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Archive for September 14th, 2007

How can I find homes with upcoming open houses?

Friday, September 14th, 2007

We have a *great* way for you to find open houses, using our search tool www.BirdsEyeSearch.com

Here's how you do it:

On the right side, there's a link that says "Advanced Search Options" (see image below & click to enlarge):

Advanced Search

Once you click on that link, you'll see a new row show up on the left side, like this (click image to enlarge):

Open House Circle

Just choose "yes" and run your search as you usually would. By having clicked "yes", the site will only return properties that have open houses in the next week or two. To see when the open house is, do this (click to enlarge):

Open house info
Enjoy this free tool!

What is the “capital contribution” condo fee for?

Friday, September 14th, 2007

The capital contribution is fee paid at closing to "jumpstart" your condo fee account & is required by condo management companies to ensure that there is enough working capital for the condo. It is usually only paid by first-time buyers in a new community or condo building.

Where can I find school boundary maps?

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Here are Fairfax County's school boundary maps and a reverse look-up by address for school boundaries in Fairfax.

I heard there’s more development coming to Potomac Yard in Alexandria. Is that true?

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Yes here are details on what's coming: