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 … (18 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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northern virginia 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, … (7 comments)
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northern virginia 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. … (0 comments)
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northern virginia 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 … (8 comments)
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northern virginia 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 … (6 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Belmont Bay-Prince William County Featured Community of the Week - 09/11/09 09:34 AM
Hidden just across the Prince William County line is the waterfront community of Belmont Bay. As you cross the Occoquan River take a glance to your left and you will be surprised at what you will see. A community Washingtonian Magazine has twice picked as one of the "best communities" to … (4 comments)
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