northern virginia real estate: Northern Virginia Relocation-We've Got Options to Help You Get from Point A to Point B - 11/30/09 08:13 PM
For the very fortunate commuters in Northern Virginia a walk outside the back down and a hop in your helicopter gets you up and over the traffic and on to your destination. In case you think it isn't possible just ask the lucky homeowner who lives across the Occoquan River from … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Don't Be Foooled-This Blue House is Really Green - 11/24/09 06:13 PM
No there isn't a problem with your computer monitor the house you see is actually wrapped in blue insulation but the house is actually a green house under construction in Lorton VA.This home being built by the Speer family is utilizing all of the latest green technologies including both solar … (10 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Welcome to "Flopping"-The Latest Short Sale Flipping Game - 11/22/09 07:31 AM
The FBI, Fannie Mae and fraud experts agree, the new short sale flipping scheme popping up around the country is on the rise and will cost banks millions of dollars.
The premise is quite simple. Make a low offer on a short sale and convince the bank that the offer is "market value". … (18 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: SOLD -Highest Priced Sale in the Newington Commons Community in 2009 - 11/18/09 06:26 AM
This past week my clients put the SOLD sign in the front yard of their Newington Commons townhouse in Lorton VA. The home had multiple contracts in under 72 hours and after final negotiations the home ended up closing at $240,000 the highest priced sale in the community this year.The buyer's … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Pentagon Relocation-Welcome Defense Language Institute Graduates - 11/10/09 08:29 PM
As someone who has moved all around the world with the military the first few days after the PCS orders arrive the questions about housing, schools and shopping can lead to sleepless nights and the big question “where are we going to live?”
If you are finishing up your coursework at … (4 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Military Relocation-The Best Part of the Latest Tax Credit Extension - 11/06/09 07:03 AM
It includes the extension of the tax credit to military families who have been stationed outside the US for at least 3 months in 2009.
For qualifying families they have until June 30, 2011 to purchase a home a qualify for the tax credit.
Now that is good news! … (14 comments)
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northern virginia 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 … (4 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Short Sale Train Wreck Coming to Northern Virginia Soon - 11/02/09 04:11 PM
Short sales in the Northern Virginia market aren't new. They were around in previous down markets with a different twist. Sellers actually had to come to the money with the table to close the deal or sign a promissory note to cover the difference. Sellers sucked it up and did it … (10 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: The 4 letter word that will send buyers out the door - 10/28/09 07:09 PM
At a "we need to let off steam" session at ReBar Camp DC this week a group of us started telling tales of houses we had seen. There was a recurring theme of flea infestations and the results of spening time showing homes with these pesky little creatures.This post contains … (2 comments)
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northern virginia 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 … (10 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Fairfax Detached Home with an Assumable Loan-SOLD - 10/15/09 08:10 PM
The buyer was surprised and the sellers were surprised but today my listing in Fairfax went to closing with a 4% assumable loan. Why the surprise? Because up until a few days before closing no one thought that Wells Fargo would honor the assumable loan written by Wachovia. They certainly made it complicated enough.The … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Cash Deals-They Aren’t Just for the Lowest Priced Houses - 10/06/09 07:54 AM
This year in Prince William County (VA) I've been involved in five cash transactions. Most people think of cash deals are geared towards the cheapest properties in the area. My transactions have ranged from $280,000 to $450,000 and have covered short sales, foreclosures and new construction.Should you pay cash just because … (20 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Military Relocation-Popular Northern Virginia Neighborhoods to Call Home - 10/01/09 10:53 AM
Is a move to the Northern Virginia area in your future? Wondering about local neighborhoods with commuting options to Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon or any of the Military District of Washington installations? Enjoy an overview of a few local communities many of my clients have decided to call home while staioned … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Woodbridge (VA) Buyers-Are You Waiting for the Bottom? - 09/30/09 04:45 PM
If you are looking for a new home in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County and still waiting for the bottom you have missed it. In reviewing the data provided by Zillow for the Woodbridge (VA) zip codes of 22191,22192 and 22193 you can see that the bottom passed you … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Schools Matter to Northern Virginia Home Buyers - 09/29/09 05:58 AM
There is little doubt that one of the first questions that a family relocating to the Northern Virginia area asks is "what about the schools?" As real estate agents we can't answer the question directly but can help point prospective buyers to a number of places to research local Northern Virginia … (1 comments)
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northern virginia 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 … (5 comments)
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northern virginia 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 … (4 comments)
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northern virginia 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 … (0 comments)
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northern virginia 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 … (0 comments)
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northern virginia 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 … (6 comments)
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