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January 2011 - Posts

Friday, January 28, 2011 4:01 PM

Open House in Crestmont on Sunday

January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 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 31 1 2 3 4 5 Crestmont , Fairfax City - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 4125 Trowbridge Street on January
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Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:03 PM

Top 5: Five Financial Strategies for After Escrow Closes

Five Financial Strategies for After Escrow Closes The last of the paperwork has been filed away and the keys are in your hand. Congratulations on joining the ranks of first-time homeowners who've taken advantage of the great home-buying opportunities
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:12 PM

Pre-Sale Renovation: Home Seller Do’s and Don’ts

By Dan Steward Print Article RISMEDIA, January 25, 2011—You’ve probably seen those depressingly cheery home-themed TV shows: a couple needs to sell their house, they have an outdated kitchen, and a designer comes in and proceeds to convince
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 9:03 PM

The Iconic Orange Hermes Box

The iconic orange Hermes box just makes me happy to look at it. My friend recently gave me the Hermes Avalon Blanket as a gift which I had wanted for a long time and she knew that I would never buy for myself. It came in a large orange box which I told
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Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:58 AM

Open House in Carlyn Park on Sunday

January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 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 31 1 2 3 4 5 Carlyn Park, Falls Chruch - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3379 Ardley Court on January 23
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Saturday, January 22, 2011 8:56 AM

Good Luck to Cheer Select Sparkle Today!

The cheer competition season has begun and today is Cheer Select Sparkle's first competition. I am amazed at what these 5 year old girls can do.
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Friday, January 21, 2011 9:24 PM

Great Find: Pratesi Sheets at TJ Maxx in Fairfax Town Centre

I was shocked when I saw Pratesi Sheets at TJ Maxx today. I literally did a double take because I never thought that you could buy Pratesi Sheets at a discount. I always put them in the Louis Vuitton category as something that just never is on sale. For
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Friday, January 21, 2011 9:51 AM

Favorite Blog Friday - Kiki's List

I met Krista Salmon about 10 years ago at a party my friend Kristin Mika had. It was a party where you brought something that you designed to share with everyone. I brought my Christmas Stockings which I think are beautiful and look like something you
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Thursday, January 20, 2011 4:37 PM

Top 5: How to Make Real Connections with Buyers During an Open House

How to Make Real Connections with Buyers During an Open House In today's technology-centric world, the idea of hosting an open house to help find a buyer for your home may seem antiquated. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, however,
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 3:17 PM

Shoes to Wear When Seeing Property...

As most of you all know I love fashion and will find any excuse to some how get it on my blog and make it real estate related. One problem many of my clients encounter is wearing inappropriate shoes when seeing property during the winter. It seems like
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Sunday, January 16, 2011 11:25 AM

December 2010 Market Statistics - Northern Virginia

Source: NVAR.com NAR Reports : Housing Affordability Still A Plus; Slow Improvements Occurring In The Economy: Unemployment Still In Need Of A Boost Nationwide Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said historically high housing affordability is boosting
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Saturday, January 15, 2011 12:07 PM

The Golden Globe for Best Home Goes To...

With the Golden Globes coming up this weekend I thought I would share one of my favorite movie houses. I think they should have a best House and Home Decor in a movie catagory. I am way behind on watching movies because I have two kids but I recently
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Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:10 PM

How to Secure a Sizable Down Payment

While today's real estate market presents challenges for many, it still remains an optimal market for first-time home buyers. Reasonable home prices, a healthy inventory and still-low interest rates create a winning combination for those looking to
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:39 PM

Home Decorating - Wine Bottle Candles

As many of you know I love drinking and learning about wine. When I was down in the Northern Neck over the holidays visiting my parents we went to this home store called Specials in Kilmarnock that I love. They had candles that were made out of wine bottles.
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Monday, January 10, 2011 10:50 PM

Title Insurance - Not an Option

I saw this article in the Washington Post and I always try to explain to my clients that Owner's Title Insurance is not optional in my book. With so many short sales and foreclosures being sold these days it is so important to buy the Enhanced Owner's
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Monday, January 10, 2011 10:29 PM

Gingerbread House #2

My Daughter goes to Montessori School of Oakton and they had a Gingerbread making house class after school one day. In Northern Virginia we are flooded with the center hall colonial. Most kids would build the traditional Gingerbread House. My Daughter
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Monday, January 10, 2011 12:58 PM

Price Reduced on 4125 Trowbridge Street in Crestmont

Crestmont , Fairfax City - Announcing a price reduction on 4125 Trowbridge Street, a 2,868 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse "End Unit". Now $640,000 - Reduced!. Property information
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Thursday, January 06, 2011 1:12 PM

Top 5: How to Make Sure your Remodel Fits Your Lifestyle

How to Make Sure Your Remodel Fits Your Lifestyle According to a new consumer poll from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 49% of homeowners consider outcome and design as the greatest determinant of project satisfaction. According
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Thursday, January 06, 2011 10:26 AM

Open House in North Pointe on Sunday

January 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 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 31 1 2 3 4 5 North Pointe, Reston - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1669 Cedar Hollow Way on January 9 from
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Monday, January 03, 2011 7:39 PM

The Hokie Nation is Ready to Roll!

We are so happy to be in the Orange Bowl considering the way that our season started this year. Who would of thought with a loss to JMU we would be here? Lauren's is dressed and ready to go! We just loved the Hokie Spirit on this guy circa 1991. Mile
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Monday, January 03, 2011 5:30 PM

1728-12160 Penderview Lane in Penderbrook is Sold!

Penderbrook, Fairfax City - The single story at 1728-12160 Penderview Lane has been sold. Property information
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