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Why have I included a photo of Mark Wahlberg and Marcus Luttrell? Because they teamed up a few months ago to spread the word about this great new benefit for veterans! AAFES now offers tax-free online shopping to honorably discharged…

Walking tours aren’t just for Halloween!   This week’s Veteran-Owned business is Discover Alexandria. They offer a range of walking tours in Alexandria including history, food, shopping and even a running tour. Several of these tours are dog-friendly and they…

One of my favorite things in real estate is helping a first-time home buyer find a home that fits their lifestyle now, with the intent of renting it later. So many young people think that homeownership is unobtainable–that they can’t…

This week’s Veteran-Owned business is Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton, VA. They are in the middle of their annual “Buy a Vet a Beer” campaign. From 11 October- 11 November, patrons of the taproom can purchase a beer to…

Spring and summer are the best times to buy a home, right? Maybe not. There are several reasons why buying in the Fall may be better and this article outlines them well. I’d love to help you find your home…

It’s FINALLY Fall! I’ve been anxiously awaiting the weather (& college football!), and so has my dog. She knows that with cooler weather comes al fresco dining she can join us on, longer walks and the many incredible Fall events…

I recently had the priviliege of helping a friend purchase her first home. It felt so good to see the sense of pride she felt as she took the keys after closing. While celebrating, we talked about the improvements she…

Part of the “charm” of Old Town are the small kitchens. You have to get creative to find storage and this article has some great suggestions for how to do so. One of my favorites is the door-mounted paper towel…

If you’ve bought a home recently, odds are you aren’t rolling in money right now. In fact, between your mortgage payments and bills for repairs and much-needed upgrades, your coffers might be pretty bare—which is a shame, since part of…

I am often asked by people who are early in their careers why they should buy a home if they don’t plan on being in an area for more than a few years. Saving for a down payment can take…