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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                  ...

                                    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 sel...

            Posted  by  Keller Williams Realty International With the cooler weather usually comes cooler home sales as well.  However, for the savvy seller, fall and winter could prove to be a very successful home selling season. In the winter, there is less competition on the market and winter buyers may be more motivated to buy as their need to move is more pressing. Motivated to sell this winter? Here are some tips for winter selling: 1.  Take photos of the house on sunny days  before the clouds take over and the leaves fall from the trees. Sellers want to be sure to show the full potential and beauty of the home. Reach out to clients now and suggest they get photos taken of their home in preparation for cold weather selling. 2.  Create a virtual video tour  of the home. In areas where the weather can get be especially stormy, offering potential buyers the opportunity to first see the home from the comfort of...

When a buyer decides they are ready to purchase a home one of the most  frequently asked questions from home buyers  is, “should I buy a foreclosure?”  The answer to this common question is that it depends and there is no absolute answer. For some home buyers purchasing a foreclosure maybe an excellent option while for others it maybe the worse idea ever.  As with most things, there are PROs and CONs to purchasing a foreclosure in real estate. If you’re deciding whether you should buy a foreclosure or not, read on to find out what a foreclosure is and what the PROs and CONs of buying a foreclosure are. What Are The Different Types Of Foreclosures? A common misconception that exists with foreclosures is that all foreclosures are the same.  There are actually several different types of fore closures that exist.  Below are some of the most common types of foreclosures that exist in real estate. Pre-Foreclosure/Lis-Pendens Filed By Lend...

                                      The article was provided by the Keith Hiscock Before you sell your home for the first time, make sure you check out some of the most important first time home seller tips and tricks below.  By following these tips and tricks, you will put yourself in a much better position to sell your first home and will make the home selling process seem rather easy! Prepare Your Home For The Market One of the biggest mistakes made by first time home sellers is that they do not know how to or understand how important it is to prepare a home for the open real estate market.   Before selling a home  for the first time, it’s important you realize how important it is to make sure your home is show-ready as soon as it’s listed for sale. One of the biggest suggestions for any first time home seller is having a home inspection comp...