Monthly Archives: May 2011

Glory Days in Centreville

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Margie

Whether you come for the great food, the great service, or the great venue to watch your favorite team, you won’t be disappointed with a stop in to local Centreville favorite, Glory Days. Continue reading →

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Buying a new home from a builder? Why you need a real estate agent.

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Margie

Clearly it makes sense for a buyer to be represented when they purchase a home, but does any savings a buyer might receive by not being represented outweigh the benefit of being represented? Removing the agent does not lower the price for the buyer; it raises the net price for the seller and leaves the buyer without an advocate. Continue reading →

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Make Way for Goslings

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Margie

In Centreville, Virginia, an area where drivers are often in a hurry, this family of geese accomplished more than many stop signs do! Continue reading →

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Weekend Happenings May 20-May 22

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Margie

Friday Story/Stereo at The Writer’s Corner in Bethesda, MD–Friday, May 20, 8:00pm. A night of words and music. Words curated by the Writer’s Center. Music curated by Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) & Matthew Byars (The Caribbean). On the Red Line … Continue reading →

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7 ways to survive the housing market

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Margie

The housing market downturn has lasted longer and gone deeper than any other downturn in the history of this country–certainly longer and deeper than anyone predicted. Here are 7 ways to survive the housing market whether you have to sell your home or not including information on the effect a short sale or foreclosure will have on your credit and/or ability to buy a home again. Continue reading →

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Northern Virginia Housing Statistics, April 2011

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Margie

April saw an increase in Active Listings and Homes Sold from the previous month. Last fall’s moratorium on the foreclosure process at most of the large lenders and servicers created a decline in inventory. Those moratoriums have started to be … Continue reading →

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Weekend Happenings May 13-May 15

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Margie

Weekend events in DC Metro area for May 13, May 14, May 15 include After Hours at the Kreeger Museum, Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival, Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Tour, National Harbor Wine & Food Festival, The Taste of Wheaton, Yoga on the National Mall, and Mount Vernon Wine Festival and Sunset Tour. Continue reading →

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Price, Price, Price Is the New Location, Location, Location

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Margie

Sellers want to get the highest price they can for their house and often make the mistake of overpricing their house in an effort to do this. In today’s market, the very best way to maximize the selling price of your home is to price it correctly from the very beginning. Continue reading →

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How does the home inspection contingency work?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Margie

You’re so excited! After all the time and effort to get your home ready to put on the market, all the anticipation as each potential buyer views your home, you now have a ratified contract. You’re done, right? Unfortunately, not … Continue reading →

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You can buy a home with a 3.5% downpayment

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Margie

One of the things that often surprises my buyers is that they only need a 3.5% downpayment. That’s right…you do not need to wait until you have saved a 20% downpayment. The idea of purchasing a home can be daunting … Continue reading →

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