From Northern Virginia to the Northern Neck

Virginia law requires that once a real estate licensee and a member of the public have agreed to work together, they must put their agreement in writing.  In other words, before you have substantial conversations about real estate or are shown property by an agent, you must be sure you understand...

Ever dreamed of buying a home in the highly sought after neighborhood of Plymouth Haven?  Attracted to its large lots and privacy, as well as the desirable Waynewood school district and quick commutes to Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport and Washington, D.C., straight down the GW Parkw...

Although I admit the Christmas parties our brokerage holds every year are very nice affairs, held in a beautiful environment, which lends itself to better behavior than perhaps other locations, I swore off company parties years ago.  Let me clarify - I specifically swore off parties involving alc...

Below are excellent suggestions for any homeowner, but particularly for home sellers are who planning to put their homes on the market - quick fixes can often pay big dividends when it comes to presenting your home as not only cosmetically appealing, but well maintained, too.   We all have those ...

Sharon is so very right;  the value of staging is priceless and often means not only a higher price, but a quicker sale and possibly multiple offers.  With the vast majority of buyers starting their search online these days, there are two things that are critical to getting your home noticed onli...

SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOME IN POPULAR WAYNEWOOD OPEN SUNDAY, 1/29/17  1-4PMThe popular Alexandria neighborhood of Waynewood is found just off the George Washington Parkway and Fort Hunt Road.  Part of the nationally renowned Fairfax County public school system, its elementary school is located i...

Should you run across a property that was used as a "grow" property,  below are some very helpful hints on what to pay particular attention to during an inspection.In the Washington, D.C. area, some builders are making it easier for folks to grow plants under conditions that are better for the pr...

"We want to list in the spring, but there is no hurry."What do you mean, no hurry? It's already the end of January. Before we know it, seriously, the Spring Market will be upon us.In fact, the buyers are already circling, frustrated and anxious because there is a shortage of housing inventory in ...

Dreaming of a stylish, modern home in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria?  Although many people may dream of living in an historic neighborhood, few will ever have the opportunity.  Old Town Alexandria offers residents historic as well as more modern homes, some on the banks of the Potomac...

Gary has hit the nail on the head with this one;  there are plenty of questions we real estate agents CAN help with, but there are plenty we cannot touch, for a variety of reasons. It's not that we don't want to be helpful or that we don't know the answers, it's just that our answer is coming fro...