to Gerri Willis, host of CNN’s Open House, these are your top questions to ask of an agent you are considering. My answers are either embedded or answered in parentheses.
How experienced are you in the market I’m looking for, and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This was my morning for exploration, since I expect to be glued to the computer for the afternoon.
After taking my kids to camp at the local elementary school this morning, I stopped along the way to take some pics of the Bluemont neighborhood, which you’ll find here.
Then, I stumbled upon an estate sale, and went [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Weeds have taken over Arlington. Someone recently commented to me that so many homes look derelict and neglected. Even mine, especially mine:) Weeds have run rampant!
So just to share a bit of beauty in an otherwise weedy place, here are two summertime flowers common in our area…
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