The easiest closing I've every had ..... - 02/28/08 06:34 PM
I don't know why, but lately it seems like there is always some drama associated with a closing.. either the loan docs don't get the the title company on time, the figures on the HUD don't match the good faith estimate EXACTLY, whoops...the utility company won't turn on the utilities because the previous owner didn't pay the bill....the list goes on....  Well, I'm here to tell you...today I had the best, smoothest, easiest (I'm reaching for adjectives here or are they adverbs) anyway..you get the idea... The docs were at the title company 2 days ago (thanks Navy Fed) the HUD … (0 comments)

Relocating to Northern Virginia - 02/27/08 08:41 PM
If you are relocating to Northern Virginia, you will need a real estate agent who knows the the Washington area. My name is Konnie McKee, and I am a native of the Washington D.C. area...Born and raised.  I have lived in Northern Virginia for the last 25 years, and have extensive knowledge of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Fauquier Counties.  I can assist you in finding the right home at the right price!!  I love what I do and work hard for my clients....If you are relocating to our area and are looking for an experienced agent, give me a call...703 … (0 comments)

The Rental Market Is Booming in Prince William County, Virginia - 02/26/08 08:43 PM
With all the ups and downs in the mortgage industry many people are deciding to rent instead of trying to buy a home... Here in Prince William county there are many single family, townhomes, and condominiums on the market for rent.  A real estate agent can help you find the perfect rental property...Keep in mind when you submit an application for a rental you will typically have to pay an application fee and you will, more than likely, have to have your credit report reviewed. If you are looking for a rental property, contact me..Konnie McKee 703 407 7088.  I can … (0 comments)

Search For Homes for Rent in Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, Nokesville, Manassas - 02/25/08 10:40 AM
If you are looking to rent a home in the Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, Nokesville, Manasss, Warrenton Area...you've come to the right place.. With loan guidelinces changing all the time, it's difficult for potential buyers to think about buying a home....where do they turn?  The Rental Market...and there are plenty of homes on the market for rent. 
Homeownerships is a great thing, and if you can afford to rent in this area, don't count yourself out, you should talk to a qualified loan officer to see if you can afford a home, single family, townhome or condo... If not, and you would like to … (0 comments)

I'd Fire Me If I Did That....!! - 02/24/08 05:49 PM
I have read many posts on how to be a Good salesperson...and there has been a lot of great information here!  I gotta tell ya... But....the one thing I can't seem to do, won't do....no matter what...is be a pushy sales person.... When I work with a buyer, I do the best I can to narrow down what they are looking for, price, criteria etc...primarily becuase I strive to work smarter not harder, but I draw the line at trying to "Talk someone into buying  a House"  You see, as a consumer, I know what I want, and if I was … (4 comments)

Back to the beginning..... - 02/23/08 07:57 PM
     I had a woman call me today, she said she wanted to sell her house.  She was not in a hurry, because they had purchased this home quite a few years ago and were in an equity position.  She was interested in getting a larger home and wanted to see if she could get enough out of her home to put a large down payment down on a new home.  I asked her if she had a list price in mind....her number was unrealistic.  When I told  her that based on what I was seeing, it was over priced she said, "We can put it on and … (1 comments)

Picture Hall of Shame.... - 02/22/08 04:44 PM
Okay, so I'm on a roll here.....one thing that really bugs me about some listings are the photos....when I take on a listing and I go in to take photos...I take everything off the counters, move all extra furniture out of the way...one of the most important reason to take pictures is to show space, if your photos are too dark, or if there are alot of knick knacks, that is a distraction in the photo...while looking at homes, on the Internet,  for clients...I, of course, always look at the photos...here are some, that I have seen online, that I have added to … (0 comments)

If you are selling your home....PICTURES are worth their weight in GOLD!!! - 02/22/08 04:23 PM
If you have your home on the market, the Internet is one of the best places to advertise it.  Whether it is in your local MLS (Multiple Listing Service) which is the data base we Realtors use; Realtor.com, Zillow or any other site...PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES..  With that said....not just any picture will do.  When I take on a listing, I typically take over 150 pictures, only the few, the select, make the cut for my virtual tours.  If the lighting does not come out right...I break out my photo editor and retouch the photo....it's not always easy to get the light … (1 comments)

Instructions from an REO listing Agent... - 02/21/08 05:23 PM
I showed a property the other day, and the remarks said "email listing agent prior to writing a contract for instructions"  My client like the house and so....I emailed the agent.  What I recieved back was interesting....The agent basically wrote me a letter stating that this was a Countrywide owned property and that they have had many investors thinking they could just steal the properties.....it went on to basically say...if you are writing a low ball offer, don't waste your time.... Actually my client was..and I tried to tell them that banks would, and expect to negotiate, but they were not … (0 comments)

Good News....Bad News...which is it people.... - 02/20/08 08:27 PM
Okay..today (for me at least) I have been getting mixed signals...I have been reading posts and the news....the good news....the increase in the FHA loan amount...Yay.....good news...!  Then the bad news...The FED lower their economic forecast...siting the declining housing market, and tightening of credit, will bring the economy (potentially) toward recession....  I am convinced that all the bad news breeds more bad news...particularly in the housing market, is scares buyers...then no one is buying....So which is it people...
When I am not complaining about the media....I am a real estate agent in Northern Virginia... If you are looking to sell a home, … (1 comments)

Confessions of an American Idol Addict...... - 02/20/08 07:30 PM
Yes, I admit it...I am an American Idol Addict... There is something about watching an unknown talent develop right before your eyes...Did you ever notice it is the people who are the most humble that win....America likes people with talent who are humble....my favorite guy so far is that little 17 year old David.....very talented, very, very humble...he had no idea how good he is...we love that!!  Someone cocky comes throught there...and they are outta there (Like Chris Daughtry, I acutally liked him, but I think he was perceived as being a little too full of himself) so America got rid … (0 comments)

$419900 1 Plus Acre Lot, 3 Finished Levels..Gorgeous. - 02/19/08 06:18 PM

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$419900 1 Plus Acre Lot, 3 Finished Levels..Gorgeous. - 02/19/08 06:18 PM
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Good Morning...It's Going To Be A Great Day!!! - 02/16/08 07:17 AM
Good Morning to all my Activerain friends, who are awake this early....as our profession goes, most of the agent that I know are night owls working late...This morning I woke up, the sun is out (It's been a bit gloomy here in the Washington area over the past couple of weeks) but its Saturday...the sky is blue..and it's going to be a Great Day!!!  Hope everyone has a productive......Day.... … (1 comments)

Chin up Buck-A-Roos...! - 02/15/08 05:40 PM
That's right I said it...things are picking up, buyers are coming out looking for homes for sale in Northern Virginia and I think this is going to be a great Spring!  In the last couple of weeks my phone has been ringing like crazy, and I can't believe the change since the new year....I have even had a couple of people, who are want to sell their homes, and they are not short sales!! What a welcome relief!!  I think the real estate market in Prince William County is going to pick up significantly......
Konnie McKee.. www.KonnieMac.com  Real Estate Services, Search Live MLS Listings … (1 comments)

It Doesn't get any better than this..... - 02/15/08 04:27 PM
Okay..this is part three of my continuing saga of my poor buyers....Short version....1st loan officer got them done 100% financing conventional..then after underwriting, they had to put 5% down, they didn't have it....2nd loan officer went with the VA, said she had been doing it for 18 years....this was no sweat....yesterday she calls and says...whoops...we have a problem...can't close for a week....(settlement was to be the next day) Loan officer 3 looks a the loan and in 2 hours says he is not sure what the problem is..they have good credit, on the job a long time....qualify....loan is a approved in a … (0 comments)

Market Update For Blooms Crossing, in Manassas Park Virginia - 02/13/08 08:39 PM
 This is a market update for Blooms Crossing in Manassas Park, Virginia.  Blooms Crossing has a great location for commuters...it is only minutes from the VRE station and other major roadways. 
There are currently 38 single family homes on the market in Blooms Crossing in the price range of $270,000 to $549,000
There are currently 7 homes under contract in this community in the price range of $284,000 to $529,000
There have been 6 homes that have sold in the last 30 days in price range of $320,000 to $424,000
If you are looking to purchase a home in Blooms Crossing, give me a call, I can … (1 comments)

If Your Are Renting.....You May Qualify For A Mortgage... - 02/12/08 07:10 PM
Matt is his name, he is a client of mine...  Matt called me looking for a rental property in Dumfries, Virginia  As I started talking to him about what type of property he wanted, he looked at me and said "I would really like to buy something, but I can't afford it"  I asked Matt what made him think he could not qualify.....?? He just didn't think he could....  That is what many renters think!  If you are currently renting a home in Northern, Virginia and would like to know if you could qualify for a mortgage..call Konnie McKee 703 407 7088
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Down Payment Assistance Programs That Really Help Buyers!! - 02/12/08 06:38 PM
If you want to buy a home, in the Northern Virginia area, but think you can't, there are programs out there to help.  With the new increases in FHA loan limits a whole new world has opened up to home buyers.  In addition to this change, there are also, grant assistance programs that will help you put 3% down on a home financed with an FHA loan.  I am working with a buyer right now, we found him a property, the seller is contributing the 3% for his down payment through the AmeriDream program..it's a wonderful program.!!  If you would like … (0 comments)

Market Update for Lake Whippoorwill, Warrenton, Virginia - 02/11/08 09:13 PM
This is a market update for Lake Whippoorwill, located in Warrenton, Virginia.  The homes in this community are located on larger lots half acre and larger, there are no organized community amenities, in this neighborhood.  However the yards are large enough to accomodate personal swimming pools...
There are currently 2 single family homes active on the market for $510,000 and $530,000
There are currently no homes under contract, nor have there been any closing in the last 30 days.
If you are looking for homes for sale in Warrenton, Virginia go to my webisite www.KonnieMac.com to search for homes for sale, sign up to receive automatic … (0 comments)

AmeriDream Program (part 2) - 02/11/08 08:35 PM
Okay for those of you who have buyer who can qualify for an FHA loan, but do not have 3% to put down on a house, the AmeriDream program is awesome!!  I have a buyer, we submitted a contract using this program...and It Works!! It is brilliant!  Kind of a no brainer....I wanted to share all of this with you, because I did not know about it before I started working with George Greenway..of Greenway Financial He is the one to suggested it for my client....and now that I know about this program, I am turning some of my other buyers onto … (1 comments)

Market Update for Ashley Ridge located in Nokesville, Virginia - 02/08/08 08:55 PM
This is a market update for Ashley Ridge, a community located in Nokesville.   Ashley Ridge is close to major commuter routes, route 28 and the 234 bypass.  There is also a new shopping center, with grocery and specialty shops located next to it
 There are currently 3 single family homes active on the market ranging in price from $419,900 to $468,799
There are no homes currently under contract, and there have been no sales in the last 30 days.
If you are in the market to purchase a home in Ashley Ridge or any other community in Prince William County, Virginia...I can help.. Visit … (1 comments)

Market Update for Ashland...a community in Manassas, Virginia - 02/07/08 08:43 PM
2/07/2008 This is a market update for Ashland, a community located on the back side of Manassas, off of the route 234 bypass.  This community has an excellent commuter location, only a few miles from route 95 and route 1.  There are community amenties, such as swimming pool, club house. 
There are currently 14 single family homes active on the market in Ashland, raning in price from $364,900 to $689,000
There are currently no single family homes under contract.
There have been no registered sales in the last 30 days.
If you are looking for a home in this community, or any other community … (0 comments)

Market Update for Heritage Farms, Gainesville, Virginia - 02/07/08 08:33 PM
This is a market update for Heritage Farms in Gainesville, Virginia.  This community located off of Catharpin road, approximatley 4 miles from route 66.  A great location, close to commuter routes, and shopping.  This is an estate community, with larger homes on larger lots.  There are no community amenities, and the hoa fees are low.
 There are currently 2 single family homes on the market $524,900 and $649,900
There are no homes under contract at this time.
One home sold in the last 30 days with a list price of $650,000
If you are looking for a home in Heritage Farms or any other community … (0 comments)

Market Update for South Riding, located in Loudoun County Virginia - 02/06/08 09:33 PM
This is a market update for South Riding, a beautiful community located off of route 50 in Chantilly, Virginia (Loudoun County) South Riding has something for everyone, an excellent planned community.
There are currently 7 single family homes on the market in South Riding, in the price ranges of $449,990 to $649,900
 There are currently 11 homes under contract in South Riding, in the price range of $429,999 to $599,990
In the last 30 days there have been  7 closing in the last 30 days, list prices range from $449,990 to $649,900
If you are looking for a home in South Riding,  or any other community … (0 comments)

Market Update for Stone Ridge, in Loudoun County, Virginia - 02/06/08 09:18 PM
Stone Ridge is a beautiful new community located off of route 50 in Loudoun County, Virginia.  There is still new construction at Stone Ridge.  They have built a strip mall with grocery stores, speciality stores, to serve the needs of the community....
There are currently 2 single family homes active on the market in the price ranges of $563,000 and $609,000
There is one single family home under contract list price $549,900
There have not been any closings in the last 30 days 
If you are looking for a home in Stone Ridge, or any other community in Loudoun County, give me a call, Konnie McKee 703 407 7088. … (0 comments)

Market Update For Broad Run, Virginia Fauquier County - 02/06/08 08:09 PM
Broad Run is a small city located between Gainesville and Warrenton, Virginia.  The homes in this city are on larger lots, typically surrounded by mature trees, a nice retreat from busier parts of Fauquier.
*There are currently 16 single family homes active on the market in Broad Run, in the price ranges $299,000.00 to $1,200,000 
*There are 3 single family homes under contract in Broad Run
*There have been no sales in the last 30 days.
If you are in the market for a home in Broad Run or other communities in Fauquier County, call me Konnie McKee 703 407 7088
For all your Real Estate … (0 comments)

5 places where real estate prices have NOT gone down...what say you? - 02/05/08 08:57 PM
According to AOL real estate news, there are five places in the U.S. that have not seen a decline home prices....I always wonder about these reports and would be curious to hear from members in these areas....what say you?
The cities are:
New York, New York  median sales price $2.4 million 
Chicago, Illinois  median sales price is $1.91 million
Dallas, Texas medan sales price $898,640
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  median sales price $914,115
San Francisco,California medan sales price $2.2 million
According to Forbes.com the Most Stable Markets were listed as Seattle, Washington; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Columbus Ohio; Dallas, Texas; St. Louis, Missouri;
 
 
 
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I'm building a "Green" House...any suggestions?? - 02/04/08 08:26 PM
My husband and I own some land in Spotsylvania, and we have decided to build a "Green" house ...I am currently looking at house plans, and trying to decide how to go about building this super energy efficient home...my goal is to build a home, that completely "Green" no energy bills... :) 
I have talked with a couple members, here on, Active Rain, actually it was reading a post here, that made me decide to do this.... So, if any of you have any suggestions, idea, or resources for me...let me hear it..we are potentially looking to start construction in a year … (0 comments)

Market Update for Cardinal Crest, in Woodbridge, Virginia - 02/02/08 10:15 PM
This is a market update for Cardinal Crest, in Woodbridge, Virginia.  This community is a mix of older homes, wtih newer construction around 2003. 
There are currently 7 single family homes on the market in Cardinal Crest ranging in price from $340,000 to $580,000
There are currently 3 homes under contract in Cardinal Crest raning in list price of  $374,900 to $419,000
There have been no settlements in the last 30 days.
If you are looking for a home in Cardinal Crest, or any other community in Northern Virginia, I can help..give me a call
Konnie McKee                                                                                                                                     Your Northern Virginia REALtor                                                                                                                 703 407 7088
 
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Market Update for Greenhill Crossing, Gainesville, Virginia - 02/02/08 09:50 PM
Greenhill Crossing is located in Gainesville, Virginia, off of route 55, near downtown Haymarket.  This community offer amenities, such as swimming pool and club house. It is conveniently located approximately 2 miles from route 66, close to shopping and a great commuter location. 
There are currently 4 single family homes on the market in Greenhill Crossing in the price ranges of $339,900 to $437,000 and 11 townhomes in the price ranges of $250,000 to $324,000
 Crurrently there is one townhome under contract, list price of $245,000
There have been no closings on townhomes or single family homes in the last 30 … (0 comments)

 
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