About Falls Church City County, VA

The #1 Rule of Real Estate is Location, Location, Location.

A Close Second is: READ THE (insert favorite expletive) CONTRACT!

The real estate contract is the beginning and end, the authority, and the document with the most importance in any real estate transaction. You've heard it said that "an oral contract is worth the paper that it's printed on!"

In Virginia, there's a clause in our Regional Sales Contract that states that "All contracts for the sale of real property must be in writing to be enforecable. Upon ratification and Delivery, this Contract becomes a legally binding agreement. Any changes to this Contract must be made in writing for such changes to be enforceable."

In other words, if you want it to be part of the deal, you'd better write it down. Moreover, when it's been written, you should

READ THAT TO WHICH YOU AGREED

Case in point: The following is just a small example of the necessity of reading the contract. This past Friday my clients closed upon the purchase of their beautiful home in Falls Church, Virginia. Among other things, one of the agreed upon repairs from the inspection item list was that "the yellowjacket nests" were to "be treated by a professional exterminator."

While the seller graciously had agreed to a long list of inspection item repairs, my buyer clients learned a day or two before settlement, that the seller tried to treat the yellowjacket nests on his own, using a spray can of Ortho. This was not acceptable to my clients nor was it in compliance with the written words in the contract which clearly stated that the problem was to be treated by "a professional exterminator."

I reminded the listing agent of this agreed-upon language, and fortunately the seller hired a professional, remedied the problem, and we were able to settle.

Just goes to show that every word is important in a contract.

Read it. Read it. Read it.

No, This is not a government throwback to the Johnson Administration or "The Great Society." This is a private business enterprise run by developer John K. Freeman who bought a run down townhouse development in Falls Church, VA and has turned it into a modern day utopia for (I don't want to use the words poor or disadvantaged) families with limited incomes. If I go to my grave having completed a project like Mr. Freeman has done, other than raising two fine sons, my life would have been well worth living. I would understand my reason for "being" on this earth. Please read this article. It will show you what can be done through private enterprise to make a profit yet fully benefit a community that was once run down and crime ridden in many ways including providing a safe prosperous way for our next generation to grow up. Why it matters: One of Fairfax County, VA's highest performing schools (and Fairfax County has one of the best school systems in the nation), is "Graham Road Elementary." Two thirds of the schools children are from Kingsley Commons, the development revitalized by John K. Freeman.

Investing in Utopia

I'm making an impact with Origami Towel Folding. As some of you know I use origami towel designs in my staging as my signature prop. It has been unbelievable on the amount of comments and compliments buyers make about these creations. Realtors are always telling me how much people love the origami designs and want to know how to make them. That is good for me and good for the home owner as it makes their home memorable because the origami designs are doing exactly what I want them to do and that is to make an impact. Here is my latest creation for in honor of summer, origami towel flip flop slippers! Just too cute! Enjoy & Happy Staging!

Handsomely landscaped Jefferson District Golf Course a part of the Jefferson District Park features a gently rolling golfing surface consisting of 4 ponds and a par 5 and par 4s suitable for golfers who like to walk. Jefferson District Park & Golf Course is located at 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church VA 22042.

Amenities of Jefferson District Golf Course:

• Golf Clubs
• Pull Carts
• Power Carts
  

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• Balls
• Gloves
• Hats
• Towels
• Cigars
• Outerwear
• Gift Certificates

Jefferson District Park Facilities:

• Tennis Courts
• Basketball Courts
• Miniature Golf
• Picnic Areas
• Childrens' Playground

Homes for sale near Jefferson District Golf Course

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