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Monday, October 29, 2012

A Storm's A Comin'

Folks, If you're in the Northern Virginia area, or anywhere in the affected area of Hurricane Sandy, I hope you've evacuated if you were urged to and that you'll stay inside and off the roads. It looks like we're really in for it. Be safe, tie down anything that's not tied down, and get a good book to read (and some candles, just in case).

Everyone stay safe!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Halloween Events!

Hello Northern Virginia! Are you looking for fun things to do this Halloween?
Here's a fantastic link to some fun things to do in the greater Northern Virginia, Maryland DC area!
http://dc.about.com/od/childrensactivities/a/Halloween.htm

Some of my personal favorites:
http://airandspace.si.edu/airandscare/

Pumpkin Patches (Virginia is on page 2)

Corn Mazes

Ghost Tours in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland.

How are you getting ready for  Halloween?

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Attention Small Business Owners!

Are you self-employed or a small-business owner?  Then NOW is the time to start thinking about your 2012 taxes (if you haven't already). If you've been keeping up with your quarterly taxes, chances are you probably know about what to expect to pay to uncle Sam. But because the calendar year is not yet over, you can take steps now to change those numbers!

I found this helpful article today on Inman News that I thought I would share. The article is geared toward Realtors, but it is also great for other self-employed people and small business owners. I'm also posting it in our Twitter feed (apologies if you get it twice).

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Doesn't it make you wonder?

Recently in our community there have been some tragic events. Events that involve families, heartache and talking to my kids about things I would much rather shield them from for a few more years.

I won't speculate on why these things happened to these families that I do not know. However, I do want to reach out to the families affected by these horrible events and offer our heartfelt condolences. It is never easy to lose someone you love, and I hope that the family of Bryan Glenn is able to find some comfort in their family and friends during this difficult time.

September 25th, my son's school announced the loss of one of their students and we found it was the loss of an entire family.  The school, of course, offered grief counseling to the students and a nearby church held a candlelight vigil for the Peterson family. I'd like to reach out to the relatives and friends of the Peterson family also and extend our sorrow for your losses.

Hearing stories like this always makes me wonder, where did it all go wrong? Was there a point at which these tragedies could have been avoided? Is there truly a way to prevent these events? Or is our place instead to wonder at the meaning of it all. To take this in as an acute reminder to hold the ones we love a little tighter, to be a little more patient, and to treasure every moment.

I am thinking tonight of the Glenn Family and the Peterson Family, their extended families and friends. I am wishing you strength, comfort, and peace.




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New Listings

Hello World!
Last week was a little bananas, we had 3 new listings hit the market in NOVA, plus two for our Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati Team. Things have been busy and that's the way we like it!

Here is an appetizer of information on our new listings, along with a link to more information should you find yourself curious:

Ashburn - 42882 Nashua Street, Ashburn 3 Bedroom Brick TH $340,000
Sure I could post another photo of the front of this townhome, but I thought you'd like to see the bright cheery living room instead. This townhouse is bright and welcoming, with a spacious deck and a private two-car driveway in the back. No more shoveling out your parking space just so the neighbor can steal it!


South Riding - 25406 Upper Clubhouse Drive 3 Bedroom Garage TH  $329,000

I chose this photo to represent this listing because, well  you know how most townhomes look into a neighbor's backyard? Do you see all that wide-open space? That's common area. All the way back to the trees. Sure there are other townhomes nearby, but how many townhouse lots give you this much room to breathe? We're very excited about this townhouse! Click the link above for full details or to email us for more information.


And finally our Alexandria Listing on Sacramento Mews...which was under contract in just a few days, and we're so excited we had to mention it!!
SOLD IN 3 DAYS!!