917 Bay Circle Woodbridge, VA 22192 Stunning waterfront single-family house looking for her new owner/ Is that you? Private community lot with boat launch area. Strategically located just a couple of miles to the VRE (about 2 miles), minutes to STONEBRIDGE Potomac Towne Center, Tyme and Tyde Marina, Veterans Park, and Potomac Mills. Be the […]
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1 Bedroom + DEN Arlington Rental The entire TH is Freshly painted. New laminate floor in the basement Great End Unit. One Bedroom plus DEN in ARLINGTON VILLAGE. Freshly painted. Close to amenities, facilities, and great commuting routes. Close to the metro station, Pentagon, minutes to DC, Arlington National Cemetary, Army Navy
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I hoped to have a few hours dedicated to blogging and studying for the Broker Finance class. Instead, I found myself reviewing several tutorials on website designing and blogging. My Beginthehomejourney.com website decided to have a meltdown after one of the recent updates. I tweaked here and tweaked that. I fixed one thing, and something
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R4 Convention and Celebration This past February, I attended the RE/MAX annual convention, better known as R4, for the first time. What an exciting and energetic event. On my first day, I walked 7 miles; I was there for four days. When the event was done, I was very tired. Here are a
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Selling a home? Buying a home? Under contract? GREAT! Awesome…..What’s next ????? Let’s Begin the Home Journey! Here are ten steps we will take as we walk you through the process of buying/selling a home. FIRST STEP: BREATH, BREATH, BREATH! We need you to breathe to make it to SETTLEMENT. https://youtu.be/Czam8BTiIy4 Step 2:
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DMV: Leases, Cost of living, and Commutes I recently met a few young people excited to relocate to the DMV area. Their joy and excitement went out the door once I explained the requirements to lease a property and the minimum income needed. They were disheartened. The father of one of them
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Breath in, Breath out! My daughter/assistant and I just took a mini vacation to beautiful San Diego in conjunction with my Buffini Mastermind Summit. We had a bit of a crazy time getting to San Diego, but it was worth it. Our flight had numerous delays,
15 months ago, in this galaxy… Yes, on February 14, 2021, Miss Princess gave birth to 10 beautiful pups in the midst of Texas’s worst winter storm, and all the Covid-19 restrictions. Roads, stores, and many other places were all closed or completely emptied due to the terrible storm. Hospitals were barely open, and vet
Hope you have a great day! Moms throughout the DMV area have a wonderful Mother’s Day! Smile and enjoy all the blessings, tears, and joy your children bring to your life. It was great to see you either yesterday or today! Thanks for sharing the wonderful things your children are doing, the trials you are
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Cloud 9 luxurious installation! Wow! Wow! Wow! what a knockout. The new bathroom installed in our townhouse is a true gem. It’s GORGEOUS! Luxury at your fingertips with a unique waterfall design in the frameless glass shower and wall behind the toilet. The Blue Forest Polished Marble tiles give the walls and
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A single word that sends sheer panic traversing through your body with little explanation or rationale What is an audit? Google defines an audit as: an official inspection of an individual’s or organization’s accounts, typically by an independent body. Who gets audited? Most of the time, audits are
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RENOVATIONS are in full swing! Renovations with the new bathroom installation are going so well. We have had some delays as it is expected but it’s coming along! Here are some photos to show our progress. The progress is EXCITING! Stay tuned for more… this is exciting. The new toilet, the vanity, and
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On your marks, by a house, get renovating! Part 1: project definition and getting started Both actions are easy to say but neither the buying nor the renovating process is easy. My hat off to all brave souls who dare buy a home and then proceed to renovate it; especially, those
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HUD-1’s & ALTA’s Honey, let’s go buy us a house! It’ll have a backyard to host the summer’s BBQs, a sunroom for the cat to nap, a mancave to watch the game in, or maybe the pool we always wanted. YES! Let’s go buy ourselves a
2021 was a year of APPRECIATION and GROWTH. Personally, the support of friends and relatives carried me and my family through times of sickness and loss. Professionally, loyal clients, supportive colleagues, and a great deal of perseverance have helped us overcome 2021’s challenges. I am especially grateful for all the support my family and I
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Real estate is a science…not rocket science but it does involve chemistry, geology, entomology, and so much more. Let’s join forces to make educated decisions. Don’t let the FIVE-SECOND rule hurt you. Preparation, preparation, preparation is the name and key of the real estate game. Do you want to buy a home? Let’ meet to
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Happy Autumn! I just gave my clients and friends this autumn challenge! Do you want to join us? The more the merrier! Come on, let’s do it. I hope you are well. Can you believe it’s already autumn 2021? On the one hand, this year has gone by so quickly, yet it has also
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Breath in, breath out…take a stroll down one of Fairfax County’s beautiful county parks. Lake Accotink Park offers 493 acres of beauty, nature, trails, and so much more to explore Trails, boating, putt-putt golf, carousel, and nature explorations could be all your fingertips in Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, VA. Birdwatching year-round, camping, and summer
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CONGRATS, you bought a home! I am so proud of you! Tax records checked. Pay stubs turned in! Checking, savings and retirement statements submitted! Employment verification Checked! The dreaded credit score and history evaluation DONE! You got this all lined up in record time and ALL your hard work, and discipline have paid off. You
In need a of a quiet place to sit, relax, think, explore or get inspired? Look no further than the Jackson M. Abbott Wetland Refuge in Alexandria, VA at Ft. Belvoir. The beautiful wetland is home to a variety of of native birds, ducks, turtles, deer, and so much more. Every time you stroll around
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If you’re a first-time homebuyer, it can be quite frightening deciding upon your next humble abode; you’ve got to consider location, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and of course, the price tag. But one of the key things you have to keep an eye out for when touring new homes is the infrastructure of
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CINCO de Mayo Homemade Ground Beef Tacos and Mexican Rice Mexican Rice Cup of rice Ingredients needed 1 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of cooking oil 1 medium chopped onion (small chunks) 1 teaspoon of chicken broth (powder) or 1 cup of liquid broth 1 teaspoon of cumin 2 cups of water 4 to
Bryarton is one of 17 (LONDON TOWNE) neighborhoods in Centerville that welcome you to the western part of Fairfax County. Located just off Stone Rd, and north of Lee Highway, Bryarton features 3-level, 1-car garage townhouses. The community offers jogging, walking, running trails, playgrounds, and tennis courts. What a great place to live and play!
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WOW! WOW! WOW! What a difference a year makes. It all started with an idea that was nagging at me and would just not let me be. i did not like the horrible weed-filled front yard of my house. Every morning and every afternoon when I came home, all I saw was ugly weeds. I
A few days ago, I woke up to the unpleasant surprise that my tire had low pressure. It was a nuisance as I had a tight schedule with back to to back client meetings and home showings. The change in temperature and my tire did not care about my schedule. I stopped at the nearest
What is Debt Consolidation (DC)? Should you consolidate? Times are tough overall, and for some, things are just dire. Many families have recurred to credit cards to make ends meet. I have had several clients asked me what I think of Debt Consolidation? Should they consider it? Will it helped them get their debt in
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An iconic image of our local heritage and history. We who call the DMV area are very fond of these monuments and what they represent.
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There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets you know how much they’re willing to
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Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying with rates and prices where they are right now? Here’s some perspective that can help. The market actually isn’t at a standstill. While there weren’t as many sales last year as there’d be in a normal market, roughly 4.15 million homes still
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Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. It’s one of the key factors lenders look at to determine which loan options you qualify for and what your terms might be. But there’s a myth about credit scores that may be holding some buyers back. The Myth: You Need To Have Perfect
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Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a pile of equity — maybe even more
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Some Highlights Experts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn’t try to time the market. Instead, it’s better to focus on how even a small change impacts your future mortgage payment. As rates come down, even a little bit, your monthly payment on
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Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. By understanding the costs you may encounter upfront, you can take control of the process. Here are just a few things experts say you should be thinking about as you plan ahead. 1. Down Payment Saving for
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Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs. Whether it’s a job loss, unexpected bills, or a natural disaster, financial struggles can happen to anyone. But here’s the good news. If you’re a homeowner feeling the squeeze, there’s a lifeline that many people don’t realize is still available: mortgage forbearance. What Is Mortgage Forbearance?
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Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating and revising their forecasts, so here’s the latest on two
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Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – there are too many factors at play for that to even be
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Some Highlights If buying a home is on your goal sheet this year, here’s how to make it happen. Focus on improving your credit, planning for your down payment, getting pre-approved, and prioritizing your wish list. But first, connect with a trusted agent and lender so you have expert advice every step of the way.
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