pcs/relocation guide spring 2011

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HeroesK. Hovnanian Homes wishes to thank the

heroes who keep the beacon of freedom burningbright – our dedicated military service peopleand military government workers. K. HovnanianHomes now stands behind you with an addition-al 1 percent off the base price of any newK. Hovnanian home in Maryland, Virginia, Wash-ington, D.C., West Virginia and Delaware. Andwhile saving 1 percent will not change your life, itmight help you rest easier.

HeritageIn 1959, K. Hovnanian Homes was founded to

provide lasting advantages and reward the peo-ple who owned their homes for many years tocome. For more than 50 years, K. Hovnanian hasbecome and continues to be one of the nation’smost respected homebuilders. Whether you arepurchasing your first home, moving up to a larg-er home to accommodate your growing family, orseeking an upscale estate, K. Hovnanian can helpyou find the home of your dreams.

Quality & ValueAt K. Hovnanian Homes, thorough inspec-

tions at each phase of construction ensure thatworkmanship and building techniques are of thefinest quality. Their high sales volume, largenumber of new communities, and relationshipswith industry professionals enable them to pur-chase the best materials, in quantity, from themost reliable sources. This means that you get asuperior home at the best possible value.

High Performance Homes™Enhance the comfort, quality, durability and

safety of your living environment with High Per-formance Homes™ by K. Hovnanian. Engi-neered and built to a higher standard with inno-vative technologies and better materials, they aredesigned to save energy and put dollars back inyour pocket every day. Warmer in winter, coolerin summer and healthier overall, High Perfor-mance Homes™ make you look forward to thetime you spend at home. Plus, you will feel betterknowing you are doing your part for conservationon a daily basis.

Customer SatisfactionIt is the K. Hovnanian Homes pledge to pur-

sue excellence in everything they do to meetyour needs. You will find K. Hovnanian salesprofessionals available at every one of theircommunities to answer your questions andmake sure that each step of the home-buyingprocess proceeds to your satisfaction. Thetruest measure of their high level of customersatisfaction are the many families now living intheir second, third and even fourth K. Hovnan-ian home.

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When choosing your new home in the D.C.Metro area, why not put you and your familyin a better place? Centex has three spectacu-

lar communities conveniently located near Andrewsand Bolling Air Force Bases and Fort Meade to consid-er in your search for a new home. A special incentivefor those who serve combined with our low prices andtoday’s historically low interest rates make home own-ership possible.

Centex recognizes the sacrifices those in publicservice make each and every day, which is why wedeveloped a special program to say, “Thank you for allyou do.” We are proud to offer a $1,500 discount off thebase price and closing cost assistance when you pur-chase a new Centex home.*


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Victory Promenade is adiverse collection of three-bed-room townhomes featuringgreat entertaining spaces, over-sized master suites and versa-tile recreation rooms! It’s anamenity-rich community witha state-of-the-art clubhouse,outdoor pool, tot lot and more.Football enthusiasts and com-muters alike will love living atVictory Promenade, locatedonly a five-minute walk fromthe Morgan Metro Station andFedEx Field!

Avalon West offers spacioussingle-family homes in a com-fortable community within twomiles of some of Charles Coun-ty's newest and most sought-after schools. Our uniquelydesigned homes provide thevalue and quality you’re look-ing for in a new home builderand community. Join theneighbors who benefit from theeasy access to routes 210 and301.

Come home to Lakeview atBrandywine where a variety ofluxury floor plans reside onspacious home sites. Enjoy theclubhouse with indoor ameni-ties, pools, a tot lot, playingfield, picnic areas and more!Located only minutes fromInterstate 495 and Route 301,

commuting is an easy ride onthe D.C. Metro Rail from theBranch Avenue Station toWashington, D.C. Shopping,schools, parks, and a widechoice of cultural events arealso nearby.

At Centex, we know whatmatters to you. After all, we'vebeen building homes of out-standing quality and design formore than 50 years! We knowthat you want a builder whoseexpertise shines through inevery aspect of the homebuild-ing process. We will work dili-gently to gain your trust andconfidence by providing youwith established professionalguidance and proven advice asyou move forward with one ofthe biggest decisions you'll evermake in your lifetime.

For more information aboutVictory Promenade, AvalonWest, and Lakeview at Brandy-wine, visitwww.centex.com/washington-dc. Our Sales Offices are opendaily, and we invite you to stopby to learn how you canbecome the newest neighbor inone of our outstanding com-munities. Schedule an appoint-ment today!

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URGENT! BRAC ALERT!“LET’SMOVE”

Military Relocation Group is a Team of Realtors and other services through out Virginia, Maryland andWashington DC. We provide Professional Real Estate Services and Knowledgeable advice to the Menand Women in uniform, Military Families, DoD Civilians and Veterans locating or assigned to MDW.Together with Military housing the mission will be completed and we areavailable during Duty Hours, After Duty Hours,Holidays, and Weekends to get it done!

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Ladysmith Village, a 740-acre planned com-munity located 16 miles south of Fredericksburg and 25 miles north of Richmond is

a place more than 200 families call home, includ-ing the families of men and women serving atnearby military bases.

The community is part of parent companyNewland’s efforts to create enduring, healthiercommunities through small-town living and islocated close to several military bases, includingFort A.P. Hill, Fort Myer, Marine Corps BaseQuantico and Naval Surface Warfare CenterDahlgren.

“We understand the stresses of moving onmilitary families,” said Peggy Sue Collins, Market-ing Manager, Newland Communities. “That iswhy Ladysmith Village is designed in a way tomake residents feel at home from day one.”

The community, divided into four distinctneighborhoods along the natural corridor of theSouth River Sanctuary, encourages residents tointeract with their neighbors and engage inhealthy lifestyles by taking advantage of its manyamenities, including the following:

• A 12,500-square-foot Residents Club featur-ing an eight-lane pool with a beach entry, kiddypool, spray fountain and barbecue area. The Clubalso features a fitness room, a banquet space,conference rooms and media facilities.

• More than four miles of interconnected side-walks and trails that weave throughout the com-munity and the protected 120-acre South RiverSanctuary.

• An open-air natural amphitheater that oftenhosts community events such as live music per-formances and craft shows.

Residents also take advantage of the centrallylocated public library where they are able to joina book club, use the computer lab, attend a chil-dren’s story hour, or participate in a variety of cul-tural and educational opportunities. Additional-ly, the Virginia Department of Education gave allthree Ladysmith Village schools an A rating.Lewis & Clark Elementary, located inside of thecommunity, scored in the 90th percentile on the

nationally ranked Standards of Learning tests.

“What’s great about our community is thateverything is within reach,” said Collins. “Greatschools, beautiful scenery and wonderful peopleare right outside your door.”

Ladysmith Village has also received recogni-tion for its focus on the surrounding community.In 2010, the community made financial contri-butions to several local nonprofits includingChildren’s Angel Flight, the Marine Toys for TotsFoundation and the Caroline County FoodPantry.

“Just as our CEO, Bob McLeod, recipient of the

12th Annual Hearthstone BUILDER Award, hasmade a personal commitment to helping thosein need around him, Ladysmith Village has alsomade a commitment to support what mattersmost – our community,” said Tracy Graves, vicepresident of operations, Newland Communities.

In addition to a core focus on humanitarianinitiatives, Newland has achieved solid businessresults with five of its communities ranked in thetop 15 selling master planned communities in2009, and 2010 sales results look as strong. Thedeveloper was named Builder and Developermagazine’s 2010 Developer of the Year for itsachievements.

Small-town living at the heartof Newland’s Ladysmith VillageAward-winning developer attracts homebuyers withamenities, humanitarian efforts and small-town appeal

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Ladysmith Village has more than four miles of interconnected sidewalks and trails thatweave throughout the community and the protected 120-acre South River Sanctuary.


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Commander, Navy InstallationsCommand's Fleet and Family SupportCenters offer many resources to helpSailors and their families when theyreceive Permanent Change of Stationorders.

"Relocating to a new duty station isnever easy but can be made lessstressful with proper planning andutilization of the free services of theFleet and Family Support Centers,"said Fred Davis, the Fleet and FamilySupport Program's Relocation Assis-tance Program manager. "Our Sailorsand family members may be anxiousabout finding affordable housing, rep-utable schools and employmentopportunities, to name a few. TheRelocation Assistance Program isdesigned to make the moving processas effortless as possible."

Plan on attending a Smooth MoveWorkshop hosted by the FFSC. TheSmooth Move Workshop will address

move-related topics such as who payswhat for the move, how to ship per-sonal property, and information aboutthe sponsorship program.

There will also be a financial coun-selor available to discuss movingexpenses to expect and how to preparefor the unexpected. FFSCs offer wel-come aboard packets with informa-tion about bases worldwide. Sailorswho have shipped everyday items --such as portable cribs or toasters -- totheir new location may be able to bor-row them from FFSCs. Some FFSCsalso offer videos about life overseas.

"Planning and preparation, as wellas a sense of humor and positive atti-tude, have been proven to be sure-firestress reducers," Davis said.

For information about the Fleetand Family Support Center's Reloca-tion Assistance Program, visithttp://ffsp.navy.mil.

Another tool available is on thewebsite of MilitaryHOMEFRONT."Plan Your Move" allows you to createarrival and travel checklists and getinformation on your new community,schools, finance, housing, relocationassistance, transportation and financecontacts.

Interested in learning more aboutyour new installation? Go to MilitaryInstallations at MilitaryHOMEFRONT.You'll find more than 250 installationsworldwide -- Army, Marine, Navy, AirForce, Coast Guard, National Guard,Defense Logistics Agency and Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs.

Military Installations provides amap and directions to most servicesand programs on the installation,including the barber shop, legaloffices, loan closets, the commissary,the golf course and much more.


Moving? Fleet and Family Support Center can helpFROM COMMANDER,NAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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When Leslie Levine, her hus-band and their two young childrenwere slated to move from upstateNew York to Illinois several yearsago, her concerns led her to seekadvice on how to ease the stress thatoften befalls an uprooted family.

"I discovered the logistics ofmoving were out there, but not howto adjust to the move," she said. "Asa writer and journalist, I needed totalk to people who had moved, aswell as people in the moving indus-try."

After interviewing more than 120individuals -- relocation specialists,pediatricians, real estate agents,school counselors and transplantedfamilies -- she wrote "Will This PlaceEver Feel Like Home? Simple Advicefor Settling In After Your Move," aprimer for the millions of Ameri-cans annually who find themselvestransitioning from one area toanother.

Moving begins with saying good-bye, as well as working out ways tomaintain contact with friends andfamily left behind, according toLevine. "It's hard work to keep intouch, but you don't feel so uncon-nected if you do," she said.

Share something -- a photo-graph of the new house, a telephonecall, a note; it bonds you, she said."It's a scary world. Staying connect-ed gives us an anchor." It's also a loteasier these days because of suchinnovations as e-mail, Skype andFacebook.

Children also need this feeling ofconnection, and in her book, Levine-- who, at the time of her move, hada daughter, 8, and son, 3 -- provideslots of suggestions to ease the tran-sition for youngsters. For example,she had a party for her daughter justbefore moving.

"All the children got notecardsand envelopes addressed to her,"Levine says. "She had mail waitingwhen she arrived in her new home."

Arrival at a strange, empty housecan be especially unsettling to

young children. To start out on apositive note, Levine said she sent acheck to her Chicago real estateagent requesting she purchase a toydump truck and an American Girldoll and put them in the children'snew closets.

“They opened their closet doors-- something kids do first in a newhouse -- and were really excited,”Levine said.

For transplanted adults, Levineadvocates creating a "comfort box."

"Fill it with some of your favoritethings -- a beautiful mug, a framedfamily portrait, for example," shesaid. "Bring the box with you andopen it up when you arrive. Putthese things out on display rightaway. They say, 'This is our homenow.'"

Settling in and establishing newroots are also part of this difficultchange.

In many cases, people who aremoving are unhappy and lonesome,Levine said. "But don't expectneighbors to come over with cook-ies; that time has passed. The onusis on the person who's moved. It'sessential for you to do your ownoutreach.

"One of the best places to go forinformation is the local library," sheadded. "It's a clearinghouse for yournew community."

Talk to the librarian. Ask aboutgroups for parents. Are there bookclubs? Where should you go for gro-ceries? How about concerts? If youvolunteered at a local art gallery inyour old neighborhood, ask aboutsimilar opportunities in your newtown.

"To reference librarians, answer-ing such questions is their oxygen,"she said.

And give yourself time. "Connec-tions have schedules of their own,"Levine said. "You never know whenyou'll connect. Take friendliness

Turning a newhouse into a home

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Ryan Homes has built a reputa-tion for value, design and primecommunity locations over theyears, and their attention to detailhas made them the Washington,D.C., area’s No. 1 homebuilder.Today, 96 percent of Ryan Homesbuyers surveyed say they wouldrecommend the builder to familyand friends. With so many of theirlocal communities within easycommuting distance of Fort Det-rick, Fort Meade, Bolling andAndrews Air Force Bases, Quantico,and the Pentagon, Ryan Homes isthe ideal builder for local militaryfamilies. Ryan Homes offers morethan 30 communities in the region,with condominiums, townhomes,single-family and estate homes,and homes for Active Adults aged55 and better through their line ofLegacy communities.

Through their Heroes Welcomeprogram, Ryan Homes offers activeduty, reserve and retired militarypersonnel a $1,500 credit, to be usedfor additional options, closing costassistance, or a bottom line pricereduction.*

Because Ryan Homes is one ofthe top five U.S. homebuilders andbuilds in major markets aroundthe country, they are well attunedto the buying motivations of peo-ple from different parts of the U.S.,and the local Ryan Sales Represen-tatives are especially good at help-ing families relocate to the nation-al capital region. New-to-D.C.homebuyers sometimes experi-ence “sticker shock” when theycompare this region’s home pricesto other parts of the country, butthat rarely happens when they lookat Ryan Homes’ communities.Ryan’s reputation for value is wellfounded, and their homes’ lists of

included features, compared tohomes from other builders, isbeyond compare.

Every Ryan Home includeshigh-quality GE® appliances, cabi-netry by Timberlake®, and Moen®

plumbing fixtures. Each one is also100 percent ENERGY STAR® quali-fied, for a lifetime of lower utilitycosts, and each is backed by RyanHomes’ comprehensive 10-yearwarranty coverage, largely regardedas the benchmark in the home-building industry. Ryan also offers

a nearly endless selection ofdesigner options that allow buyersto personalize their new home.From stainless-steel kitchen appli-ances and granite countertops toextensive hardwood or ceramic-tileflooring, designer lighting fixtures,brick-and-stone accented exteri-ors, morning rooms, sunrooms,finished basements and manyother choices, Ryan Homes pur-chasers have the ability to craft anew home that is truly unique tothem.

To learn more about RyanHomes in the Washington, D.C.,area, and how they can make relo-cating here easy and affordable formilitary families, please visit onlineat RyanHomesCRA.com.

* Prices, offers, availability andfinancing subject to change withoutnotice. For non-active Military person-nel to receive Heroes Welcome incen-tive, DD214 form or proof of militaryservice is required. Offer pre-deter-mined by community.See a Sales and Market-ing Representative fordetails.

“Heroes Welcome” program offers military homebuyersthe best new home values and special savingsWith prices from the $190s and more than 30 communities in the D.C. Metro region,it’s no wonder that Ryan Homes is the No. 1 homebuilder in the area

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Ryan Homes offers more than 30 communities in the region, with condominiums, townhomes, single-family and estate homes, and homes for Active Adults aged 55 and better through their line ofLegacy communities.


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Your real estate agent is busy.That's not to say he isn't amazing,but when he's juggling a full clientroster, multi-tasking is the name ofthe game.

From drafting listings and tour-ing homes to open houses and clos-ings, he has a lot of responsibilities.Help him help you by doing yourpart.

"Brokers and clients need towork together as a team. Makingthings easier for the broker willbenefit the customer," said DrewGlick, a senior vice president atBrown Harris Stevens ResidentialSales.

Whether you're buying or sell-ing, there are plenty of things youcan do to help make the experiencea success. At the top of the list? Beprepared. Get your finances inshape; have your home ready toshow; and know what you wantbefore you sign on with an agent.

"A Realtor can come in and helpwith everything, but a well-pre-pared client, both financially andwith a home ready for the market, isahead of the game," said real estateexpert Michele Lerner, author of"Homebuying -- Tough Times, FirstTime, Any Time: Smart Ways toMake a Sound Investment."

Figure Out Your FinancesBefore you start shopping, know

where you stand financially. Get acopy of your credit report. Deter-mine how much you can afford tospend on a monthly house pay-ment and meet with a mortgagebroker.

"Get preapproved and have arelationship with a local bank ormortgage broker," said real estateagent Brendon DeSimone with theParagon Real Estate Group. "Havinga solid understanding of yourfinances before you engage with a

real estate agent will be a tremen-dous help and timesaver."

Have your down payment setaside and easily accessible. If youneed to borrow from your 401(k) orcash out long-term investments,start the process early so the fundsare available when you need them.

"Nothing wastes more time thannot having a deposit ready anddown payment money easily acces-sible," Lerner said.

As you navigate the buying andborrowing process, collect all perti-nent paperwork in a central file --and take it with you when meetingwith your agent.

Know What You Want"As a buyer, you can help your

agent most by knowing what youwant before you sign on," Lernersaid. "Carefully weigh your needsand desires so that you know which

features are must-haves and whichare want-to-haves."

Come prepared with a list of pre-ferred neighborhoods and schooldistricts, your desired bedroomcount and square footage, yourmust-haves and a realistic budget.

"Even if inventory is tight, thereare thousands of properties on themarket at any given time. If buyersgive me all their criteria and a wishlist, I might know the right proper-ty for them immediately," Glicksaid.

Paint a picture of your dreamhome, and be flexible.

"Being open to properties thatdo not fit into the initial criteria canbe important. I advise buyers tofocus on what they are looking forin an ideal world. If it is not avail-able, then expanding horizons isthe way to go," Glick said.

DO YOUR PART: Help your agent do his best

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Since 1971, the Hazel family has developedamenity-rich, lifestyle-focused communities forfamilies like yours. Our award-winning commu-

nities are the designs that other developers try to copy,and our homes match the needs, and desires, ofhomebuyers in all walks of life, from singles and cou-ples just starting out, to growing families, to 55+ activeadults. Working in concert with our parent company,Hazel Land Companies, Inc., Hazel Homes has devel-oped award-winning communities in the mostsought-after Northern Virginia locations, from Lee’sHill and Salem Fields in the Fredericksburg area toBurke Centre and Fair Lakes in central Fairfax County.

The Hazel family is dedicated to raising the stan-dards of development and building across the Nation-al Capital region to create communities that set newbenchmarks for quality, value and lifestyle. It’s apromise from our family to yours. In fulfilling thatpromise, Hazel Homes is committed to customerservice, environmental sensitivity and architecturalinnovation. Today, more than 15,000 Northern Vir-ginia families call Hazel communities their homes.

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For a limited time, The Hylton Group, afamily homebuilder with a history stretch-ing back to 1947, is offering fabulous sav-

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They build new traditions for today’s fasterpace of life featuring spacious, light-filledrooms specially designed to make sure home-owners get the most out of their time at home.With fine features, details, craftsmanship, per-sonal touches and luxuries you simply will notfind anywhere else, to say they’ve includedeverything is an understatement.

In a time when national builders have low-ered their level of standard features andremoved luxury from their homes in order tolower their starting prices, The Hylton Group

stands apart. Every one of their condominium,townhome and single-family home styles fea-tures details such as 30-year architectural shin-gles, custom style trim packages, wood-casedwindows, 9-foot ceilings, designer two-tonepaint schemes and much more that are includ-ed in the price.

The Hylton Group has always stood behindthe quality of every home that they put theirname on. Every condominium, townhome andsingle-family home by The Hylton Groupcomes with the peace of mind of a 2:10 extend-ed warranty.

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Including everything you desire at a priceyou can afford. The Hylton Group. The traditioncontinues.

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Helping make military moves easierPlato once said, “Necessity is the mother

of all invention,” and it is this very idea thatwas behind the inception of MilitaryByOwner.com, a national leader of online realestate advertising to the military community

David Gran (USMC, Ret.) and his wife,Sharon, had moved their family frequentlyduring David’s career. While on active dutyin 1999 and facing a move from Germanyback to the states, they recognized a need forassistance for relocating military families.This move triggered the idea of connectingmilitary families nationwide who were try-ing to rent, sell or buy homes. Hence, withthe purchase of a website design softwareprogram, MilitaryByOwner.com waslaunched in 2000.

The MilitaryByOwner website offers theopportunity for military families to show-case their homes for sale or for rent near U.S.military bases. The goal is to provide theservices necessary to help make militarymoves easier. Success is achieved throughadvertising exposure of the homeowner’s

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David Gran (USMC, Ret.) and his wife, Sharon, launched MilitaryByOwner in 2000.

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property to those families whoare moving to the same area.With an average of 4.5 millionpage views a month, the home-owner’s advertisement on Mili-taryByOwner receives thedesired exposure and is oftenquickly rented or sold as aresult. MilitaryByOwner alsooffers resources to secure theservices of the real estate pro-fessionals that advertise withthem.

Advertising your home forsale or rent on MilitaryByOwn-er is easy and is done by thehomeowner, real estate agent orproperty manager. Creation ofan account and selection of thead package that best fits yourneeds is all accomplishedonline.

In September 2010, Military-ByOwner Advertising, Inc.,located in Virginia, was addedto the prestigious Inc. 5000 list,a compendium of the mostentrepreneurial and fastest-growing private companies inAmerica. Each year, Inc. Mag-azine ranks U.S.-based private-ly held companies according topercentage growth. The fastest-growing list is an exclusiveranking of entrepreneursnationwide – a group Inc.Magazine refers to as the mostimportant segment of the U.S.economy. “The leaders of thecompanies on this year’s Inc.5000 have figured out how to

grow their businesses duringthe longest recession since theGreat Depression,” said Inc.President Bob LaPointe. “The2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a par-ticularly hardy group of entre-preneurs.”

“We provide a great resourcefor relocating military familiesto advertise their homes, forsale or rent, located near a U.S.military base, in addition tofinding housing at their nextduty station. Our inclusion onthis list reflects the trust thatour military community hasplaced in us over the years. Icredit this trust to the greatwork done by our customerservice personnel, staffed withmilitary family members fromacross the services”, said DavidGran, President of MilitaryBy-Owner.

MilitaryByOwner strives toprovide superior customerservice by being available forquestions through live chatonline, e-mail and daytimeoffice hours. The majority of thestaff is made of military spousesor dependents who can relateto the joy and stress of a mili-tary move.

Receive news and updateson MilitaryByOwner Advertis-ing Inc. through e-newsletters,Facebook and Twitter.

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where you can get it. Make theeffort; you won't be lonely forever."

The transition problems can becompounded when children areinvolved. Keep in mind that lots ofkids don't care about the biggerhouse or the better job, according toLevine. A school counselor once

told her, "All they want to know is,'Who will sit next to me at lunch?'"

"As a parent, you need to be anadvocate for your child," Levinesaid. "Understand it will take a whilefor kids to find a group and a parenthas to be very hopeful and positive.'This isn't easy,' you might say. 'Tellme how you're feeling.'"

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M/I Homes achieved the “High-est in Customer Satisfaction &Quality among New-HomeBuilders in Washington, D.C.” byJ.D. Power & Associates!

You give your best serving thiscountry so you deserve nothingbut the best. With communitiesconvenient to Marine Corps BaseQuantico, Joint Base Andrews andReagan National Airport, you aresure to find the perfect home withM/I Homes.

An Energy Star® CertifiedBuilder, M/I Homes not only offersEnergy Star® appliances, but thewhole home is Energy Star® Quali-fied! We follow Energy Star®’s strin-gent requirements on every aspectof construction and an independ-ent third party evaluates to ensurewe’ve followed the constructionstandards to the letter.

Visit M/I at The Reserve at PortPotomac, located just off Route 1in Woodbridge, Va., convenient toMarine Corps Base Quantico andRegan National Airport. Tour ournew Canonridge model to see ourexceptional quality and outstand-ing architectural designs with fea-tures such as luxurious Owner’sSuites with walk-in closets, gener-ously sized secondary Bedrooms,convenient bedroom-level Laun-dry Rooms and spacious Kitchenswith islands. Enjoy the communityclubhouse offering full-sizedindoor and outdoor pools, a fitnesscenter with fitness programs andactivities, a grand social hall with acatering kitchen and a bar areawith a balcony, and a business cen-ter with meeting facilities. Com-plete with premium upgradedamenities, the M/I homes at TheReserve at Port Potomac are sure tomeet your needs!

Minutes from Interstate 95 andalso located just off Route 1, M/I atPotomac Club offers innovativeand functional Garage Condo-minium floor plans in a communi-

ty designed for the busy profes-sional. The community boasts animpressive Clubhouse and is con-veniently located adjacent to thePotomac Town Center. Priced fromthe low $200s for immediate move-in, you must hurry as there areonly a few homes remaining!

The Villages of Piedmont is apremier community located offRoute 15 in Haymarket, Va., con-venient to Interstate 66, Route 29,Route 234 and Marine Corps BaseQuantico, with easy access toshops, restaurants and entertain-ment. Community amenitiesinclude a swimming pool, clubhouse, tennis courts and beautiful

walking paths. Hurry -- only a lim-ited number of luxury two-carTownhomes remain! Exciting newSingle Family designs are nowavailable to be built from the mid$400s. Tour our Westmoreland andMontana models. Experience ourunique Lanai feature, whichextends the seasons by letting youbring the outdoors in. Only oneSingle Family home on a half-acrehomesite remains for immediatemove-in so hurry -- it won’t lastlong.

Convenient to Joint BaseAndrews, Balmoral offers EstateSingle Family living in Upper Marl-boro, Md., with up to 4,100 square

feet of living space from the low$400s! Nestled on wooded homesites complete with biking trailsand tot lots, these properties allowyou to choose from a variety ofplans. Our new Westmorelandmodel features our unique out-door Kitchen -- perfect for enter-taining. The luxurious Owner’sBath featured in the new Eagletonmodel showcases a relaxingretreat.

An award winning builder, M/IHomes offers innovative homesdesigned to fit your unique lifestyleand needs. Visit us today -- and wesincerely thank you for your serv-ice.

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An award winning builder, M/I Homes offers innovative homes designed to fit your unique lifestyleand needs.

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NEXTCARTimm Curran, 240-417-64904785 Allentown Road, Suitland, Md 20746

PENSKERandy Ryerson, 610-775-60009210 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, Md 20743

NAVY LODGESusan Langless, 757-502-7495

EZSTORAGEMegan Leitner, 410-902-0801 X.301800 Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights, Md 20743

AFCUBryn Johansen, 301-702-53845711 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20746

CORT FURNITURETom Otey, 301-324-8668801 Hampron Park Blvd., Capitol Hghts, MD 20743

FAMILY FURNITUREJoe DeCampo, 301-449-43007870 Central Ave., Landover, Md 20748

COMFORT INNGail Perry 301-856-5200 / C) 301-752-56237979 Malcolm Road, Clinton, Md 20735

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESSChanelle Cannady & Del Sanders5001 Mercedes Blvd., Camp Springs, Md 20746

LIBERTY PARK AT ANDREWSDenise Bowers, [email protected]

THE VERONADina Mundle, 301-423-58823506 Silver Park Drive, Suite 4, Suitland, Md 20746

MARYLAND RELOCATIONDawn Miller2719 Pulaski Hwy., Edgewood, Md 21040

PODSJohn Tompkins, 703-963-28575585 Rio Vista Drive, Clearwater, FL 33760

AAFESErnilda Eiley, [email protected]

WEICHERTAgent – Anna [email protected]

WEICHERTBranch Manager- Bertram Reed, 301-423-9200 x.1045819 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, Md 20746

LONG & FOSTER, CLINTONBranch Manager Rodger Miller, 301-449-91006320 Allentown Road, Camp Spring, Md 20748

MARLO FURNITURESteve Lurie, 301-739-9000 / 301-735-2000

BARGAIN DEPOT / ROOM STORESandy Nunnally, 804-784-7622201 Ft. Meade Road, Laurel, Md 20707

MID ATLANTIC AAASouthern MD Property Managment Theresa Sherman7511 Forethorn Drive, Clinton, Md 20735

BURGESS LIGHTINGTom Burgess, 301-568-80003601 Forestville Road, Forestville, Md 20747

CHESTNUT OAKS CONDOSTammi Miles1800 Palmer Road, Ft. Washington, Md 20744

USA DISCOUNTERS410-298-93016901 Security Blvd. Woodlawn, Md 21244301-429-38009361 Annapolis Road, Lanham, Md 20706

703-490-044014567 Jefferson Davis Highway,Woodbridge, Va 22191

202-399-18701505 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington DC 20002

CAMDEN AT COLLEGE PARKJoya Paresi, 704-632-31559500 Milestone Way, College Park, Md 20705

REMAXShirley Matlock, agent, 410-465-7777

COLONY SOUTH HOTEL301-856-45007401 Surratts Road, Clinton, Md 20735

LAKE ARBOR [email protected] 301-499-4940

RIVERSTONEJudy Kovach, [email protected] Midtown Square, Suite 1033,Camp Springs, Md 20746

MEADE [email protected]

TRUMAN PARKSandra Webster, 301-333-2032601 Harry S. Truman Drive, Largo, Md 20774

METRO PLACE AT TOWN CENTERTim Mosely/Kelly Brooks,301-423-81084500 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md 20746

LAKE ARBOR TOWERSJanice Allen, 301-499-494011411 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville, Md 20721

SUNDOWN TRANSPORTATIONJIM LUMLEY, 443-822-8747

DANIELS FINANCIALHorace Daniel, [email protected]

SELF STORAGE ZONEMichael Bernard, 301-316-42426300 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, Md. 20743

Militarybyowner.com1211 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401866-604-9126

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.Teresa Burkhart – Prince Frederick Office800-231-2913995 Prince Frederick Blvd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Gates Hudson3020 Hamaker Court, Suite 301 Fairfax, Virginia22031-2220 - 703-876-9590

Your Real Estate NetworkWillie Jones , 540-424-0850www.MilitaryRelocationGroup

RIVERSTONE APARTMENT RENTALSRegional Manager Michael Thayer, 240-813-2117

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Augustine Homes 100 Riverside Parkway, Suite 229, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 540-372-7770

Basheer & Edgemoore 2071 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 510, Vienna, VA 22182 703-849-8700

Beazer Homes 14901 Bogle Drive, Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151 866-423-2937

Bozzuto Homes 7850 Walker Drive, Suite 400, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-220-0100

Brookfield Homes 8500 Executive Park Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031 703-270-1400

Centex Homes 10600 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 225, Fairfax, VA 22030 703-934-9300

Comstock HomebuildingCompanies, Inc. 11465 Sunset Hills Road, 5th Floor, Reston, VA 20190 703-883-1700

Craftmark Homes 6820 Elm Street, Suite 200, McLean VA 22101 703-734-9855

Craftstar Homes 6820 Elm Street, Suite 200, McLean VA 22101 703-663-4831

Cypress Homes 16000 Trade Zone Ave. Suite #401-A 301-218-7440Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Dan Ryan Builders 60 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702 301-696-0200

DR Horton Homes (MD/DE) 15810 Gaither Drive, Suite 230, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-670-6144(VA) 111216 Waples Mill Road, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22030 703-385-8001

Drees Homes 9817 Godwin Drive, Suite 201, Manassas, VA 20110 703-257-3434

Hazel Homes 10700 Spotsylvania, Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540-891-1091

Hylton Group 5593 Mapledale Plaza, Dale City, VA 22193 703-590-1111

K. Hovnanian Homes 1802 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785 301-772-8900

Ladysmith Village by 17276 Camellia Drive, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 804-448-8766Newland Communities

Lennar 10211 Wincopic Circle, Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21044 410-423-0419

Marrick Homes 995 N. Prince Boulevard, Suite 201, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 301-855-3828

M/I Homes, Inc. 21355 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 220, Sterling, VA 20166 571-425-7999

Mid-Atlantic Builders 11611 Old Georgetown Road, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20852 301-231-0009

Miller & Smith 8401 Greensboro Drive, Suite 450, McLean, VA 22102 703-821-2500

Mitchell & Best Homes 1686 East Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 301-762-9511

N.V.P., Inc. 9300 Grant Avenue, Suite 300, Manassas, VA 20110 703-369-0691

Pulte Homes 10600 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 225, Fairfax, VA 22030 703-934-9300

Quality Built Homes 5341 Ketch Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-414-6995

Richmond American Homes 1877 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 888-891-73498221 Gateway Overlook Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075 410-312-2829

Ryan Homes Plaza America Tower 1 703-956-400011700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190

Ryland Homes 14280 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 108, Chantilly, VA 20151 703-449-6500

Stanley Martin Homes 44425 Pecan Court, Suite 153, California, MD 20619 301-866-942011111 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 200, Reston, VA 20190 703-964-5000

Steuart Kret Homes 4518 Printers Court, White Plains, MD 20695 301 870-5604

Timberlake Homes 888 Bestgate Road, Suite 411, Annapolis, MD 21401 443-837-3101

Van Metre Homes 44675 Cape Court, Suite 171, Ashburn, VA 20147 703-723-2800

Winchester Homes 6905 Rockledge Drive, Suite 800, Bethesda MD 20817 301-803-4800

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If you’re moving into the area due to BRAC ormilitary relocation, Brookfield Homes canhelp with the best new home values in the

area and the finest neighborhoods that are con-venient to the area’s military bases. They will evenprovide $1,000 in savings to the military.

The look you loveJust one look at any Brookfield Homes com-

munity will show you the shape of tomorrow, bydesign. Be prepared to experience award-win-ning, innovative new homes that combine spa-ciousness for every lifestyle with all the afford-ability you need to move up now. Together withtheir architects and space planners, they havereinvented the American home in ways that willleave you breathless and win your heart at aglance.

The savings you needBrookfield Homes has dedicated itself to

homes that are more sustainable today andworth more tomorrow, by design. Design truly isthe difference at Brookfield Homes, with theirdedication to a green living environment andlower monthly utility bills evident throughBrookfield’s 100 percent Energy Star® qualifiedhomes. By opting for their Brookfield Blue pro-gram, you can even further enhance your energyefficiency and savings through renewableresources.

The locations you desireYou will find Brookfield Homes at Virginia

locations with an abundance of onsite, neigh-borhood amenities and the top school districtsyou desire. Live close to work and never far from

fine shopping, dining and entertainment. InPrince William County, they build luxury town-homes in Woodbridge at Melody Landing atRiver Oaks, and single-family homes inGainesville at Saranac-Lake Manassas. InStafford County they build luxury two-car garagetownhomes in North Stafford at Woodstream. InFrederick County they build single-familyhomes near Winchester at Snowden Bridge andin Warrenton at The Estates at Brookside. InLoudoun County they build single-family homesin Chantilly at Little River Preserve. Coming soonto Loudoun County are single-family homes andtownhomes in Ashburn at the Preserve at GooseCreek, and estate single-family homes in Water-

ford at Waterford Manor at Catoctin Creek.

The value you deserveVisit BrookfieldWashington.com for limited

offers and special incentives available at all oftheir communities, by design. They havedesigned affordability into every community andhome they build so you can take your dreams offhold and start living them again. If you thoughtyou could afford a condo, you can move up to atownhome. If you imagined you could onlymove up to a townhome, they can put you into asingle-family home. Seeing is believing whereverthey build today.

At Brookfield Homes, design is the difference

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Brookfield Homes combine spaciousness for every lifestyle with all the affordability abuyer needs to move up now.

BROOKFIELD HOMES

Be Ready To ShowBefore your home hits the list-

ings, be sure it's in tiptop shape. Fixminor problems; freshen up thelandscaping; organize the closets;clear the clutter; and stashnonessentials in storage.

"Chances are you know that you

plan on selling your home monthsin advance," DeSimone said. "Startplanning for it. Get a storage unit.Get stuff out of your house andstart organizing now. The faster theRealtor can get in and do his thing,the faster you can get your housesold."

While your home is on the mar-ket, stay on top of householdchores and yard work so the prop-erty looks showroom-ready at amoment's notice.

"Homes take longer to sellnowadays. That means regularupkeep," DeSimone explained. "If Icould just show up and know thatthe place shows impeccably, thatwould be a lifesaver."

Let your agent know upfront thebest times for showing your home -- but be prepared for impromptuvisits.

"Flexibility in allowing the bro-ker to show a property at various

times is key," Glick said. "Requestsfor showings are often made lastminute with relatively short notice.Turning buyers down for a showingmay lead them to just move on."

The same holds true for buyers;not all sellers are going to be flexi-ble, so you might need to adjustyour schedule if you want to seethe hot new listings as they hit themarket.

CHANDRA ORR, CREATORS.COM

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