A constant question I get asked is, “is that it?” Northern Virginia is a unique little spot where the statistics show an increase of 30,000 new jobs in 2012 and an overall housing supply that has grown very little. And you really didn’t have to go to college to grasp the concept of what happens… Continue Reading →
December 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
December 3, 2012 1 Comment
Power for your Digital Natives
When I read about a Pew Research study conducted earlier this year that revealed that half of Americans now use Smartphones, their number seemed far too low since all of my real estate clients seem to use them non-stop. Smartphones are perfect to help people search for homes, read about the local schools or review… Continue Reading →
November 19, 2012 2 Comments
Home Seller Tips for 2013
Any home seller who plans to move up to a larger home should do some research on the current competition. It ain’t just pricing that is essential, it is the overall condition of the product you are selling. Right now, I have a few clients who are planning the big upgrade from their first homes… Continue Reading →
November 15, 2012 1 Comment
Almost Poisoned our Dog!
Understand that he was almost poisoned… but this situation did have me calling the dog vet in a panic. Here is the gripping story. One evening about four or five years ago after my wife and I had put the kids to bed and we were watching The Mentalist, we watched (in shock) as a… Continue Reading →
October 23, 2012 3 Comments
Tips for Selling Your Childhood Home
One responsibility that many adults face is selling their childhood home after their parents have moved to a better designed floor plan, or have passed away. Often this means reconnecting with a house full of personal memories, emotions, and a ton of your parent’s stuff accumulated over a wonderful lifetime. And spending time in your… Continue Reading →
October 1, 2012 1 Comment
The Gift Shop Syndrome
Ugh, their house looks like a gift shop! You can’t imagine how many times I have heard that observation from home buyers in a hushed tone so that the home sellers couldn’t hear. Hey, that comment really needs to be taken to heart by anyone planning to sell their home anytime in the future. The… Continue Reading →
September 25, 2012 Leave a Comment
Can my Home’s Location Change?
If you ever watch Barbara Corcoran on the Today Show talking about real estate, she always stares Al Roker down to remind him it’s “location, location, location”. Al usually laughs nervously… since he knows she’s a shark. Location is essential and can be a real problem for home sellers who did not think that concept… Continue Reading →
September 18, 2012 2 Comments
5 Reasons to Buy a Home in Vienna
I often get emails from people who are thinking about moving to Vienna Virginia, where I live and work, asking me questions like what is available in certain price ranges. They also ask about long-term value or eventually converting to an investment property. It is easy to understand these questions after looking at homes on… Continue Reading →
A few years ago I noticed that real estate sites seem to show the same MLS listings, so I decided to create a distinct real estate blog to share my local insight - if you already live here or are relocating. There are topics based on recent client experiences, buying custom homes, and more learned over the past twenty years. Take a few minutes and read a blog post or two to see if my approach matches your goals. I am a real estate agent with RE/MAX, have lived in Oakton and McLean, and live in Vienna Virginia. My goal is to provide you with intel into today's market, candor, practical advice, ideas to get you moving, some humor, geeky stats, the best coffee shop, some video, and a cool way to search for homes. Helping you understanding the process of making an offer, the sales contract and more will come when we meet. Yes, I live here. It is easy to reach me: 
