So is the goal to make money or get people to slow down? With DC speed cameras raking in so much cash; perhaps the goal has changed. The old speed cameras; could be seen a mile away. People would see them (mounted on poles with the lights) and remember to slow down. Now; DC has…
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Two things not to blog about or Facebook about in business..
People are all different and we all have different opinions. FACT This is a free country and we have the right to free speech. FACT Spouting off opinions in the Social Media world alienates some people. FACT In business; alienating about 50% of potential clients is bad. FACT Religion and Politics. Don’t talk about…
Black Friday !
Once upon a time I did rush into the store at OMG early to buy one of those $29 DVD players. Of course when I got there; they only had $49 DVD players. It was still a best buy (pun intended). Then I had to wait in line for days. I was so tired when…
Happy Thanksgiving
We will all eat too much; then we will sleep too much. There will be some family drama and we will see friends and family we haven’t seen in months. Just remember the spirit of being Thankful. Let’s be Thankful we can eat too much and we can sleep too much and we can…
DC’s Old Post Office to be bought by Hilton?
The Hilton Hotel chain is proposing transforming Washington DC’s Old Post Office into their high-end brand; Waldorf Astoria. Located on Pennsylvania Ave between the Capitol and the White House; this building has been deemed “under-utilitzed” and the GSA has been taking bids on redeveloping the property. Hilton is not the only one bidding on this…
Let’s Learn to communicate
It seems I’m on a communication kick this week… How should a Real Estate Agent communicate with a buyer or seller? By Phone? Email? Text? Well it depends. Currently we have several different clients; all very different. They different properties; different needs; different work and travel schedules; and they need (and more importantly) WANT different…
Bank of America backs down
Most have you have probably heard; that Bank of America decided against charging their $5 monthly fee for debt card usage. I suppose a win for the little-guy. I was one of the people who called Bank of America and closed my account in protest. Of course I also closed my Netflix account and now…
Co-Ops: What are they exactly?
I often receive calls and email about co-op listings. Many times buyers don’t really understand what co-ops are and how they are different from condos. Let me explain a bit about co-ops. Housing Cooperatives are common in cities like New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Detroit and several others. Over a million people in the US live…
Adopt a puppy!
These folks are wonderful! There are many beautiful animals here ready for adoption. Please – if you are looking for a new pet; dog or cat – go visit the Washington Animal Rescue League. Visit their website …
Great Fun – 17th Street Festival
Hey folks- hopefully the rain will stop and you can go check out the 17th street festival this Saturday, September 24th. It runs from 2 to 6pm along 17th street in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is a map of the events: (For a full program go HERE) …
