I just came across a pretty cool blog published by some attorneys in the Arlington, Virginia, area. They post updates and information about Virginia real estate, construction, and land use laws and regulations. If you are in search of legal information regarding any of these particular categories for the Commonwealth of Virginia, you should check [...]
Looking For Laws Concerning Virginia Real Estate, Construction, and Land Use?
March 15th, 2010 by Lisa Oates · 1 Comment
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How to Follow (or Subcribe to) a Blog
February 19th, 2010 by Lisa Oates · No Comments
Subscribing to, or following, a blog can be very handy. It allows you as a reader to have all of a blog’s posts in one spot, along with any other blogs you follow, so that you aren’t having to navigate through the web to each blog you love every day. In other words, bring all [...]
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To Rent Or To Buy? That Is The Question.
February 16th, 2010 by Lisa Oates · 1 Comment
Many first time home buyers — and even some folks who have owned in the past and are currently renting — are just unsure about whether or not they should purchase a home. It is important to weigh your options before purchasing because it is likely the largest purchase you will make in your life.
So, [...]
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First Step To Going Green: Find Your Carbon Footprint
February 10th, 2010 by Lisa Oates · No Comments
Going green is a big deal, believe it or not. It is important to keep our earth clean so that future generations will be able to enjoy it as much as we have. The first step to understanding how to improve the environment around you is to find your carbon footprint. How much carbon dioxide [...]
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Drinking Water Quality in Harrisonburg
January 4th, 2010 by Lisa Oates · No Comments
You’re thirsty. You grab a glass from the cabinet, walk over to your kitchen sink, and fill ‘er up. Ever wonder what goes into that glass? An Environmental Working Group website now gives users the ability to see what chemicals and/or contaminants are in your drinking water, by searching by zip code. We did a [...]
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How to Qualify for Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
October 30th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · 1 Comment
We’ve posted a lot about the first time home buyer tax credit lately, but what about some other tax credits related to real estate? Energy efficiency can not only gain you tax credits, but also confidence in that you are helping the environment, and energy savings long-term.
We came across this really cool guide to energy-efficiency [...]
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Easy (and Cheap) Ways to Update Your Home
October 20th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · 1 Comment
I enjoy home decorating and making our house feel more like a home, and with that, making every dollar count! There are many things you can do to update your home on the cheap, while making it look like you spent a lot of money. Here are just a few ideas to get you started [...]
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Real Estate Maps Showcase Home Values, Neighborhood Info, and More
September 3rd, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments
Maps, back in the day, were used primarily for navigating from Point A to Point B, but since the online world has become this diverse, interactive playground full of really cool tools, maps have taken on a whole new role. Maps can show us information about neighborhoods, schools, home values and how they’ve changed over [...]
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Calculate How Planting That Tree Will Benefit Your Wallet And Quality of Life
July 31st, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments
Are you wondering how to save some cash, go green, and cool down? Plant a tree (or two or three)!
I read about this awesome tree calculator in Better Homes & Gardens. Simply visit the website, enter your zip code, the type of tree you are thinking of planting, and the size of the tree. It [...]
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Virginia Homeowners Alliance Redesign
July 24th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments
You may remember our previous post introducing the Virginia Homeowners Alliance program (January 2009). This program has only grown in popularity since its inception, and because of the increasing demand for quality content regarding real estate, and helpful tips for home buyers and sellers, the site has undergone an exciting redesign!
If you are a homeowner, [...]
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