As Predicted, the Fed Makes Another Rate Cut - 01/30/08 10:13 PM
(Picture Courtesy of CNN Money) As predicted, the Fed cut interest rates again by 1/2 a point, bringing the rate down to 3%. Combined with the other rate cut this month, that's a total of 1.25% in January. According to the Washington Post, that's the steepest rate cut in a single month
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More on 2008 Mortgage Rates and the Real Estate Market in Northern Virginia - 01/30/08 10:12 PM
Since i've been on the theme of mortgage rates and financing of late, I thought I would add one more post about the issue. Mortgage rates are at their lowest since 2004. If you take a look at all of the information available out there today on historical mortages rates, whether they're 30
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The New Burger: Elevation Burger, Falls Church, VA - 01/30/08 08:00 AM
In search of something new and healthy, a friend recommended I try Elevation Burger on Lee Highway in Falls Church. Let me tell you - I loved it! I also noticed a lot of parents feeding their children at this local burger joint. Why?? Elevation Burger only serves Organic meat! Their menu
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Keller Williams Arlington Examines Bush’s Stimulus Package: Will This Help the Real Estate Market? - 01/29/08 10:20 AM
The proposed Stimulus package by President Bush will take affect sometime before June, say reports. Aside from the obvious advantage of $600 for singles (earning less than $75K) and $1,200 for married couples (earning less than $150K), there's an additional benefit for the housing market. The stimulus package will help those markets
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Keller Williams Vienna, Sunday, OPEN HOUSE, 1-3pm - 01/25/08 04:27 PM
What: Open House When: This Sunday, January 28th Time: 1-3pm Place: 2084 Hunters Crest Way, Vienna, VA NOTE: There will be a $23,500 AGENT bonus paid to the agent who brings their client to settlement on this estate. For more information on this property, please click here. Share This
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Bankrate.com: What Is It, What Do They Do? - 01/25/08 01:48 PM
It seems everytime we look up an article on CNN, WashingtonPost, etc. there’s this box with the daily mortgage rates from Bankrate.com. What do the rates show? Why do they appear on these websites? Bankrate.com is one of the leading web resources for financial information. They survey over 4,800 financial institutions
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Arlington, VA Condo Floorplans - 01/23/08 09:10 PM
In hopes of making your condo search easier, I have compiled a list of sites that offer images of floorplans for condo buildings in Arlington. Clarendon The Phoenix at Claredon Metro: Floorplans Ballston Eastview/Westview at Ballston Metro: Floorplans 1800 Wilson Blvd: Floorplans Pentagon Ridge: Floorplans The Hawthorn: Floorplans Courthouse The Odyssey (Click Floorplans): Website
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Fed Cuts Rates Again - 01/22/08 06:22 PM
(Source: CNN Money)Former anticipation of this rate cut predicted this to occur at the end of the month. However, with the fear of a recession quickly growing, the unscheduled Fed meeting resulted in the following rat cuts: Federal Funds Rate (home equity lines of credit, credit card debt): 3.5% Fed Discount Rate (bank
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Open House TOMORROW 1-4pm on this Beautiful Arlington Condo at Station Square - 01/19/08 09:07 AM
FYI!!! I'll be holding an Open House tomorrow at 1205 N. Garfield St in Arlington, VA. UNIT 708!!! From 1-4pm Please come by and take a look at this beautiful 7th floor corner unit, 2 bed, 2 bath, fireplace, and balcony overlooking Clarendon!! This unit also offer 2 parking spaces and an
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Fannie Mae Labels Northern Virginia A “Declining Market,” Keller Williams Arlington Asks: What Does This Mean? - 01/18/08 06:20 PM
Fannie Mae, a publically traded financial services company that helps lenders serve homebuyers, has been issuing declining market flags during recent computerized underwirting review. The flag calls for a closer look at the property's appraisal to verify the value accurately reflects current market conditions. Unfortunately, it appears most of Northern Virginia
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Keller Williams Examines the Fairfax County Police Report - 01/15/08 07:39 PM
For those of you in Fairfax County Virginia that are interested in Crime Reports, Fairfax County Police Department publishes a weekly report with incidents that occurred that week. This information can be found on their website. Their report includes:Major Incidents Property Crimes Animal Control The report is good for the cities of Reston, McLean,
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Keller Williams Arlington, Virginia Discusses Property Value Assessments - 01/15/08 07:37 PM
Beginning on, or around January 15th (tomorrow), the Department of Real Estate Assessments will be mailing all Arlington, VA property owners (including detached single family homes, townhouses, and condos) their assessed property values. All assessments are for 100% of value, meaning the assessed value = current sale price (if the property
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Restaurant Week Information from Keller Williams in Northern VA/Washington, D.C. - 01/15/08 07:36 PM
January 14th-20th is Restaurant Week in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia! Participating restaurants will be offering special 3-course meals at the following prices*: Lunch: $20.08 Dinner: $30.08 *Prices are per person and do not include beverages, tax or tip See Complete List of Participating Restaurants Here
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Keller Williams Arlington just got another listing- Come by and see it! $599,900.00 - 01/14/08 11:36 AM
This is an amazing offer... Beautifully tiled grand foyer-2 master bedroom-2 full baths-Stacked full size washer and dryer-Built in 2005-Granite fireplace with terrific views of West and NorthWest downtown Arlington Virginia. One block from Clarendon metro and one block from all the new shops and restaurants that make Arlington so spectacular! This
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Agents bring your buyers to this Keller Williams Arlington sale- It is a Beauty! - 01/14/08 11:01 AM
Attention Agents: The sellers of this property are wanting to move this property- make an offer today and get a hefty "BONUS" of $23,500.00 for the ratified contract that goes through settlement. Check out the pictures here : http://www.homevisit.com/tour/vtour.asp?id=28608 Set up an appointment to show it and make an offer today! Call Scott
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Keller Williams Arlington Analyzes Another Possible Fed Rate Cut - 01/11/08 03:39 PM
Yesterday, January 10th, when Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was asked if we're headed into a recession, Bernanke said that we're approaching a time of slow growth, but not a recession. In an attempt to help the economy and mitigate any risk of a recession, there have been discussions of another possible
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More Good News for Virginia Schools: Ranked 5th in the Nation - 01/10/08 08:42 AM
A recent publication from Editorial Projects in Education, called The Quality Counts Report, ranks Virginia 5th overall in the U.S. in areas of education performance and policy. The report graded the 50 states and Washington, D.C. in 6 different areas. The results? Washington, D.C. came in dead last, #51, with a
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Arlington, VA Condo For Sale: Residences at Station Square - 01/09/08 08:49 PM
View from the Balcony Living/Dining Room Almost new 2 bed, 2 bath condo at the Residences at Station Square, one block to Clarendon Metro, in the heart of Clarendon, with excellent shopping, dining & easy living nearby. Gold's Gym is in the building, Whole Foods is 2 blocks away, Cheesecake factory, Crate &
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VA Homestead Property Tax Exemption under Legislative Review - 01/08/08 08:27 AM
The Homestead Property Tax Exemption (submitted by Arlington’s own Senator Whipple), will make homeowners eligible for up to a 20% rebate on their property tax assessments each year from local governments. The bill must be approved by Congress before it can go to Virginia residents for vote (in the November 4th
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1205 Garfield St N Arlington Virginia 22201- NEW LISTING for Keller Williams Arlington - 01/07/08 09:38 PM
Check out my postlet to your right and please share the word. If you or someone you know is looking for an amazing 2 bedroom 2 full bath condo in downtown Arlington Virginia please give me a call today! Read more at: www.TheRealEstatePost.com
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Keller Williams Buyer Loves Cameron Station Alexandria, VA - 01/07/08 01:28 PM
Another great weekend for this Keller Williams Arlington, VA Realtor! My first time home buyers fell in love with a condo at Cameron Station in Alexandria VA. This was my first time in this development and I loved it! The unit itself was gorgeous, lots of natural light and spacious living.
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Warm Wishes from Keller Williams - 01/01/08 10:59 AM
At this time, I would like to take a moment and wish everyone a happy, safe, healthy, and prosperous 2008! Happy New Year!! Thank you for visiting my blog, please keep the comments and emails coming! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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