Top 200 Washington DC Real Estate Homes - 04/21/11 06:24 PM
Top 200 Washington DC Real Estate Homes
Here is Dan Bouchard's Top 200 List of Washington DC Real Estate listings
(Courtesy of Metropolitan Regional Information Systems- The local REALTOR® Multiple listing Service
For your consumer MLS Access
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Top 200 Inner Beltway Virginia Real Estate listings - 04/21/11 05:56 PM
Top 200 Inner Beltway Virginia Real Estate listings
Here are Dan Bouchard's top 200 list of Northern Virginia Inner Beltway condo, townhouse and detached homes(Courtesy of Metropolitan Regional Information Systems- The local REALTOR® Multiple listing Service
For your consumer MLS Access
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Financing Contingency Expiration in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland - 04/21/11 01:28 PM
Cautions about Financing Contingencies in Virginia, DC, MD
In my continuing effort to educate folks about relevant recent experiences that might be useful reminders to buyers and sellers alike, I offer my latest topic of discussion regarding the Expiration of Finance Contingency.
Most local regional home resale contracts are drafted with a financing contingency deadline. Typically this deadline is 21-30 days long but that can vary.
An important note to keep in mind for home buyers and sellers alike is that depending on the contract written, this contingency is usually automatically continued until the seller initiates a NOTICE to the buyer … (0 comments)

Today's TOP 300 homes $400-650k 2 bedrooms+ in Washington DC - 04/14/11 12:24 PM
Today's TOP 300 homes $400-650k 2 bedrooms+ in Washington DC  (Source: MRIS )
Dan Bouchard offers today's list of the top 300 homes in Washington DC.
Traditional re-sale, new construction, foreclosure and short sale properties. Many of these homes are pristine and fantastic properties.
Call Dan today to be buyer represented on any of these below listed homes. Also, contact Dan for help with purchasing and renovating distressed properties.
 
Here is today's top Washington DC 300 list    <<<<< click on the link to view all the details  :-):
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Today's 100 Condos and Townhomes $375-600k 2 bedrooms+ in Arlington Alexandria - 04/14/11 12:08 PM
Top 100  $375-600k 2 bedrooms+ in Arlington Alexandria  (Source: MRIS )
Dan Bouchard offers today's list of the top 100 condos in Arlington Alexandria. Traditional re-sale, new construction, foreclosure and short sale properties. Many of these homes are pristine and fantastic properties.
Call Dan today to be buyer represented on any of these below listed homes. Also, contact Dan for help with purchasing and renovating distressed properties.
 
Here are today's top Arlington Alexandria 100    <<<<< click on the link to view all the details  :-):
 
 
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Coinciding (or back to back) Settlements - 04/08/11 03:23 PM
Coinciding (or back to back) Settlements
Coinciding or "same day settlements" frequently don't work as planned.
Usually they are complicated by extenuating circumstances and cause enormous stress at a time that is already inherently stressful for buyers and sellers to begin with.
Real estate transactions are inherently tedious in detail, and exceedingly prone to breech by the slightest slip up by one tiny player. There are so many parts in the entire process and any minor oversight of one component in the process can seriously impact or delay a settlement to everyone's frustration. 
Mortgage officers, loan underwriting staff, loan processors, title attorneys, title … (1 comments)

Lead in Real Estate: Lead Issues when Selling or Buying a home in DC, VA, or MD - 04/07/11 03:27 PM
Lead in Real Estate Part 1: Lead Issues when Selling or Buying a home in DC, VA, or MD
The Summary of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976-
The TSCA addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of lead-based paint. This act was the first substantive federal implementation of regulations aimed at disclosing to the general public the potential for household materials and products that might contain lead. However, the Act did not prohibit any uses or applications.
1978 A Pivotal year-
1978 became the first year that US law specifically prohibited the use of lead in paint. As a result … (0 comments)

Lead in Real Estate INTRODUCTION: Selling or Buying a home in DC, VA, or MD - 04/06/11 11:36 AM
Lead in Real Estate INTRODUCTION: Selling or Buying a home in DC, VA, or MD
Most everyone has at least a vague idea that lead paint, lead pipes, and anything containing lead have very serious health consequences for humans as well as pets.
Many bodily organs and body systems can be affected by lead such as the brain, skeletal, respiratory, intestines, heart, kidneys, reproductive, and various neurological functions can all be very seriously affected by this really dangerous periodical element which occurs naturally in the earth.
It is NOT a man made material, but it has been used for thousands of years by humans … (0 comments)

Northern Virginia: Examining Seller's Disclosure Obligations -(Part 4- Dams, Stormwater Detention, Wastewater, Building Codes ) - 04/05/11 11:16 AM
Northern Virginia: Examining Seller's Disclosure Obligations Part 4- Dams, Storm-water Detention, Waste-water, Building Codes)
This discussion is focused on Northern Virginia and is experiential in nature, given my 16 years in this business. This discussion is NOT intended to provide legal advise or guidance. I am NOT an attorney and as such you should contact competent legal counsel for that advise and guidance.
This discussion is simply an examination of what my sellers and buyers often have to deal with when buying or selling properties in Northern Virginia.    
THIS Article is NOT LEGAL GUIDANCE or ADVICE!
This discussion concerns the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act: Remembering … (0 comments)

 
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