What is it, how much is it, what happens to it and can I lose it? In Northern Virginia and Maryland, when you buy a house, you must submit “earnest money” with your offer. The earnest money must be deposited after your offer is accepted. While you’re writing the initial offer, you’ll need to decide…

Every contract is unique but all of them have time frames for contingencies and actions to be completed. Even the cleanest of contracts will have a small handful of deadlines that need to be met. If something isn’t completed within the time frame specified, someones money could be at risk or the entire sale could…

The rate at which homes are selling is called the absorption rate, in other words, how many months of inventory would we have if no more homes were listed for sale. If 2 homes each month are selling and there are 6 homes currently listed, we have a 3 month absorption rate. Click this “Market Absorption…

Note… Despite what you are about to read, I don’t think of myself as a HUGE computer geek and I hope you won’t either. I like the outside and exercise and all of that This is a very general overview but I’m happy to go into specifics one on one or in a future post (if requested)….

I was just reflecting on the unusual things I’ve seen bringing buyers to homes as a real estate agent. I’m sure most agents have experienced the same sorts of things. An occasional home with a bug infestation, pet accident problem or an unlocked door are not complete shocks when they happen. So what is shocking?…

As a former real estate trainer I was fortunate enough to get to know thousands of real estate agents many of whom are still selling real estate in Maryland, Virginia and DC. Hundreds of those agents are still my real and/or Facebook friends, Twitter followers and a growing number are joining me in my Google+…

Data is automatically updated the moment it’s available! Informative video sharing information on Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun counties as well as the cities of Fairfax, Falls Church, Alexandria, Manassas and Manassas Park all located in the Northern Virginia area.

Data is automatically updated the moment it’s available! Informative video about Maryland suburb home sales statistics in Montgomery and Prince Georges County Maryland.

Cottontail Swim and Racquet Club is a member-owned pool and tennis court facility serving communities in and around West Springfield and Burke. Surrounded by Fairfax County parkland and the homes of Orange Hunt Estates, the pool is nestled on 3 wooded acres. Families from the Sangster, Orange Hunt, Cherry Run, and Hunt Valley school districts can…

I always sign up as early as I can to participate in the new online offerings that I think may be helpful or “cool” for personal and/or real estate use to promote business and self. I am very excited about the new Google Plus site. I signed up early to receive an invitation but finally…