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Looking to see Santa . . . He will be at the Ice Palace in Fair Oaks Mall. Address:  11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA Tims:  Mall Hours Phone# 703-359-8300 Great family fun when they step inside the holiday Ice Palace, locally presented by Cox Communications.  The display features a 30 foot ice dome with…

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY IN VIENNA, VA.  THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY DO THE TRICK. MEADOWLARK'S WINTER WALK OF LIGHTS AT THE MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS. RECURRRING DAILY ADDRESS:  9750 mEADOWLARK GARDENS COURT, VIENNA, VA TIMES: 5:00 P.M. DOORS OPEN, 5:30 P.M. IS THE SHOW PHONE: 703-255-3631 ADMISSION:  $13 ADULTS, $8.00 CHILDREN AGES…

So here is the scoop . . . . Showed property that was listed for short sale. Put in cash offer for my buyers for listed price and attached my buyers earnest deposit and bank statement showing the amount of money to cove purchase. Listing agent contacted me via email and said “I just met…

Just when I blogged about some of the banks not on board with electronic signatures for their short sales, I get a message from Bank of America stating they are going to be accepting electronic signatures on some of the documents. It is almost as if they read my blog.  Yea right! Who am I…

Is Ice Skating your thing?   Well look no further. Recurring daily Address:  1201 South Joyce Street, Arlington, VA Times:  M-Th    12 p.m. to 10p.m. Fri        12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sat       10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun      10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone:  703-4186666 Admission:…

TO ALL YOU BUYERS OUT THERE THAT DON'T USE AN AGENT, YOU ARE MISSING OUT.  EVERY NOW AND THEN I GET A LEAD REGARDING A LISTING I HAVE AND IT IS A POTENTIAL BUYER WANTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY OR WOULD LIKE TO SET UP A SHOWING AND COME SEE.  WHEN I ASK THE MOST…

My first real estate experience as an agent was very profitable but very challenging.  After the excitement of passing the State exam, signing up with a Broker (wow, was that a lot of work, deciding what company to work with), getting through the paperwork of being an agent, now began the real stuff.  I was…

Wow, I use so many apps on my phone and Ipad, I am not sure which one I use most 1.  I use a "Reminders" Ap that sends me a copy to my email.  Love this app.  Use it daily. 2.  I use a "Notes" app when going through home showings with my buyer so…

2013 264th Alexandria Virginia Birthday Celebration DATE AND TIME:  July 13, 2013 7:30 pm to 10 pm THIS IS ALWAYS A GREAT TIME!!!! LOCATION:  Oronoco Bay Park 100 Madison Street, along the Potomac River between Fairfax, Pendelton and Madison Streets. PARKING:  Available at Simpson Properties Garage, 700 North Fairfax Street, Carr America, 44 Canal Center…

Why are you still on the fence? With interest rates climbing, there are still so many buyers on the fence. With the market changing again, inventory is beginning to look low and interest rates are climbing, it doesn't mean it is not a good time to buy.  This is a great time to buy. The interest…