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These 28-Year-Olds Have A Plan To Make 1 Million Millennials Homeowners In 5 Years

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryannreid/2019/01/10/these-28-year-olds-have-a-plan-to-make-1-million-millennials-homeowners-in-5-years/#5c8b69c1ef5c

forbes.com Find out what the founders of Remodelmate want to do in five years for 1 million millennials buying their first home.

Mortgage rates fall to 9-month low | WTOP

https://wtop.com/business-finance/2019/01/mortgage-rates-fall-to-nine-month-low/

wtop.com Mortgage rates have been holding steady or moving lower for eight straight weeks now, and 30-year rates hit a nine-month low this week.

Government shutdown and mortgage applications: Will you get bitten? | Mortgage Rates, Mortgage News and Strategy : The Mortgage Reports

https://themortgagereports.com/46558/government-shutdown-and-mortgage-applications-will-you-get-bitten

themortgagereports.com What's happening with the government shutdown and mortgage closings? Find out how you will (or won't) be affected.

2019 Housing Market Predictions

https://www.insidenova.com/news/real_estate/housing-market-predictions/article_b11163db-6d1e-5358-b385-f294b2e2b6d4.html

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Thank U, Next: 8 Interior Design Trends That Are So Over in 2019

https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/interior-design-trends-that-are-so-over-in-2019/

realtor.com Love 'em or hate 'em, these are the interior design trends that the pros say have worn out their welcome in the new year. How many are in your home?

2019 Real Estate Forecast: What Home Buyers, Sellers And Investors Can Expect

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alyyale/2018/12/06/2019-real-estate-forecast-what-home-buyers-sellers-and-investors-can-expect/#5dc3cdf470d9

forbes.com The year started with sky-high home prices, historically low mortgage rates and a definitive upper hand for sellers. In recent months, though, things have started to shift from seller to buyer. Will these trends continue? Here's what experts predict for the 2019 housing market.

The 10 Surprising Housing Markets Poised to Rule in 2019

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/2019-housing-markets-poised-to-take-off/

realtor.com What are the most promising housing markets of 2019? The realtor.com economic data team found out—and there are a few shockers!

Why You Should Sell Your Home in 2019

https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/why-you-should-sell-your-home

realestate.usnews.com Housing markets may not be as hot as previous years, but selling now could be your best bet.

N.Va. homes market has outside shot at surpassing 2017 sales figures

https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/n-va-homes-market-has-outside-shot-at-surpassing-sales/article_07cd9484-ffcd-11e8-8373-c738e3919386.html

insidenova.com It’s not technically impossible that the Northern Virginia real estate market will finish with more home sales in 2018 than a year before, but with the final data just a

Analysts: Amazon winners, finalists to benefit with solid real-estate growth

https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/analysts-amazon-winners-finalists-to-benefit-with-solid-real-estate/article_5a4c6eb6-ffcc-11e8-ae7e-a73b8516a3f6.html

insidenova.com A handful of metro areas that spent the past year competing for Amazon’s second headquarters – including the Washington region, one of the winners – are expected to see their

20+ Dazzling Holiday Light Displays & Events in Washington, DC

May your holidays be merry and bright...check out these fantastic seasonal DC light displays and events! ENJOY!!!

https://washington.org/visit-dc/cant-miss-holiday-displays-events-washington-dc

washington.org Sure, the District might be part of the Mid-Atlantic region, but it feels more like the North Pole during the holidays thanks to the National Christmas Tree, countless holiday markets, one-of-a-kind seasonal light displays and lots more.

Smiles all around due to another smooth closing at Highland Title & Escrow for Les Wall, Century 21 agent, and his clients on the sale of their home! Congratulations to all!

Century 21 agent, Cindy Wrenn, helped her client sing, "I'll Be In My New Home For Christmas" after today's successful closing at Highland Title & Escrow! Congrats and happy holidays to all!

Loudoun County again leads the nation in median household income

https://www.loudountimes.com/business/loudoun-county-again-leads-the-nation-in-median-household-income/article_6ee7495a-feef-11e8-b380-e7031d0089e4.html

loudountimes.com Loudoun County again led the nation in 2017 in median household income at nearly $136,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That mark is more than double the national average

Is warm-up coming in cold N.Va. homes market?

https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/is-warm-up-coming-in-cold-n-va-homes-market/article_56acc93a-ffaa-11e8-9aad-472120e6a73d.html

insidenova.com A soft November could give way to a healthy end of the year and start of 2019 in the Northern Virginia real estate market.Homes sales and average prices were down

NoVA-based interior designers deck the halls at Four Seasons Georgetown

Local interior designers team up with patients to create unique Christmas trees for Children's National fundraiser this Sunday, December 16, at Four Seasons Georgetown.

northernvirginiamag.com Newly minted HGTV star Lauren Liess joins other local designers to raise funds for Children’s National at Light Up the Season on Sunday, Dec. 16

Thursday vote could lock-in Metro hours through mid-2020 | WTOP

https://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2018/12/metro-set-to-lock-in-hours-through-at-least-mid-2020/

wtop.com The Metro Board is set this week to write-off any return to late-night service or more Sunday hours next year in Washington, D.C., and to instead push riders toward Uber or Lyft.

CE instructor, Vanessa Baer, teaching agents about wills, trusts and estates at today's Lunch-n-Learn at Century 21 Redwood Realty Ashburn office.

Sign up today to attend Monday's CE class on wills, trusts, and estates at Century 21 Redwood Realty Ashburn office!

[12/06/18]   It's TRIVIA THURSDAY!!! The answer to last week's question: The amount of an estate that a person or couple may leave to their heirs without owing any estate tax is:
c) $5.34 million for individuals; $10.68 million for married couples. To learn more about estates, wills, and trusts sign up for Monday's Lunch-n-Learn at Century 21 Redwood Realty Ashburn office!

Federal agencies and courts closed for national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush - The Boston Globe

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/12/05/federal-agencies-and-courts-closed-for-national-day-mourning-for-former-president-george-bush/NdLv6OiRuk1yH299JGkGII/story.html

bostonglobe.com Federal agencies and courts are closed Wednesday for the National Day of Mourning in honor of the late President George H.W. Bush.

President George H.W. Bush remembered as public servant, war hero

https://www.wwlp.com/news/president/george-hw-bush/president-george-hw-bush-remembered-as-public-servant-war-hero/1635213430

wwlp.com Tributes to President George H.W. Bush poured in over the weekend, with Sen. Edward Markey saluting the depth of his public service and Gov. Charlie Baker calling Bush a war hero.

Agents continuing their education on wills, trusts and estates at Lunch-n-Learn held at Century 21 Redwood Realty Fairfax office.

December 2018 Events in Northern Virginia - Fun in Fairfax VA

Happy Friday! Check out these fun upcoming events!

https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/december-2018-events-northern-virginia/

funinfairfaxva.com December 2018 events bring holiday lights, parades, markets, festivals, and fireworks to the Northern Virginia area for a month of holiday fun.

[11/29/18]   It's TRIVIA THURSDAY!!! Today's trivia question will test your estate planning smarts: Question: What's the amount of an estate that a person or couple may leave to their heirs without owing any estate tax?
a) $2.3 million for individuals; $4.6 million for married couples
b) $3.21 million for individuals; $6.42 million for married couples
c) $5.34 million for individuals; $10.68 million for married couples
d) none of the above
Type your answer below and check back next Thursday to see if you are correct!

Make sure to sign up today for tomorrow's Lunch-n-Learn!

The Eternal Quest for the Perfect Home: More Buyers Turn to Feng Shui Masters for the Answer

A home in tiptop, feng shui shape, can mean more cash for sellers!

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/buyers-check-feng-shui-masters/

realtor.com Although the practice of feng shui originated in China about 3,000 years ago, it exerts a powerful influence on modern real estate.

Volunteers help build 100 affordable homes for Northern Va. families | WTOP

Habitat for Humanity of Northern VA celebrates as it breaks ground on its 100th home!

https://wtop.com/living/2018/11/volunteers-help-build-100-affordable-homes-for-northern-va-families/

wtop.com This summer, a family of four will move from their one-bedroom Arlington apartment to a new three-bedroom house in Alexandria. They are just one of many local families to benefit from volunteers and…

Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving and our sincere thanks for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year!

Here are 5 new infrastructure projects we’ll likely get with Amazon

https://ggwash.org/view/69866/crystal-city-national-landing-virginia-new-infrastructure-get-amazon

ggwash.org Amazon's HQ21/2 is coming to Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard, an area that local officials dubbed “National Landing” to avoid writing out three neighborhood over and over again. Amazon’s arrival will mean at least $195 million in new transportation infrastructure from Virginia, o...

Experts: Amazon will impact N.Va. homes market — but not immediately

https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/experts-amazon-will-impact-n-va-homes-market-but-not/article_73f2ce82-eb40-11e8-a286-ef25bf7d02c9.html

insidenova.com The arrival of Amazon is likely to help boost parts of the local real estate market, which after a decade rebounding from the 2008-09 recession has hit a soft spot

Why Amazon chose Northern Virginia for its HQ2 | WTOP

https://wtop.com/arlington/2018/11/why-amazon-chose-northern-virginia-for-its-hq2/slide/1/

wtop.com Amazon is moving to Northern Virginia, but a number of factors set the region apart from other cities vying for the tech company’s favor, including its tech-savvy workforce.

[11/15/18]   It's TRIVIA THURSDAY!!! If you answered d). Note to last week's question, congrats, you are correct! Last week's trivia question: A security instrument in real estate generally secures an obligation of the borrower to repay a note.
Make sure to look for next Thursday's trivia question...it's going to be a good one!

Virginia Tech will open a $1 billion campus in Northern Virginia next to Amazon HQ2

https://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/virginia-tech-to-open-billion-campus-in-northern-virginia-next/article_6d388d2f-868b-5ee8-afb7-a47c95f3b6e7.html

richmond.com Virginia Tech announced a new $1 billion campus at Amazon's new HQ2 campus in Northern Virginia.

Amazon Announces New York and Virginia as HQ2 Picks

After a year-long wait, Amazon has chosen Northern VA and NY as its new headquarters, "HQ2", resulting in a total of 50,000 high paying jobs in 2019 for these locations!

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/13/technology/amazon-hq2-headquarters.html

nytimes.com The company said it would start giant expansions in Long Island City in Queens and Crystal City in Arlington, Va.

Today...and everyday...we are grateful for our military service personnel, past and present, and the families who support them!

Having fun with great agents at last night's get-together sponsored by Highland Title & Escrow!

[11/08/18]   It's TRIVIA THURSDAY!!! Today's trivia question is:
A security instrument in real estate generally secures an obligation of the borrower to repay a ___________.
a). Sale's agreement
b). Deed
c). Easement or right of way
d). Note
Type your answer below and check back next Thursday to see if you are correct!

What Are Granny Pods? A Way to Keep Aging Parents Close to Home

Granny Pods offer families a mobile alternative to high cost nursing homes!

https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/granny-pods/

realtor.com Say hello to the granny pod, the latest affordable living solution aimed at retirees wanting to downsize into a home with universal design.

The Property Brothers Reveal One Thing All Homeowners Should Hide

https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/property-brothers-gear-armaghedon/?identityID=5b7194e7c6491d14a202e47a&MID=2018_1102_WeeklyNL_EMD&RID=5410107302&cid=eml-2018-1102-WeeklyNL-blog_3_propbrosamaghedon-blogs_trends

realtor.com Jonathan and Drew Scott often face tough projects on "Property Brothers: Buying and Selling," but this week's property is "postapocalyptical."

How to Sell a Home Fast—Even Before the Holidays!

Check out the insider secrets on how to sell a home fast...even during the hectic holiday season!

https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/how-to-sell-a-home-fast-before-the-holidays/

realtor.com Looking to sell your home fast, ideally before the holidays? Check out these key strategies for selling your home in record time.

Happy times with great agents at get-together sponsored by Highland Title & Escrow!

Another successful closing at Highland Title & Escrow with settlement agent, John Slupe, along with C21 Redwood Realty agent, James Barrett and client, plus Rich Conlon from Atlantic Coast Mortgage! Congrats!