CONTRIBUTED BY DEBBIE ZECH, REALTOR WITH THE ERIC STEWART GROUP OF LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE
Excitement continues to build as plans for Amazon’s new HQ2 in Crystal City unfold. Of course this raises more questions than answers – what will be the effect on traffic, will the current public transportation be adequate, will our schools become more overcrowded – and of course, what will happen to housing prices and availability.
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January is a time for new resolutions, lists, changes, dreams, and plans.
Here we are again in January wondering what this new year will bring. Many times last year clients would tell me they were thinking about making a move “next year” or “next spring”. Perhaps you are thinking about thinking about making a move. I am often asked the question, “How will I know it is time?”
Thank you to our clients for the last year – 2018 was one of our greatest, and we can’t wait to see what 2019 continues to bring. Our listing agents are here to help you sell your home with confidence and our buyers agents are here to assist in all of your home buying needs.
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You hired a Realtor, prepared your property for market, kept your house in immaculate condition for showings, found an interested and qualified buyer, and you finally have a ratified (signed by buyer and seller) contract. Nothing else to do, right? On the contrary, though you’re nearing a sale, there is now a closing process, which should be managed carefully by your Realtor or a qualified member of his/her team. Considering the serious legal implications associated with such a large transaction, you’ll definitely want assistance from someone with plenty of experience in home sales.
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There are festive lights and mistletoe all around us this time of year. You are wrapping presents, baking cookies, singing along to classic songs, curling up by the fire with a good book… and entertaining your children, grandchildren, parents, in-laws, and the multitude of extended family you might have joining you. How do you fill the down time, in between family meals and those holiday traditions you’ve had for years? Be sure to tune in On 12/23 for The Eric Stewart Show’s Christmas Show on WMAL 105.9 FM at 8AM.
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As we move through this holiday season, many of us may be experiencing life changes or losses that make this time of year difficult. Helen Flynn, Realtor® with the Eric Stewart Group, has put together these tips for coping with the holidays especially for our readers.
How do you show your home to buyers when you have a pet? Pets are a part of the family for many home owners, and protecting Fido from running out the door when a buyer is walking through the property is of tantamount concern. Furthermore, some pets have annoying behaviors like incessant barking, or may even be aggressive and potentially harmful, so protecting the public from them is an issue. Let’s break this down from two perspectives: sensitivity to the pets and sensitivity to the buyers.
Many homeowners are under the impression that open houses are a powerful selling tactic but, according to the National Association of Realtors®, only one percent of homes sell this way. Let’s talk about potential pitfalls of open houses that may have you rethinking this option.
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When there are 100 reasons not to do something, what is it that compels you to go ahead and do it anyway? That’s right, I’m talking about the headache that is selling your home and moving to a new one. My name is Sara Foulkes, and this is how my family moved with three kids and a new puppy — and why it was worth it.
Continue reading “Who Has Time To Sell Their Home? You Do And Here’s Why.”
Welcome to November! We hope you had a great Halloween and you’re getting ready for colder temperatures to (finally) come next week. In this week’s blog, we’ll be listing out a few activities to look forward to this weekend and throughout the month November, including a Christmas Bazaar starting on the 10th!
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