real estate in loudoun county va: WHERE ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR MONTHLY "HOUSING" DOLLARS? - 01/20/14 10:53 PM
CONSUMERS:  WHERE ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR MONTHLY "HOUSING" DOLLARS?
Do you rent your home?  Or, are you buying your home?
Just because a budget for housing is moderate, that doesn't mean a person should forego the benefits of home ownership. 
Inspired by a post this a.m. by Fred Cope.  See HERE.
When buying their first home, the new home owners are probably going to acquire a long time debt.  If the price of their new home is $100,000, the amount financed is probably going to be from 80% to 100% of the purchase price. 
YOU DO OWN YOUR HOME.  What is often … (19 comments)

real estate in loudoun county va: Charlotte, NC Region Is A Seller's Market: Home Buyers Take Note! - 01/07/14 10:08 PM

Declining Market in Charlotte?
Just wait until January 10th when the new DTI limits take effect.
Right now is a wonderful time to buy a home, almost anywhere.  Prices are stable in my area. 
Sales are modest and high-tech employment opportunities in my area attract buyers to Loudoun County Virginia.
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988, serving home buyers in Loudoun County, VA.
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Charlotte, NC Region Is A Seller's Market: Home Buyers Take Note!

The Charlotte, NC region's housing market is a seller's market as of the end of 2013 (but it's been heading in that direction all year). … (2 comments)

real estate in loudoun county va: LAWN MAINTENANCE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY VA IN FEBRUARY. Time to Weed and Feed!! - 02/11/13 10:21 PM
SURE, I KNOW, IT'S ONLY FEBRUARY.  That said, lawn maintenance is really a year round matter and if you miss a season of care, YOU CAN'T GET IT BACK!!
Last year my yard was overrun with weeds.  I couldn't keep up with my trusty weed wacker.  Late last year, I contacted the Weed Man company to apply a weed treatment to the existing weeds.  Hurray!!  It worked. 
TODAY was the day for. . . .
Soil Test
Pre-Emergents for Garden Beds (Daffodil Garden)
First Fertilization (grassy areas)
The company providing these services for me this year is
"WEED MAN"
703-777-7795
http://www.weedmanusa.com
Right on … (10 comments)

real estate in loudoun county va: Loudoun County VA Market Report SOLD In September/October 2012. - 11/01/12 10:13 PM
LOUDOUN COUNTY VA - HOMES SOLD IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, 2012.
The following information represents the real estate activity in Loudoun County Virginia for the months of September and October, 2012 for Single Family Detached Homes SOLD.
September 2012.
There were 232 homes SOLD.
The low list price was $109,000.
The high list price was $2,999,900.
The Averge list price was $555,633.
 
October 2012.
There were 175 homes SOLD.
The low list price was $159,000.
The high list price was $1,199,000.
The average list price was $534,459.
 
There are 916 Single Family Detached homes for sale in Loudoun County … (0 comments)

real estate in loudoun county va: DO YOUR TENANTS KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR" and "SLOVENLY LIFE STYLES". - 10/31/12 09:21 PM
PREVENTION IS THE CURE FOR "MOVE OUT DIRTY".
Seems to me that landlords and property managers would benefit from a long standing real estate practice. . . .
DISCLOSE, DISCLOSE, DISCLOSE.
Inspired by For Sale or For Rent - They Gotta Be Clean! by Beverly Carlson
Provide tenants or prospective tenants, with a MOVE-OUT PLAN.  DISCLOSE to future tenants the items that are going to be inspected at the end of their tenancy, including the approx. charges for damages, cleaning, etc.
List for them the matters of interest for the property at move-out time and. . . .
DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT.
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real estate in loudoun county va: Selling real estate is our business. Selling new homes in Loudoun County, Virginia is our passion!!! - 09/30/12 10:22 PM
NEW HOME PRICES ARE FUNGIBLE!!!
BINGO!  Bob Pisa in Florida knows what many of us who love to sell new homes realized early in our real estate life.
NEW HOME PRICES ARE FUNGIBLE!!!
Just what do you mean by that Lenn??
Easy.  Builders are rarely willing to negotiate their list price.  The list price is often tied to appraisals of sold homes.
However, builders have the ability to move "STANDARD FEATURES" in and out at will.
With resale homes, what you see is usually what you are going to get.
With new homes, the builder may include:
Included features in … (8 comments)

real estate in loudoun county va: Homes SOLD in Aldie and Chantilly in Loudoun County VA (Single Family Detached) -September 2012 - 09/28/12 10:53 AM
NEW HOMES IN ALDIE AND CHANTILLY, Single Family Detached, are driving the real estate market activity for this area of southern Loudoun County. 
LOUDOUN COUNTY HOMES SOLD September 2012.
No. of Homes SOLD in Loudoun County in September 2012 - 151.Average Price Homes Sold - $585.560.Average Bedrooms - 4Average Baths - 4Average Days on the Market - 79Average Lot Size - 1.38 acresAverage Age Homes SOLD - 20 years old.
ALDIE Homes SOLD - 6Average Price Homes Sold - $589,504.Average Bedrooms - 4.Average Bedrooms - 5.Average Days on the Market - 173.  (includes some build time for new construction)Average Lot … (0 comments)

real estate in loudoun county va: Rentals Are UP in Loudoun County VA! The Stats Support Those Reports - 08/27/12 02:35 AM
Yes, it's true and we can see it in our own MLS statistical reports.  A review of closed rentals in Loudoun County in 2010 and 2012, shows the following:
Rental Reports for January 1 through August 27, 2010 show:
Rented - 1508 propertiesHigh List Price - $5,500Low List Price - $665Average Rental List Price - $1,936Average Days on Market - 29
Rental Reports for January 1 through August 27, 2012 show:
Rented - 1804 propertiesHigh List Price 0 $12,000Low List Price - $650Average Rental List Price - $2,094Average Days on Market - 29                                                                                 Townhomes are popular rentals
Inspired by a post … (0 comments)

real estate in loudoun county va: Has Edina Started A War That Will End Up On Your Doorstep? - 05/26/12 07:43 AM
IS THIS A WAR?  OR, IS IT MERELY A TREND??
Edina isn't the first and may not be the last to withdraw from Realtor.com.
Long overdue, IMO.
It has always appeared to me that the level of exposure a listing broker received from Realtor.com depends on how much $$$$$$ the listing agent can or is willing to spend on "enhancement".
Shall I say the obvious??  ALL REAL ESTATE IS LOCAL.
Any agent with an IDX site for their local market, should consider Realtor.com competition.
SEE BELOW:
HOMEFINDERS.COM HELPS HOME BUYERS.

Search all ACTIVE LISTINGS with no registration or personal … (18 comments)

real estate in loudoun county va: HOMES FOR SALE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY VA, JUST LISTED FOR SALE, MAY 2012. - 05/03/12 05:10 AM
HOMES FOR SALE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY, JUST LISTED FOR SALE - MAY 2012. 
The Spring real estate season is here. 
New listings of homes for sale in Loudoun County are coming on the market every day. 
To see new listings of homes for sale in Loudoun County, CLICK HERE.
 
EXAMPLES OF NEWLY LISTED HOMES FOR SALE.
 
$539,000 20385 ALTAVISTA WAY 4 Bedrooms 2 full 1 half Baths MLS# LO7832631 ASHBURN Zip: 20147 Subdivision: ASHBURN VILLAGE Status: ACTIVE ? Listing Agency:Keller Williams Realty PropertyWizard™|EmailCall Lenn to see - 800-711-7988 $5,500 Cash REBATE to YOU
 
 
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real estate in loudoun county va: SHORT SALES CLOSED IN LOUDOUN COUNTY FEBRUARY, 2011. - 03/26/11 12:59 PM
SHORT SALES CLOSED IN LOUDOUN COUNTY FEBRUARY, 2011.
Very interesting statistics for SOLD short sales in Loudoun County for February, 2011.  Days On Market Property (DOMP) are inexplicable and there are no clues in the listing REMARKS.   Feel free to speculate.
Out of 289 CLOSED sales in 2011 in Loudoun County, VA, about 69 were listed as "Potentially Short Sale".

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.  Serving home buyers in Loudoun County, Virginia. 
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988. 
Homes for sale in Loudoun County Virginia real estate AND MORE.
A MESSAGE FOR HOME BUYERS IN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA 
HOMEFINDERS VIDEO 
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real estate in loudoun county va: HOMES FOR SALE IN WESTERN LOUDOUN COUNTY VIRGINIA - LOVETTSVILLE, PURCELLVILLE, ROUND HILL - 03/03/11 01:54 AM
HOMES FOR SALE IN WESTERN LOUDOUN COUNTY VIRGINIA - LOVETTSVILLE, PURCELLVILLE, ROUND HILL 
Western Loudoun County is a special place, indeed.  With over 20,000 horses in residence, Loudoun County offers a rural atmosphere unique to Loudoun County, Virginia.   The approximately 300,000 folks who choose to live here love our quadruped neighbors and provide loving care on horse friendly properties.  To maintain horses in Loudoun County, 3 acres are required.  Most of western Loudoun County is 3 acres and more. 
If you are not seeking to buy a horse friendly property, you'll enjoy the many new and resale homes for sale … (4 comments)

real estate in loudoun county va: LOUDOUN COUNTY VA VINEYARDS - A TOUR AND A TASTE TO REMEMBER. - 08/27/09 09:49 AM
LOUDOUN COUNTY VA VINEYARDS - A TOUR AND A TASTE TO REMEMBER.

LOUDOUN COUNTY IS WELL KNOWN FOR OUR EXCELLENT VINEYARDS.  
TOURING HOMES FOR SALE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY VIRGINIA.  Touring homes in Western Loudoun County this week we are always fascinated by the number of vineyards throughout the area.  As you drive through the countryside of Loudoun County, many signs will direct you to vineyards.  This area offers rolling hills, farms, estates, horse farms and family homes, primarily on 3 acres or more.  Many have a spectacular view of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range.   
VISITING VINEYARDS IS ALWAYS FUN.  Our tour of homes this … (44 comments)

 


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