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Blog Post May is Here, It's Time for Festivals!
By Fred Westerlund - Friday, May 1, 2015

May is Here, It's Time for Festivals!

May has arrived and along with warm weather and spring flowers, there are tons of things to see and do in Northern Virginia. What better way to get everyone out of the house after a long winter than a festival, and there are a lot to choose from this month! The first weekend...
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Blog Post Just Listed - Selling my own home in Kingstowne VA!
By Fred Westerlund - Thursday, April 16, 2015

Just Listed - Selling my own home in Kingstowne VA!

It has been an incredibly busy first Quarter of the year 2015 for Key Home Sales & Management, and for myself personally.   My family decided to sell our long-time home in Kingstowne (Alexandria) Virginia, and move to Clifton VA where we have more room for my husband's hobb...
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Blog Post Time to Rent or Time to Buy?
By Fred Westerlund - Monday, April 6, 2015

Time to Rent or Time to Buy?

Time to Rent or Time to Buy?Spring of 2015 is shaping up to be a great time to buy in Northern Virginia.  Traditionally we see an aggressive Seller's market this time of year, but not so much this year as in the past.  Inventory is very tight in some neighborhoods, ...
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Blog Post Increase The Value Of Your Home By Using these Renovations Tips
By Fred Westerlund - Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Increase The Value Of Your Home By Using these Renovations Tips

There are many things that can be done to add value to the property, when you are looking to sell your Northern VA house or even if you are just looking to redesign your current home. Once you get these improvements done, they may look very good, but some of them may not add a si...
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Blog Post Aug. 1 Changes to HUD-1 Closing Process
By Fred Westerlund - Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Aug. 1 Changes to HUD-1 Closing Process

The HUD1 Settlement Statement  is a document that lists all charges and credits to the buyer and to the seller in a real estate settlement. In transactions that do not include a seller, such as a refinance loan, the settlement agent may use the shortened HUD-1A form. On Augu...
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Blog Post Northern Virginia Real Estate Investing Tips
By Fred Westerlund - Thursday, March 12, 2015

Northern Virginia Real Estate Investing Tips

If you're tired of the modest returns you get on bonds, the insulting rate of interest paid by banks, and the frenetic fits of the stock market, you might think about relying on rental homes to supplement your retirement income. However it's not for everyone. Walk th...
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Blog Post Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates for 2015 Announced
By Fred Westerlund - Thursday, March 5, 2015

Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates for 2015 Announced

Being a resident of the DC/MD/VA for 25+ years has granted me access to the one of the most amazing displays of mother nature-the Cherry Blossoms by the Tidal Basin! This year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival overlaps briefly with the trees’ peak bloom dates, the National...
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Blog Post Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions
By Fred Westerlund - Saturday, February 28, 2015

Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions

BY: HouseLogicFrom mortgage interest to property tax deductions, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns.Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these homeownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill: Mortgage Intere...
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Blog Post Pricing Your Northern Virginia Home
By Fred Westerlund - Monday, February 23, 2015

Pricing Your Northern Virginia Home

Pricing Your Northern Virginia HomeIt’s time to move. You’ve decided to sell your Northern Virginia home and embark on a new adventure. Unfortunately, potential buyers don’t care about how long you obsessed over choosing the perfect bathroom tiles...
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Blog Post 5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell
By Fred Westerlund - Monday, February 16, 2015

5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell

 HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! The primary day of the 2015 Chinese Horoscope New Year is on February 19, 2015 in China's time zone. This day is another moon day, and is the first day of the first Chinese lunar month in the Chinese Lunar Calendar framework. For us, here are hel...
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