Brambleton… The First Community To Offer Verizon Home Monitoring
November 9th, 2011 Categories: Brambleton
Brambleton is a community of firsts…
They were the first community in the nation to get Verizon Fios. Now, they will be the first to offer Verizon Home Monitoring for all future homes being built. Home monitoring allows home owners to automate and control systems in their home from their smart phones, computers, or tablets. For example, a home owner could adjust the temperature of the home while away or unlock the door for a family member while being trapped in office miles away. Find more here. Pretty cool…
If you are interested in finding out more about Brambleton and homes for sale there, contact me!
Jon
picture from shop.verizon.com
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The Northern VA Local Market Is Doing Just Fine…
November 8th, 2011 Categories: Ashburn, Market Statistics
It is unfortunate that most people get their real estate opinions from the national news. If you do, you probably would not know that we are experiencing some of the best market conditions in the nation!
Really? Yes, really… An article put out by Businessweek.com reveals that 9 of the top 25 best local markets in the nations are in Northern VA alone! Here is the list…
4 – Burke, Virginia
5 – Vienna, Virginia
6 – Herndon, Virginia
8 – Ashburn, Virginia
9 – Reston, Virginia
11 – Chantilly, Virginia
13 – McLean, Virginia
19 – Sterling, Virginia
24 – Leesburg, Virginia
You can view the article for yourself here- America’s Best And Worst- Performing Housing Markets.
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Funny MLS Photo: Under Cabinet Lighting
November 7th, 2011 Categories: Worst MLS Photos
Enough Said…
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New Construction: The Pre-Settlement Walk Through
November 1st, 2011 Categories: Buyers, New Construction
When building a home there are three important meetings for the buyer to attend…
- The Pre-Construction Meeting
- The Pre-Dry Wall Meeting
- The Pre- Settlement Meeting
In previous articles I have reviewed the first two meetings. Today, lets talk about what to expect at the pre-settlement meeting. Hopefully for you the buyer, this is one of the last times you will need to walk through the home before you take possession of it as your own home.
The Pre-Settlement meeting has three specific goals…
A. This is the meeting for you to finally see your home complete. (Don’t worry, you are in good company if there are still a few minor outstanding items to be repaired.)
B. This meeting is all about BLUE TAPE. While the builder has seen and touched up many of the obvious items needing repairs, you will see more things that need it. Don’t apologize for being picky!
C. This is the meeting for the builder to show you how the systems in your home work.
Recommendations For The Pre-Settlement Meeting…
A. Some people like to have a home inspector in before this meeting to review the home. If you are going to do this, make sure that you follow the builders guidelines for having the inspector in before your PSD (pre-settlement demonstration).
B. If there are outstanding items that need to be repaired before or after settlement, make sure that they are written down and agreed upon in writing before you leave or you could be accepting the home as-is.
C. If you are timid of confrontation, bring some one with you who is not (your agent should be there). This should not be a heated meeting, but it is important that you leave the meeting feeling pleased with the condition of the home. DO NOT be afraid to have the builder go back to fix or repair items!
To speak with a new home expert for Northern VA CLICK HERE!
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Happy Halloween!
October 31st, 2011 Categories: For Fun
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