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December 2010 - Posts

Friday, December 31, 2010 12:10 PM

Happy New Year!

Thanks to everyone for helping me have my most successful year in Real Estate yet! I couldn't be a top producing Realtor without the referrals of your friends, family and co-workers and I greatly appreciate your trust in me year after year. I look
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Friday, December 31, 2010 11:51 AM

How to Enjoy Your Fireplace Safely

As we enjoy this holiday week and invite friends and families to our home, the fireplace often serves as the iconic focal point of our get-togethers. In fact, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), approximately one-third of Americans use fireplaces,
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Thursday, December 30, 2010 11:01 AM

5 Tips to Sell Your Home During the Winter

Selling a home in December, January or February in frigid climates can be a tough task with a slowdown in market activity and chilly weather. Typically, buyers searching in the winter months are more serious. And sellers who are motivated to close quickly
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010 9:29 AM

After Christmas Shopping

I really have been good this year and haven't done much after Christmas shopping. I did pick up a couple of items that I thought I would share with everyone. I have always loved the Chanel Ballet flat but they come at a hefty price tag and are very
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010 4:15 PM

108-2663 Manhattan Place in Vienna is Sold!

Vienna, Fairfax County - The townhouse at 108-2663 Manhattan Place has been sold. Property information
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Friday, December 24, 2010 10:12 PM

Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours!

I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas!
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Thursday, December 23, 2010 1:23 PM

10 Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners

Moving into a new home is indeed one of the most exciting times of your life. That’s why it’s important to start out on the right foot and start caring for your home—and protecting your investment—right away. As a Member of the
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Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:31 AM

7 Moving Mistakes that Can Cost You

Keeping your household organized is a challenge in the best of circumstances, let alone when you're in the midst of dealing with the disruption of moving. As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I always take the extra steps necessary
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Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:23 AM

Kim's List of Real Estate Articles Worth Reading - 12/23/2010

Existing Home Sales Resume Uptrend with Stable Prices: http://rismedia.com/2010-12-22/existing-home-sales-resume-uptrend-with-stable-prices/ Housing Starts Rise 3.9% in November 2010 http://rismedia.com/2010-12-18/housing-starts-rise-3-9-percent-in-november-2010/
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010 5:01 PM

What to Buy in January - A House

Via Tom Barlow of Wallet Pop Houses: Common wisdom tells us that spring is the best time to sell a house, and midwinter is the worst. Therefore, anyone putting their house on the market during the worst selling time must be a "committed seller,"
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Saturday, December 18, 2010 9:38 AM

Home Decor: The Hermes Avalon Blanket

The Hermes Avalon Blanket would be the the ultimate indulgence for most of my clients when decorating their home. It is my current home obsession and with the cold weather I can just see myself wrapping myself up in this blanket on cold winter days after
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Thursday, December 16, 2010 9:46 PM

Top5: Tips for Saving on Heating and Cooling

Tips for Saving on Heating and Cooling With the holiday season now in full swing, you are undoubtedly busy ... whether it's shopping for gifts, preparing for guests or gathering with friends. What you probably won't notice through the hustle and
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010 9:52 AM

Top 5 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Top 5 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers Today's real estate market presents many unique opportunities for first-time home buyers. From low interest rates to foreclosure properties and short sales, the current economic climate puts homeownership within
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Monday, December 13, 2010 2:29 PM

CALL YOUR SENATORS & CONGRESS REPS TO OPPOSE THE ELIMINATION OF THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION

The Mortgage Interest Deduction is vital to both home ownership and our economy. As a Homeowner or a Future Homeowner it is vital to the housing market that the Mortgage Interest Deduction stays intact for all. It is estimated that housing prices will
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Monday, December 13, 2010 9:39 AM

Top5: How to Maximize Year-end Tax Planning

How to Maximize Year-end Tax Planning As another year comes to a close and we make our plans to ring in the New Year, it behooves all of us to put some time aside for important tax preparations. A few simple steps taken now can leave you in a much better
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Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:09 PM

Open House in North Pointe on Sunday

December 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 28 29 30 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 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 North Pointe, Reston - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1669 Cedar Hollow Way on December 12 from
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Friday, December 10, 2010 2:39 PM

Loudoun County Offers Winter WEather Driving Safety Tips

I was out showing property this morning in Brambleton in Ashburn and it was flurrying. The snow was actually sticking a little bit for a while. I received the following alert from Loudoun County that I thought I would share with you. LCSO Offers Winter
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Wednesday, December 08, 2010 4:20 PM

FHA Condominium Project Approvals Expiration Dates Extended

If you are currently involved in a transaction for the purchase of a condominium this is great information to know... FHA announces extension of condominium project approvals with an expiration date of December 7, 2010. Provided below are the extension
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Friday, December 03, 2010 10:11 AM

Top 5 Ways to Spend Less This Holiday Season

While the holidays should be a joyous time for all, unfortunately, financial pressures can make this time of the year stressful and depressing for many. There are countless ways, however, to stop holiday spending from spiraling out of control in order
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Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:43 PM

Route 50 Pipe Failure Construction

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on this who lives in the Fair Oaks area or accesses 50 West from 66. Information from VDOT and Penderbrook.com: Area 3 is having a roadway failure due to a collapsed pipe on Rt. 50 West Bound between the I-66
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