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2010 

DescriptionThis seminar benefits both the knowledgeable home buyer, as well as those just starting out in their search for more information. Topics to be covered include an in-depth, step-by-step description of the home buying process, current market conditions, financing, and information on how ...
03/28/2010
The Sun Gazette has realized what I have known since I set foot in the McLean office of Keller Williams: there's just something about us!  This office was started less than two years ago and has now grown to 100 agents thanks to the tremendous support of our office leaders and the great atmospher...
03/28/2010
Effective April 22nd, 2010, all renovations performed by contractors on homes or buildings built before 1978 must be performed under the new guidelines set forth by the EPA.  These guidelines include requiring the firm and the renovator to be certified in lead-safe work practices by the EPA unde...
03/23/2010
If you're like me, your pets are regular four legged members of your family. It's important when you are looking for your next home to remember that not all buildings in the area are pet-friendly, and that should be a question you ask before placing an offer on your new condo.  It is also a facto...
03/22/2010
1 BEDROOMS Address List Price Sales Price Subsidy DOM 1077 30th St NW #201 $499,000 $480,000 0 123 4609 Macarthur Blvd NW, A $249,900 $249,900 0 5 AVERAGES: $374,450 $364,950 0 64 2 BEDROOMS Address List Price Sales Price Subsidy DOM 2516 Q St NW #E102 $699,000 $690,000 0 309 2516 Q St NW #Q202 ...
03/16/2010
Shari Walker | Keller Williams | 202-731-1594 3110 Wisconsin Avenue NW, #401, Washington, DC Sunny, updated 1 bedroom across from the National Cathedral 1BR/1BA Condo offered at $315,000 Year Built 1934 Sq Footage 585 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking None Lot Size Unspecif...
03/15/2010
Previously, if a condo building had not already been pre-approved by FHA, the FHA buyer would have to go through a "spot approval" process, wherein the particular unit the buyer wished to purchase would be cleared for FHA financing.  Recently, FHA did away with the spot approval process, causing ...
03/15/2010
It looks like this really is the end for the great tax credit that has been allowing first time home buyers - and now repeat buyers - to get a huge financial incentive for purchasing.  First time home buyers will receive an $8,000 dollar-for-dollar fully refundable tax credit (this means, if your...
03/15/2010
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