house prices: 5 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate in Northern Virginia - 07/29/11 10:16 AM
What would you rather have: relaxation for a short period of time every year or gauranteed extra income in your bank account? While vacation-home buyers purchase primarily for enjoyment (and dont get me wrong, we all need some R& R), investment-home buyers are actually looking to generate income in the following five ways:
 
#1: Appreciation
Returns of 10% and more are not uncommon if you select good real estate properties, like ones in Northern Virginia. It’s a return rate you won’t find on bank products or with most stocks.
 
#2: Cash Flow
More than half of all investment-home buyers … (0 comments)

house prices: Best Cities to Ride Out the Recession - 11/19/08 01:59 AM
Great news for the Washington D.C metro area!  Business Week just named Arlington, VA the best city to ride out the recession, with Washington D.C. closely following.  The Washington D.C. metro area has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country.  Arlington, VA has an unemployment rate of only 4.3%, well below the national average.  The Washington D.C. metro area was also recently named on of the best places to earn a living.  If you are looking to buy real estate in the Northern VA (Arlington, Reston, Herndon, Vienna, McLean to name a few) or Washington D.C. metro area, this is an excellent time to buy.  Prices … (0 comments)