fairfax county real estate: How to Get Whiplash in Today's Real Estate Market - 07/02/08 07:39 AM
Friday afternoonSign listing agreementPlace a temporary sign in the yardPlace a lockbox on the doorPut the listing in the MRIS work fileCreate the listing on your websiteCreate a VFlyer for posting on blogs and Craig's ListSaturday morningHit the send on Craig's ListHit the live button on MRIS & other sitesStart printing … (7 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Be Prepared There is a Surpise Inside - 06/28/08 06:48 AM
TO LATE SOLD IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS!
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fairfax county real estate: The PCS Orders Have Arrived and Your Headed to Northern Virginia - 06/23/08 09:41 PM
The PCS orders have arrived! The phone has been ringing as military families around the world have gotten the word that their next duty station is in the Northern Virginia area. The first few days after the PCS orders arrive all the questions about housing, schools and transportation can lead to sleepless … (7 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Getting Your Home Sold-A Balancing Act - 06/20/08 06:38 AM
To sell your home in Northern Virginia you have to find the right balance between price and condition. Many buyers think that the "bargain" house is the one with the big foreclosure sign in the front yard. But if they dig a little deeper they may find the gem in the … (12 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Lemons Are Great for Lemonade but Not for Your First House - 06/17/08 10:16 PM
In Virginia there is a Lemon Law on the books to protect consumers who purchase a car which is later found to have serious defects. However, there is no such law when it comes to protecting buyers when they are purchasing a home. "Bargain" homes at first blush can look to be … (4 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: SPRINGFIELD NEW HOME, NEW HOME IN FAIRFAX COUNTY VIRGINIA - $879,990 - 06/16/08 02:39 PM
NEW HOME IN SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA, READY IN 30 DAYS!
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Baths, Powder Room, upgrades throughout.
$879,990 Builder Closing Contribution - $18,000.Homefinders REBATE - $10,000.Exterior is Brick Front and Hardiplank Back
LOT SIZE 10,562
Finished living space on Level 1 and Level 2 about 2,768 square feet.Finished living … (10 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: SPRINGFIELD VA NEW HOME * FAIRFAX COUNTY VA NEW CONSTRUCTION * QUICK OCCUPANCY - 06/16/08 01:45 PM
NEW HOME IN SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA, READY NOW!
4 Bedroom, 5 Full Baths, upgrades throughout.
$999,990 Builder Closing Contribution - $18,000.Homefinders REBATE - $10,000.Exterior is Brick Front and Hardiplank Back
LOT SIZE 11,571
Finished living space on Level 1 and Level 2 about 3,735 square feet.Finished living space in … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - May 2008 - 06/10/08 11:06 AM
Fairfax County Real Estate
Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of May 2008.
In May, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 7084. Of those active listings, the minimum … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Three Homes in Three Virginia Counties- Buy Them Today with VA or FHA - 05/22/08 12:58 PM
Are you looking to buy a home that you can walk-in to and unpack your bags? Then you need to check out these three garage townhouses in Northern Virginia. If you are military with orders to Quantico then the first home in Ridgefield Crossing might be just the what you are looking … (1 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: The Long and Winding Road - 05/12/08 07:47 PM
Remember the days of calling from the backseat of the car, "are we there yet?" Our parents usually gave us the "soon" or "in a little while" response to try and keep us happy for another 50 miles or so.
The question now coming from the buyers as we drive around … (13 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: It Had to Happen Sooner or Later - 05/07/08 06:34 AM
In the midst of all of the foreclosure listings my clients found a home. But not just any home a home with a real owner. An owner who could ratify a contract all by themselves without the phrases "as is" and "third party approval required" attached to the contract.Now if I … (25 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - April 2008 - 05/05/08 07:18 PM
Fairfax County Real Estate Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of April 2008. In April, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 6980. Of those active listings, the … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: FAIRFAX COUNTY HOMES SOLD BY SHORT SALE AND FORECLOSURES SALE 2008 - 05/04/08 02:27 PM
FAIRFAX COUNTY VA REAL ESTATE IS MUCH IN DEMAND BY HOME BUYERS. HOMES ARE SELLING BY SHORT SALE AND BY FORECLOSURE SALES TO SMART BUYERS LOOKING FOR VALUE. Compare the List Price to the Closed Price for the homes below that closed in Fairfax County real estate in 2008.
SHORT SALES CLOSED JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: The Light in Their Eyes - 05/02/08 07:57 PM
No matter how many houses you show, no matter how many times you have answered the same question over the years it doesn't matter. The moment a first time home buyer finds the house that they were looking for and you see the light in their eyes. WOW what a great … (11 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: The Devil is in the Details - 04/30/08 08:26 AM
Real estate contracts are all about terms and conditions. Each paragraph represents an item that needs to be reviewed and understood by both parties to the transaction. In Virginia our contracts are long and complicated. Different localities in Virginia also have addendums to the contract which create and additional layer of … (11 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Listing Photos-Are you Turning Off Potential Buyers? - 04/29/08 10:20 AM
Buyers in today's market have a lot of choices among properties. It has been said over and over that a home needs photos in the MLS to help bring buyers to the door. We mentioned on numerous occassions that the endless photos of toliets (seat up) don't add any value to the photo array. However there are … (36 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Where is Northern Virginia Exactly? - 04/14/08 08:20 AM
It seemed like a crazy question and then I laughed. The buyer was headed to Fort Belvoir from Arizona they had checked and they couldn't find Northern Virginia anywhere on the map. It just wasn't there. Oh well actually there isn't a Northern Virginia like there is a North or South … (23 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: That Was the Week that Was - 04/12/08 08:22 AM
Anyone remember the David Frost show from the 1960's? Alright the fact that a significant percentage of bloggers most likely weren't even born then should give me the answer to that question.Real estate in Northern Virginia over the past week for me has been a whirlwind. What makes real estate now … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Northern Virginia Pricing Strategies in 2008-More Important Than Ever - 04/02/08 01:23 PM
When today's buyers in Northern Virginia head out to look for a new home they have a lot of things to consider. They also have a lot of questions about home pricing, especially when they head into one neighborhood and see a wide range of prices on similar homes. As an … (4 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: FAIRFAX COUNTY HOME LOANS, FHA HIGHER LIMIT FOR VIRGINIA HOME BUYERS - FHA Loan Limit $729,750 and 3% Down! - 03/31/08 05:32 PM
WELCOME TO THE NEW FHA LOAN. VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY FOR HOME BUYERS.
HAVING TROUBLE GETTING A CONVENTIONAL HOME LOAN APPROVED? You bet! Is the home you wish to buy in a "declining market"? What's a "declining market"? What's the solution?
DECLINING MARKET. Mortgage companies are smart. While home prices in the Virginia real … (4 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: What Happened to the Slow Northern Virginia Real Estate Market? - 03/30/08 02:44 PM
The newspapers and TV continue to lament the state of the real estate market in the Northern Virginia area. It seems that the market is dead and houses are languishing on the market for months with no activity. I'm assuming this would explain why every home I have shown in the … (5 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - February 2008 - 03/11/08 11:26 AM
Fairfax County Real Estate Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of February 2008. In February, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 6064. Of those active listings, the … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fort Belvoir Your Gateway to Fairfax County Virginia - 03/10/08 08:44 PM
Fort Belvoir's history goes back to the founding of Fairfax County, the settling of Virginia and the beginning of our nation's history. The 8,656-acre tract along the Potomac River which now makes us Fort Belvoir was once part of a land grant from a 17th century English king. Control of the … (12 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Don't Miss Your Opportunity for an All Brick Split Level Home at an Amazing Price - 03/02/08 07:40 AM
UNDER CONTRACT
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fairfax county real estate: A Chill Is In the Air in Northern Virginia but Not for Long - 03/01/08 05:29 PM
Though the weather is still a bit nippy in Northern Virginia it won't be long before we begin to see the daffodils poking their heads up in the garden and the blooms on the Cherry Blossom trees. If you are a seller who is making a move this summer then it … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Checking out the Education Opportunities in Northern Virginia - 02/27/08 07:12 AM
Congratulations! If you're moving to the Northern Virginia area you've found a great area to call home. With so much to do in the all around the area, the Nations Capital just a short distance from most neighborhoods, an abundance of outdoor activities, plenty of choices for dining and innovative schools … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: HOT Lanes in Northern Virginia-Lets Get Real - 02/25/08 06:51 PM
Northern Virginia doesn't have the worst traffic in the US but sometimes local and federal politics get in the way of making smart decisions about future road and railway expansions.
For months now there has been a debate in the area about whether to allow private enterprise the option to build HOT … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE - IT'S TIME TO BUY! YES! IT'S TIME TO BUY! - 02/24/08 12:39 PM
FAIRFAX COUNTY VA REAL ESTATE. YES! It's Time To Buy! It's Time To Buy!
Help for relocating home buyers whether moving across town or across the country. FAIRFAX COUNTY HOME BUYERS: We've compiled the facts and statistics for you to show that it is, indeed, a good time to buy a home … (13 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Foreclosures-Townhomes Homes in Springfield VA - 02/16/08 11:42 AM
As a follow-on to my posting earlier regarding Fairfax County Foreclosures-Detached Homes in Springfield VA this list is the current townhouse properties listed in the MLS in either Foreclosure or as an REO property in Springfield, VA.Just as with the previous list a foreclosure property may or may not be the … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Foreclosures-Detached Homes in Springfield VA - 02/16/08 07:39 AM
With the news continuing to talk about foreclosures and short sales it makes sense to continue to post information on different cities and a list of the current properties available. Throughout Farifax County buyers will find a great variety of homes available to consider. Deals are beginning to emerge from among hundreds of … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Will This Affect the Resale Value of My House-Foreclosures - 02/14/08 03:29 PM
Last week my Will This Affect the Resale Value of My Home post looked at the issue with power lines and water towers as possible issues with the resale value of your home. This week we are going to look at a serious issue in many Northern Virginia neighborhoods, foreclosures and how they may affect the … (10 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: If You List It They Will Come-Marketing Your Home for All It’s Worth - 02/12/08 06:21 PM
You have decided that you need to sell your Northern Virginia home and are wondering how can you make your home standout from all of the other properties listed for sale. If you haven't read the first two parts of "If You List It They Will Come" you should start there:If You … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - January 2008 - 02/12/08 01:09 PM
Fairfax County Real Estate Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of January 2008. In January, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 5697. Of those active listings, … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Taking Detours While Driving Clients in Northern Virginia - 02/11/08 06:59 PM
My favorite road sign in Northern Virginia used to sit on the American Legion Bridge between Virginia and Maryland. The message was one of the few road signs that made you laugh and told the truth all at the same time.Now I may be the only Realtor® who hasn't succumbed to … (10 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: If You List It They Will Come-Pricing Your Home To Sell - 02/10/08 07:59 AM
Buyers in the Northern Virginia market are looking for a good deal. They won't buy a house that is overpriced no matter how you try to entice them. Forget the free lease on a Mercedes or cruise to the Bahamas those aren't going to bring any offers to the table. Price … (18 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Two Royal Communities in Northern Virginia-Kings Park & Kings Park West - 02/08/08 06:59 AM
It isn't hard to figure out what the developer of the first Kings Park was planning when they laid out the plan for the community and the homes. With one look at the street names Thames, Victoria, Trafalgar and Cromwell among others you might think you have made a trip back … (5 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: If You List It They Will Come-Getting Your Home Ready - 02/07/08 04:29 PM
At least that was the depth of the advice that most agents needed to give their sellers a few years ago. However in today's market if you interview an agent and this is the best they can do then you need to show them the door.In the current market in Northern … (5 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax Station-A Trio of Neighborhoods Waiting for You - 02/06/08 05:30 PM
For buyers relocating to Fairfax County who are looking for classic homes on larger lots still within commuting distance to DC the Fairfax Station area may be what you are looking for. Located just minutes from the Fairfax County Parkway, 15 minutes from the Springfield Metro or Burke Centre VRE, the area boasts … (1 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Will This Affect the Resale Value of My Home? - 02/05/08 05:22 PM
Buyers today are often thrown for a loop when they look around a neighborhood and see so many FOR SALE signs. The sign riders advertising foreclosures or short sales don't help. However in the case of some buyers it has nothing to do with the home values in the neighborhood, they … (20 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: A Million Dollars in Springfield VA-Who Could Have Imagined - 02/01/08 10:49 PM
Sometimes it is hard to imagine how far an area has come when you know the long term history. For some of the original buyers in Springfield, Virginia it may be hard to believe that the new homes being built just off the Fairfax County Parkway are selling for well over … (8 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: I Owe Cindy Jones A Really Nice Lunch! - 02/01/08 09:46 AM
Last Halloween, when many people were at parties dressed like ghouls or handing out candy to neighborhood children, I was reading blog posts (sorry neighborhood kids). And one was a Localism post by Cindy Jones.
Cindy wrote about a neighborhood in Fairfax County called Holmes Run Acres. It's an area of mid-century … (12 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Getting to Know Springfield Oaks-Fairfax County Virginia - 01/30/08 07:37 PM
If you live in Springfield Oaks in Fairfax County you are lucky to have found a neighborhood where the developer left multiple pockets of green space and built a community clustered around courtyards to keep cut through traffic to a minimum. Situated on 18 acres of wooded and gently rolling terrain … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Back to Nature in Fairfax County Virginia - 01/28/08 06:59 AM
Even when the weather is chilly there isn't any reason not to get outside and explore all of the great parks and recreation activities that you can find in Fairfax County, Virginia.Though your week may include commuting on crowded interstates, metro rides or slug lines, the weekend gives you the perfect … (15 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: There is a Mystery Afoot in This Fairfax County Neighborhood - 01/27/08 10:39 AM
Fairfax County Relocation-Welcome to Fairfax County Virginia
Greentree Village is what you might expect to see in a community in Fairfax County, Virginia. Located in West Springfield, the neighborhood seems typical of many in the area. Brick front townhouses backing to trees and grassy islands slow traffic down for the kids … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Foreclosures-Newer Lorton Detached Homes - 01/25/08 07:18 PM
A number of properties listed as foreclosures in Fairfax County are homes that have been built in last few years. Lorton which has had significant growth in the last five years is one of the those neighborhoods. Since these homes are newer many of them are still covered by the … (4 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Keep Al Gore Happy- Think Creatively About Recycling - 01/25/08 05:34 PM
Our family has always been good about recycling. In fact we have shared trash service with neighbors, as we couldn’t fill one of those large bins that all of the local trash services want you to have. Big, bulky and ugly are the only way to describe them but they … (7 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Virginia Historic Churches-Wakefield Chapel - 01/23/08 03:31 PM
Tucked away in the Fairfax County on Toll House Road in Annandale sits Wakefield Chapel built in 1899 by Oliver Besley, a local sawmill owner on land he donated to build a church. The original deed for Wakefield Chapel drawn up by Oliver Besley stated that the church was only to … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Lorton Station-Current Listings in Lorton Station - 01/21/08 08:03 PM
Within walking distance of the new Lorton Station shops and resturants these listings offer buyers the opportunity to live close to everything. Want to grab the VRE to work in the morning? No problem take 2 block walk and grab a cup of coffee along the way at the Daily Grind. Did you … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Can These Neighborhoods Be Saved? - 01/21/08 06:05 PM
As you drive around many older neighborhoods in Fairfax County Virginia you see street after street where both the booming real estate market and potential oversight by the local zoning authorities have created neighborhood nightmares. Whether it is the McMansions sitting next to the original single family homes or where zoning violations … (17 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Military Relocation-Welcome to Affordable Fairfax County Neighborhoods - 01/17/08 08:07 AM
Your military relocation specialist for Northern Virginia Of course you might want to buy a million dollar mansion while you are stationed in the Northern Virginia but most likely you are going to look for a home that fits more into the range of the 2008 BAH rates or you VA … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Kicking Off the 2008 Home Buyers Series - 01/16/08 10:25 AM
Monday night was the kick-off of my 2008 Home Buyer’s Series. With the 2008 Home Buyer’s Guide updated it was time to start getting in touch with first time home buyers to find out about their concerns, answer their questions and help them understand the home buying process.
The first … (8 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: FAIRFAX COUNTY TOWN HOMES FOR SALE - POPULAR PRICED AT $500,000 TO $600,000. - 01/13/08 08:41 AM
FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA - TOWN HOMES / TOWN HOUSES IN FAIRFAX.
CONSIDER THE VALUE IN TOWN HOMES. TOWN HOMES CAN BE A WONDERFUL WAY TO BUY AND OWN A HOME IN A COMMUNITY IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Townhomes in Fairfax County sell for approximately 60% of the price … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Northern Virginia-Something To Take Away A Cloudy Day - 01/11/08 09:27 AM
This morning is one of those where you wake up with a list longer than your arm to complete and the weather just doesn't inspire you to get moving. So as I was doing some organizing of my various photo albums, Flickr, Picassa, disks and drives I came across some … (7 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Military Relocations-What’s inside the Gates of Fort Belvoir - 01/09/08 07:47 AM
Yesterday was the day that most military members dread, waiting at the ID office to get your updated cards for your new post and new tags for your car. Fortunately for me they Fort Belvoir ID office takes appointments and my wait to update all my information only took an … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Foreclosures Properties-Looking High and Low - 01/08/08 06:09 AM
It doesn’t matter what price range you are searching if you are looking for a foreclosure in Fairfax County you can find it. There are properties on the high end of the market and there are properties on the low end of the market.
If you are looking for a high … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Foreclosure Properties-Townhouses in Burke, Lorton & Springfield - 01/07/08 03:06 PM
With the press and television continually talking about Fairfax County foreclosure and REO properties buyers keep asking me where to find the best deal. Yes, there are some houses that are worth taking a closer look at and others that are easy to pass by. However deciding to buy a … (5 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Foreclosure Properties-Detached Homes in Burke, Lorton & Springfield - 01/07/08 09:22 AM
Deciding whether to buy a foreclosure property in Fairfax County is not as easy as walking in to the house and saying “I’ll take it.” Foreclosure/REO properties require more time and negotiation with a third party than buying a resale home. When you are buying a foreclosure property you are … (4 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - December 2007 - 01/04/08 01:07 PM
Fairfax County Real Estate Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of December 2007. In December, the total number of active listings was 5867. Of those active listings, the minimum list price was $118,900 … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: How Long Should A Remodeling Project Take? - 01/02/08 05:31 PM
Many Northern Virginia homeowners start out with the best intentions when they decide to remodel their home. Interviewing contractors, selecting materials, change orders it can all add up to time and money. On the other hand if you are handy then maybe you figure you can save a few dollars … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Decades of Northern Virginia Real Estate Cycles - 01/01/08 06:59 PM
As everyone begins to review the numbers and the predictions from last years market it is hard to ignore the numbers. Though the “official” tally for 2007 is still a few weeks away it isn’t hard to see the trend. No one is going to argue that our average sales … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Today is My First AR Post - 12/31/07 07:34 PM
I'm still trying to figure this out but I'm looking forward to spending time learning lots of great information from everyone here on AR.Here's hoping 2008 is a great year for everyone! … (10 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Saying Goodbye Can Be Hard To Do - 12/31/07 09:21 AM
Sometimes we have to make a decision in our lives to say goodbye to something that has brought us a lot of fun and recognition over the years. No matter how small or insignificant it might seem the decision to let it go isn’t always simple. Sometimes you just have … (12 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Homer Simpson Doesn’t Live in This Springfield - 12/31/07 06:24 AM
Long before Homer Simpson made the TV town of Springfield famous, before the Springfield Mixing Bowl was created or Slug lines came to town their was a small ‘country” highway stop twelve miles outside of DC that would come to be known as Springfield Virginia.
In 1946 the developer Edwin … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: FAIRFAX COUNTY HOMES, FAIRFAX COUNTY VA REAL ESTATE MARKET - 12/30/07 06:23 AM
FAIRFAX COUNTY VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE, FAIRFAX COUNTY VA REAL ESTATE
Fairfax County VA real estate is a high volume, high price range real estate area. Most luxury home communities for Northern Virginia are located there. Great Falls, McLean and Vienna are known luxury homes areas. Average Price in Great Falls … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Is A Move to Fort Belvoir in Your Future? - 12/29/07 06:54 AM
As someone who has moved all around the world with the military the first few days after the PCS orders arrive the questions about housing, schools and shopping can lead to sleepless nights and the big question “where are we going to live?” If the orders in your hand mean … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Is Customer Service In Your Business Plan? - 12/28/07 04:07 PM
Almost any of us can take a look around our area and find a small family owned business that offers the highest level of customer service to their clients and community. Year after year their customers come back to them building the foundation for their business. So how do we … (1 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Bigger is Not Always Better - 12/28/07 07:01 AM
In Northern Virginia you can turn just about any corner and run across a “mega” store. When it comes to building and remodeling supplies everyone knows about the competition between the folks in the blue aprons and those in the orange ones. There is no doubt that when it comes … (7 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Northern Virginia Neighborhoods A 2007 Review - 12/26/07 04:16 AM
One of the nice things about living in Northern Virginia are the variety of neighborhoods, activities and historic places there are to visit. This year my blog has traveled throughout Alexandria, Arlington, Farifax and Prince William Counties introducing you to some of what Northern Virginia has to offer. As 2007 draws … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: A Tale of Christmas Past and Present - 12/20/07 04:07 AM
When this post first started to form in my head visions of “A Christmas Carol” came to mind. Though my post is based on two Christmas holidays thirty years apart I couldn’t help but also take a leap into the future. When I did the idea of the Holideck from … (7 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Pricing Your Home To Sell in Today's Market - 12/18/07 11:32 AM
As sellers still struggle with the decline in housing prices throughout Northern Virginia the question is “How do I price my home to sell?” The first part of the process is setting the right price. Most sellers think of price first, condition second and market third. In a buyers market … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: 2008 Is Just Around the Corner and the Questions Are Still the Same - 12/17/07 10:19 PM
As the year draws to a close Fairfax County Virginia buyers are still asking the same questions as they were earlier in the year: “Should I buy now?” If I had my Magic 8 Ball it would be so much easier to answer that question. It seems the only way … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: What Happens When the Airport Doesn’t Come to Town? - 12/16/07 10:23 PM
Ask the residents of Burke Centre and they can tell you. In 1950 the farming community of Burke was the proposed site for Dulles Airport and due to the efforts of the few families that lived in the area at the time the airport plan was derailed and moved to … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Builder End of the Year Real Estate Madness - 12/16/07 07:50 AM
In Northern Virginia the end of the year real estate madness is in full swing. Builders are pushing to get their inventory closed before they have to balance the books for 2007. For the third year in a row I have builders pressing my clients to “get to the table” … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: A Forgotten Loan Program for Virginia Buyers - 12/13/07 10:49 AM
Often misunderstood and overlooked by Northern Virginia homebuyers are the loan programs offered by the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA). Why? One reason is that for years the only way to get a VHDA loan was to deal directly with a loan counselor in Richmond. The program required certain items … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Northern Virginia Counties Face Budget Shortfalls - 12/12/07 08:40 PM
Following on the heels of the January 1, 2008 increase in the Grantors Tax which will impact all sellers in our area, we also are learning how falling housing prices are hitting the budgets of Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William Counties as well. For sellers who manage to get to the … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Selling Property in Northern Virginia? VDOT/Grantors Tax Increase - 12/12/07 03:49 PM
Sellers of property in Northern Viginia should be aware that the VDOT/Grantors tax is scheduled to increase in many Northern Virginia counties this month. Most effective January 1, 2008.What does this mean to you if you are selling your property? It will result in a higher transfer tax paid out at settlement. Currently in … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Southern Living Style in Fairfax County Virginia - 12/11/07 09:45 PM
Backing up to the 850 acre Burke Lake Park homeowners in the South Run neighborhood in Fairfax County have the best of both worlds, homes with nature at the back door and yet only minutes to major commuting routes. They also enjoy a neighborhood that captures the spirit of communities … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Building a New Community on an Old Prison Ground - 12/10/07 01:57 PM
For over 100 years Lorton was an area that most residents of Northern Virginia went out of their way to avoid. As a prison complex the 3,200 acre site was huge and when the facility was ordered closed in 1998, Fairfax County began planning in earnest with what to do … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - November 2007 - 12/07/07 01:03 PM
Fairfax County Real Estate Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of November 2007. For the month of November, the current number of active listings is 6679. Of those active listings, the minimum list … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: *GET RICH QUICK*PURCHASE FORECLOSURE PROPERTIES TODAY* - 12/02/07 10:56 AM
FIND IT*FUND IT* FLIP IT* I’s that easy. At least that is what the speaker said at the “How to Make Money in Foreclosures” seminar offered in Northern Virginia this weekend. Whipping out a twenty dollar bill and asking for a ten in exchange he began to explain if you are … (31 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Newlyweds & New House Equal Big Smiles - 12/01/07 07:40 AM
After an unusually large pile of paperwork Eric and Jessica have settled on their new home in the Virginia Run Community in Fairfax County. I was fortunate enough to meet this nice couple a little over a year ago during an open house at a condo in Alexandria. We looked at … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Update on Foreclosures-Fairfax County VA - 11/19/07 08:43 PM
I have been tracking a small group of foreclosure and short sale properties located in the West Springfield area (zip code 22152) for the last few months to see how low prices might go. This area has mature neighborhoods with loads of trees, is in the popular West Springfield HS pyramid and … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: The Unintended Consequences from an AR Blog - 11/15/07 07:23 PM
When I joined the AR community last spring it wasn’t my first blog but it was the beginning of taking the idea of blogging seriously. As a result setting aside time to scribble and scratch ideas has become part of my daily routine. My digital camera is always with me … (12 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Kingstowne-A Masterfully Planned Fairfax County Community - 11/14/07 02:13 PM
Twenty years ago on a large expansive of dirt tucked behind Edison High School ground was broken for the first homes that started the 5200 residences that comprise the Kingstowne neighborhood. Designed with both commercial and residential areas the three villages that make up Kingstowne have continued to be popular with … (4 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Welcome to Barrington-A great Fairfax County Neighborhood to Call Home - 11/12/07 02:10 PM
Bordered by parkland and Lake Mercer the community of Barrington includes 475 homes brick and stucco executive homes on large treed lots. Located in Fairfax County the neighborhood is close to Route 123 or Ox Road to natives of the area and Silverbrook Road. Barrington is only minutes from the … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: 2710 Floris Lane, Oak Hill, VA 20171 - 11/10/07 10:46 AM
YOU WON'T FIND MANY PROPERTIES LIKE THIS IN FAIRFAX COUNTY!This 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, Brick-Front Colonial Home is situated on nearly 1/2 acre, and the lot is level and backs to mature trees for privacy. Inside you'll find an open, flowing floorplan. There's a separate Formal Living Room and Formal Dining Room with wood … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - 11/06/07 08:48 AM
Fairfax County Real EstateOur Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of October 2007. For the month of October, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 5000. Of those active listings, the … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County-Lorton Townhouse for Sale - 11/06/07 06:39 AM
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fairfax county real estate: Recordation fees in Virginia with regard to Assessed Value + Grantors Tax increase - 11/05/07 08:40 PM
When you buy or sell a home there are typically recording fees that county, city, and state governments charge.
In Virginia, the recording fees have to be collected on the assessed value of properties if the assessed valued is higher than the sales price. What this means for the sellers is … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: A Fairfax County Neighborhood Built Into the Surroundings Not on Top of Them - 10/31/07 09:28 AM
Just minutes from the buzz of the interstate sits the mid-century Fairfax County neighborhood of Holmes Run Acres. Built on a 122 acre tract of land originally owned by a Washington investor by the name of Herman Schmidt the property was named Holmes Run Acres in 1945 and a set of … (11 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Has Neighborhood Farming Gone The Way of the Plow? - 10/30/07 04:17 PM
Most agents when they think of real estate marketing leap to neighborhood farming. It seems basic enough. You pick an area that you know or want to know and you bombard the homes with newsletters, door hangers and postcards. You do it once, twice maybe three times and if the phone … (7 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA MARKET REPORT - September 2005, 2006, 2007 - 10/22/07 05:05 PM
DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT. NUMBERS DON'T LIE.
Below are the stats reported by the MLS for a county in my market area, Fairfax County, Virginia. I selected the Fairfax County real estate market because it is one of the areas local agents use to show that the market in Fairfax … (6 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Ambling Through Virginia Run in Centreville Virginia - 10/21/07 08:40 PM
Located on over 1200 acres in Centreville, Virginia Run is another of Northern Virginia's classic neighborhoods. When you enter the community the first thing you notice is the long white rail fence that runs down the main road in the community. Reminisent of the fences lining properties in Virginia's horse … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Things To Do In Loudoun County: Fall Family Fun - 10/08/07 11:54 AM
Are you looking for some Fall Family Fun?
Then look no further than....Cox Farms!
Cox Farms in Centreville is holding their Annual Fall Festival. There's loads to do: Hayrides, Pumpkins, Giant Slides, Rope Swings, Farm Animals and more...
Bring your family and enjoy everything this fall season has to offer.
Cox Farms in Centreville is located at the … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Following Foreclosures in Springfield VA - 09/29/07 03:37 PM
I have been tracking a small group of foreclosure and short sale properties located in the West Springfield area (zip code 22152) for the last few months to see where prices head. This area has mature neighborhoods with loads of trees, is in the popular West Springfield HS pyramid and has easy … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: FORECLOSURES IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA LISTED FOR SALE, FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE - 09/21/07 10:16 AM
FORECLOSED HOMES IN FAIRFAX COUNTY LISTED FOR SALE ABOUT 146 DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES THAT HAVE BEEN FORECLOSED, ARE BANK OWNED AND ARE LISTED FOR SALE.Market report for properties that have been through the foreclosure process and are bank owned.Foreclosed properties are located throughout Fairfax County real estate.FORECLOSURES Fairfax County Properties are located … (3 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Space, Convenience and Location All in One Great Townhouse - 09/11/07 09:35 PM
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fairfax county real estate: 9/11-The Second Day that Changed My Life - 09/10/07 07:13 PM
I've had a few events in my life that changed the road I was so blissful walking down. Tomorrow is September 11th and that day was the second event that changed where I thought I was going with my life. In some ways the two events that changed my life were … (2 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Tops the Charts - 09/07/07 05:51 AM
The U.S. Census Bureau has released estimates indicating that Fairfax County now has the highest median income in the country, for counties with a population of over 250,000, reaching over $100,000 in 2006. Fairfax County edged out Loudoun County (VA) and Howard County (MD). Montgomery County (MD) which has always been the … (0 comments)
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fairfax county real estate: Are you an "Innie" or an "Outie"? - 08/30/07 03:18 PM
No, this isn't a personal question about your belly button. I have some new buyers moving to the Northern Virginia area and they have been reading some of the literature that I sent them to look over before they arrive in the area. Many cities have unique terms to describe different neighborhoods and … (2 comments)
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