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2009
I can't provide an exact statistical reading on where consumer confidence is for Chantilly and Northern Virginia home buyers. I'd say that, given the traditional strength of our local economy, maybe it is much better than the national average for Consumer Confidence which fell this month for the...
02/16/2009
This week's spotlight is on a community of single family and town homes within the Centreville area: Centre Ridge. If this area is within the location that you are focused on, then this is a community that would be good to at least know about. The community is large enough that you will find g...
02/15/2009
If you are relocating to Northern Virginia, you are moving to a region with a history rich ladnscape. But if you already live here, it is easy to let some of the local treasures pass you by. Case in point: Masassas National Battlefield Park. You don't have to be attracted to historical landmar...
02/13/2009
The many, many future home buyers in Northern Virginia who have been delaying their home buying activity will want to know the key implications for buyers (and home owners) in the impending $789 billion stimulus package. There are at least two important provisions they need to know. And, it lo...
02/12/2009
Mortgage shoppers in Northern Virginia might take note of the impact of Treasury Secretary Geithner’s speech yesterday. In his own way he made a modest contribution to home affordability. And it did not happen due to what he did say. It was what he did not say. While the stock market took anot...
02/11/2009
Investors in Northern Virginia will want to be aware of a change in Fannie Mae policy regarding number of properties and mortgage guidelines. Just this past Friday, Fannie Mae rolled-back one of its least popular mortgage guideline restrictions of the last 12 months. The roll-back is effective Ma...
02/10/2009
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Living in Northern Virginia has advantages. Dealing with traffic is not one of them, but historically one of this region's benefits has been the job market and the fairly consistent area economy. Current conditions have had their impact locally, as noted in a recent front page article in the F...
02/08/2009
Have you been looking at homes for sale in the Chantilly-Fairfax area? If so, this is one you may want to know about. We invite you to come by to our Open House this Sunday, February 8. This is a home with a lot of distinctives. Take a Visual Tour and if you'd like to take the next look, please...
02/07/2009
This week we focus on a smaller community with bigger homes. The luxury homes in Cedar Crest are on 3-acre lots. Located near the western edge of Fairfax County, but within Loudoun County, this community usually does not have more than a few homes for sale at any given time. But if this is your...
02/05/2009
Next time you are looking for a very nice, but affordable Italian food restaurant on the week-end - or maybe a lunch buffet during the week - be aware that you have a very good choice in the Pacino Ristorante located in the Village Shopping Center at the intersection of Braddock Rd. and Stone Rd....
02/03/2009
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