When I start working with people, I direct them to this web site to search online for homes in Maryland and Northern Virginia. Some of those folks, if they are web-centric searchers, inevitably call or email me with something like this: “I looked on Zillow (or numerous other sites) and found homes that aren’t on…

Not just in Fairfax and Montgomery Counties but a Nationwide Summer Event Will Put Spotlight on Home Ownership this coming weekend. The 2011 REALTOR® Nationwide Open House will be held on the weekend of, June 4-5, 2011. This event, which began on a local level a few years ago, is a weekend when REALTORS® across the…

Web savvy agents know that THE place to be is on the first page of a Google search. The best way by far is through organic placement. Organic placement is a natural rise through the ranks as a result of indexed content. By way of example, if you perform a Google search for “West Springfield Virginia”…

Almost 2,500 square foot, three level town home has just been listed in Oakton, Virginia’s Cherrywood Square subdivision. The entire home is in excellent condition and kept that way but a very thoughtful owner but if I had to point to the stand out features, they would be the new kitchen and bathrooms. The home is an…

A home inspection is an visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation. If problems or symptoms of problems are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluation or testing. An inspection report will go through the condition of the home’s heating and air conditioning systems, plumbing…

This beautiful home has had a HUGE price reduction! It’s now priced at $998,000 which is well below market value. The owners of this contemporary home have had it completely remodeled. They knocked down some walls to open up the kitchen to the living room. The kitchen and bathrooms have been completely redone, they’ve re-configure…

  The process of buying and selling real estate involves numerous ancillary services. It’s my intention to showcase some of the greatest service providers that I’ve not only worked with but been blown away by. Today, I’ll be giving a big thumbs up to… The Settlement Group I should begin by telling you that The…

Informative video includes the greater Baltimore area but selfishly, I’m re-posting for my market area of Howard, Carroll and Anne Arundel Counties in Maryland.

Prospective home buyers search for their next Northern Virginia or Maryland home online through a variety of web sites. Most are not current and they get their data updated every couple of days. Some have inaccurate data from months ago. You can be assured that most agents with an “IDX” service have up to the…

Tuesday April 5′th, 2011 I attended an awards luncheon in Springfield, VA in Fairfax County and received an award from Charlie Bengel, Jr., CEO of RE/MAX Allegiance. In 2010, I earned enough income to be in RE/MAX’s 100% Club. I just missed the Platinum Club by a couple of sales so… if you know anyone…