February 4, 2012

Hiking the Billy Goat Trail

C&O Canal Billy Goat Trail Maryland

Another interesting hiking trail is the Billy Goat Trail on the Maryland side of Great Falls. It only took us about fifteen minutes to drive there from our home in Vienna, and there is plenty of parking at the Great Falls Tavern and Visitor Center which is located in the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National [...]

The Clock Strikes 2012

Luxury Home Vienna Virginia

For many folks, as the clock strikes 2012, careful plans to sell their home or to buy one go into action. Setting new goals is an important way of improving your life and making each new year more meaningful than the last. Our lives are short and knowing that you are personally responsible for the [...]

My Top Blog Posts 2011

Social Media Globe iStockPhoto

It is always interesting to read back through the old blog stats… okay, it is a little geeky. Like you, I have read through many blogs about home buying and selling from real estate agents all over the country. Some I like, but most others need some style help. When I started this blog, I [...]

What is a Home Inspection?

Home Inspection photo Vienna Virginia

Although every home buyer wants a home inspection, there really isn’t any set criteria to help them know what to expect. If you are a home buyer, an inspection typically takes place after a contract has been accepted or ratified by you and the seller. There will be a set contingency period when you will [...]