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northern virginia foreclosures: What Happens When Banks Get into the Real Estate Business? - 07/02/08 12:25 PM

A few years ago Realtors® were up in arms about the thought that banks might get into the real estate business. Letters were fired off, hearings were held and the NAR spent thousands to make sure that banks stayed at arms length from the real estate transaction.
Fast forward to today … (55 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: Whatever You Do Don't Open That Door - 06/11/08 07:05 AM

....to the fridge that is. No matter how many times I give out the warning to buyers as we walk in the door of a foreclosure property it happens. It is a habit that just can't be broken.
Obviously knowing what condition that appliances are in when you are thinking about … (18 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: Condo Special Assessments-A New Problem in Today’s Market - 06/10/08 08:26 PM

When most people think of special assessments for condo owners they think major common area improvements. In the Northern Virginia area condo owners often see them when it is time to repair the balconies, upgrade the amenities or redo the lobbies but in today's real estate market we also see special … (12 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: Another Get Rich Quick Scheme Hits the Airwaves - 06/01/08 02:55 PM

That's right you saw it here first. This morning in one of those can't sleep moments I turned on the TV and the latest infomercial on how to make a fortunate buying foreclosures was running. It was one of the many that the unsuspecting public hears everyday. The premise in all of … (10 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: Foreclosure Negotiations-A Game of Pong Anyone? - 05/20/08 08:06 PM

Long before there was the Wii, Xbox 360 or PlayStation there was the Atari. One of the most popular games on Atari when it first came out was the rousing game of Pong. You could go fast or slow but certainly not anywhere near the speed of today's video games. Technology … (10 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: Buy This Prince William County Home for 50% Off - 05/15/08 07:56 AM

Yesterday touring potential bargains in the Lake Ridge area of Prince William County turned up a "half price" home. The property I found sold for $1,375,000 in April 2006. Today it is on the market for $763,900 almost 50% less than the original sales price. The current tax value on the home hovers close … (13 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: New Fairfax County Foreclosures Listings - Detached Homes - 05/09/08 08:17 PM

For buyers making their weekend plans there are new foreclosure properties to consider in Fairfax County. There are a total of 126 detached homes "officially" listed as foreclosures in the MLS ranging in price from $189,900 to $4,250,000 and these new properties might be just the new home you are looking for.
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northern virginia foreclosures: Snap Your Fingers and Think the Addams Family - 05/03/08 07:30 PM

To me it doesn't matter whether a home is bank owned or not, if you want buyers to consider the property you need to take just a little time to keep up with listing photos and exterior maintenance.
Since my office is in Prince William County we deal with a fair share … (22 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: Should I Add Burglar to My Business Card? - 05/01/08 06:06 PM

After the crazy loan issue earlier in the week recounted in my post"The Devil is in the Details" there were high hopes that my second closing for this week, a foreclosure, would make it to the settlement table on time. Despite some last minute concerns about my buyer's loan we were … (29 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: Foreclosure Scammers-The Snake Oil Salesman of Today - 04/23/08 05:58 PM

Are you a homeowner facing foreclosure? If so you need to watch out for companies that are calling and writing you claiming that they can help you beat foreclosure. Unfortunately most of them are scams and they are looking for ways to try and make you part with what may be … (14 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: The Odd Couple-Real Estate Agents and Asset Managers - 04/21/08 07:15 AM

Just as Felix and Oscar had to learn to live together despite their different styles so do real estate agents and asset managers. Thrown together by a real estate market in turmoil agents and asset managers seem to have total different work styles and yet here we are both trying to … (5 comments)

northern virginia foreclosures: You Have to Love Real Estate in 2008 - 03/28/08 04:29 PM

While many agents are lamenting the state of the real estate market in 2008 the challenges and opportunities that today's market brings make it a chance to learn something new almost everyday. This market is just what most of us need. A boost to our brains!Back in the 1990's showing a … (10 comments)

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