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Neighbors Feud Over “A**Hole Parking” Yard Sign
It's hard to feel sorry for some people, when they create their own circumstances.
Who Pays Virginia’s Highest Property Taxes?
1. Loudon County Median property taxes: $4,784 Median home value: $544,400 Taxes as of home value: .09% Median income for home owners: $118,518 Taxes as of income: 4.0% 2. Alexandria City Median property taxes: $4,366 Median home value: $555,100 Taxes as of home value: 0.8% Median income for home owners: $114,262 Taxes as of... Continue reading→
I hit the jackpot!
Here's a republish of an article I wrote back in 2008. It's still true, years later. I hit the jackpot! Yes ... that's right. I hit the jackpot. I won the lottery. Mine is the lucky number. I won't be giving up my blog or my real estate business because I won the jackpot. In... Continue reading→
7 Things Your Realtor Doesn’t Want to Hear
“I’ll know it when I see it.” Buyers should come into the home buying process with a list of must-haves and wants. Buyers that want to be taken seriously get preapproved. This helps to expedite the process of making offers and also to pinpoint the price range of what the buyer can afford. “I’m not... Continue reading→
Benefits Of House-Hunting During The Holiday Season
When you're writing out the holiday shopping list, maybe it's time to put your name on it and a home as the gift. Rates are typically lower because demand is lower. End of year sellers are typically very serious and may have tax reasons to want to sell before year end. Less competition can mean... Continue reading→
Alternate Heating Source Safety Tips
The fall and winter are upon us. This causes many of us to seek out alternative sources to heat our home and keep warm. Alternate heating sources are a major contributing factor in residential fires. The following safety tips will help you keep a safe home. Keep at least three feet of clearance between your... Continue reading→
Welcome Nesbitt Realty’s New Intern: Matt Pfremmer
Matthew Pfremmer started working as an intern with Nesbitt Realty on 11/04/2013. Pfremmer is a registered Eagle Scout. Pfremmer recently moved from Berlin, Germany, where he was born and raised. Matt's interests include: music, technology, and making a positive impact on the world around him.
Reston’s Lake Anne Trees Could Be Replaced with Parking
Reston’s Residents are divided about whether or not to develop a 1.1-acre piece of land to create a parking lot (Jackman 1). “The piece of land is full of mature trees,” said Jackman (1). According to Scott Laemmle, a resident of Reston, “If I wanted to live in Arlington, I would have lived in Arlington.”... Continue reading→
How Men, Women Differ on Home Buying
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus — and that couldn't be more true when it comes to home buying. According to Prudential Real Estate's third-quarter Consumer Outlook Survey, men and women are quite different when it comes to what they value most about home ownership and the process of buying and selling. Women... Continue reading→
Americans on the Move Again, Census Says
After staying in place for years, bogged down by the financial effects of the recession, Americans are finally back on the move, according to the latest U.S. Census data. In 2012, nearly 16.9 million people moved between counties, and 7 million made long-distance moves from one state to another. For long-distance moves, that figure was... Continue reading→