Should I move up to a bigger home today or tomorrow?

 Now, this is an interesting topic.  The KCM Blog has a great post about "moving up".

If you are contemplating a move up, check out the post here .

If you thinking of selling your home or buying a home, call me today for a free consultation.  Its a complicated world and I can assist in clarifying the details!

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                                                   Carla Brooks
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Space is a friend of the Rhododendron bush

The ability of the rhododendron bush to trail off into any and every direction is amazing.  That is why I prefer the rhododendron to be planted in a part of the yard that can accommodate unlimited growth.  Here is a rhododendron bush in my back yard that is is full bloom:

I am quite certain this bush has never been trimmed.  The pictures do not do justice to the scope of the branches.

One common mistake that landscapers and homeowners make is to plant trees and bushes too close together.  It is important to anticipate the eventual growth area of the planting and allow enough space for the planting to reach its potential.

My next door neighbor has a massive purple rhododendron on the side of his house. It is a real beauty and grows quite nicely in the shade.

This white beauty grows in an area of my back yard that is full of trees and leafy mulch.  It was nice to work in the yard this weekend and enjoy the beauty of nature.

I hope you had a relaxing weekend.  If you would like to buy or sell a home call me today.  I will treat your transaction as if it were my own.

Thank you

Carla Brooks

brkslong@aol.com

703-577-4960

Let us Remember

Carla Brooks

brkslong@aol.com

703-577-4960

Lovely Property in Silentree Neighborhood, Vienna

Call me for more details on this split level home in Silentree Neighborhood.  The address is 2203 Goldentree Way.   It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms on 3 levels.  There is an Open House today from 1-3.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home, call me today, I will treat your transaction as if it were my own!  

Thank you

Carla Brooks

703-577-4960

brkslong@aol.com

Hardwood Floors vs Carpeting

One day on the road with buyers touring homes will undoubtedly lead to a discussion on wood floors versus carpeting.  In fact, when I was out scouting for  a new family home 20 years ago, the house with the wood floors on two levels won my heart.  I came across this article on the topic and thought I would share it with you- Hardwood floors vs carpeting

Enjoy the wonderful weather and the holiday weekend!

Oh, by the way, I am never too busy to assist with real estate.  Call me today if you need help.  Thank you for visiting my blog.

                                                     Carla Brooks

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PS photos are a courtesy of free digital photos

Never let money define you

Linked In is a great resource for articles written by professionals across all walks of life.  Today, they are running a series on looking back to when you were 22 years old and what you would do differently if you were able to do so.  Hindsight is always 20/20 yet it's never to late to reflect back on our lives and see what we can still change for the future to make our lives more enjoyable.  It's also interesting to see how many major decisions are made on the "fly".  Life is not a chess board yet sometimes we make moves without thoroughly weighing the consequences and these moves shape our lives to come.

Anyway, Susy Orman (picture from article on LinkedIn) wrote an interesting piece on her life and attitude toward money.  You can read it here.

Thank you for visiting the Silver Lyne.  Call me today if you have a real estate question or want to buy or sell a property.  I am here to help.

                                                            Carla Brooks
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New Construction versus Existing Homes

Ever wonder why consumers choose new construction over existing homes?  Or vice versa?

The KCM blog has an interesting article on this topic here

Hope you stay cool today.  If you would like to buy or sell a home, call me at your earliest convenience.  I will treat your transaction as if it were my own!

                                                               Thank you

                                                             Carla Brooks
                                                          brkslong@aol.com
                                                            703-577-4960