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Every agent would love the opportunity to sell your house, but sometimes it may not be the right fit. Finding the right agent for your personality and style is important, just as important as finding one who will do a great job selling your home for the most money. Here’s a handy list to ask: [...]
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Tax Time Tips
January 31st, 2012 
Laura It’s everyone’s favorite time of year – tax time! If you bought or sold a house in 2011, remember to bring your HUD1 Closing Statement with you when you’re preparing your tax files. Here are some things to remember: If you bought: Your mortgage company will send you a 1098, which you’ll use to deduct [...]
What Is A Pocket Listing?
January 9th, 2012 Laura Occasionally I watch HGTV shows, mostly Property Brothers and Income Property, surprising I am sure since I live those shows every day! Last week I watched the season opener of Selling LA, just to tease myself with the gorgeous ocean views we don’t have here in DC. Somehow the Potomac River just doesn’t have the [...]
Posted in Arlington, First-Time Buyers 
Tags: pocket listings, real estate jargon, selling 
No Comments »I Have a Tenant In My Property, But I Want to Sell It – How Do I Do That?
November 9th, 2011 Laura In the state of Virginia a tenant has the right to stay in the property throughout the remainder of their lease, regardless of what your agenda is. This holds true whether it’s a regular sale, a short sale, or a foreclosure. The tenant is the resident of the property until the specified end date as [...]
Posted in Arlington, Investor Tags: arlington real estate, investors, landlord, selling, selling in arlington No Comments »What’s The Difference Between A Home Warranty and Homeowners Insurance?
October 4th, 2011 Laura When you buy a home, inevitably something will break or need repairs, even if you do a home inspection. So when you’re getting ready to go to settlement, you’ll be faced with a few questions: do you want a home warranty and how much coverage should I get under my homeowners insurance policy? Do I [...]
The 3.8% Tax to Real Estate Transaction Effective January 1, 2013
September 14th, 2011 Laura Rumors have been flying around since 2010 when Congress passed the Health Care bill that a new tax would be imposed on real estate transactions. The tax is complicated and I am NOT A CPA, so for further details, PLEASE ask your accountant. What I hope to do is highlight the points you should know [...]
When Should We Do A Price Reduction?
July 26th, 2011 Laura Every Realtor(R) has their own method for selling a house, some of it is an art, some of it a science – mostly it’s a delicate balance between both. However, since i’m such a Type A personality, I like to focus on the science of things. As such, I use a methodology for tracking how [...]
What Sells Better in Arlington: 1 Bedroom Condo or a 2 Bedroom Condo?
July 12th, 2011 Laura You know that old saying: “75% of all statistics are made up”? Well, this is going to fall into that category, expect i’m using numbers provided by MRIS, our local Multiple Listing Service. I was asked “what sells better? A 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom condo?” If you’re strictly looking at resale potential, you’ll want to look [...]
What Is A Rentback? Otherwise Known As A Post Settlement Occupancy Agreement
June 17th, 2011 Laura As a seller, sometimes there are a lot of unknowns in the future of your housing – such as when will you get an offer, when will you close, where will you move, etc. It’s a juggling act! Sometimes your next move depends on the situation of THAT seller, so there’s another wrench into the [...]
Inventory Is Down Again, Houses Fly Off The Market
March 22nd, 2011 Laura It’s true among most of Northern Virginia and especially true in Arlington – about 1/3 of the properties that hit the market are sold in the first week, many times with multiple offers. So far in March we’ve had 22 sales in Arlington sell at or above list, from the total 99 sales. With another [...]
