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Sunday, June 27, 2010 11:53 PM
2 Story For Rent/Lease in Faircrest
Large 2 Level 904 Square Foot Condo • 904 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm 2 story "Open Floor Plan" - MLS® $1,300 Monthly Faircrest, Centreville - Directions: From 66: Fairfax County Parkway South. Turn right on 29/Lee Highway to a right on
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Saturday, June 26, 2010 7:24 AM
Top 5: What to Consider When Buying a Home
What to Consider When Buying a Home Thanks to the perfect storm of low prices, attractive inventory, and affordable interest rates, this continues to be a lucrative time to invest in a home, whether it be a first home, a move-up home, or a second home.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:14 AM
Top 5: Checklist for Improving Indoor Air Quality
Checklist for Improving Indoor Air Quality June not only marks the commencement of the summer season, but more importantly for homeowners, National Home Safety Month. While our thoughts turn to smoke detectors and child safety locks when considering a
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:09 PM
Price Reduced on 3379 Ardley Court in Carlyn Park
Carlyn Park, Falls Chruch - Announcing a price reduction on 3379 Ardley Court, a 1,870 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Townhouse". Now MLS® $400,000 - Reduced!. Property information
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:35 AM
Open House in Carlyn Park on Sunday
June 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Carlyn Park, Falls Chruch - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3379 Ardley Court on June 27 from 1:00
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Monday, June 21, 2010 1:39 PM
Top 5: How to Avoid a Huge HVAC Mistake...and a Big Expense
As things heat up in our area, I wanted to take the chance to remind you of the importance of regularly caring for your HVAC system. Failing to properly maintain your HVAC can cost you thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, I’ve had clients confronted
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Monday, June 21, 2010 10:56 AM
Senate Passes Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension
Good news for buyers who are still waiting for their short sale contracts to be approved and closed by the banks. This still has not been passed by Congress or signed by the President but if I had to take a guess, it will be a done deal this week. So,
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Saturday, June 19, 2010 8:12 AM
3 Story For Sale in Kingstream
Great Floorplan! • 3,600 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 3 story "Colonial" - MLS® $575,000 Kingstream, Herndon - Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Randolph Williams Eden Model Center Hall Colonial in Great Herndon Location. Close to Fairfax County
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Friday, June 18, 2010 3:48 PM
Open House in Kingstream on Sunday
June 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Kingstream, Herndon - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12124 Eddyspark Drive on June 20 from 1:00 PM
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Friday, June 18, 2010 3:43 PM
9328 Raintree Road in Lake Braddock is Sold!
Lake Braddock, Burke - The 3 story at 9328 Raintree Road has been sold. Property information
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Friday, June 11, 2010 3:15 PM
Open House in Greenway Downs on Sunday
June 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Greenway Downs, Falls Church City - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2838 Woodlawn Avenue on June 13
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Thursday, June 10, 2010 10:05 PM
Single Story For Rent/Lease in Alta Vista
Totally Updated! • 765 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm single story "Condo" - MLS® $1,700 USD Monthly Alta Vista, Ballston - Updated 20th Floor unit with panoramic views from glass enclosed sunroom. Cosmopolitan Ballston location where you
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Monday, June 07, 2010 8:50 PM
Top 5: Easy Ways to Cut Summer Energy Costs
With summer officially upon us, many homeowners will be confronted with rising electric bills as fans and air conditioners kick into high gear in an effort to keep cool. Demand for electricity can also increase if you have house guests or children home
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Monday, June 07, 2010 8:45 PM
The Scoop on USDA Financing
There seems to be some confusion as to whether USDA has funds or not. The answer is no; however , in response to the pressure by the industry they have issued a temporary policy. I have condensed the actual policy below and then will explain in "English"
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Sunday, June 06, 2010 9:51 PM
3 Story For Rent/Lease in Lincoln Mews
Shows Well! • 1,950 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Townhouse" - MLS® $2,300 USD Monthly - Great Location! Lincoln Mews, Alexandria - Beautiful brick front townhouse with a 1 car garage ** Fenced in backyard ** Private lot that backs
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Saturday, June 05, 2010 9:48 PM
Single Story For Sale in Greenway Downs
Beautifully Updated! • 1,650 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story "Colonial" - MLS® $475,000 Greenway Downs, Falls Chruch - Beautifully Updated Single Family Home in prime Falls Church location. Close to shops, restaurants, metro and
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Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:57 PM
Open House in Belmont Country Club on Sunday
June 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Belmont Country Club, Ashburn - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 43600 Edison Club Court on June 6
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Thursday, June 03, 2010 8:57 AM
Pending Home Sales Surge Continues
WASHINGTON (June 2, 2010) – Pending home sales have risen for three consecutive months, reflecting the broad impact of the home buyer tax credit and favorable housing affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors. The
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