Silent Auction -Golf at Trump National Golf Club,Potomac Falls Virginia - 02/24/11 03:16 PM
If you or anyone you know loves golf, please help spread the word that we will be auctioning a golf for four with lunch at Trump National Golf Club valued at $1800.  This is a rare opportunity to get access to an exclusive course, possibly at a great discount.  Call your best golf buddies and see who wants to go in with you.Apart from the Golfing opportunity there are tons of other local sponsors for the event.The silent auction is part of the Mardi Gras night at the Claude Moore Community Center March 4th.  Bring the kids, there will be a … (3 comments)

DC Metro Real Estate Market - Begins 2011 with Jump in Pending Sales - 02/18/11 12:42 PM
According to data released by RBI, our local MLS company, there was a pronounced increase of 31% in pending sales in the January 2011 Washington, DC metro area housing market.  The RBI Pending Home Sales Index™ [Washington, DC Metro Area], is a two-year moving window on the housing market using pending sales and median sold price.  The results include pending sales through and including January 2011.  The market area includes: Washington, DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church City. Not too suprised since our spring market has kick off much earlier … (3 comments)

What is the best website to search for homes for sale? - 02/17/11 03:38 PM
Dear Ritu, we do like to search online for the homes for sale in our price range and area. It is frustrating when we email the homes to you (our Realtor) either the home are under contract or sold long back. What is your recommendation on which website we should use to search for homes in Virginia? Answer: Dear buyer, I can totally understand your frustration. There are plenty of website flooded in the market place that will feed off from other websites and have a list of homes for sale. However it is important for you to find out how … (3 comments)

Virginia Home Buyer Guide- What is an Appraisal? - 02/17/11 02:53 PM
Investments, terms for loans, processes, and other parts of real estate can often be overwhelming to someone who hasn't received a degree in real estate.  If you are looking for definitions and actions behind those definitions, then don't forget about getting the right appraisals.  This will help you if you are looking for the right market for your home. In Virginai an appraisal consists of a professional opinion that is made about a property.  Included in this opinion are several factors that allow for this statement to be made.  Overall, the appraisal will lead to the conclusion of what the market … (0 comments)

Should you Care about Radon Level when Buying Virginia Home? - 02/15/11 12:20 PM
 Listing agent of a property we had a contract argued that the since the basement is a walk out level we don't need to waste our money and add radon contingency. First my jaw dropped thinking "Who in the world are you telling my client what they should be contingent on ?" Trying to keep my calmness I asked the agent to get me something in writing from the seller that they warrant that the basement does not have radon issue. Obviously he did not like that response. Politely I told him my clients would like to keep the contingency the … (2 comments)

Ten Big Words..Simple Definition on about your home Loans! - 02/10/11 11:46 AM
Everyone knows that you should never sign on the dotted line without reading the contract.  This same term applies to loans.  Signing a loan without knowing the terms and what everything means can be detrimental to your finances, credit and future investments.  Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure that you know these terms and how they will apply to you.  1.  Interest rate:  The interest rate is the percentage of your loan that is added on every month.  The percentage fluctuates every day so it will make a difference in your payments depending on when you lock your … (3 comments)

How to Pick Out A Carpet For Your New Home? - 02/08/11 10:28 AM
Are you a home buyers who is purchasing their new construction home in Northern Virginia or considering buying a home that needs TLC or a landlord wanting to change that old worn out carpet in the home or simply as a home owners who is thinking about replacing their current worn out carpet whatever may be you reason to buy your next carpet. I needed to shop for carpeting for my basement and learned little things that helped me learn how to purchase my flooring. Here are the tips on how to pick your carpet: Material: Almost all modern carpets are … (4 comments)

One BIG Mistake Every Home Buyer Can Avoid!!! - 02/04/11 01:01 PM
Most of Virginian home buyers are thinking about numbers ($$$) and are conservative with the monthly mortgage payments while house hunting. I don't blame them with the economy and under certainty of the future it is a great idea to be smart about your affordability. So what is the biggest mistake they make??? House hunter or buyers when they preview the home they get emotionally connected to the home. Don't get me wrong, it is OK to connect emotionally to certain degree.  But instead of just considering the cosmetic looks to it don't forgot the cost of owning the home. Say … (7 comments)

Northern Virginia Real Estate Tax Rate as of 2010 - 02/04/11 09:52 AM
When purchasing a home every detail matter especially financial details. I got an email from a relocation buyer who has to move to Virginia by summer. They could not find a place to compare what the local real estate tax rate are. Here is the information about local tax rate in Northern Virginia Counties as off July 2010.
Real Estate Tax Rates : Real Estate Tax Rates  as of 2010:   City Of Alexandria $0.978 per $100 of assessed value   Arlington County $0.945 + 0.013 (stormwater fee) per $100 of assessed value Town of Clifton $1.09+0.015 (stormwater fee) per $100 … (0 comments)

Virginia Landlord- To Hire or Not to Hire a Property Manager? - 02/01/11 02:42 PM
Dear Ritu, as you know we are planning to rent out our home in Virginia due to job relocation. From the comps you have provided we will be taking negative cash flow every month. We are debating whether to hire a property manager or not to save up some money. What is your professional suggestion/opinion? Answer: After previewing your home I know over all condition of your home is excellent. Depending on your comfort zone you can make a decision. Here is experience of one of my client: I have a client who was relocated to Seattle Washington. He has a … (4 comments)

 
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