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   To see homes for sale here is the link:  Alexandria New homes for sale  Alexandria is an independant city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This city is a part of the Washington-Baltimore Metro Area,and surrounded by the Potomac River, Arlington County, and Fairfax County.   Like Old Town, most Alexandria neighborhoods are wealthy, high-status suburbs.   The historic center of Alexandria is known as  Old Town . With its concentration of boutiques, restaurants, antique shops and theaters. Many Alexandria neighborhoods are compact, walkable, high-income suburbs of Washington, D.C. Market Square  in Old Town is believed to be one of the oldest continuously operating  marketplaces  in the  United   States , It contains a large fountain and extensive landscaping, as well as a farmers' market each Saturday morning.  To see condos and townhomes for sale here is the link: Alexandria condos and T...

                                         Believe it or not, bed bugs are an ancient problem. Bed bugs, lice and other parasitic insects thrived through the Dark Ages when hygiene was poor, people lived close together, and knowledge of why things happened was based more on superstition than fact. After World War II, until 1972 when the use of the pesticide  DDT was banned , bed bugs almost entirely disappeared, with remnants seen mostly in poorer countries. Today, unfortunately, bed bugs are making a comeback. Only knowledge of how to avoid and (failing that) combat them can prevent the bed bug's bite in your home. Bed Bug Basics Bed bugs feed on blood. Some species of bed bugs target a particular mammal or bird. The one that dines on humans – Cimex lectularius – is a flat, reddish-brown, wingless insect about the size of an apple seed when it's fully grown. As bed bug...

How Do Closing Cost Credits Work                                                                                         298 If you are selling a home, there is a good chance that you will encounter a buyer that requests a closing cost credit. Your immediate reaction may be irritation. Why, after all, should you pay for the closing costs? But it is important to understand that a closing cost credit doesn’t necessarily mean that you are losing money or paying the buyer for buying your home. It’s just a way for the buyer to have more cash on hand for initial repairs and other necessities after buying. It could also be for just that – the actual closing costs. Understanding how closing cost credits work, and how they affect your home sale, is necessary in to...

How to Quickly Recognize a Money Pit Homes.com                Buying a Home? Not So Fast If you live in a hot housing market where desirable properties tend to be snapped up nearly as soon as they’re offered, then you may feel pressured to seal the deal immediately if and when you find a home you really like. But smart homebuyers do their due diligence before committing to a mortgage. Here are some warning signs that the home you’re considering purchasing may not be as good a deal as it seems. A Shoddy Roof Your home’s roof is your main line of defense against the elements. A poorly maintained or leaky roof can spell serious trouble down the road. Leaks can cause water damage, and not just to your possessions, but to your home as well. Cracked or missing shingles are an obvious red flag, but it’s not a bad idea to have a professional roofer perform an in-depth inspection, even if the roof appears to be in good repair. That way, you’ll be able ...

Looking for a home in Manassas at a reasonable price? Motivated Sellers Just listed, in Townes of Compton Farms. 9705 Cheshire Ridge Circle, Manassas VA 20110 Easy access to I-66, R28, Sudley Rd, Plenty of guest parking, cul-de-sac. Enter into amazing foyer, Huge living and dining combo,plenty of light. Kitchen with granite counters, gas stove. big breakfast area, which opens to a huge deck. Upstairs Master bed with vaulted ceiling, big walk in closet and attached full bath.Two more bedrooms, with a hallway full bath. Finished basement, with gas fireplace, plenty of storage, and a rough in for a bath. Basement has sliding doors which open into back yard and stone patio. Fenced rear yard backs to common area. Amenities include Tennis courts, Totlots, trash is included in HOA. Price $319,990 Here is a video of the lovely home. 9705 CheshireRidge Circle, Manassas VA 20110 Need help in Buying or selling a home?  Contact me Asi...

                                                                                                             May 4, 2015  by  Bill Gassett Pricing a home in a way that will encourage a timely sale is quite challenging for home sellers, and often for Realtors. There are numerous studies that indicate the longer a home remains on the market, the less money it will fetch when it finally does sell. Finding yourself with a home that won’t sell because you priced it too high is the last thing you want to happen, which is why it is so important to price it correctly at the start. In fact  pricing a home correctly   is the number one factor in getting it sold in a timely fashion for the most money ...