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Kristin Mango - McEnearney Associates, Inc.
Kristin Mango
Office:
703-525-1900 x833
Direct Dial:
703-717-6367
Mobile:
571-276-0798
Fax:
703-717-5743
States Licensed:
VA
McEnearney Associates
4720 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207
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As summer draws to a close ... our thoughts turn to the busy fall market.

Is a move part of your plans? If so, please call today to start the preparations.

 

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   Client Care and Committment drive every aspect of my business. Client satisfaction and real estate sales success are my utmost priorities. Effective communication, efficient time and transaction management, and value added services define my business.
     

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   I have a passion for people and put business and technology skills to work for you to ensure that the process is focused, efficient and effective. Clients benefit from my consistent, persistent professionalism every step of the way.

 

It's always a great time to buy or sell when you have a qualified, caring professional working with you and for you to find the right place to call home. So, if you or someone you know can benefit from my professional real estate services, just call or email me with contact information and I will take great care of them. Kristin Mango, Realtor, ABR, ePro, NVAR Multimillion Dollar Club Member.

 

 

The long, lazy days of summer are drawing to an end, but there's still time to get some of those home improvements done that were on your spring checklist. Here are a few to add to the list:

 

 

  • If you discover peeling paint on your home's exterior, have it repainted now to avoid winter damage.
  • For a maintenance-free exterior, get a quote on replacing those painted areas with vinyl or aluminium siding.
  • If your landscape lighting fixtures don't stand the test of day, give them a little TLC to spruce them up.
  • Sand off peeling paint, mask if necessary and spray with a paint formulated for metal surfaces.
  • Remember to change or clean the filter on your air conditioner this month.
  • Check weatherstripping and caulking around doors and windows. Check the bottom of doors for a snug threshold seal or door sweep. Plugging the drafts saves money on cooling as well as heating.
  • Use foam insulation and caulking to seal around other heat loss sources such as plumbing vents, gaps around exhaust fans and junction boxes.
  • Consider upgrading to thermal windows and doors before the heating season begins. You'll also save on cooling costs next summer.

Savvy homeowners are taking advantage of the current low, low interest rates to finance home renovations that will increase the value of their real estate investment. Plus, they are using the government rebate program to offset the cost of new energy efficient additions to their homes. There really has never been a better time to replace that bathroom, upgrade the kitchen, add a deck or upgrade your heating/cooling system.

 

Congress has extended energy efficiency tax credits for most homeowners through the end of 2010, so if you've been looking to upgrade your water heater or windows and doors, you can probably still get a tax credit in the coming year. Some of the less common tax credits for home improvements will be around all the way until 2016. Please note, not all ENERGY STAR rated products qualify for a tax credit. ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time, without a tax credit. Visit www.EnergyStar.gov for complete details!