Real Estate Appraisals 101

I’ve been meaning to write this post for at least a few weeks now, but today got just the push I needed from a question posted on Trulia to motivate me to start hitting this keyboard about the topic of real estate appraisals.
What is a real estate appraisal?  Basically, it’s a measure of value.  Only [...]

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Now what?

Now that you’ve purchased that terrific Arlington Virginia Cape/Rambler/Colonial/Craftsman, now what?  This book covers all the bases, with information about what to do right from the start (changing your address, notifying friends, organizing your stuff, and making your new home secure), to how to keep this most important investment working for you.

It’s an easy – [...]

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See you at the pool!

With this wacky weather it’s hard to believe, but most areas public pools are opening mid-May.  That’s this month!  That may mean it’s too late to get a membership to one of these private clubs (get on the wait list for next year!), you can always see about getting an August pass or just taking [...]

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Out of Touch

I’m out in the Shenandoah this weekend, with a gaggle of girls and no cell phone or laptop connectivity.  I’m not sure I’ll survive.
So I leave you with this bike tour.  Weather may be great for cycling, and what a wonderful way to explore the area.
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See you on Monday.  Let me know if you went [...]

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A concise re-cap of the Arlington Va Spring Market to date

My office is abuzz.  People who haven’t been busy all Fall are actually spending time there, pounding computer keyboards, preparing contracts, arranging home showing tours, going to settlements.  My buyer clients who act quickly (and offer list price or more) get the home of their dreams.  Others are disappointed and have to wait for the [...]

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