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Living in Manassas Park City.

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                                            Most of the people dont know but,  Manassas Park  is an  independent city  in the  state  of  Virginia . It is not part of Manassas City, or Prince William county.  Manassas Park was incorporated as a town in 1957 and was incorporated as a city in 1975. Its area is 2.6 sq miles The city has its school system, police, fire and rescue, and public works system. And also its own social services department.  “When Manassas Park was established, the community selected for its motto "Salus Populi Suprema Lex," which means "The Welfare of the People is our Supreme Law." Today, we continue to strive to be truly responsive to the needs and concerns of all our citizens and the business community.”   Mayor Frank Jones                                                                                                   Living in Manassas Park is very convenient. Its very close to shopping. All the major grocery stores

Top Tips for Winterizing a Vacant Home

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                                    by  Housecall For a home to remain in good shape throughout the winter it needs regular care and attention. When a home is occupied, many of the things that are necessary to keep it in good working order happen by default. But when the home is vacant, it is up to the owner or the property manager to prepare it for freezing temperatures and other winter risks. The worst risk comes from bursting pipes, which can lead to water damage that can significantly impact the value of the home. Left alone, water can ruin everything it touches – walls, floors, electrical systems, etc. It can even damage the foundation. Other risks exist as well, such as pest infiltration, that can leave nasty surprises for the homeowner. Taken together, the dangers of failing to winterize a home are too severe to ignore. Any real estate agent who has been involved with selling bank owned properties or vacant short sales can certainly tell you the necessity of knowing ho