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August 2011 - Posts

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1:53 PM

6340 Bren Mar Drive in Bren Mar Park is Sold!

Bren Mar Park, Springfield - The bi-level at 6340 Bren Mar Drive has been sold. Property information
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Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:38 AM

Book Review: Deluxe: How Luxury Lost It's Luster by Dana Thomas

I thought this was an interesting look into the history of the luxury industry. How it has changed from hand crafted to mass produced. Products that were once for the super rich are now readily available. Plus a look into the cost of fakes and how the
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Friday, August 26, 2011 8:35 PM

Northern Virginia Shopping: Last Call by Neiman Marcus

I have been to the Neiman Marcus Last Call store in Austin, TX a number of times while visiting Basil's Sister. Over the years I have been able to score some Tory Burch shoes, Juicy Couture for the kids, and other items at 1/3 of their regular cost.
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Friday, August 26, 2011 8:49 AM

7 Steps to Buying a Short Sale

Today’s real estate market is yielding great opportunities for home buyers, such as short sales. Short sales, however, can be a complicated and often frustrating process for both buyers and sellers. From home inspection company Pillar To Post (www.pillartopost.com),
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Friday, August 26, 2011 8:44 AM

201-5600 Bismach in the Alexandria Condominium of Valley Park is Sold!

Valley Park, Alexandria - The single story at 201-5600 Bismach has been sold. Property information
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011 3:50 PM

3201 Blundell Circle in Annalee Heights is Sold!

Annalee Heights, Falls Chruch - The 2 story at 3201 Blundell Circle has been sold. Property information
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Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:00 PM

Wine - Hey Mambo

While I was in Hot Springs on vacation I went to the Hot Springs Wine Shop. I love to go stock up at small businesses and when I bought six bottles I got 10% off effectively getting my sixth bottle free. Tonight I tried Hey Mambo which is a California
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Saturday, August 20, 2011 7:11 PM

Renters: How to Get Your Security Deposit Back...

I thought that this was a very timely article by Apartment Therapy considering a bunch of crap I had to go through with a tenant the other week. A girl that I used to babysit owns a beautiful condo in Clarendon in Arlington and she moved back to New York
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Friday, August 19, 2011 10:42 AM

Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Identity Online

While the Internet is increasingly becoming our go-to source for instantly connecting with others, conducting business, shopping and more, there are certain safety precautions we need to consider. Whether we’re at our desktops at the office, on
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011 4:58 PM

Open House in Crestmont on Sunday

August 2011 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 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 6 7 8 9 10 Crestmont , Fairfax City - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 4125 Trowbridge Street on August 21 from
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Friday, August 12, 2011 7:24 PM

Friday Mortgage Brief - Friday, August 12th 2011

The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.125 FHA/VA 4.250 15yr Fixed 3.250 5yr ARM 2.875 FHA 3.000 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.250 FHA/VA 4.250 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 2.990 FHA 3.000 Summer Vacation and
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:00 PM

Fun While Showing Property...

I feel like at this point I have seen everything but here are a couple of things I thougt would be fun to share... When your house backs up to the I-66 barrier wall it is a negative, but to have this wallpaper with people peeing in urinals it is a double
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011 11:17 PM

3 Story For Rent/Lease in Lincoln Mews

Shows Well! • 1,950 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 2 Full 2 Half bath, 3 story "Townhouse" - $2,300 USD Monthly - Great Location! Lincoln Mews, Alexandria - Beautiful brick front townhouse with a 1 car garage ** Fenced in backyard ** Private lot that
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Tuesday, August 09, 2011 7:44 PM

Great Falls Neighborhood Gem...L'Auberge Chez Francois

One of my favorite Northern Virginia restaurants is L'Auberge Chez Francois. We try to go at least once a year for the six course prix-fixe menu which is amazing. We went for our Anniversary in May and then again this weekend. A client of mine was
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Sunday, August 07, 2011 4:33 PM

Friday Mortgage Brief - Friday, August 5th 2011

The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.250 FHA/VA 4.250 15yr Fixed 3.375 5yr ARM 2.750 FHA 3.000 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.250 FHA/VA 4.250 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 2.990 FHA 3.000 VA Loan Limits Remain
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Sunday, August 07, 2011 4:27 PM

Townhouse For Sale in the Kingsbrooke Neighborhood of Bristow

Lovely End Unit Townhome in Kingsbrooke • 2,500 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse "End Unit" - MLS® $255,000 Kingsbrooke, Bristow - 4-Level, End Unit Townhome featuring 3-Level Bumpout, 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths and Backs to Trees. Located
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Sunday, August 07, 2011 8:05 AM

Top 10 Ways to Conserve Water

As the summer peaks, things keep heating up. Whether it’s your pool, the kids’ sprinkler, or your wilting flowers, water usage notoriously skyrockets at this time of the year. Here are some great ways to conserve water - inside and out: 1.
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Thursday, August 04, 2011 11:21 PM

Condo For Sale at Shadowood in Reston

Short Sale in Great Condition! • 894 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story "Garden Style" - $120,000 Shadowood, Reston - Short Sale in Immaculate Condition! Beautifully updated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in great Reston location. HVAC and
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Thursday, August 04, 2011 10:11 PM

Townhouse For Sale in the Willow Oaks Neighborhood of Fairfax

Stunning Move-in Ready Townhome! • 1,677 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse "4 Levels" - MLS® $320,000 Willow Oaks, Fairfax - Beautiful Brick 4-Level Townhome featuring 3 Bedrooms, 3-1/2 Baths, and 1-Car Garage in Great Fair Lakes Location.
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Wednesday, August 03, 2011 7:46 PM

Apparently I Look Like A...

Prostitute! That is the first time I have been called that! Basil and I were at Reston Town Center this evening walking to Passion Fish for a nice dinner when some guy sitting on a bench said to Basil, "You know she's a prostitute.". I think
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Tuesday, August 02, 2011 8:50 PM

Beautiful Rainbow!

It has been so hot and dry that it was nice to have a little rain last night with a beautiful rainbow. It actually got down to the 70's for the first time in a long while but it was back up to 100 degrees again today. ;( Buying or Selling a Home in
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