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Home Staging Tips: Kitchen Nook Staging – Property Selling Tips
A radiant, well organized and maintained kitchen speaks volumes to buyers that you have paid attention to every detail in the upkeep of your home.
Costs of buying: Hidden costs and unexpected expenses of buying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkQPvLDJovE A lot of money goes into buying a home, more than just the purchase price. Be aware of some unexpected costs associated with the home buying process and there will be fewer surprises along the way.
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→