Links To Loudoun County Communities, Neighborhoods and Home Owner Associations - 07/17/08 09:10 AM
Perhaps you're new to Loudoun County, Virginia and would like to know more about the various communities, neighborhoods and Home Owner Associations in the county. Or maybe you're moving within the county and aren't too familiar with your future community or HOA. Whatever the reason may be, here are links to … (0 comments)
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New Site Shows Loudoun County Development - 07/17/08 09:07 AM
The Piedmont Environmental Council launched a new web site today, LocalDecisions.org, which allows users to see approved and proposed development and projects in Loudoun County. Just enter an address, city or zip code within Loudoun County and choose what type of development you're looking for. The map will show you … (2 comments)
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Increase In Virginia Grantor's Tax Shot Down - 07/17/08 09:06 AM
Governor Kaine's proposal to raise the statewide Grantor's Tax was shot down last week. Here's the press release from the Virginia Association of Realtors®:
"Virginians still awaiting a realistic solution to transportation woes
Virginia legislators' latest effort at a fiscal fix for transportation collapsed early last Thursday morning...at 1:39 a.m. … (0 comments)
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Have More Than $100K In The Bank? Better CYA - 07/17/08 09:03 AM
What would happen to your cash in the bank if the bank went belly-up? If the bulk of your over-$100K down payment was in your checking or savings account, what would happen to you come settlement day if your bank was belly-up and you couldn't recover more than the $100K … (3 comments)
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Brambleton Quick Facts - 07/11/08 11:59 AM
Thinking about moving to Brambleton? Just checking out your options in different parts of Ashburn or Loudoun County, Virginia? Check out these "Brambleton Quick Facts".
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New Construction Single Family Homes Below $500K In Brambleton
New Brambleton Builder Showcase and Welcome Center Opens
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Get The "Skinny" On Any Zip Code In Loudoun - 07/11/08 11:55 AM
Are you searching for Loudoun County demographics? Are you looking even more specifically for the demographics of a specific zip code within Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, etc.? Well, there's a tool out there that will come in handy to you - ZIPskinny.
ZIPskinny provides demographics on any zip code in Loudoun … (0 comments)
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Want To Live Close To Amenities? Check Out "Walk Score" - 07/11/08 11:54 AM
Want to live near shops and restaurants? Want to be in a Loudoun County neighborhood that's close to the schools your children will be attending? Then check out Walk Score. Just go to the site, type in a street address and it'll spit out a ranking based on how close … (2 comments)
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New Construction Single Family Homes Below $500K in Brambleton - 07/08/08 04:15 PM
It's official...you can get now get a new construction home from Miller and Smith in Brambleton for less than $500K. And that's with options. Miller and Smith has debuted their "Fanny Ward" single-family model beginning at $439,900. In addition, Miller & Smith is offering $30,000 in options and $15,000 in closing … (0 comments)
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A Must Read If You're Selling A Home and It's Vacant - 07/08/08 04:10 PM
If you're selling a home and have left it vacant, you should definitely read this post over at RealCentralVA regarding Home Owner's Insurance. Here's an excerpt:
"The first thing a homeowner needs to do is call their insurance company before the house becomes vacant to go over the different options they … (5 comments)
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Don't Get Burned, Go Over Your HUD-1 Closely - 07/08/08 04:08 PM
Home buyers - don't get burned! Make sure that anything your lender, agent/broker or the seller promises you is listed on the HUD-1 Settlement Statement at closing so it's actually credited it to you. Once you sign off on the HUD-1 and leave the title company's office, you may be … (2 comments)
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Loudoun Real Estate Inventory Levels Well Below National Average - 07/02/08 06:26 PM
Loudoun County's real estate inventory/supply levels are currently well below the national average of 10.9 months. Loudoun currently has 2400 active homes for sale. The number of homes that sell (go under contract) each month is averaging 427 so far this year. This puts the supply of homes in Loudoun … (0 comments)
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Loudoun County Real Estate Market Looking Up! (Come Check Out The Statistics) - 07/02/08 06:20 PM
The Loudoun County real estate market is looking up! Yes, folks...that's correct. Loudoun County's 2nd quarter 2008 real estate market statistics show a vast improvement over 2nd Qtr 2007. And the first half of 2008 statistics show a vast improvement over the first half of 2007 (post coming soon).
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The Skinny On Congress's Housing Bill and First Time Home Buyer Credit - 07/02/08 06:19 PM
Many of you have heard about Congress's massive federal housing bill and mortgage bailout sections that include two tax provisions/tax credits for "first time" home buyers. The most impactful part of the bill are the two provisions and tax credits for "first time" home buyers. So here's the "skinny" on … (15 comments)
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Dos and Don'ts For Home Buyers - Between Contract and Closing - 07/02/08 06:14 PM
Now that you've got a ratified contract on a new home, you're probably thinking about all the stuff you need to get and buy. New furniture, appliances, carpet, hardwood...there's always something you "must have" for the new place. But your loan will start getting processed and while this is going … (3 comments)
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Forbes Names Loudoun County Top 10 Places To Buy Foreclosures - 07/02/08 05:32 PM
Forbes recently named the DC metro area including Loudoun County one of the top 10 places in the US to buy foreclosures. Some of the criteria used was prices, inventory levels, hints of stabilization and long-term investment potential. For more on the story, check out my post over at LoudounForeclosures.com.
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Loudoun County Offers Free Homebuyer Workshop - 07/02/08 05:30 PM
The Loudoun County Department of Family Services is offering free homebuyer education workshops called "Homeownership 101". The workshops are focused on helping potential first-time homebuyers in understanding the home-buying process. The workshop is six hours and goes over things such budgeting, credit, working with Realtors, the mortgage process and what … (0 comments)
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Loudoun Offers Assistance To First Time Home Buyers Through VHDA and SPARC - 07/02/08 05:26 PM
If you're a first time home buyer in Loudoun County, you may want to check out some of the programs available through the county, VHDA and SPARC. Loudoun County offers first trust financing, down payment and closing cost assistance to low to moderate income first-time home buyers through the Virginia Housing … (0 comments)
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