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virginia real estate: OOPS! - 07/03/10 06:49 AM
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Observed along Route 15 between Leesburg and the PW County line. 
Interesting scenes observed while tooling the roads of Northern Virginia previewing new home models in the rural areas of Loudoun County. 
Keep your camera handy.  You never know when you'll find a scene worth memorializing.

Example of New Homes in Aldie VA, priced in the low $500,000s. 
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.




HOME BUYERS LIBRARY - Helpful articles for consumers about matters local to Northern Virginia real estate.
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virginia real estate: BUYING A "FOR SALE BY OWNER" IN VIRGINIA. DOES A CONSUMER NEED A BUYER'S AGENT? - 12/25/08 08:55 AM
NORTHERN VIRGINIA BUYERS NEED TO KNOW THE FACTS WHEN BUYING REAL ESTATE.
Inspired by Scott Daniels'  post about a consumer who purchased a FSBO without using the services of a buyer's agent. 
FACT:  Virginia is a "caveat emptor" state. 
"Let the buyer beware", the ancient axiom that dictates that the consumer must protect themselves against being cheated. 
WHAT SHOULD SELLERS TELL BUYERS ABOUT THE PROPERTY?  Virginia is a caveat emptor (buyer beware) state. This means it is up to the buyer to inspect the property carefully to determine if it is suitable for his needs. The seller is under no duty … (54 comments)

virginia real estate: FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS IN VIRGINIA, A $10,000 GRANT IS WAITING FOR YOU. - 05/16/08 03:43 PM
FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS CAN RECEIVE A $10,000.00 GRANT that may be used for DOWN PAYMENT and/or CLOSING COSTS.
HOMEFINDERS.COM has partnered with a local bank to provide our First Time Home Buyers with a GRANT of $10,000.00.   Loan limits are up to $350,000.
               
*Grant money of up to $10,000 is available NOW to be used for Down Payment and/orClosing Costs fr the buyer to purchase the home of your choice.*You may select a Single Family Home, a Town Home or a Condo Home.*There are no fees to the Seller.  Seller contribution can be towards your closing costs.*Available first-come, … (2 comments)

virginia real estate: MARYLAND and VIRGINIA HOMES, SPRING CLEAN-UP and MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR HOME OWNERS. - 03/26/08 06:00 PM
The Importance of Home Maintenance, Issue # 2, On Site Sewage Systems. 
Areas in MD and Northern VA with large areas with septic systems.  Generally, septic drain fields require about 1/4 acre of land.  In addition to that, the septic tank and drain field will have to be a minimum distance from the house, usually about 50 feet.   If there is a well, it will also have to be a minimum distance from the septic system.  So, for home buyers seeking lots on which to build homes, unless the lot is within the city or town public sewer system, the lot … (6 comments)

virginia real estate: MARYLAND and VIRGINIA HOMES. SPRING CLEAN-UP and MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR HOME OWNERS. - 03/25/08 03:25 PM
The Importance of Home Maintenance, Issue # 1REAL ESTATE IN MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA IS A LOT MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO LIVE.  YOUR HOME IS A SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT.  PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT WITH GOOD MAINTENANCE.Issue #1:  The Importance of Home Maintenance.                      Issue #2.  On-Site Sewage Systems.Issue #3.  Freshen the LandscapingFuture issues to be determined.Most home buyers consider three criteria when selecting a home to buy; price, location and condition.  PRICE:  Price is important to make sure buyers select homes within their qualifying range or comfort level.  LOCATION:  Location is important, usually because of job or school locations and transportation alternatives. CONDITION:  … (3 comments)

virginia real estate: WHAT'S HAPPENING TO THE MARKETS? TELL US SOMETHING GOOD!! - 01/18/08 04:40 PM
Good Grief!!    Listening to the news just isn't any fun any more.  That said, I'm going to stick my neck out and venture a look at the economy.  This isn't my forte, so be gentle. 
Stocks are down - that's bad.Bonds are up - that's bad.Real estate is down - that's bad.Insurance is down - that's bad. The stock market is in the tank and if anyone believes it isn't going to get worse, well, they must be bridge shopping. 
Worse, the bond market is now also in the tank.  Seems that the underwriters that insure these babies while they're … (92 comments)

virginia real estate: NEW HOMES IN ROUND HILL. LUXURY HOMES ON ACREAGE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY. - 11/20/07 08:00 PM
ROUND HILL NEW HOMES ARE THE BEST BUY IN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA.Round Hill new home sites in Round Hill, Loudoun County, Virginia, exciting floor plans and home sites.                                         BASE PRICE $650,000 on 2 acre wooded lots.Exciting Floor Plan offers about 4,400 square feet plus full unfinished basement, 2 car side load garage.      Model Home Living Room                                         Owner's Master Bath
   
       Sun Room off Kitchen                                                              Upper level of Two Story Foyer
   
       Sun Room with Kitchen in across Counter                            Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops
   
    Kitchen from Breakfast Area                                         Family Room with Fireplace and TV Remote
View additional … (14 comments)

virginia real estate: BUYING A HOME SHOULD BE ABOUT "HEARTH AND HOME" - 11/13/07 12:03 PM
For Consumers Who Are Considering Buying A Home.BUYING A HOME SHOULD BE ABOUT "HEARTH AND HOME" You may have been waiting for the "right time to buy a home".  Right now is a good time to buy a home IF:You have considered home ownership for housing.You have considered the financial responsibility of owning real estate.You are in a financial position to maintain your property.You plan to remain in the same property for several years.
Some of the benefits of home ownership:The ability to decorate and remodel your home to suit your taste.The ability to have pets in your home without anyone's permission.The … (23 comments)

virginia real estate: LUXURY HOMES MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA - Active and Sold Prices McLean and Great Falls - 11/07/07 12:54 PM
Luxury homes in McLean and Great Falls, Virginia.Luxury homes in Bethesda and Potomac, Maryland.SOLD OCTOBER 2007MELEAN, VIRGINIA Average List Price for properties Sold - $716,104Average Sold Price - $641,929List to Sold Price - 89.64%Sold Price - Down 0.53% Units Sold - No Change ACTIVE - LUXURY HOMES FOR SALE MCLEAN - 274 Active Listings Low List Price - $550,000High List Price - $13,500,000Average List Price - $2,202,966
 Homes in McLean similar to the one shown are priced in the $2,500,000 - $5,000,000 range.
                                         
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SOLD OCTOBER 2007GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA Average List Price for properties Sold - $1,628,987Average Sold Price - $1,435,117List to Sold Price … (0 comments)

virginia real estate: MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE, INVESTOR CALLS INCREASING - 10/13/07 11:17 AM
Prices are down about 5-10% in our market.  A few pockets are showing price increases, but on very reduced number of sales.  A market with a 2.5% increase in prices year to year, but with only 75% of the number of sales, is not necessarily a healthy market. 
The national and local news reports about foreclosures in Maryland and Virginia are encouraging investor buyers back into the market.  These homes need to sell and investors are usually the buyers with cash to make repairs and get the homes back on the market for home owner occupant buyers.  Home owner occupants can benefit greatly by … (2 comments)

virginia real estate: MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, MARKET REPORT - ACTIVE / SOLD AUGUST 2007-SEPTEMBER 15, 2007 - 09/15/07 06:43 PM
NEW HOME LISTINGS - New Detached Single Family HomesAverage New Home Listings - $637,224 - listings active September 15, 20077443 New homes are listed in our MLS in the Homefinders.com market area.NEW HOMES SOLD - New Detached Single Family HomesAverage New Homes SOLD August 1, 2007 through today - $576,171.437 New homes closed August 1 - through today reflected in our MLS.  RESALE HOME LISTINGS - Detached Single Family HomesAverage Resale Home Listings - $544,566 - listings active September 15, 200765,052 Resale homes are listed in our MLS in the Homefinders.com market area.RESALE HOMES SOLD - Detached Single Family HomesAverage Resale … (2 comments)

virginia real estate: GET YOUR BUYER OUT TO BUY A NEW HOME TOMORROW - 24 HOURS OF OPPORTUNITY REMAIN - 09/15/07 05:18 PM
THE K-HOVANIAN 72 HOUR SALE IS FOR REAL.
I'm sure many ActiveRain folks heard radio ads or saw TV ads, mostly interviews with Ara Hovanian over the past couple of days about the "72 Hour Sale" of K-Hovanian homes. 
THIS THING IS FOR REAL. 
Why are they doing it"  Who knows?  Who cares?  I'm not looking for ulterior motives.  I'm just getting a good home at a very good price for some very good buyers. 
I sold one today in Loudoun County and I have one very happy couple.  Since I follow this builder's location and prices in my area, I could … (14 comments)

virginia real estate: REAL ESTATE SECRETS THE AGENT MAY NOT TELL YOU - 09/06/07 03:20 PM
WHAT A REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL MAY NOT TELL YOU CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HOME BUYING HEALTH.Sound serious??  We hope so. The important thing is for us to get your attention before you hit the road with a real estate agent that may not be working in your best interest. Consider the following:Secret: Dark roofs often do not last as long as light colored roofs. Further, light roofs reduce air conditioning costs by reflecting sunlight.  Your home inspector will estimate the remaining expected life of the roof as a part of the home inspection. 
Secret:  Attics were meant for ventilation.  If you … (52 comments)

virginia real estate: WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH THE MORTGAGE MARKET? - VIEWS OF A CONTRARIAN - CHAPTER 4 - 09/02/07 04:03 PM
THE CONTINUING SAGA OF THE REAL ESTATE AND MORTGAGE INDUSTRY IS CAPTIVATING.  If you're new to ActiveRain or just getting back from vacation, we've had some very lively and enlightening conversations about these matters.  We watch the pathetic efforts of the government to stop the hemorage in the GDP and then we watch the spin and blame game from all sides.  It's better than watching Jack Bauer try to stop a terrorists when every other person in the country appears to be one.  Whom can we trust to tell us the real truth?  The Fed?, the President?, the Congressional oversight committee … (22 comments)

virginia real estate: HOMES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA IN A SLOW MARKET,BUYING AND SELLING - 07/16/07 01:15 AM
TIPS AND ADVICE FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOME BUYERS AND SELLERS IN 2007.  A HISTORY AND A PLAN FOR BUYING AND SELLING HOMES TODAY.  UNDERSTANDING HOW WE GOT TO THE PRESENT REAL ESTATE MARKETBuyers, sellers and real estate agents don't have to read the real estate news to know that the market for buying and selling homes in Northern Virginia is the slowest that most of us have seen in the past 17 years.  HISTORY OF HOME PRICES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA The history of real estate in Northern Virginia for the past 17 years is closely tied to mortgage interest rates.   Beginning … (66 comments)

virginia real estate: BUY A NEW HOME AND WE'LL BUY YOUR OLD ONE, Sound Too Good To Be True? - 07/04/07 01:03 PM
WHAT'S A CONTINGENCY REMOVAL GUARANTY?  An Active Rain member asked "Why do buying contingencies not work there?  I wrote that they "seldom work here" but didn't say why.  You've seen the advertisements in the local newspapers on the real estate pages on Friday or Saturday""We'll Buy Your Home If We Can't Sell It"or"Buy A New Home From Dream Builders And We'll Buy Your Old Home, GUARANTEED"That's what we call a "Contingency Removal Guarantee".  The process is simple.  1.  You sign a contract with the builder for new construction.
2.  You give the builder a 5-10% deposit, which is non-refundable, as are most new home … (19 comments)

virginia real estate: VIRGINIA - A NATIONAL LEADER IN HIGH TECH EMPLOYMENT - 06/11/07 06:14 PM
GET READY FOR SOME GOOD EMPLOYMENT NEWS FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA
NORTHERN VIRGINIA suffered greatly from the Internet / high tech crash in 1999-2000.  Since that time, jobs have been returning.  Following September 11, 2001, heavy growth of Internet, engineering and military contracting jobs have spurred high tech job growth in Northern Virginia. 
Some interesting stats reflect Northern Virginia's leading role in the Internet and high tech job sector. *2nd FASTEST job growth for high tech jobs in the nation.*HIGHEST concentration of high tech jobs in the nation.*9% of Virginia non-government workers are employed in high tech companies.*Virginia high tech industry grows at … (2 comments)

virginia real estate: SOLD HOME PRICE COMPARISON FOR HOMES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA FOR 2006 - 2007 - 04/30/07 01:52 PM
RELOCATING TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA?  It's often difficult for relocating home buyers to "picture" the different residential areas of Northern Virginia.  Important price differences are influenced primarily by commuting distance to Washington, D.C., the High Tech area in Loudoun County; Military bases in Quantico, Ft. Belvoir, Dahlgren, transportation alternatives and popularity of public schools.
The above map represents the market area for HOMEFINDERS.COM brokerage helping home buyers in Northern Virginia real estate.  SOLD prices for the years 2006 to 2007 show that there is little price change in this very stable real estate market.  Click links below for individual county maps and demographic information.
Market Trends Northern … (0 comments)

virginia real estate: REAL ESTATE NEWS FOR MARYLAND AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA - 03/05/07 06:24 AM
COMPARISON OF SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES SOLD IN MD AND VA IN 2007 AND 2006Some RAINERS will think that the information below falls under the category of "useless information".  However, I firmly believe that "the facts will set you free".   With facts under our hats, we can plan and prepare for the real estate market whether it's going up or down.  We've been reading a lot of information from NAR and various economists, real estate writers and reporters who look at the big picture.  I believe in drilling down to the little picture, individual data that, when compiled, give us the … (8 comments)

virginia real estate: SELLING REAL ESTATE IS LIKE PERFORMING AT THE IMPROV ! - 01/20/07 02:50 PM
HOW WE ANSWER A BUYER'S QUESTIONS MAY DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT WE SELL THAT HOUSE, or ANY HOUSE.You've been out with a nice family for the past 3 weeks, every Saturday and Sunday from mid-morning until dark.  The buyers are hard working, need to buy a home and you've reached a point where there is nothing left to see in their price range.  You and the buyers are now touring their favorite house for the second time.  Mom and Dad love the house.  The children love the house and have already selected their bedrooms, always a good sign.  The house meets all of their … (20 comments)

 


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