3/4/2007 5:16:00 PM
Ever wonder what an appliances life span is? Me too!
I stumbled across this graphic put out by Freddie Mac that details how long an appliance, and other house systems, are expected to last under normal use. Consider the age of appliances and things like septic systems when you buy a home or investment property. ...
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2/11/2007 7:38:00 AM
Protecting Your Credit from Identity Theft or Fraud Protects Your Financial Future!
As Realtors, we deal with people with all kinds of credit. Recently Matt and I had a client who applied for a loan and found out through the process that she was the victim of identity theft. It has been a traumatic experience for her, and I would not wish ...
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2/5/2007 4:01:00 PM
Understanding real estate lingo when reading listings. It's a new language!
As with all industries, real estate professionals have developed a lingo and acronyms to help them communicate with each other more easily. For the first-time homebuyer (and even some veterans), making sense of property listings can sometimes leave you feeling ...
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1/29/2007 11:01:00 PM
Stricter Standards sought for Lenders, Brokers! BRING IT ON!
I read this in the Washington Post, and I have to admit, it is about time someone spoke up about the need for stricter standards for Mortgage lenders and brokers. Yes, we do a lot of business in foreclosures, but we never enjoy knowing someone has lost their ...
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1/9/2007 9:57:00 PM
Baby It's Cold Outside, Let's Go House Hunting!
I know, it sounds crazy to look at houses when it is cold and/or snowy but think about it a bit.. 1. Nobody wants to go out when the weather is cold, you will be able to take your time seeing houses without feeling rushed if you bump into other buyers at a ...
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1/7/2007 7:58:00 AM
Adopt-a-Classrom in Stafford County- Easy and Effective!
My children attend Margaret Brent Elementary in Stafford County. I have been so thrilled with the school- especially the administration, Mrs.Truslow and Mr.Raybold. These are two individuals who truly care about their work and the children. I wanted to find ...
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1/2/2007 4:27:00 PM
Washington Post Article regarding expected trends in Real Estate
Hello All! I read this article on WashingtonPost.com and thought it offered good insight into our real estate market. Generally I agree with the statements made by Mr Kass. Any thoughts? Let us know.. Andrea, of Matt and Andrea Trend Spotting for 2007 By Benny ...
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12/23/2006 9:54:00 PM
How "Merry Christmas" is said
I was sent this of many many ways people around the world say "Merry Christmas" by a client and thought it was interesting. We had a great time trying to say them all with the kids! On a side note, tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and I realized we never ...
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12/10/2006 9:28:00 AM
Foreclosure Frenzy!
Recently Matt and I started adding our foreclosure listings to our website, and it has people talking! I get about 10 to 12 phone calls a day now from people asking about foreclosures, and the process involved in buying one. Hopefully in this blog I can answer ...
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11/25/2006 9:00:00 AM
Open House in Lake Ridge on Sunday
Lake Ridge, Woodbridge - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12600 Westport Lane on December 10 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property information
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