7 Dumb Reasons People Can’t Sell a Home

Are you frustrated because you expected your home to sell quickly (7 days or less) and it is sitting on the market?  While it’s true that there are some reasons beyond your control that affect the market, this great article gives 7 “Dumb Reasons” it won’t sell. Enjoy! Read more on the Realtor.com website.  

Revitalize Designs @ Home & Remodeling Show

Val Valdez on Good Morning Washington

Be sure to stop by and see the Design Home staged by Val Valdez of @ThisIs.RevitalizeDesign! She is a featured designer at the Home & Remodeling Show, starting Today Friday 1/19/2018 – Sunday 1/21/18. Val is in the video starting at 00:54 | http://wjla.com/…/good-…/previewing-dcs-home-remodeling-show

Why I Sell “Staged” Homes…

Whether on a team supporting other Selling Agents or as an individual Seller’s Agent, I completely believe in the value and importance of selling homes that have been completely prepared for sale.  What do I mean by that? These homes have been depersonalized, dusted and cleaned – including the windows, kitchen appliances shined up and […]

7 Reasons Fall Might Just Be the Best Time to Buy a Home

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Fall is not only a great time to buy a home, it might also be the best season to find the perfect property (and not just because you can browse the listings while cupping a pumpkin latte). Here is a great article I found on Realtor.com…   Spring and summer usually get all the real […]

7 Pricing Myths to Stop Believing If You Ever Hope to Sell Your House

7 Pricing Mistakes

Pricing a home for sale is a very import, and can often be a touchy subject. You want your home to sell quickly, and for a good price.  Will you make a profit when you sell your home?  Your realtor suggests a price that you consider too low, shouldn’t you price it high and negotiate […]

5 August Maintenance Tasks to Tackle ASAP

So now we’re in the month of August and it’s a tricky month; we’re finishing up those last few vacation days before school starts back up.  However, this gem of an article I found on Realtor.com contains 5 tasks we can perform around the home to prep it for the changing season ahead. August Home […]

High-End Designing with Cork?

cork decor

Okay, I don’t think I’m in the minority when I say I pretty much associate cork with champagne and wine bottles.  But this fascinating article contains 4 ways to use cork for home decor!  Who knew? “Renewable, durable, mold-resistant, and modern, cork is the interior decorating material that’s all the rage for 2017. Typically, cork […]

Why It Pays to List Your Home in Winter

Should you seriously consider listing your home for sale in the Winter?  The answer to that question might be surprising. Spring may still be peak home-shopping season, since most families want to move when the kids are out of school. Yet it actually pays to list in the winter, when buyers tend to have more […]

SOLD! Falls Church Home For Sale

6656 Jefferson Avenue, Falls Church, VA Sold

This property is SOLD, but let’s talk about what I can help you buy a home or sell your house.  Please use the form below.   Property Information Beautifully renovated 3BR/3BA Cape Cod home on fenced in lot in Falls Church. Home features an entirely renovated kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances a 5-burner […]

Farmhouse Kitchens: Coming to a Listing Near You

Real Estate Trends One of the top design trends for 2016 is farmhouse kitchens. Whether your client is buying or selling, these tips for converting any kitchen into a farmhouse kitchen can bring a lot of attention to the focal point of the home. Kitchens are the focal point of the home. They are where […]

Sierra Pacific Mortgage Co, Inc.

I collaborate with John Pappas, Sr. Loan Consultant at Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company. John is a native of Northern Virginia, and has been arranging mortgage financing for home purchasers in the area for over 20 years. As a resident of Alexandria, he is very familiar with the local market and dedicates himself to being accessible […]

How to Price to Sell and Still Make a Profit

The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent’s knowledge of the overall market and what’s selling – or not selling – will be invaluable in helping you […]

Please Fix These 10 Things That Are Dragging Down Your Home’s Value

I came across an awesome post on Realtor.com that had some important points in it which I really felt would be good to share.  Here is a link to the full article, and my spin on it is found below. The article points out, “There are a lot of things you can’t control in the home-selling […]

ACE of Space DC

I’m proud to team with Laurie-Beth.  This is how she describes herself: As a Certified Professional Organizer, I have always had a great love of organization and motivating people.  I have had this passion since a young age and would often be found sorting and organizing stuffed animals at the local toy store.  My best […]