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New-Home Sales Rebounded 7.1% in August, Flirting Again With a 12-Year High

Sales of newly-constructed homes in the U.S. increased 7.1% on a monthly basis in August to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 713,000, the government reported Wednesday.

That’s up from a revised rate of 666,000 in July, and is just shy of the 12-year high set in June. Compared with August 2018, new-home sales were up 18%.

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New-Home Sales Rebounded 7.1% in August, Flirting Again With a 12-Year High Sales of newly-constructed homes in the U.S. increased 7.1% on a monthly basis in August to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 713,000, the government reported.

Great day fishing with Captain Don Johnson Hot Pursuit Charter Fishing. Got our limit again.

Mortgage Rates Rise for First Time in 2019 but Are Expected to Fall From Here

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Goon news for the spring buying & selling season.

realtor.com Rates for home loans ticked up slightly, but look set to fall in the coming weeks as investors gird for a slower-growth economy.

We've been closing with Robin Mathis since November 2004. One of the smartest women I know, quickly responsive to all our many emails & calls... A True Professional! Thank you Robin for all the years of hard work & GREAT service! The Law Office of Robin G. Mathis, PLLC

Sweeping Credit Score Overhaul Points to Positive Outcome for Real Estate Industry

rismedia.com Have you checked your credit score recently? Millions of potential homebuyers could now have easier access to mortgages, following a change to the way the three largest U.S. credit reporting firms handle negative credit events. That change is the National Consumer Assistance Plan (NCAP). Launched by...

Hi Guys! I have recently started donating clothing and household items to the Treasure Trove. Proceeds from the Treasure Cove benefit the Inova, Fairfax Medical Campus, which includes:
 Inova Fairfax Schar Cancer Institute
 Inova Fairfax Hospital
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PLEASE consider donating your items here. What a GREAT cause!!! They also have locations in McLean & Springfield. This one is located next to the Aldi at 7010 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003.

Using a Water Powered Backup Sump Pump

I'm always telling my buyers about the water-driven sump pump. When the power goes out in a storm, the battery backup will only last so long. So what do you do when the sump pit fills up w/ water and there's no power to pump it outside?... you start scooping. BUT... install one of these and your house will remain dry!!! Amazon sells them for $200-$279. A lot cheep than remodeling your basement! ;-D

familyhandyman.com Keep pumping water out of your sump even during a power failure with a water powered sump pump. Here's how they work.

We are 5 for 6 !!! When competing against multiple offers on the same property... having the highest sales price doesn't always win the bid. Just ask our buyers! ;-D

Is an Open House Necessary When Selling A Home?

I've been preaching this for the past 15 years!.... NOW you FINALLY know the TRUTH behind open houses!!!

blog.rismedia.com Many agents speak highly of open houses. What you may not realize, though, is that an open house typically has more benefits for your agent than for you.

Video: Bargain Cities: America's Cheapest Housing Markets

Maybe I'll move!!! ;-D

realtor.com The bargain-loving realtor.com data team set out to find where a home buyer's dollar will stretch the furthest.

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Elizabeth Arledge and Cindy Sinnott Hickman.... A smile for your face this morning I love the horse blowing out the birthday candles! LOL ;-D

I always take pictures... and then forget to post! Congratulations Matt and Jacquie... you were so wonderful to work with!

Although we'll be working over the the Memorial Day holiday... we wish all our friends, family & clients a happy and wonderful weekend! Stay safe! ;-D

For all our Maryland Clients, friends and family: New Law for Smoke Alarms. And for those in Virginia.... we recommend you protect your loved ones by reading this simple graphic and implementing the changes in your homes today!

5 Things you need to stop doing that are ruining your hardwood floors | The Flooring Girl

Good information to keep your hardwood floors looking like new. To me, the biggest one is taking your shoes off when you enter the home.

theflooringgirl.com 5 common mistakes homeowners make that inadvertently harm their wood flooring and what you can do to prevent them and make your hardwood last longer.

This was my FaceBook "suggest memory" from 7 years ago. It's one of my FAVORITE pictures of Greg and I. We were at a beer & pig pickin' event with good friends: Joe Humphries, Robin Goddard Mathis & Mike Irvin. I've always felt like it really captures our love for each other and our passion for a good life w/ good friends! Please hit "Like" if you share in that Joy of LIFE w/ GOOD FRIENDS!!! ;-D Greg Hartley

Mortgage Programs - MarylandHomeownership.com

For all our Maryland buyers... Maryland has many Grant programs for 1st Time Home Buyers. Check it out & Share!!!

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Little Big Shots: Forever Young - A Couple of Feisty Grandmas (Episode Highlight)

Gotta love these two sisters! Hahaha!

youtube.com They don't care if they're 103 and 98, they'll say what they want! » Subscribe for More: http://bit.ly/NBCLittleBigShots » Little Big Shots Returns Sunday Ma...

Jimmy Kimmel Interviews Gramma and Ginga

I'm telling you... these two sisters are hilarious... especially when paired with Jimmy Kimmel! Hahaha!

youtube.com There are two sisters living in West Virginia who are known on YouTube as Gramma and Ginga. Gramma is 102. Ginga is 97. Jimmy watched their videos and enjoye...

It’s that time of year again!

Are you approaching the ripe old age of 60? Here's how to stay in shape! LOL