More House for Your Money in DC - 09/30/11 12:42 PM
If you’re in the market for a Metro DC home—your first or your fifth—now is an incredible time to buy. With interest rates near an all-time low, you can get so much more house for your money in DC.
Currently, the benchmark rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 4.29 percent, the lowest it’s ever been. The 15-year fixed-rate is 3.42 percent, and a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage stands at 3.05 percent. And for DC homebuyers, the rates are even a bit lower at around 4.09 percent, 3.36 percent and 3.01 percent respectively. Here’s what those numbers mean for you.
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1020 Fairmont St NW #2 - SOLD - 09/30/11 09:37 AM
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428 Peabody St NW - SOLD - 09/28/11 04:05 PM
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1401 Massachusetts Ave SE - SOLD - 09/23/11 04:20 PM
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1401 Columbia Rd NW #410 - SOLD - 09/21/11 12:47 PM
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Six Housing Investment Mistakes You Should Avoid - 09/20/11 03:51 PM
Investing in real estate in the Washington, DC area can be very profitable for a knowledgeable investor. Some investors in rental properties report annual returns of 5-6 percent of the property value, which is well above the return of many other investment vehicles.  Like most investments, however, real estate is not without expenses and challenges. There are six housing investment mistakes you should avoid in order to make the greatest gains on your real estate. Know the difference between a cheap deal and a good deal. Just because you can buy a home for a rock-bottom price does not mean you … (2 comments)

2500 Virginia Ave NW 516-S - SOLD - 09/12/11 10:07 PM
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Earthquakes DO Happen in Washington, DC - 09/10/11 09:02 PM
Last week, things were rather “shaky” in the Washington, DC area. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on Tuesday, August 23, was centered nine miles south of Mineral, Virginia, and was felt from the Carolinas to New England.
While earthquakes are not exactly an everyday occurrence in the Washington, DC area, the epicenter of the quake, near Mineral, VA is on a known fault, meaning earthquakes here are not unheard of.
The recent quake reminded me about the need for regular home inspections. Over the past couple of years, we have experienced Snowmageddon, as well as the recent earthquake and winds … (0 comments)

 
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