How to Set Up a Backyard Movie Theater In Under an Hour Why not a "Walk In" movie theatre? As we all look for ways to socialize in safe fashions and try to grasp some responsible returns to the things we find comfort in why not try a new twist on an [...]
Pandemic has reshaped Northern Virginia’s commute for years to come 30 minutes from work has a new meaning! When I discuss location with my clients it often relates to how long it take them to get to the important things in their lives. Work, family, church, friends, entertainment. It's not always about the [...]
Let's commemorate this Labor Day by celebrating all the folks who went back to work this month! Fantastic economic news to acknowledge while we enjoy this long holiday week-end. Here's hoping you have a lot of safe social distanced fun with friends and family this weekend! Here's the great news: - Earlier this [...]
10 Times Homeowners Should Hire a Financial Advisor You should definitely do this (insert your name) This informative article is part of a broader exhortation I engage in with nearly all of my home buyers and sellers. Part of that is a function of the size of the investment and the central role [...]
3 of 3!!! It's been a good month thus far for my buyer clients! - One won the bidding because at my suggestion they wrote a great letter that the sellers connected with. - One got the house in part because of the transaction history I had with the listing team going back DECADES. - [...]
It's always a good time to save some bucks! In these uncertain times financially I'm paying special attention to ways to help my clients save money. Here's a really good one on how to save some cheddar on something we get once and then likely never bother to look at again until we [...]
The Future is Now on house hunting While there is no substitute for driving a neighborhood in person and putting your own two feet in a property you are interested in, there are abundant tools out there to help you lay the groundwork for choosing a community to move into and to help [...]
Remember Mom saying "We don't watch TV at the dinner table?" Mom had it right about keeping spaces and activities separate in your home. As we are dealing with a lot of imposed cocooning, here is an article with some good tips on keeping your home an oasis rather than a prison. Full [...]
How to adapt to being forced to being largely at home Most people aren't used to this new temporary reality and many are having a hard time embracing and maximizing their situation. It's fraught with downsides but also carries the seeds of some unique opportunities. Here's a great article about how to not [...]
Selling real estate? Know your stuff with Capital Gains Taxes Most (though not all) people who sell a principle residence that they have lived in for at least the last two years don't have tax consequences when they sell, but what if your property and situation doesn't fit into that nice little box? [...]