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November 4th, 2011 by admin

Today, November 04, 2011, 1 minute ago | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

October Snow Storm In Connecticut. HELP FOR HOME OWNERS IN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA.
Thank You Dominion Electric.  I have read about our ActiveRain friends who have been without electricity for a week now with no relieve in sight.  George just got power restored after 5 days.  That’s rough. I was without power in Bethesda, MD for 4 days some time ago following Hu

Today, November 04, 2011, 46 minutes ago | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

October Snow Storm In Connecticut
Thank You Dominion Electric.  I have read about our ActiveRain friends who have been without electricity for a week now with no relieve in sight.  George just got power restored after 5 days.  That’s rough. I was without power in Bethesda, MD for 4 days some time ago following Hu

Today, November 04, 2011, 3 hours ago | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

PRE-APPROVED SHORT SALE. . . . AND OTHER URBAN MYTHS!!
PRE-APPROVED SHORT SALE. . . . AND OTHER URBAN MYTHS!! How often do we see a MLS Listing Report with the remark, PRE-APPROVED SHORT SALE??  What does that mean to you??  Clearly, the listing agent is trying to promote that Short Sale listing as Pre-approved priceEasy to process n

Yesterday, November 03, 2011, 12:16:23 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

VIENNA VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE WITHIN 1 MILE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
VIRGINIA VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE WITHIN 1 MILE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Vienna homes listed for sale within WALKING DISTANCE of public transportation; bus, Metro, MARC, local bus. See listing DETAILS HERE Single Family Homes for sale in Vienna within 1 mile of public transportat

Yesterday, November 03, 2011, 10:02:16 AM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

Financing Rates and Options Depend on Knowing … Condo or Townhome?
THE CASE OF THE MISSING BUYER’S AGENT. So sad that this home buyer had incompetent buyer representation by her agent.  Many town home communities in our area are condominium owned and this FACT is clearly disclosed in the MLS listing report.  This FACT is also clearly disclosed i

Wednesday, November 02, 2011, 11:15:14 AM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

“Oh my God, an honest real estate agent.” HONEST?? OR MISINFORMED!!
WHAT??  Agent advises buyer to consider “assessed value” in connection to list price. I disagree completely.  Properties are assessed for taxation purposes.  Often the assessed value reflects a percentage of market value and unless the consumer understands how properties as asse

Wednesday, November 02, 2011, 8:20:49 AM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

McLEAN VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE WITHIN 1 MILE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
McLEAN VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE WITHIN 1 MILE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. McLean Homes listed for sale within WALKING DISTANCE of public transportation; bus, Metro, MARC, local bus. See listing DETAILS HERE Single Family Homes for sale in McLean within 1 mile of public transportatio

Tuesday, November 01, 2011, 7:05:02 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article
McLEAN MARKET REPORT FOR OCTOBER, 2011, SINGLE FAMILY HOMES (detached).
McLEAN SINGLE FAMILY HOMES SOLD MARKET REPORT for OCTOBER, 2011, McLEAN VIRGINIA Single Family Homes in McLean that Closed in October 2011. City Legal Subdivision Type ListPrice ClosePrice Subsidy McLean

Tuesday, November 01, 2011, 6:35:27 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article
McLEAN SOLD TOWNHOUSE MARKET REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2011, McLEAN VIRGINIA
McLEAN SOLD TOWNHOUSE MARKET REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2011, McLEAN VIRGINIA LUXURY HOMES IN FAIRFAX COUNTY. Townhouses in McLean that Closed in the month of October 2011. City Legal Subdivision Type ListPrice ClosePrice Subsidy McLean

Tuesday, November 01, 2011, 5:36:02 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

McLEAN CONDOMINIUM MARKET REPORT for SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER 2011, McLEAN VIRGINIA
McLEAN CONDOMINIUM MARKET REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER 2011, McLEAN VIRGINIA LUXURY HOMES IN FAIRFAX COUNTY. Condominium Homes in McLean that Closed in the month of September and October 2011. City Legal Subdivision Type ListPrice ClosePrice Subsidy McLean

Tuesday, November 01, 2011, 8:30:25 AM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

“IT ISN’T EASY BEING GREEN”. Sometimes it isn’t even wise.
“IT ISN’T EASY BEING GREEN”.  Sometimes it isn’t even wise. The status quo says: “You can’t put a price tag on going green.”"Fuel costs will continue to rise.”  Reuben Saltzman says in his article about Tankless Water Heaters. Lenn wants to know. . . . Why can’t we put a “price t

Monday, October 31, 2011, 7:11:12 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER.
MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER. CLICK HERE For detailed listing descriptions for all homes in McLean priced from 3,000,000 to $5,000,000. EXAMPLES BELOW from the Homefinders.com IDX Search site, HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH.COM       $3,

Monday, October 31, 2011, 7:11:04 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $5,000,000 or more - NO FEE TO BUYER.
MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $5,000,000 or more - NO FEE TO BUYER. CLICK HERE For detailed listing descriptions for all homes in McLean priced from $5,000,000 or more. EXAMPLES BELOW from the Homefinders.com IDX Search site, HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH.COM      $6,950,000   6 B

Monday, October 31, 2011, 6:40:41 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER.
MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER. CLICK HERE For detailed listing descriptions for all homes in McLean priced from 2,000,000 to $3,000,000. EXAMPLES BELOW from the Homefinders.com IDX Search site, HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH.COM     $2,69

Monday, October 31, 2011, 6:10:01 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER.
MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER. CLICK HERE For detailed listing descriptions for all homes in McLean priced from 1,500,000 to $2,000,000. EXAMPLES BELOW from the Homefinders.com IDX Search site, HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH.COM       $1

Monday, October 31, 2011, 5:43:01 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER.
MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER. CLICK HERE For detailed listing descriptions for all homes in McLean priced from $1,000,000 - $1,500,000. EXAMPLES BELOW from the Homefinders.com IDX Search site, HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH.COM $995,000   4

Monday, October 31, 2011, 5:16:14 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $801,000 to $1,000,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER.
MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $801,000 to $1,000,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER. CLICK HERE For detailed listing descriptions for all homes in McLean priced from $801,000 to $1,000,000. EXAMPLES BELOW from the Homefinders.com IDX Search site, HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH.COM $995,000   4 Be

Monday, October 31, 2011, 4:47:49 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $601,000 to $800,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER.
MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $601,000 to $800,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER. CLICK HERE For detailed listing descriptions for all homes in McLean priced from $601,000 to $800,000. EXAMPLES BELOW from the Homefinders.com IDX Search site, HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH.COM       $695,000   4

Monday, October 31, 2011, 4:17:59 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $401,000 to $600,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER.
MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $401,000 to $600,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER. CLICK HERE For detailed listing descriptions for all homes in McLean priced from $401,000 to $600,000. EXAMPLES BELOW from the Homefinders.com IDX Search cite, HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH.COM     $579,000   4

Monday, October 31, 2011, 3:16:08 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE $200,000 to $400,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER.
MCLEAN VIRGINIA - HOMES FOR SALE - $200,000 to $400,000 - NO FEE TO BUYER. CLICK HERE For detailed listing descriptions for all homes in McLean priced from $200,000 to $400,000. EXAMPLES BELOW from the Homefinders.com IDX Search cite, HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH.COM     $391,000   2 Be

Monday, October 31, 2011, 2:26:04 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

The banks responses to SB458 begins to rear it’s ugly head………….you MUST read this one
AM I SURPRISED??  NO. . . BIG BANK HITS AGAIN!! O.K. ActiveRain Brainiacs.  IS THIS A MATTER OF DISCLOSURE??  Or. . . . . When does a matter cross the line from a disclosed fee to EXTORTION?? The seller is protected by the California Senate Bill 458.  No post short sale pursuit f

Monday, October 31, 2011, 1:50:12 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

Backing the Big Banks Down - one small step for mankind.
IT’S JUST $5 A MONTH. . .  BUT IS THAT THE WHOLE STORY??  I LEARNED DIFFERENTLY. $5 a month for the privilage of using a debit card doesn’t really sound like that much money, until you understand that the banks are already collecting about 3% for each purchase paid by debit card

Monday, October 31, 2011, 5:42:27 AM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

Happy Halloween from your Beverly Hills CA Realtor: Endre Barath, Jr.
A HOME OWNER WHO DECORATES THEIR HOME FOR HALLOWEEN IS SAYING TO THEIR NEIGHBORS, HI NEIGHBORS.  WELCOME TO OUR CELEBRATION!! Time and money spent to decorate their home shows a very friendly neighbor. Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sunday, October 30, 2011, 5:28:22 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

A Nor’easter Hits Morris County, NJ With Epic Proportions
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ADDICTION AND DEDICATION??  Kristine Ginsberg knows. She knows that those of us who were spared damage from this historic October storm would want to see the scenes from the areas affected. THIS IS DEDICATION! Of course, Kristine’s talents as a s

Sunday, October 30, 2011, 7:58:29 AM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

LOVETTSVILLE, VA - SNOW IN OCTOBER? MUST BE GLOBAL WARMING!! Not our usual weather for October.
LOVETTSVILLE SCENES OCTOBER 29, 2011 - UNUSUAL SNOW STORM By Tuesday, we’ll be back to normal.  What’s normal??  Average high temperature for end October - 57 F.Average low temperature for end October - 44 F. COMING WEATHER THIS WEEK. Sunday High: 46°FLow: 24°F Sunny 

Sunday, October 30, 2011, 7:58:17 AM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

Why Do Buyers Give Up? FAR TOO MANY ARE TRAPPED BY NEGATIVE EQUITY!!
NEGATIVE EQUITY PLAGUES HOME OWNERS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, NEW HOME BUILDERS AND THE ECONOMY. Leslie wrote:  “Unfortunately, far too many are hampered by the inability to sell their current home or townhouse.” Remember the good old days of real estate practice???  25% of an agent’s

Saturday, October 29, 2011, 5:13:49 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

Heidi & Arthur’s Chocolates - Decadence delivered to Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield and beyond
MY MOUTH IS WATERING.  I just ran across this blog by “The Flooring Girl”, about a local merchant in Westchester, NY, who makes custom chocolates.  My mouth is watering.  This site may be helpful for some Christmas presents. If you’re going to blow 50 or 100 calories, make it cho

http://www.realtown.com/info176/blog/md-and-va-home-buyers-va-loans/va-loans-md…

Friday, October 28, 2011, 5:56:38 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

Friday, October 28, 2011, 3:36:37 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

We Had An Open House Party and Look Who Came, Open House Margaret Rome Style.
OPEN HOUSE ON A WEDNESDAY?? Sure, if you’re Margaret Rome and you know how to “work” an OPEN HOUSE EVENT. The listing for this property is owned by our own Pat Kennedy.  She wisely engaged Margaret Rome to list and sell the property. O.K., thanks to Margaret’s Open House savvy, t

Friday, October 28, 2011, 3:01:29 PM | Loudoun County, VAGo to full article

We Had An Open House Party and Look Who Came.
OPEN HOUSE ON A WEDNESDAY?? Sure, if you’re Margaret Rome and you know how to “work” an OPEN HOUSE EVENT. The listing for this property is owned by our own Pat Kennedy.  She wisely engaged Margaret Rome to list and sell the property. O.K., thanks to Margaret’s Open House savvy, t

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