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I sell real estate, which means I know about the local economy, housing types, inspection repairs, and financing options. It doesn’t make me qualified to evaluate schools though. So when people ask me about local public schools, I can say what I know about them – Barcroft is a year round school, Yorktown has a good softball [...]
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Arlington Real Estate Climbs Over 18% in April 2012
May 11th, 2012 
Laura Well into the Spring real estate market, it’s easy to see how strong our local economy is! Prices soared 18.13% over last year, days on the market fell to 61, inventory fell by 19%, and properties were selling for an average of 97% of original list price. Condos increased over 21%, townhomes increased over 14%, [...]
Family Friendly Arlington Resources
May 10th, 2012 Laura Arlington has been rated by National sources as one of the best places for singles, but it’s also a very family friendly community. If you’re looking to get involved, listed below are some great local resources for families. Some of these groups require membership and/or a small joining fee, but many are free: Mothers of [...]
How Things Have Changed….
May 9th, 2012 Laura May 9th, today, marks the 32nd anniversary since my parents immigrated to the USA from Belarus. My parents came to the country with about $200, little English, and a 4-year old baby boy (my brother). I thought I would take this opportunity to reflect on how things have changed, and how they influenced my love [...]
New 30 Day Rule for Short Sales
May 8th, 2012 Laura As of June 15th, a new Fannie/Freddie guideline will take effect in how short sales are sold. While short sales aren’t a huge part of our market, you should still know what this means and how it changes the game. Here’s the outline for the upcoming changes: Banks now must respond with 30 days. If [...]
Posted in Arlington, Foreclosures, Investor 
Tags: arlington real estate, guidelines, short sale 
No Comments »The Importance of Following Up with Your Listing Agent
May 8th, 2012 Laura When you select and sign an agreement with a Realtor(R) to list your home for sale, it is imperative you follow up with them to see a copy of the listing that the world will see. Lately, I’ve seen an increasing number of mistakes which range from: upside down photos, the WRONG Street address (building [...]
Back Up Offers: Why I Think They’re Pointless (as a Buyer’s Agent)
May 4th, 2012 Laura Back up offers are, by definition, the next in line to purchase a property should the current contract fall through. They’re becoming more popular with listing agents in our market, but I have some strong opinions on why (as a buyer’s agent) they’re almost pointless and waste of your time and effort. I’m sure you’re [...]
Posted in Arlington Tags: arlington real estate, back up offers, buyers, negotiating, sellers No Comments »Arlington Neighborhood Spotlight: Highview Park Townhomes
April 26th, 2012 Laura A row of 5 brick townhomes located on North Dinwiddie Street in Arlington, VA 22207. Part of the Highview Park Community, these townhomes were built in 1998, feature 3 levels of living with a 1-car garage and driveway. Located near Highview Park, which features a playground, baseball fields, basketball court, picnic tables, bbq area and [...]
An Overview of the Final Walk-Through Before Closing
April 24th, 2012 Laura Did you know there’s something called a final walk-through prior to closing? It is just like it sounds, a final opportunity for the buyers to go through the property to make sure everything still works (or is in substantially the same condition as the home inspection), that nothing was damaged or taken during the move, and that [...]
Posted in Arlington, First-Time Buyers Tags: arlington real estate, buyers, real estate process, walk-through No Comments »Buyer Agency Agreements To Be Mandatory as of July 1, 2012 in Virginia
April 23rd, 2012 Laura Recent legislation has changed some things about real estate agency in the state of Virginia. I’ve had a personal motto of never requiring Buyer Agency agreements because I have always felt that a strong relationship is based on trust, and I have told every buyer I have every worked with that if at any time [...]
