I’ve been affiliated with RE/MAX my entire fifteen year career.  RE/MAX is the best!

You can sit patiently in a boat and wait for the fish to jump into it or you can use the right bait and pro-actively go after them.  Similarly, you can wait for buyers to get off the fence on their own or you can coax them down by understanding and communicating the compelling reasons to buy a home now.

Too many people are slow to react and have a tendency to do as the “herd” does.  This means that some of the best opportunities are missed.

June 2009 Market Cycle

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It’s been in the news, talked about, and discussed, but this flyer gives a great summary of what 2009 buyers can expect!

First, this credit does not follow the calendar year!  It expires December 1, 2009 and is a reduction to your tax liability, not a check sent to you because you purchased a home.

There are also income caps.  If you are single, the cap is $75,000 and joint filers it is $150,000, and you need to stay in the home for three years.  Unlike 2008, this is a true tax credit, and does not have to be repaid as long as the three year requirement is met.

Take a moment to download this PDF and feel free to call me with your questions!

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Allow me to blow my own horn…

As many of you know, I’ve adopted the RE/MAX charity, the Children’s Miracle Network as my own.  With each sale, a portion of my commission is directed to the Children’s Miracle Network so they can continue their good work, helping children and their families with dire medical needs.

Congrats to Mark!

• 856 repaired hearts
• 3,477 brain MRI’s
• 249 bone marrow transplants
• 742 lives without cancer
• 1,356 NICU beds

It was not just my privilege, but an unexpected honor that touched my heart.  I look forward to meeting the real estate needs of my customers and clients, and together we can make a difference in the lives of children.

Recently while showing homes, I ran across a builder who was offering below market interest rates to help spur sales… would you believe 3 3/4%!! Other buiders are offering free upgrades for luxury features.

So, if you are on the fence about buying a home, I would think now is a great time to buy.  I’ve been selling homes since 1994, put my experience to work for you!  I can also help explain how builders work, and the best ways to purchase new construction. 

On Saturday, I hosted a “Photos With Santa” event for my customers…. the turnout was great, the kids enjoyed seeing Santa, and everybody enjoyed seeing the magic of Christmas in the eyes of the little ones.

Here’s a pic of me and Santa, and my seven year old son, Kevin enjoying his visit.  It’s not only a pleasure, but it’s my honor to serve the real estate needs of Northern Virginia, and hosting Santa was just another way for me to show my appreciation to my customers for their loyalty and support.

OK, I confess… I haven’t blogged in quite some time.  But stay tuned!!  I’m turning over a new leaf. 

One theme I’d like to develop with my blog, is if I see an unusual feature to a home, I’d like to point it out!  Like the Tabby House in Marathon Florida, our vacation to Hilton Head this summer turned up another uniqe feature to a home.   This is the Lighthouse Keeper’s House in Tybee Island, GA.  The unusual feature of this home is it’s water system is a cistern water system…. rainwater!!  With salt water all around, and in the low country fresh water is a premium. 

OK, great…….. I’ve blogged, I’m catching up, honest!!  Watch this space, and feel free to post your comments!!

Lighthouse Keepers House, Tybee Island, SC

I recently invited all my former customers to a Washington Nationals game!  A good time was had by all!  We watched the Nat’s battle the Phillies.

We met at my office and traveled by chartered bus directly to the game.  The Nat’s got off to a great start, but their pitching couldn’t hold up to the powerful bats of the Philadelphia Phillies.

 The game was my way of saying "thank you" for the referrals and support my customers have given me over they years.  It’s been not only my pleasure, but my honor to serve the real estate needs of buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia since 1994.

I’d also like to thank everyone who was able to attend!  We all enjoyed seeing the new Nationals Park and the antics of their mascots Screech! and "The Presidents" running the bases… it was a great family event, and I hope to see everybody at the next Client Appreciation Event!