The Controversial US Government Freddie & Fannie Bailout – Gift or Trojan Horse? - 02/26/10 09:19 PM
Nearly two years have passed since Congress passed the controversial $700,000 billion Bailout Bill, which was delivered with enough blame and finger pointing to make every American's stomach turn. Realtors, brokers, lenders, and investors across the country were invested as long time friends of the industry Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae became center participants in this heated Capitol Hill debate and bailout.
The government bailout was originally aimed at making mortgages easier to obtain and afford for the homebuyers in America. At the time, this was welcome news to most on the front line of home buying and selling across the … (6 comments)

H Street Corridor is One of DC’s Newest Trendy Neighborhoods - Time to Buy is Now - 02/25/10 09:32 AM
If you are looking for a new home in an up and coming neighborhood, then H Street Corridor may be just the place for you. But you may want to move quickly, as this is a neighborhood that's making a comeback to its memorable status. History tells us that some of Martin Luther King's fondest family moments were spent participating in the H Street Halloween Day parades in the late 40s. After years of decline, H Street is making its comeback to sidewalks full of people and smiling merchants.
So far, recent years have seen new small businesses, bars, restaurants, art … (2 comments)

Believe in the Unexpected – Don’t Miss this Spectacular Event on U Street - 02/17/10 02:58 PM
HOT NEWS: Believe in the unexpected. The Floridian, 118-unit luxury condominium located right in the middle of vibrant U Street Corridor just announced a spectacular Grand Opening Sales Event soon. Contact Rachel Valentino  today to register or learn more. With spectacular sweeping views, flawless finishes and lowered prices you won't believe, you won't want to miss this event. 1 bedrooms are starting at a remarkably low $333,000 or from $392,000 for a 2 Bedroom so expect them to go fast. Timing is everything, don't miss out! Contact Rachel for more details before it's too late. 
While the rest of Washington DC sleeps, … (2 comments)

Dreaming of Owning a Condo in DC? – It is Still Possible! - 02/15/10 07:33 PM
There is a lot of buzz surrounding the perceived potential shortage of condos in the DC market. A couple of sources agree, as it stands today, there will likely be a shortage of new condos in the DC Metro area within the next 12-18 months. That is because right now, mirroring the economic conditions of the past few years, many projects have been put on hold and we just aren't seeing the number of new planned projects on the table. Some of the few that are going forward in the DC area aren't scheduled to deliver until 2012 and even 2013.
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Out of the Shadows: Hidden Inventory Hits the Market - 02/10/10 09:02 AM
America is watching as huge numbers of properties are entering the foreclosure system but far fewer are leaving. What has resulted is a huge backlog of unsold homes and other distressed properties owned and being held by financial institutions. It is these properties held in limbo that are called the "Shadow Inventory". They are being called "Shadow" because they are properties not listed in the statistics compiled by The National Association of Realtors, The National Association of Home Builders nor the US Dept of Commerce.
No longer even questioned as a myth, "Shadow Inventory" is creating quite a stir. Speculation is … (4 comments)

 
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