fairfax: Real Deals in New Construction - 12/04/07 02:06 PM
Have you been dreaming of that picture-perfect home with the snazzy kitchen, modern fixtures, and manicured lawn? If so, then new construction might be a great option for you -- and now is a fantastic time to be in the market for this type of housing! Here's the deal. We … (0 comments)
fairfax: Foreclosure Basics - 12/04/07 02:04 PM
Unless you've been living in a cave for the last year or so, you've no doubt heard that foreclosures (aka "bank-owned" properties) are on the rise. A foreclosure happens when a homeowner can no longer pay their mortgage and, as a result, the bank obtains ownership of the property. This unfortunate … (0 comments)
fairfax: Get Ready to Winterize - 11/29/07 09:23 AM
Now that colder weather is upon us, I wanted to pass along some tips for ways that you can prepare your home for the winter. It's not too early to start thinking about these things, so don't wait too long or you might be sorry! TIP 1 -- Check the heating system. … (0 comments)
fairfax: Beware of the "Numbers Gang" - 11/29/07 09:22 AM
This month, I wanted to expose an increasingly common "trick" that many "ghoulish" real estate agents are playing on unsuspecting clients. It goes something like this... You're planning to sell your property and you invite one of these agents over to present their marketing plan. During the discussion, they proudly proclaim that your property is … (0 comments)
fairfax: iPod Giveaway! - 11/29/07 09:20 AM
I will now be running a quarterly referral program, complete with some great prizes to sweeten the deal! Here's how it works... Send me the names and contact information (phone number and/or email) of your friends, family, neighbors, etc., who may be planning to buy or sell real estate. When they become a client … (0 comments)
fairfax: Buyers -- CARPE DIEM! - 11/29/07 09:18 AM
You're thinking about buying a home. Lucky you! Now is a great time to be a buyer. The market is loaded with homes for sale, and sellers are downright desperate to make a deal (obviously their agent hasn't read the previous article). On top of that, mortgage rates are still very reasonable, … (0 comments)
fairfax: Strategic Selling - 11/29/07 09:13 AM
It's a buyers market. Average home prices are declining. What should sellers do? First of all, don't panic. There are lots of potential buyers out there, and the key to successful selling involves an understanding of 3 key factors that are driving sales (no, it's not "location, location, location")... Homes that are … (0 comments)
fairfax: Pricing Your Property to SELL! - 11/29/07 09:08 AM
Without a doubt, the most delicate part of my job these days is helping clients to set competitive asking prices for their property. Price is THE most important factor that is driving sales right now, and getting it right is critical to a successful outcome. The purpose of establishing an asking price … (0 comments)
fairfax: Who Needs a Realtor, anyway? - 11/29/07 09:06 AM
I always enjoy talking to people who think that they don't need a real estate agent to sell their home. Their rationale is usually based them wanting to maximize their gains from the sale by avoiding the "expense" of hiring an agent. Real estate services, although valuable, do cost money -- no argument … (0 comments)
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