Consider the following to maximize the value of your home. In order to receive the best bang for your buck, focus on improving the areas that will have the greatest remodel appeal: kitchen, basement, and home exterior. An updated kitchen and/or basement, in keeping with the rest of the home, can definitely increase value. As for the exterior, make sure the roof and HVAC are in good condition. These are two things buyers will inquire about as they are typically costly items. Landscaping should also be considered; if your property looks rough or run-down, you may immediately turn buyers away. Taking care of these areas will typically add the most to your home’s value and will make your living space more attractive both for potential buyers and visitors alike. Of course, your main focus should be on repairing any problem areas before moving on to the bigger renovations. Issues such as a damaged siding or drainage problems can seriously detract from a home’s value. Once these pesky matters are taken care of, move on to the high-return-on-investment projects.
With a home equity loan or line of credit, you can make these home improvements a reality. Alternatively, consolidate bills, pay college tuition, take a family vacation, or simply use it as a safety net–the possibilities are endless! Another bonus to securing a home equity loan or line of credit is that the interest paid on the loan is often tax-deductible for those who itemize deductions. Lafayette Federal offers Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit at great rates with up to $500,000. See www.lfcu.org/homeequity for more information.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Many Americans are enjoying staycations spending more time at home and traveling less. Creating a bird-friendly backyard habitat is one way to get outdoors while staying close to home.
Wild Birds Unlimited of Arlington, VA is your local expert for backyard bird feeding. We invite you to come in and learn more about your habitat from our certified backyard bird feeding specialists. When you visit through March 30, 2017, you can enter to win free bird food for a year. A $420 value on one of our most popular blends. Let us help you discover the joy of bird feeding!
$1,500 credit for your home at closing and if you don’t love your new home we will buy it back or sell it for free for 12 months exclusive to event attendees only*
Our team is hosting a Home Buying Seminar event on March 20th from 6 – 8 pm at our Rosslyn office located at 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 101, Arlington, VA 22209. The seminar will last approximately 1 hour and then we will have time after for questions and 1 on 1 appointments.
The new book, The HyperLocal, HyperFast Real Estate Agent, tells how Lesniak, an Arlington, VA-based real estate agent in the DC area, started his career and rose to become one of the top agents in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country, all in his freshman year.
Lesniak started in real estate in 2012 after a successful career as a Naval Submarine Officer and a Defense Contractor. In his first year, he closed over $22 million in sales, a feat matched by only a small fraction of agents, regardless of experience.
The Arlington NFL Flag 14U Girls won the National Championship which were held in conjunction with the NFL Pro Bowl festivities at the Walt Disney World Wide World of Sports Complex. The National tournament brings together the eight Regional winners from the over 1,000 nationwide programs.
Arlington represented the Tennessee Titans and went 6-0 for the day, defeating the returning National Championship team from Texas in the semi-finals.
Celebrating its 9th year, Crystal Couture – Show and Sale returns to Crystal City on February 2-4. Launched by the Crystal City Business Improvement District (CCBID) in 2009, the one-stop shopping experience will bring nearly 50 of the region’s boutiques, designers and clothing shops together for three nights of fashion, fun and festivities (and even better – it’s free to attend). Guests can grab a glass of wine, enjoy a free makeover and watch fellow community members strut local designers’ collections down the runway! With new designers, new locations and a growing crowd, the annual event has become a must attend attraction in the area.
Angie Fox, the President/CEO of the BID and creative mind behind Crystal Couture, is not someone you would normally find behind the scenes of such an event with models, designers, and makeup artists. In fact, you will typically find Angie biking around Crystal City or participating in the weekly yoga sessions, not at a mall where she is overwhelmed by all the options in the stores. But this event provides something for everyone, even those like Angie who usually shy away from shopping.
Not only will you get a complete home buying overview, but you will learn our valuable home buying strategies that will save you 3% or more when you purchase. The event is totally free and all attendees will receive 2 guarantees just for attending.
To register please visit: http://www.vipbuyerseminar.com/
The Orange Line Living Team is hosting a Home Buying Seminar event on January 9th from 6 – 8 pm at our Rosslyn office located at 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 101, Arlington, VA 22209. The seminar will last approximately 1 hour and then we will have time after for questions and 1 on 1 appointments.
We will have specialists on hand (including lenders and buyer agents) to give you an overview of the buying process.
Ouli Users Can Now Discover Local Volunteer Opportunities Within the App Arlington, VA – December 5, 2016 – Arlington-based software company, Dante Inc., announced the addition of the “I Want […]
Blue Alchemy Consulting fills huge training void with world-class programs for senior government contracting professionals
ARLINGTON, Virginia — Virginia attorney Janetta Brewer has announced the official launch of her new consultancy, Blue Alchemy Consulting, LLC. The business delivers legal, consulting, and training expertise to senior procurement leaders and procurement analysts in the Federal government and industry. The new brand leverages Ms. Brewer’s previous success as a senior contracting professional within the Department of Defense.
Honored as “The Most Cathartic” workout by Arlington Magazine (Nov-Dec 2015 -10 FITNESS CLASSES TO TRY NOW) 9Round offers a different workout experience that includes everything you need: a full-body workout that’s fast, effective and fun…9Round certified trainers to help you every time… and expert nutritional guidance; all based on the latest exercise and nutritional science. All of our programs include unlimited training access to our 4 locations with NO CLASS TIMES! In other words, you can train on your schedule and not ours.
YES, this workout is for everyone…including YOU! Come in, get fit and NEVER HIT. We have trained everyone from 85 year-old women to 10 year-old little girls and boys of all ages in-between.
Clothing items will be delivered to A-SPAN, an organization that strives to end homelessness in Arlington through housing and ongoing case management. A-Span’s current needs are coats, winter-wear (gloves, scarfs, beanies, long-johns) and blankets. Items should be new, cleaned or recently laundered.
Food donations will be delivered to The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), a community-based non-profit that provides supplemental groceries to Arlington residents. AFAC accepts most unopened, unexpired, and unprepared foods, including perishable items. The organization is most in need of low sodium tomato products (diced, paste, & sauce), low sodium canned tuna, low sodium canned soups, low sodium canned beans, low sugar cereal and cooking oil.
