Saturday, March 30, 2013
We're moving! In order to provide a more centralized location for our clients, we're moving our physical office from Franconia to Springfield. Our offices are now located upstairs at
RE/MAX Executives8442 Old Keene Mill RoadSpringfield, VA 22152Rent checks should no longer be dropped at the Franconia office. We prefer to set up...
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Warm weather at last comes to Northern Virginia! A great time to get out and clean up the yard, prepare for Spring flowers and rain. Make sure your gutters are clear. And don't forget to wear sunscreen and a hat : )
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
March Snow Madness! OK, so we're in for a blizzard, or maybe 4 to 5 inches of wet snow. I'm sure all the milk, bread and toilet paper is long gone from the stores. Tenant responsibilities in a snow? Please shovel your steps and sidewalks (if you have any), report any damage promptly, and avoid using the ice-melt products. There ...
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Found mine in the mail today, and looks like Fairfax County assessments are rising nicely this year! Of course it depends on the neighborhood, because the county micro-analyzes values differently for Burke than it does for Mt Vernon, for example - their formula for adjusting value is actually quite complex. Rising assessments reflec...
Friday, February 15, 2013
We were out today doing our routine semi-annual inspections and hitting homes we manage in the Springfield and Olde Towne Alexandria neighborhoods. What a beautiful day it was to be out driving around Northern VA! Can't wait until warmer weather and we can do this on our Key Home Management Harley!
Monday, February 11, 2013
We love our military landlords and tenants, and we often get requests from landlords to "find me a military tenant." Our code of ethics requires us to present every qualified applicant to the owner for consideration. Military families make excellent tenants, but in our area the risk of an early lease termination due to military transf...
Sunday, January 27, 2013
George and I were talking yesterday about the extreme shortage of available homes to buy. Inventory is at historical lows nationwide, and especially here in Northern Virginia. We hear from agents almost every day asking us if we have clients ready to sell their homes. If anyone is wondering if this is a good time to sell - well, d...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
A really good and easy Chicken Soup recipe from George's mom...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Old Fashioned Chicken Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil1 Onion, chopped3 carrots, sliced 3 garlic cloves, chopped2 stalks celery, sliced 8 cups water2 chicken bullion cubes 1 chicken, quartered¼ cup chopped parsley 1 cup Orzo pastaSalt & Pepper Heat oil in a large heavy pot. Cook onion...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Fairfax County Schools
2 Hour Delay Today! Nice, a little snow....
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