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Septic Systems Info

So you've decided to move from the "city" to your dream county home.  There are a few things different about county living than city living with one of the majors being septic systems.  The good news: Most of the homes I sell now have indoor plumbing! I can remember...

Be safe cleaning your Heat Pump

With the ice and snow we've had this week in Central Virginia, many will need to clean off the outside heat pumps.  Please turn your units off before cleaning.  If the blades are spinning as ice & snow drop in, the debris can be blown  out into your face.  Our...

The Chesapeake Bay Act & Lake Anna, Virginia

If you know me, you know I love relaxing with family and friends at Lake Anna!  When I was asked to attend a recent meeting on The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and residential development on Lake Anna hosted by the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS, I...

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

Here are some tips for getting your home ready to sell from my friend Leonard Winslow of Movement Mortgage. Prepping Your Home for a Successful Sale November 2013 It may be a seller’s market again, but you still want to move your home quickly and get the best price...

Spring 2012 Central Virginia Real Estate Market Update

Spending some time with my grandson at pre-school yesterday, several parents asked about the local real estate market.  The local real estate market also remained a featured when we filmed the latest episode of House Money (local Charlottesville Area TV show on...

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Know Your Credit Score

Since your Credit Score  often affects your ability to get a home mortgage and or mortgage rate/terms, many home buyers want to learn about Credit Scores and Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) credit score.  The Scores provide a tool for evaluating a borrower's...

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Reverse Morgage Info

I joke sometimes and say the only thing that stays the same is in real estate is change.  In today's real estate market there is always something new to learn and the rules that applied for loans, closing, appraisals, etc. continue to the change.  I try to learn...

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