I want to mouse a house…where is the data current?
Cara: I have started looking online for homes for sale in Northern Virginia. I must say that I am sorely disappointed with the old data I have come across on the main public home search programs.4 of the 5 homes [...]
The Warf…off Glade Dr. in Reston…it is unique.
Real Estate-Is it still a good investment?
Tom: I am nervous about buying a house. Is real estate still a good investment?
Steve: If you want to buy a place and try to sell it in 3 years and expect to make bunches of money after your sales expenses….then the answer [...]
Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park Vienna VA. This picture has nothing to do with the blog post below. I just like it.
2009-10 Home Buyer Tax Credits
Tom: I heard that there is an $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. Is this true.
Steve: Yes, Tom it also applies to people who have not [...]
Outstanding woman…. but not the best Realtor for you. Love you Mom!
Characteristics of a good Realtor. What are they?
Carmine: Is that your mother that you are exploiting in this picture?
Steve: She is not being exploited. We are escaping from assisted living to the beauty shop. The ladies there always comment on the pure [...]
This is a SentriLock Realtor’s lock box
How Do Realtors Get INTO HOUSES?
(How stuff works in Realtorland)
Tammy: My husband and I have been driving around Reston and Herndon trying to get a feel for neighborhoods for our future move. We can see all kinds of lock boxes hanging on [...]
Friendless? Try dogs.
Got this explanation of life from one of our settlement agent friends yesterday:
One day, God created the dog and said:
“Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes
in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.”
The dog said:
“That’s [...]
Look around…take your camera..good shots are everywhere
Good Realtors. Where are they?
Susan: We are looking for a good real state agent. Does it matter what brokerage they are associated with?
Steve: Yes and no. There are some 12,000 real estate agent in Northern Virginia some good, some very incompetent, and some who should be barred from [...]
Lake Anne. Reston VA . In early spring
What is a short sale?
Jim: What does it mean when I see the words “short sale” or “3rd party approval required” in the remarks section of the listings you send?
Steve: Jim, a short sale is the attempt by the home owner to sell the home for less [...]
Well designed, fits the lot, fits the neighborhood Vienna VA
Doesn’t the real estate market stink?
Patty: If the real estate market in Northern Virginia is soooooooo baaaaaaad …..how come our friends who are attempting to buy homes have made multiple offers and still haven’t won yet? They are getting beaten out on multiple offers….how is [...]
Washington and Old Dominion Trail (this section is between Vienna and Reston VA)
Where can I take a LONG Bike Ride?
Freda:I just moved here. Is there a place that I can take long runs, bike rides or roller blade.
Steve: Freda, probably the most popular place for REALLY LONG ADVENTURES is the Washington and Old DominionRailroad [...]
