northern virginia real estate: Short Sale Investors - Are They ALL a Greedy Bunch? - 08/09/09 07:21 PM
Having just closed the absolute worst transaction of my real estate career, the anger and resentment are still very real. We can't always anticipate the integrity of the party on the other side - whether the agent or the client. I happened to be cursed with an incompetent agent with little … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Say Good Bye to the Beloved Cul-de-sac - 03/25/09 07:09 AM
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Regents of the University of Minnesota
The Commonwealth of Virginia has decided to take a hard stand against the very popular concept of cul-de-sacs. Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine (D) claims "When you have 350 to 400 miles a year of new roads you have to maintain … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Ashburn Village with Lakeviews is Stunning! - 01/31/09 03:41 PM
Exceptional Buy in Ashburn Village
44175 Tippecanoe Ter, Ashburn, VA 20147 View Map
This is a beautiful and open Lakewood model on the lake at Ashburn Village. Experience the peaceful surroundings of this wonderful community, as well as, the man amenities including one of the BEST sports pavillions in Virginia. … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: The Ultimate Odd Couple - 01/19/09 04:36 PM
I struggled with this - should I bother trying to make the real estate to life connection? Then I decided - quite quickly - NO! Don't look for any real estate advice or guidance in this post. The message is crystal clear. I suppose you could make some arbitrary connection to … (4 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Winding Creek Estates Rental is Exquisite! - 01/10/09 09:22 PM
Winding Creek Estates - Amazing Home!
5895 Moonbeam Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22193 View Map
This is a home you won't want to miss. Exquisite condition for this enormous home close to everything. Every convenience you'll need - Master bedroom with enormous master bath; spacious, sunny rooms; hot tub, multi-tiered deck, … (3 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: A Thanksgiving Gift - 11/18/08 01:35 PM
My father's birthday is November 21st. My earliest memories of him were of the joy his birthday brought - not because of the gifts - but because of the family that gathered, usually at Thanksgiving. It was the beginning of the season he loved best - Thanksgiving and Christmas. He was … (11 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Election Alert - Transportation Bond Referendum - Stafford, VA - 11/03/08 01:48 PM
On Tuesday, November 4th Stafford County residents will be voting on a transportation referendum that will allow the Board of Supervisors to borrow $70 million by issuing bonds to fund specific road and pedestrian projects throughout the county. This bond referendum would call for the borrowing to begin in 2010 … (4 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Congratulations to St. Francis of Assisi Girls' Volleyball Teams! - 10/31/08 09:25 AM
As the proud mother of 12 year old Mia Ward - outstanding hitter, server, and defensive player, if I may gush - I wanted to take a moment and congratulate the St. Francis of Assisi JV and Varsity Girls' Volleyball teams for their tremendous season this year. When I started this program … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Sale of Existing Homes Rise 5.5% in September - 10/25/08 06:26 AM
September saw the highest level of existing home sales in nearly two years. Sales rose 5.5% in September over the August 2008 figures. This increase is the first time since November 2005 that sales have risen over the prior month's performance.
The National Association of Realtors reports that the increase … (4 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: A Buyer's Agents View of The Foreclosure Process - Gone Bad! - 10/21/08 07:14 AM
Allow me this opportunity to vent about the pit falls of the foreclosure transaction. As a buyer's agent, I am often times dealing with overworked and under staffed listing agents who are tackling the daunting task of trying to represent banks to sell foreclosures. I find myself in the unenviable position of … (7 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Stafford Aids Chesapeake Bay Clean-Up - 10/08/08 08:48 PM
Virginia state officials have announced that they will be disbursing about $188 Million around the state to assist local jurisdictions in their efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Stafford County is expected to receive between $5.5M and $7.6M from the State Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund to upgrade the … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: The writing on the wall was perfectly clear - 10/07/08 09:29 AM
In an attempt to increase home ownership among minorities and low to moderate income consumers, the Clinton Administration was instrumental in putting pressure on Fannie Mae to expand loan options to this demographic. The article in the New York Times from September 30, 1999 is crystal clear in its analysis and … (4 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Recycling Days in Stafford - 09/15/08 08:10 PM
The Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board has set four days for county residents to rid their homes of old and broken electronics. Beginning Wednesday, September17th and continuing through Saturday, September 20th Stafford residents will be able to drop off various electronics at the Regional Landfill located at 489 Eskimo … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Fannie Mae Takeover - Good News! - 09/15/08 02:24 PM
On Sunday, September 7th, the United States Treasury Department announced the government takeover of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. These two private corporations were created by the federal government decades ago to make mortgage loans less expensive. In recent months, Freddie Mac and Fannie have funded more than two … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Back to School in Stafford - 08/26/08 04:36 PM
On September 2nd over 26,500 students across Stafford County will return to their classrooms to begin the new academic year. Stafford County is the second fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia but it maintains its family-oriented suburban community feel and its commitment to educational excellence. Over 82% of those … (4 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Drinking and Driving - Nassau County's Wall of Shame - 06/19/08 12:56 PM
The story of critically injured police officer Kenneth J. Baribault of Long Island's Nassau County Police Department hit very close to home. Not only was Ken a rookie cop working with my husband in Prince William County back in 2001, but he was also one of my very first clients. Soon … (17 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Buyers - Start Your Engines! - 04/11/08 08:21 AM
This time of year is so invigorating. Not only are we emerging from a long winter of high gas prices and gloomy weather, but also one of the worst housing slumps in recent history!
The last month has been full of changes. Banks are coming to terms with the reality on … (8 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Stafford County, Virginia Market February 2008 - 02/29/08 06:21 PM
Stafford Single Family Home Market February 2008
Active Sold or Under Contract
399 22554 26
206 22556 16
213 22405 20
194 22406 17
Irene Morales Ward, Northern Virginia Real Estate
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northern virginia real estate: Foreclosures Updated Weekly - 02/24/08 11:55 AM
While these links are certainly not the only source of information on FORECLOSURE and REO properties, it will help provide many of you with a brief synopsis of what the current market is offering in terms of Active Foreclosure properties marketed in the MRIS(R), the Metropolitan Regional Informational System or the … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Will Primmer House Road EVER Open? - 02/01/08 12:51 PM
Anyone living in the southeast portion of Stafford County understands the frustration everyone feels when passing Primmer House Road. The road, developed by Maryland Development Company as a part of Leeland Station subdivision, will provide easy access for VRE commuters and residents from that portion of Stafford County to access Rt … (0 comments)
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