fairfax county real estate: Buying a "Pig in a Poke" in Northern Virginia - 11/04/09 03:45 PM
On the surface everything about this home looked good. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, beautiful bathrooms, large lot, great price. What's not to love? Turns out this little gem was in reality a "pig in a poke." A check of the Fairfax County Building Permit site found permits issued and all of
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fairfax county real estate: Springfield (VA) Drivers-Prepare For More Aggravation - 10/29/09 06:53 AM
The 7 year project to upgrade the Springfield Interchange is barely behind us and now the extension of the Fairfax County Parkway will once again make Springfield commuting a challenge.
Starting in a few weeks the Fullerton Road exit off of I-95 (166B) will be closed. If you are a local
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fairfax county real estate: Walk to the Pentagon from the Daventry Neighborhood in Springfield (VA) - 10/23/09 02:19 PM
Cindy have you lost your mind? You can't walk to the Pentagon from Daventry in Springfield (VA). It's 20 miles. You will be arrested as soon as you set foot on I-395 aka Shirley Highway. What is wrong with you?
Alright already but you can walk to the direct Pentagon Slug
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fairfax county real estate: The Cost of the First Time Homebuyers Credit-Time to Pull the Plug - 10/16/09 04:24 PM
As deadline for the first time homebuyers tax credit looms the debate as to whether to continue the credit or not is getting heated.
Trying to find answers as to whether the credit has actually created the jump in home sales is difficult. Recently a report written by Ted Gayer of
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fairfax county real estate: Newington Commons TH in Lorton (VA) Under Contract in Three Days - 10/15/09 03:14 PM
Take a well priced Newington Commons townhouse that has been updated from top to bottom, stir in a little bit of a market frenzy and what do you get? A property with multiple offers in the first 48 hours it is on the market.The sellers did the hard part in getting
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fairfax county real estate: The Kitchen in This Rental Will Blow You Away and The Rest is Great Too! - 10/10/09 05:22 PM
Stationed at the Pentagon? Take the Metro Bus 29X Just A Block Away and be at the Pentagon in 30 minutes
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fairfax county real estate: Still Looking for the Perfect Place to Buy Before the Tax Credit Expires? - 10/10/09 04:43 PM
Then you have come to the right place. This Lorton VA townhouse is the right combination of price, location and condition!
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fairfax county real estate: Fort Belvoir Relocation-Check out Landsdowne Just Minutes to the Post Gate - 10/09/09 07:25 AM
If residents of the Landsdowne Community in Alexandria (VA) wanted to walk to Fort Belvoir they could. It is less than ½ mile to the Telegraph Road gate to the base and once inside Telegraph gate you are close to the golf course, PX and Commissary.The Landsdowne community is a mix
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax (VA) Top Floor Condo with Skylights and Plenty of Space - 10/04/09 07:45 AM
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fairfax county real estate: Fall Coming On Strong for Buyers and Sellers - 09/28/09 06:42 PM
The cooler fall weather has arrived and so have the buyers. As we get ready to head into October I already have five properties lined up to go to settlement. No short sales, no foreclosures just good old fashion regular sales.Anyone else feel like fall is going to be strong this
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fairfax county real estate: Springfield (VA)-Great Opportunity to Use the First Time Buyers Tax Credit - 09/27/09 08:53 AM
If you have been thinking about buying your first home and want to take advantage of the first time homebuyers tax credit then you need to get ready to run to a new listing coming on the market in the Newington Commons in a few days.Competely remodeled 3 level townhouse with 2 BR/2BA and fenced
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fairfax county real estate: Springfield (VA)-Check Out the Townhouse Community of Charlestown - 09/27/09 06:21 AM
They say that fine wine ages well. The same thing can be said for the townhouse neighborhood of Charlestown in West Springfield. Maybe it is the all brick construction or the tree lined streets that make it standout from other area neighborhoods. It might even be the residents of the neighborhood
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fairfax county real estate: Springfield (VA)-Hidden Pond Nature Center a Wonderful Surprise - 09/26/09 09:41 PM
Perhaps it is a stretch to say that Hidden Pond Nature Center in West Springfield is in plain sight. It wouldn't have been named "hidden pond" if it was. In fact you could drive by the small sign on Keene Mill Road that points to the nature center for years and
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fairfax county real estate: Springfield (VA)-Detached Home Listings Are SOLD SOLD SOLD - 09/26/09 09:35 PM
Over the past few months three of my detached homes in Springfield (VA) have made it to the SOLD column. One of them sold in less than 24 hours! Having owned homes and lived in every zip code in Springfield it is easy for me to be able to help sellers
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fairfax county real estate: Springfield (VA)-Another Detached Home Goes in the SOLD Column - 09/25/09 05:09 PM
Today was closing day for my listing at 6120 Bardu Ave in the Springfield neighborhood of Keene Mill Woods.
The buyers are first time homeowners and along with their little girl will be pulling up the moving truck soon. The buyers fell in love with the quiet street, friendly neighbors, proximity
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fairfax county real estate: Busted-Largest Mortgage Fraud Ring in Fairfax County - 09/24/09 07:48 PM
After a two year investigation the FBI and Fairfax County (VA) officials have finally unraveled a $100 million dollar mortgage fraud case.
"According to the federal indictment, real estate agents Ruben Rojas, 30, and his sister-in-law, Litcia Linares, 32, organized the fraudulent transactions, along with Rojas' sister, 28-year-old Lourdes Rojas Almanza,
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fairfax county real estate: Fort Belvoir-Three Year Reprieve on Some BRAC Moves - 09/23/09 04:41 PM
With the construction crews frantically working it appears that some agencies slated for the big BRAC move in 2011 have been given an opportunity for a three year extension. The Department of Defense has announced that agencies in leased office space may extend those leases until 2014. The benefit is two fold.
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fairfax county real estate: Springfield (VA)-Another Great Home Goes in the Sold Column - 09/16/09 09:06 AM
This terrific home backing to Brookfield Park sold in 24 hours! The buyer fell in love with the quiet street, friendly neighbors and all of the birds they could watch from the screened in porch.List Price $370,000 Sold Price $372,000
If you are considering selling your Springfield (VA) home in
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fairfax county real estate: Townes of Orange Hunt-Perfect for First Time Homebuyers - 09/12/09 08:17 PM
If you have been waiting for the right opportunity to purchase an immaculate three level townhouse in the Townes of Orange Hunt in West Springfield then your wait is over.Offered for sale through an exclusive FSBO arrangement with Cindy Jones of RE/MAX Allegiance this home in the Townes of Orange Hunt
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fairfax county real estate: Fort Belvoir Relocation-The Village of Mount Air Has a Surprise For You - 09/11/09 04:47 PM
Anyone with PCS orders to Fort Belvoir looking for an affordable townhouse community just minutes to the Telegraph gate should take a look at the Village of Mount Air.As one of the smaller townhouse communities close to Fort Belvoir, the Village of Mount Air has 182 townhouses, both garage and non-garage
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