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You have to do the hard things.
You have to do the hard things. The things that no one else is doing.
The things that scare you. The things that make you wonder how much longer you can hold on.
Those are the things that define you. Those are the things that make the difference
between living a life of mediocrity or outrageous success.
The hard things are the easiest things to avoid. To excuse away.
To pretend like they don’t apply to you.
The simple truth about how ordinary people accomplish outrageous feats of success is that
they do the hard things that smarter, wealthier, more qualified people don’t have the courage
— or desperation — to do.
Do the hard things. You might be surprised at how amazing you really are!
• You have to make the call you’re
afraid to make.
• You have to get up earlier than
you want to get up.
• You have to give more than you
get in return right away.
• You have to care more about
others than they care about you.
• You have to fight when you are
already injured, bloody, and sore.
• You have to feel unsure and insecure
when playing it safe seems smarter.
• You have to lead when no one
else is following you yet.
• You have to invest in yourself even
though no one else is.
• You have to deliver results when
making excuses is an option.
• You have to look like a fool while you’re
looking for answers you don’t have.
• You have to grind out the details when
it’s easier to shrug them off.
• You have to search for your own
explanations even when you’re told
to accept the“facts.”
“You have to
run faster even
though you’re
out of breath.”
• You have to try and fail and try again.
• You have to be kind to people who
have been cruel to you.
• You have to meet deadlines that are
unreasonable and deliver results that
are unparalleled.
• You have to be accountable for your
actions even when things go wrong.
• You have to keep moving towards
where you want to be no matter
what’s in front of you.
• You have to make mistakes
and look like an idiot.
Hard Things You Need
to do to be Successful19

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3. by John Riha
J
ust another weekend? Not
if you take advantage with
one or more of these 5 great
projects you can easily pull off for
under $300.
Most of the cost of these
DIY weekend projects is in the
materials. The labor—that’s you
—is free. All you need now are the
hours. But, hey, you’ve got two
full days—plenty of time to be a
superhero weekend warrior and
grab some R&R.
PROJECT #1: ADD A GARDEN
ARBOR ENTRY
The setup: Install an eye-
catching portal to your garden
with a freestanding arbor. It’ll
look great at the end of a garden
path or framing a grassy area
between planting beds.
Specs and cost: Garden arbors
can be priced up to thousands of
dollars, but you can find nice-
looking kits in redwood, cedar,
and vinyl at your local home
improvement or garden center for
$200 to $300. Typical sizes are
about 7 feet high and 3 to 4 feet
wide. You’ll have to assemble the
kit yourself.
Tools: Screwdriver; cordless
drill/driver; hammer; tape
measure. Kits come pre-cut and
pre-drilled for easy assembly,
and usually include screws. If
fasteners aren’t included, check
the materials list before you leave
the store.
Time: 3 to 5 hours.
PROJECT #2: INSTALL A
WINDOW AWNING
The setup: Summer is super, but
too much sunlight from south- and
west-facing windows can heat up
your interiors and make your AC
work overtime. Beat that heat and
save energy by using an awning to
stop harsh sunlight before it enters
your house.
Specs and cost: Residential
awnings come in many sizes
and colors. Some are plastic or
aluminum, but most are made
with weatherproof fabrics. They’re
engineered for wind resistance,
and some are retractable. A
4-foot-wide awning with a 2.5-
foot projection is $150 to $250.
Tools: Cordless drill/driver;
adjustable wrench; tape measure;
level. You can install an awning
on any siding surface, but you’ll
need a hammer drill to drill holes
in brick. To prevent leaks, fill
any drilled holes with silicone
sealant before you install screws
and bolts.
Time: 3 to 4 hours.
PROJECT #3: SCREEN OFF
YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
FROM VIEW
The setup: Air conditioning
is great, but air conditioner
condensers are ugly. Up your curb
appeal quotient by hiding your
AC condenser or heat pump unit
with a simple screen.
Specs and costs: An AC screen
is typically three-sided, about 40
inches high, and freestanding —
you’ll want to be able to move
it easily when it comes time to
service your HVAC. For about
$100, you can make a screen
yourself using weather-resistant
cedar or pressure-treated wood to
build three frames, and filling each
frame with plastic or pressure-
treated lattice.
Or, buy pre-made fencing
panels. A 38-inch-by-38-inch
plastic fencing panel is about $50.
Tools: Hammer; saw; cordless
drill/driver; measuring tape;
galvanized wood screws.
Time: Build it yourself in four
to six hours. Install pre-made
fencing in one to two hours.
PROJECT #4: ADD GARAGE
STORAGE
The setup: Shopping for garage
storage solutions is definitely a
kid-in-the-candy-store experience.
There are so many cool shelves,
hooks, and hangers available that
you’ll need to prioritize your
needs. Take stock of long-handled
landscape tools, bikes, paint
supplies, ladders, and odd ducks,
such as that kayak. Measure your
available space so you’ll have a
rough idea of where everything
goes.
Specs and cost: Set your under-
$300 budget, grab a cart, and get
shopping. Many storage systems
are made to be hung on drywall,
but hooks and heavy items should
be fastened directly to studs. Use
a stud finder ($20) to locate solid
framing.
If your garage is unfinished, add
strips of wood horizontally across
studs so you’ll have something to
fasten your storage goodies to. An
8-foot-long 2-by-4 is about $2.50.
Tools: Cordless drill/driver;
hammer; level; measuring tape;
screws and nails.
Time: This is a simple project,
but not a fast one. Figure six to
10 hours to get everything where
you want it, plus shopping. But,
oh the fun in putting everything
in its place!
PROJECT #5: EDGING YOUR
GARDEN
The setup: Edging is a great
way to define your planting
beds, corral garden mulch, and
to separate your lawn from your
garden or patio.
Specs and cost: Wood and
metal edging looks like tiny
fencing; they’re 4 to 6 inches high.
Some include spikes that hold the
edging in position; other types
must be partially buried. Cost is
$1 to $5 per foot.
Plastic edging can be molded
and colored to mimic brick, wood,
and stone. About $20 for 10 feet.
Concrete edging blocks are
smooth, or textured to resemble
stone. $15 to $25 for 10 feet.
Real stone edging is installed
flush with the surrounding grade
in a shallow trench on a bed of
sand, so digging is required. Stone
is sold by the ton and prices vary
by region. You’ll need about one-
third of a ton of flagstone to make
an 8-inch-wide edging 50 feet
long, costing $150 to $200.
Tools: Shovel; wheelbarrow; tin
snips (for cutting plastic edging);
work gloves.
Time: Pre-made edging will
take two to three hours for 50
feet; stone will take six to 10
hours. n
© 2015 National Association of
Realtors
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SPOTLIGHT
Most of the cost of
these DIY weekend
projects is in the
materials. The
labor—that’s you—
is free
5 EASY DIY WEEKEND PROJECTS
UNDER $300
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buyers | sellers | financing | real estate market news
HOME&PROPERTY
If you’re planning—or even just
dreaming—of buying your first home, a
few tips and trends may prove intriguing.
According to the National Association
of Realtors, home prices are up and
accelerating because there are more buyers
than homes for sale.
Here are three tips for first-time buyers
looking to purchase in this seller’s market:
Know your budget and stay within it:
Before you start shopping, find out what
you can afford with a preapproval from
a lender so you know how much money
you can borrow. When determining your
budget, consider the other costs of home
ownership, including taxes, insurance and
utilities.
When listings are scarce, home prices
tend to rise as bidding wars drive them
higher. Don’t get caught up competing
against other buyers and counteroffering
above what you can comfortably afford.
Winning a bidding war could feel like
losing if you end up spending above your
means. Stay patient and walk away if the
price surpasses your budget.
Identify needs versus wants: No home is
perfect and many people have to compromise
on features when buying an existing home.
At the same time, you don’t want to end up
settling for a house you don’t love.
Separate and maintain your focus on
what you really want in a home against
what you can live with (or without). A
home in a certain school district or close
to your job most likely falls into the former
while a kitchen with a fancy backsplash is
something you can add at a later date.
Work with a Realtor who knows
the area: When housing supply is tight,
an attractively priced home will likely
draw multiple offers. Find a Realtor with
experience serving clients in your desired
area. He or she can provide invaluable
market information, including how fast
homes are selling and for what price. A
Realtor can also help you with a negotiation
strategy to make your offer stand out.
Buying a home is arguably the most
important financial decision you’ll make
in your life. Working with a Realtor and
following this advice can give you the
advantage you need. n
© 2015, NAPSI
Saving Money in
a Seller’s Market:
THREETIPSby Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin
Q
I’d love to get your take on the recent
real estate market (specifically single
family investment properties). I would
also be interested in understanding how
an increase in Federal Reserve interest rates would
likely impact prices, financing and rental values of
investment properties in the near future.
A: Since January, Ilyce has been
doing lot of videos for her YouTube
channel (www.youtube.com/
user/ExpertRealEstateTips)
that talk about coming
changes to the real estate
marketplace. In looking at
various trends affecting
neighborhoods and
markets nationwide, here
are some of the top trends
she’s been watching and
how they’ve affected
Sam’s clients who buy
and sell homes, and
investment real estate.
1. FORECLOSURES
ARE GOING UP
NATIONWIDE.
What’s happening now,
according to RealtyTrac, a
leading source for housing data,
is that banks are taking possession
of homes that might have been
in the foreclosure pipeline or whose
owners were well behind in their mortgage
payments. If you’ve been living in a home for
years without making a payment, the clock could be
ticking on that arrangement and you may soon have
to move to another home.
For buyers, more foreclosures mean more inventory,
albeit as higher home prices. The big hedge funds,
private equity groups and investors have slowed their
purchases of investment property dramatically. So
adding foreclosures to the mix now means individual
home buyers and smaller real estate investors will have
a chance to purchase property.
2. MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES
WILL RISE—SOMEDAY.
Interest rates are still near historic lows, at about 4
percent for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, according
to Freddie Mac. That’s up from the all-time lows, but
comparatively cheap if you look at where we were a
couple of years ago.
Still, the Federal Reserve Bank is watching the U.S.
and Global economies closely, for signs that inflation
is coming back. The problem is that growth is slowing
in places like China and Latin America and some
economies (like in Europe) are shrinking. And while
the U.S. economy is growing, it’s at a very moderate
pace punctuated by mini-contractions, like the one in
the first quarter.
The bottom line is that we think mortgage interest
rates will remain stable at under 5 percent for some
time to come.
3. HOME PRICES ARE STILL GOING UP,
BUT MORE SLOWLY.
Home prices have jumped
significantly since it felt as though
the financial world was crashing
in 2009 and 2010. In fact, in
many areas home prices are
now nearing record highs,
according to theNational
Association of Realtors.
This has helped millions
of homeowners get back
to positive home equity
(from negative home
equity).
According to CoreLogic,
a global property
information and analytics
company, the number
of homes with negative
equity (that are worth less
than the mortgage amount)
is about 5.1 million, or 10.2
percent of all homes with
mortgages.
This is great news for
homeowners who are now able to
sell their homes and move to take
advantageofotherjobopportunities,retire
to a different location or make some other sort
of move. It should also mean that more properties will
get listed for sale, offering up opportunities for real estate
investors to jump in and buy additional properties while
interest rates are still low.
4. RENTAL RATES WILL CONTINUE TO GO UP.
Young people seem to prefer to rent rather than
buy. In part, that’s due to huge amounts of debt
(primarily school loans, credit card debt, and auto
loans). But, it’s also a generational change. Young
people are marrying later, buying their first homes
later, and having children later.
The real estate industry is quite concerned about
whether millennials will ever take to home buying the
way their parents have, and continue to do surveys
that seem to show the answer is yes. For the moment,
however, more people are renting and there are fewer
rental units available. That portends an excellent
opportunity for real estate investors to make money
by buying and holding rental properties. n
© 2015, Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin.
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5. by Stephanie O’Connell
M
ark Cuban, the
billionaire investor,
owner of the Dallas
Mavericks and mainstay of
the hit show, “Shark Tank,” is
known for his business savvy,
work ethic and penchant for
turning fledgling startups
into multimillion-dollar
ventures.
Before becoming a self-
made billionaire, however,
Cuban studied at the
University of Indiana
while running side gigs
like teaching dance lessons
and hosting disco dance
parties. After graduating,
Cuban held various other
jobs, including bartending,
before he transitioned into
sales and landed a job at
a Dallas PC software
company. Following his
natural ambition and drive,
Cuban worked hard to drum
up business and earn big
commissions. So when he
saw a new opportunity make
a huge deal, her pursued it,
even after the CEO told him
not to. “I thought when I
showed up with a $15,000
check, he’d be cool with it,”
Cuban told Forbes. Instead,
the CEO fired Cuban on the
spot for insubordination.
This unpleasant encounter
was the spark that lit Mark
Cuban’s desire to start his
own company. Right away,
Cuban scraped together a
loan and founded his first
major business endeavor,
MicroSolutions, at just 25
years old. Cuban sold that
business in 1990 for $6
million. His next venture,
Broadcast.com, made him
a billionaire after selling to
Yahoo! in 1999 for $5.7
billion in stocks, reports
CNN Money. With Mark
Cuban’s net worth now
estimated at $3 billion by
Forbes, he has remained an
icon of entrepreneurship and
financial success ever since.
This business mogul also
has quite a bit to say about
fiscal responsibility and
money management. Cuban
is known for being outspoken
and often shares his thoughts
on personal finance. With a
strong track record of self-
driven financial success,
it’s certainly advice worth
considering.
LIVE CHEAPLY SO YOU
CAN USE RESOURCES TO
PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES
Before his billionaire
days, Cuban spent his early
adulthood living on the
cheap—crashing on the
couch (or floor) with five
roommates in Dallas and
splitting the $750 rent six
ways. In his book, “How to
Win at the Sport of Business,”
Cuban wrote:
“It doesn’t matter how you
live. It doesn’t matter what car
you drive. It doesn’t matter
what kind of clothes you
wear. The more you stress
over bills, the more difficult
it is to focus on your goals.
The cheaper you can live, the
greater your options.”
PRIORITIZE PAYING
OFF DEBT FOR A
GUARANTEED RETURN
In a 2014 interview with
Business Insider, Cuban
revealed what he wished he’d
known about saving money
in his 20s:
“That credit cards are the
worst investment that you
can make. That the money
I save on interest by not
having debt is better than any
return I could possibly get
by investing that money in
the stock market. I thought
I would be a stock market
genius. Until I wasn’t. I
should have paid off my cards
every 30 days.”
Cuban not only emphasizes
the importance of paying
off of debt and using credit
responsibly, he also warns
against overzealous investing.
Getting loan and credit card
balances down to zero is a
straightforward strategy for
increased wealth that, as
Cuban notes, requires no
investment risk for a great
return.
USE THE JOB YOU HAVE
NOW TO GET THE JOB
YOU WANT IN THE
FUTURE
Cuban’s journey—from
his first job selling garbage
bags, to teaching disco, to
getting fired, to founding
a business and becoming a
billionaire—is a reminder of
the power of the “hustle” and
the importance of constant
growth. On his blog, Cuban
quoted an interview in which
he said:
“I worked jobs I didn’t like.
I worked jobs I loved, but had
no chance of being a career.
I worked jobs that barely
paid the rent. I believed that
every job I took was really me
getting paid to learn about a
new industry.”
Every job is an opportunity
to develop a new skill set
and learn about a new
industry, both of which can
be leveraged for future career
success while getting paid in
the present.
STICK TO WHAT
YOU KNOW WHEN
INVESTING
Cuban is notoriously
skeptical of traditional financial
advice and investment vehicles.
“I create offbeat advice; I don’t
follow it,” Cuban said in an
interview with Forbes. “I rarely
take third-party advice on my
investments.”
Instead, he encourages
saving and puts money
into ventures he knows
well—benefiting from the
“information advantage.”
While seeking advice from
financial professionals can be
helpful, be sure to build an
understanding of the accounts
and investment vehicles
holding your assets to ensure
they serve your best interests.
Handing complete financial
control over to anyone and
agreeing to a strategy with
blind trust can result in big
fees at best, and huge losses
at worst.
CULTIVATE WEALTH FOR
YOURSELF—AND OTHERS
It’s unsurprising that as
a man of means, Cuban is
an advocate for cultivating
wealth. But his position is not
just about what wealth affords
him personally, but the power
it gives him to help others.
In a 2011 blog post titled
“The Most Patriotic Thing
You Can Do,” Cuban wrote:
“Being rich is a good thing.
Not just in the obvious sense
of benefiting you and your
family, but in the broader
sense. Profits are not a zero
sum game. The more you
make, the more of a financial
impact you can have.”
Building wealth enables
meaningful giving as much
as meaningful living. When
you have wealth, you’re better
positioned to make an impact.
Foster prosperity through the
pursuit of increased income
endeavors, investment growth
strategies and financial
education. In cultivating your
own monetary success, don’t
forget to give back to others.
USE MONEY AS A TOOL
TO MEET YOUR GOALS
When asked if money can
buy happiness Cuban replied,
“Absolutely not,” reports
Entrepreneur magazine. He
continued:
“To me, success isn’t defined
by your wallet. It’s defined by
waking up with a smile on
your face, knowing it’s going
to be a great day. But, sure,
money can make your life a
whole lot easier.”
These days Cuban can
basically buy whatever he
wants, whenever he wants—
but his happiness began long
before by setting goals and
accomplishing dreams, like
being the first in his immediate
family to graduate college.
Why else would a man worth
billions continue working?
Don’t count on an arbitrary
financial threshold to hold
the key to happiness. Money
should be what helps you
reach the goal, not the goal
itself. Instead, work toward
goals and dreams with
concrete actions you can
implement immediately. n
© 2015. Distributed by
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SPOTLIGHT
6 Things Mark
Cuban Says
You Should
Do With
YOUR
MONEY
in 2015
“To me, success isn’t defined
by your wallet. It’s defined
by waking up with a smile on
your face, knowing it’s going to
be a great day. But, sure, money
can make your life a whole
lot easier.”

6. diy | design | improvements | outdoor spaces
by Kathryn Weber
O
utdoor spaces have received a lot of attention—
and for good reason. They give you
more living space and enable you
to enjoy your property more. And if you
already have a patio or deck, you might
not think there’s much more to do
outside. But there are still other ways
to add interest to your yard.
PERGOLAS
One of the ways you can
enjoy being outside more is by
adding an outdoor structure.
Topping that list is a pergola,
a structure with an open roof
made of wooden crossbeams.
With a pergola, it’s nice to move
your party into the yard into an
outdoor space that takes advantage
of your garden views. A pergola can
be as large or as small as you like, and
as detailed as you like. If you’re handy,
they can often be created as a weekend
project.
Seating space underneath a large pergola can be
made with easy-to-put-down gravel, crushed granite or
mulch, or with the more formal look of poured concrete or
paving stones. Plantings around the four corners add a green
element and help it blend in with the yard.
Small pergolas with two posts can be added to make the
entrance to a garden more enticing and enjoyable. They can also
be used as arbors for flowering vines or climbing roses, or as an
attractive way to hang a backyard swing.
GAZEBOS AND PAVILIONS
These structures also let you enjoy the great outdoors from a
cozy retreat. Unlike pergolas, gazebos and pavilions
have a solid roof. Wooden gazebos can be
purchased premade and then delivered to
your home or purchased as a kit and
assembled at your home, like the
cedar octagon gazebo available
at www.homedepot.com. There
are also many options for
gazebos made of metal with a
covering that can be bought
at your local home center
or online and assembled
in an afternoon, like the
Savannah Gazebo that
includes an insect screen
available at www.overstock.
com.
If super-fast shade and
outdoor enjoyment is what
you’re looking for, try the LB
International 12-by-10 foot
polyester pop-up gazebo from www.
wayfair.com. You can have a garden
structure up in minutes - and a shady spot
to spend the afternoon.
SMALL CHANGES
Even small changes around the yard can enhance your outdoor
spaces. Try a small arbor, such as the Gardman Charleston metal
arch arbor (www.hayneedle.com) set over a large urn against a fence
offers interest and a focal point in the yard. n
© 2015 Kathryn Weber. Tribune Content Agency, LLC
Add Interest to Your Yard With
Outdoor Structures
6
INTHEHOME
by Erin Davis
I
t’s 100 degrees (or at least it feels
that way), boredom is seeping
into every crevice of your casa and
the thought of cleaning for company
is as appetizing as a warm bologna
sandwich. Do you succumb to the
summer blues? No! It’s time to suit up.
Grab your swim trunks, bikinis and
brews and head to the nearest pool,
beach or body of water. It’s time to
take summer entertaining to the next
level —H2O style.
BEACH BLANKET BASICS
If you can’t get to a beach, bring
the beach to you. “More and more,
I suggest ‘getting chilly’ as opposed
to ‘getting hot’ on the grill,” says
Paula DaSilva, executive chef at 3030
Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
“For beach-inspired entertaining, try
including a menu of cold soups, a
seafood raw bar and coolers filled
with craft beer.” DaSilva recommends
tomato gazpacho and cucumber kale
soups. “Serve them in a medium-sized
bowl placed within a larger bowl filled
with ice—and don’t forget a ladle and
variety of small cups,” DaSilva said. For
the raw bar, DaSilva begins by filling
a large tub with ice. She then places
a platter on top covered in a selection
of seafood from the finest local fish
market. “I prefer local oysters, peel-and-
eat shrimp, clams and crab legs. Most
fish markets will shuck the oysters for
you.” To accentuate a beachy feel, add
nautical nuances to like rustic-rowing
oars or life preservers, such as Wayfair’s
outdoor decor Seaworn Decorative
Red/White Vintage Lifering.
FIESTA WITH THE BEST
When in doubt, get the sombreros
out. A Mexican-themed fiesta lends
itself to just about any scene—
poolside, lakeside, anything-side.
“As a chef, I always start with the
menu,” DaSilva said. “One of my
favorites is La Fiesta—Viva Mexico!
Because who doesn’t like salsa and
chips, cold beer, spicy music and
hanging with friends on a hot summer
day?” In addition to chips, salsa and
guacamole, DaSilva suggests adding
seafood ceviche and pulled-pork tacos
to the menu. Nothing says refreshing
like summer beverages. Try whipping
up a Paula DaSilva Blue Pointarita:
the marriage of beer and margarita.
DaSilva’s signature drink contains four
12-ounce bottles of Blue Point Toasted
Lager, 1 cup tequila and one 12-ounce
can frozen limeade concentrate
(thawed). Blend ingredients and serve
in glasses with a lime on the rim. “A
communal-beverage bucket, bright-
colored linens and colored paper
napkins offer a casual, family-friendly
feel to a summertime bash,” DaSilva
said. “The most indispensable tool for
any outdoor event: galvanized tubs!
Galvanized tubs and buckets of all sizes
are inexpensive and ideal for keeping
beer chilled, pitchers of margaritas
cold and make for an inexpensive way
to store utensils, snacks and just about
anything else your party demands.”
MARCO? POLO?
“The latest and hottest water sport
in Florida is paddle boarding,” DaSilva
said. “It can be done on any body of
water and it’s a fun way to stay active.
It’s even more fun in groups; my friends
and I pack a picnic in backpacks, paddle
to our destination, eat, relax and then
paddle back.” For those seeking leisurely
water activity, consider a Floating
Golf Green (FloatingGolfGreen.
com), where pool dwellers can score
a double backstroke. Once guests are
water logged, entice them to land for
a game of life-sized Jenga. “I retreat
to my youth and opt for lawn games
like croquet and horseshoes, badminton
and even Twister,” DaSilva said.
WATER WATER EVERYWHERE (BUT
NOT WHERE YOU ARE)
No pool, no beach? No problem.
A kiddie pool, slip-and-slide and
sprinklers can go along way—and
not necessarily just for kids. Create a
beach ball archway for guests to walk
through to your backyard, a plank
for partygoers to cross atop a kiddie
pool, and serve s’mores starfish and
ocean-blue sodas with swimming
Swedish Fish (see Pinterest). Simple
plastic buckets can go along a way.
Use them for dry snacks like pretzels,
popcorn and potato chips. Or, place
a few in a blow-up pool filled with
sand to allow kids of all ages to build
sandcastles. n
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7. by Nara Schoenberg
D
e c l u t t e r i n g — a s
embodied in the
quirky Japanese
import “The Life-Changing
Magic of Tidying Up”—is the
self-help topic that’s burning up
the best-seller lists. And while
cleaning consultant Marie
Kondo’s minimalist manifesto
is a phenomenon unto itself,
with Twitter testimonials
(#tidying, #konmari) and
hundreds of YouTube videos,
it’s also part of a broader societal
cleaning spree. Your friends
and neighbors are accepting
the 40 Bags in 40 Days clutter-
removal challenge, listening
to TreeHugger.com founder
Graham Hill’s TED Talk (“Less
Stuff, More Happiness,” with
2.7 million views and counting),
posting photos of vanquished
junk on Instagram, and
snapping up popular get-rid-
of-it guides targeting dieters
Lose the Clutter, Lose theWeight:
The Six-Week Total-Life Slim
Down, minimalists The Joy of
Less” and Christians Clutter
Free: Quick and Easy Steps to
Simplifying Your Space.
“The whole decluttering
thing is a huge trend right
now,” says Kristin Collins,
40, of Raleigh, N.C., who has
been on a self-described clutter
reduction “bender” for the last
few years. “It’s what everyone’s
talking about.”
How did decluttering rise
through the ranks of the
American self-improvement
agenda? Part of the answer,
experts say, is that we simply
have more stuff than we used
to - and our junk drawers are
getting fuller all the time.
In a pioneering 2001-2005
University of California at
Los Angeles study that sent
researchers into the homes
of 32 middle-class families
to carefully chronicle their
possessions, researchers found
refrigerators covered with
magnets, photos, calendars,
memos and kids’ art; common
spaces full of toys; shelves
stuffed to overflowing with
DVDs, books and mementos;
and garages so full of boxes,
bins and rejected furniture that
there was no room left for cars.
“One thing that was really
striking to everybody that
worked on this study was
just how much of a clutter
crisis our families are facing
right now,” says Darby Saxbe,
now an assistant professor of
psychology at the University
of Southern California. “They
were surrounded by stuff to
the point where it seemed
emotionally and physically
stressful and taxing for them.”
Saxbe traces the clutter
buildup, in part, to
unprecedented access to deeply
discounted consumer goods.
“We’ve got Wal-Mart, where
you can buy anything for $10,
and we’ve become used to this
very acquisitive style, where if
you can’t find your stapler, you
just go buy another stapler,”
she says. “I was just reading the
‘Little House on the Prairie’
books with my daughter, and if
they wanted a doll, for example,
they had to make it, and it was
incredibly labor-intensive.”
Collins, a communications
professional who lives with
her husband and their 9-year-
old daughter, says that she
doesn’t even have to purchase
kid clutter; it comes to her.”
Birthday parties (mean) piles
of presents, and there’s treasure
boxes at school, and they come
home with all these cheap
junky toys and goody bags,
and then grandparents are
shipping lots of cheap stuff
from Wal-Mart that breaks in
the first two weeks and scatters
on your floor. I feel like we’re
at a point where it’s reaching a
critical mass and people are just
losing their minds.”
For 12 years, she says, she
and her husband relegated
unused and unusable items to
the basement: toys, furniture,
items inherited from his
mother.”When I would think
of my house, I would sort of
have a bad feeling,” Collins
says. “I would imagine a house
sitting on top of a trash pile.
And also there’s this mental
energy: You’re always thinking
about reorganizing it.”
Collins’ basement purge
was pre-Kondo; others have
been motivated directly by
the Kondo book, which was
a best-seller in Japan and
Germany before hitting the
U.S. market. The book, which
is part cleaning memoir, part
decluttering how-to, has spent
more than 30 weeks on The
New York Times advice best-
seller list, including several
months at No. 1. We learn
that, as a girl, Kondo was
obsessed with organizing, even
(voluntarily) straightening her
siblings’ rooms, and that no
storage system or product ever
lived up to her standards.
Finally, she hit on the
revelation that the possessions
themselves were the problem
and culled them mercilessly,
keeping only those things that
brought her joy. She built a
system of decluttering based
on that insight, as well as a
business.
The book is an intoxicating
mix of whimsy and austerity:
In a true Kondo household,
every object has its place and
is returned to it religiously
after it is used. Kondo makes
the remarkable—and very
seductive—claim that no one
who has completed her private
tidying course, which involves
a one-time, full-home purge,
has rebounded into disarray.
No one.
Kondo calls her method
KonMari—a mashup of
her first and last names that
followers use as either noun or
verb—and fans acknowledge
that “konmariing” is not for
the faint of heart. But they
say the rewards are deep and
transformative.
“This whole Marie Kondo
thing has changed my life,”
says Jamie Gutfreund, the chief
marketing officer at the digital
marketing agency Deep Focus,
who spent much of Memorial
Day weekend whittling down
the excess in her family’s four-
bedroom home.
“Everybody who knows me
right now is so tired of me
talking about it, because I feel
so much better,” Gutfreund
says. “I really feel so much
better. I (used to) lose my
glasses every day. The whole
thing is, you have to respect
your items, and you have to
put them in the places where
they’re supposed to go. So
now I’m putting my glasses
where they’re supposed to go,
and I don’t lose them—funny!
I probably gained 20 minutes
a day.”
There’s also an emotional
aspect to decluttering, and
for some a spiritual one.
Like meditation and yoga,
decluttering appeals to
overscheduled Americans
seeking calm and focus,
Gutfreund says.
In her book, Kondo
offers readers a vision of the
uncluttered home as an oasis of
calm: “I have time to experience
bliss in my quiet space, where
even the air feels fresh and
clean; time to sit and sip herbal
tea while I reflect on my day. ...
Although not large, the space I
live in is graced with only those
things that speak to my heart.
My lifestyle brings me joy.”
Collins doesn’t aspire to
Kondo-level domestic order,
but she, too, has found that
decluttering can have an
emotional aspect. “I am the
opposite of a neat freak - I’ve
always been a messy person,”
Collins says. “But even I just
feel a sense of calm when
there’s not stuff piled in every
corner of my house.” n
© 2015 Chicago Tribune
Tribune Content Agency, LLC
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this month: organizing l
Why the Obsession to Get Rid of Stuff?
BEHIND THE ZEN OF DECLUTTERING:
SOME TIPS FROM MARIE
KONDO’S PHILOSOPHY:
• Declutter category by category (clothes,
books, papers), not room by room.
• Start with clothes, then move on to books,
papers, miscellaneous items and items with
sentimental value.
• Take each item in your hand and ask,
“Does this spark joy?” If the answer is no,
get rid of the item.
• Discard first; store later.
• Designate a place for every item you
own. When you’re done using something,
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8. 8
seasonal | fashion | recipes | trends
LIFESTYLE
CHOCOLATE-ESPRESSO SEMIFREDDO
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sugar
• Water
• 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) strong
brewed espresso
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole milk
• 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds
scraped
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin,
dissolved in 2 teaspoons of
water
• 4 large eggs
• 2 ounces (60 g) bittersweet
chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) light corn
syrup
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) heavy
cream
• 18 dry ladyfingers
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened
cocoa,
for sprinkling
• Raspberries, for serving
• Unsweetened whipped cream,
for serving
by Lauren Conrad
W
edding season is officially upon
us! And if you’re like me, your
mind is already buzzing thinking
about what to wear to all of the events that
are now popping up on your calendar.
Since dressing for a wedding can be tricky, I
thought I’d put together a straightforward list
of style dos and don’ts to guide you through
wedding season.
DOS
Do opt for pretty, romantic looks. A
wedding is a celebration of love, so keep that
theme in mind when you’re deciding what
to wear. Think floral prints, crepe, ruffles
and lace. Edgy, sultry or even overly fashion-
forward ensembles should be reserved for
other occasions.
Do wear your dancing shoes. You want
to look chic and put together, but you also
want to be able to dance the night away
with the couple. So make sure that whatever
shoes you pair with your outfit are the
perfect mix of style and comfort. Wedges,
mid-height heels, dressy sandals and even
chic ballet flats are all good options. If
you really want to wear sky-high heels for
the ceremony and cocktail hour, I suggest
stashing a pair of flats in your bag for
later in the night. Some couples are even
providing flip-flops for their guests, which
is what William and I did. If flip-flops aren’t
provided for you, however, stick with flats,
as flip-flops could be considered too casual
for a more elegant event.
Do take note of the dress code. If a
couple goes to the trouble of listing the dress
code on their invitation or wedding website,
take note. If no dress code is listed, you can
usually infer how dressy a wedding will be
based on the venue. Beach weddings, for
instance, tend to be cocktail attire or dressy
casual, while ballroom weddings call for
more-formal attire.
DON’TS
Don’t wear white. You would think this
rule wouldn’t need repeating, but you’d
be surprised. Almost every wedding I’ve
attended has had a guest or two who
could have used a little wedding etiquette
refresher. The bottom line is this: Let the
bride stand out from the rest of the crowd.
Since more and more brides are opting for
a hint of color these days, it’s best to avoid
cream, blush, and any variation of eggshell
in addition to bright white. If I don’t know
what the bride is wearing and how she
feels about the matter, I personally like to
stay away from subtle prints with a white
background too, just to be safe.
Don’t wear anything overly sexy or
revealing. This is not the time or place for
that! Weddings are family celebrations, so if
it’s not something you would wear in front
of your own grandmother, don’t dress that
way in front of your friend’s grandmother
either.
Don’t wear anything that is terribly
uncomfortable or waiting to be a
wardrobe malfunction. It’s a shame to
spend the entire evening pulling your
strapless dress up or having to skip a
beautiful meal because your dress is much
too tight!
Now that you have my wedding dress
code rules, here are a few of my favorite
dresses to wear to a wedding this summer.
MY PICKS
• Kimchi Blue Scallop-Edge V-Neck Fit
+ Flare Dress ($69). I’m a sucker for
anything with scallops, and this flirty
frock is no exception. The price is right,
too!
• J.Crew Felicity Dress in Drapey Matte
Crepe ($178). The flowy silhouette and
soft robin’s-egg hue are what I love about
this dress. Pair it with some strappy
sandals and you’re set!
• Paper Crown Forget Me Not Dress
($224). This is one of my favorite
dresses from my Paper Crown x Rifle
Paper Co. collaboration. The silhouette
has a vintage feel, and the bright
flowers are perfect for summer wedding
festivities. n
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by Jennifer Osieczanek
S
ummer fashion forecast:
Lots of soft, breezy styles
with a 100 percent chance
of fun prints! Experience your
most stylish summer yet with
these fun trends. Summer 2015
is all about lightening up and
playing with fun prints and styles.
PINEAPPLE PRINTS
One of the sweetest trends
we’re spotting for summer are
tropical prints, but not in the
Hawaiian shirt tourist kind of
way. From ditsy pineapples on
dresses and T-shirts to large prints
starring the fruit on tanks and
totes, this tropical fruit is ripe
for summer 2015. We love this
pineapple-printed tote bag as the
perfect accessory for all of your
summer adventures—whether
you’re headed to the pool, farmers
market or a day at the park. (This
totally counts as a serving of fruits
and veggies, yes?) Mondai Mala
Pineapple Double Shoulder Bag,
on sale $33, kohls.com.
OFF-THE-SHOULDER
You’ve got the right to
bare arms this summer. Pretty,
feminine blouses are getting
a touch of boho and off-the-
shoulder styles are a big hit this
summer. We’re also seeing the
returnofthepeek-a-booshoulder.
Dare to bare your shoulders?
This off-the-shoulder top in an
Aztec print is the perfect match
for denim shorts. Score double
fashion points, too, because
the color is marsala, which is
Pantone’s “Color of the Year” for
2015. Sun & Shadow Off the
Shoulder Top, $38, Nordstrom.
SOFT DRAWSTRING PANTS
Can we just give the fashion
industry a shout-out for
keeping us comfy this year? Soft
drawstring pants are relaxed, yet
they still look fancy. That’s a
win-win in our book. Just pair
these drawstring pants with a
loose T-shirt or blouse, some
heels and a crossbody purse and
you’ve got a perfect night-out
outfit. We love pairing black
pants with brights, like a cobalt
blue blouse or a bold pink top.
Woman’s High Rise Belted Soft
Pants, $25, Old Navy.
POMS
We’re cheering for pom-
poms this summer. They can
be cutesy, colorful additions on
beach bags and clutches. But,
they’re playing a supporting role
in a more subtle way on this
design-rich lace top that can be
a versatile wardrobe MVP this
year. Pommed Lace Top, $88,
Anthropologie. n
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Content Agency, LLC.
WEDDING GUEST STYLE
Dos and Don’ts
4 Fashion
Trends for
Summer
The Paper Crown Forget Me
Not Dress has a vintage feel, and
the bright flowers are perfect for
summer wedding festivities.
DIRECTIONS | SERVES 8
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup (250 mL) of the sugar with 3/4
cup (185 mL) of water and 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the espresso. Bring to a
simmer over moderate heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the pan
from the heat and set aside this espresso syrup to cool.
Meanwhile, in another small saucepan, boil the remaining espresso
over high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup (60 mL), about 8 minutes. Pour
into a medium heatproof bowl. Rinse and dry the saucepan.
In the same saucepan, warm the milk with the vanilla bean and seeds
over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge, about 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin mixture until melted.
Discard the vanilla bean. Add the hot milk to the reduced espresso. Add
the chocolate and whisk until it has melted and blended in.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with a hand-held
electric mixer, beat the eggs at high speed until light yellow and foamy.
In the small saucepan, bring the corn syrup, the remaining sugar and 2
tablespoons of water to a simmer. Cook over medium-high heat until the
syrup registers 235 F (113 C) on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes.
With the mixer at medium high speed, gradually pour the hot
syrup into the eggs. Continue beating until the mixture is very pale
and has tripled in volume, about 4 minutes. With a rubber spatula,
gently fold in the espresso mixture
In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the cream
into the egg mixture until no streaks remain.
Spoon about one-fourth of the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
Dip 6 ladyfingers into the espresso syrup until just soaked through.
Arrange the ladyfingers in rows on top. Repeat the process two more
times, then top with the remaining mixture. Cover with plastic wrap
and freeze for at least 6 hours.
Before serving, warm a thin, sharp knife under hot water. Unclasp
the ring on the springform pan; then, run the heated blade around the
edge of the semifreddo and remove the ring.
With a small, fine-meshed sieve, sift the cocoa over the top of the
semifreddo. With the heated blade, cut the semifreddo into wedges and
serve on chilled plates, garnished with raspberries and whipped cream. n
© 2015, Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

9. by Virtualtourist.com
W
hether it’s a one-hour trip through
a rainforest or an overnight
journey through tunnels and over
bridges, if you’re planning to embark on an
adventure in the coming months, consider
taking advantage of these extraordinary train
rides, all of which received rave reviews from
the members of virtualtourist.com..
PERU RAIL’S ANDEAN EXPLORER
FROM PUNO TO CUSCO IN PERU
Imagine a sort of faded Orient Express, with
a Latin American twist and you get the Peru
Rail. You sit in real old-fashioned armchairs
to sip your pisco sour and watch the Andes
go by. Or you can have your drink in the bar,
with musicians to entertain you. Your final
choice could be the observation car at the
back, where you get the best views of all.
As you leave Puno, there’s an interesting
stretch of track right through the middle of
the market, and then some lovely views of
Lake Titicaca. But for most of the trip you’ll
see the mountains -- not so much the high
Andes, but lower ones, with some agriculture
on the slopes and a few villages. Nearer Cusco,
you follow a river and the land is greener. The
journey takes 10 hours altogether and at the
highest point the train stops long enough for
you to get off and visit the market that locals
have set up on the station platform. Tickets
begin around $169 USD one way.
KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY
FROM CAIRNS TO KURANDA IN
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
Sit back, relax and enjoy this beautiful
two-hour train ride through Queensland’s
rainforest. Now primarily a tourist railway,
The Kuranda Scenic Railway
from Cairns to the small
town of Kuranda provides
an amazing way to
experience the
rainforest taking in
sights of rugged
m o u n t a i n s
with plentiful
waterfalls that
seem to fall
for miles.
On the way
up, the train
stops at a
l o o k o u t
w h e r e
passengers
are able to
disembark
for 15
m i n u t e s
and view the
spectacular
Barron Gorge
and Barron
Falls. Ticket
options begin at
$49 USD one way
or $74 round trip.
RAVENGLASS AND
ESKDALE STEAM
RAILWAY (LA’AL
RATTY) FROM
RAVENGLASS
TO DALEGARTH
IN CUMBRIA,
ENGLAND
Come aboard this
100-year-old steam
engine train as it transports
you through Lake District
National Park from
the coastal village
of Ravenglass to
Dalegarth. Only
40 minutes
long, you’ll
pass through
s e v e n
miles of
spectacular
s c e n e r y,
including
England’s
h i g h e s t
mountains,
the Scafell
R a n g e .
W h i l e
a b o a r d ,
m e m b e r s
say to keep
an eye out
for Graylag
Geese, Curlew,
red squirrels
and buzzards as
they are plentiful
in the area. Before
boarding the train,
check out Muncaster
Castle, which is believed
to have foundations
dating to the Roman
era. Once in Dalegarth,
take a 1.2-mile walk
to church in Eskdale.
It’s a magnificent
12th-century church set
with the backdrop of
Scafell Pike. Tickets run approximately $20
USD and are good all day.
CHIHUAHUA AL PACIFICO TRAIN
THROUGH COPPER CANYON, LOS
MOCHIS TOCHIHUAHUA, MEXICO
Mexico’s Copper Canyon or “Barranca del
Cobre” is a beautiful, complex of mountains,
canyons, rivers and waterfalls. It’s two times
deeper than the Grand Canyon and its diverse
ecosystems make it perfect for nature lovers.
To view this amazing scenery, take the 400-
mile journey on Chihuahua al Pacifico Train.
VirtualTourist members recommend heading
eastbound from El Fuerte or Los Mochis and
advise to sit on the right side of the train for
the best views. Of course, you can also start
on the eastern end in Chihuahua. Either
way, once you reach the village of Creel or
Divisidero you will find lodging and tours
for trips into the canyons, which is not to be
missed.
EURORAIL MONTENEGRO EXPRESS
FROM BAR, BAR TO BELGRADE,
MONTENEGROAND SERBIA
If you want to enjoy one of Europe’s
most scenic train journeys, passing through
254 tunnels and over 435 bridges on this
journey, then you’ll want to be on the
EuroRail Montenegro Express from Bar on
Montenegro’s Adriatic coast to Belgrade, the
capital of Serbia. The 108-mile adventure
passes by Lake Skadar, the highest railway
viaduct in Moraca valley Montenegro and
Kumanica monastery along the Lim River in
Belgrade. Additionally, you’ll view beautiful
countryside, mountains and gorges. n
© 2015 Virtualtourist.com, Distributed by
Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
9
SPOTLIGHT
this month: train travel l
Unforgettable
Train Rides
The Kuranda Scenic
Railway provides
an amazing way to
see experience the
rainforest taking
in sights of rugged
mountains.
On the Ravenglass and
Eskdale Steam Railway
you’ll pass through
seven miles of spectacular
scenery, including
England’s highest
mountains, the
Scafell Rang.
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private lots surrounded with trees. Select from
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Saratoga
7728 Mulberry Bottom Ln. Springfield $459,900.
Remodeled 3 BR 2.5 BA house with screened
sunporch with skylights and Trex deck.
Cardinal Forest
6000 Filbert Ct. Springfield $559,900. Large eat-in
kitchen in prime location and walking distance to
West Springfield.
Terra Grande
8255 Hornbuckle Dr. Springfield $499,900. New kitchen with custom tile work. New roof, siding and
windows. Converted garage into two rooms, one currently used as an office and other as rec room, with
double french doors. 20x20 deck with fenced-in backyard.
Laurel Highlands
8181 McCauley Way Lorton $509,900. One of the
largest models in the neighborhood with an open
floorplan that fills with natural sunlight.
Burke Centre
10224 Steamboat Landing Ln. Burke $559,000.
Spacious 5 bedroom home on over a 1/4 acre lot
with walk-out in-law suite.
Westview Hills
6517 Harwood Pl. Springfield $485,000. Stunning
home on half acre lot. Brand new kitchen with
stainless steel appliances and granite island.
North Springfield
7603 Elgar St. Springfield $479,900. Remodeled
lower level with full bath that can be used as a
bedroom, in-law suite, home office or media room.
Somerset at South Run
9002 Daum Ct. Springfield $474,900. Private lower
level office with built-in desk, bedroom and full
bath. Also includes sunroom and huge kitchen.
Burke Centre
5705 Waters Edge Landing Ct. Burke $449,900.
Amazing upgraded home backing to Lake Barton. 4
BR 2.5 BA. Large deck, beautiful lower level patio.
Charlestown
8451 Lakinhurst Ln. Springfield $462,500. Largest
Hermitage model w/ main level bedroom/office,
remodeled eat-in kitchen and walk-out basement.
Saratoga
7800 Tangier Dr. Springfield $499,900. Multi-level
deck overlooking flat backyard that backs to trees
and is a short walk to tennis courts.
Chancellor Farms
7505 Chancellor Way Springfield $549,900.
Beautfiully updated with gorgeous backyard,
landscaping and multiple entertainment areas.
Orange Hunt Square
9428 Park Hunt Ct. Springfield $439,900. Finished
basement with built-in desk and shelves, wood
burning fireplace, half bath, bar and bonus room.
Walden at Burke Centre
5842 Wye Oak Commons Ct. #21 Burke $384,000.
Large end-unit home with open floorplan, updated
kitchen with stainless steel appliances and more!
Burke Station Square
5851 Banning Pl. Burke $380,000. Lower level rec
room with built-ins, large deck overlooking parklike
views and fully fenced-in backyard.
Townes of Burke
5760 Burke Towne Ct. Burke $379,900. Open
concept living and dining room with fireplace and
walk-out to private deck.
Chancellor Farms
8006 Orange Plank Rd. Springfield $420,000.
4 BR 2 BA home nestled in quiet neighborhood with
wrap around deck and natural light throughout.
Townes of Burke
5784 Burke Towne Ct. Burke $389,900. Spacious
with gleaming hardwood floors on all three levels.
Huge master bedroom with his and hers closets.
Burke Centre
6100 Mantle Rd. Burke $479,900. Gorgeous lake
view from large deck and full bar that is perfect for
entertaining. On cul-de-sac in great neighborhood.
office
Laurel Highlands
9189 Furey Rd. Lorton $464,900. Prime location
with open floorplan, gourmet kitchen, large
bedrooms and great backyard space.
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Triple Ridge
8933 Triple Ridge Rd. Fairfax Station $539,900. A
welcoming home that is priced below assessment!
Get into Fairfax Station under $550k.
backs to lake
Cardinal Forest
5905C Bayshire Rd #180 Springfield $230,000.
Open & charming in great neighborhood! Upgraded
kitchen w/ granite, recessed lighting & cabinets.

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5500 West Ridge View Dr. Fairfax
West Ridge Estates $929,000
5915 Clermont Landing Ct. Burke
Burke Centre $661,500
7316 Walnut Knoll Dr. Springfield
Walnut Knoll $634,900
6130 Garden Rd. Springfield
Lee-Brooke $780,000
Fairfax Station 5 BR - 2.5 BA
10257 Lindsey Meadow Ct. Fairfax
Reserve at Martins Point $914,900
5977 Burnside Landing Dr. Burke
Burke Centre $649,900
10720 Shingle Oak Ct. Burke
Burke Centre $619,900
9215 Wildwood St. Lorton
Wildwood $749,900
Springfield 4 BR - 3.5 BA
6446 Lake Meadow Dr. Burke
Edgewater $869,900
5910 Carters Oak Ct. Burke
Burke Centre $619,900
8605 Oak Chase Cir. Fairfax Station
Crosspointe $724,900
Burke 3 BR - 3.5 BA
7814 Pohick Rd. Springfield
Laurelwood $849,900
7154 Sontag Way Springfield
Rolling Valley $634,900
8903 Spur Rd. Springfield
Rolling Valley $599,900
8168 Ships Curve Ln. Springfield
Middle Valley $684,900
Springfield 3 BR - 3.5 BA
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5941 Oak Leather Dr. Burke
Burke Centre $589,900
6621 Degen Dr. Burke
Cherry Run $589,900
7782 Newington Woods Dr. Springfield
Newington Woods $579,900
7824 Carrleigh Pkwy. Springfield
Cardinal Forest $559,900
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