northern virginia: HAVE: Commercial Cleaning Company w/Real Estate- Woodbridge, VA - 05/16/08 03:39 PM
This family owned turn key business has been in the Cleaning Business since 1983 with 100% Customer Satisfaction. List of Services include:
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Residential Maid Services
New Construction Cleaning
Office/Janitorial Cleaning
Pressure Washing
Window Washing
tainless Steel Repair
Auto & Boat Detailing
Recognizing a need within the New … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: NEED: 4,000 - 6,000 SF Medical Office Space, Woodbridge, VA - 05/15/08 10:32 AM
Immediate Need: Have group of Doctors who wish to purchase 4,000 to 6,000 SF of Office Space approved for medical use in Woodbridge, Virginia. Usage requires ground floor or building with elevator.
Thanks. . .
Michael Setunsky
Michael’s Commercial LLC
Licensed in Virginia
msetunsky@michaelscommercial.com
http://michaelscommercial.com
703.831.4028
703.680.9389 (F)
Michael … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: HAVE: 0.92 Acres - Manassas, Virginia - 05/15/08 09:53 AM
8117 Oak Street
Manassas, Virginia 20111
Property Description:
8117 Oak Street, Manassas, Virginia 20111 – 0.92 Acres (40,001 SF) Mixed Zoning - B-1 (General Business) and R-4 (Residential 4-Dwellings) * Compatible Uses Include Adult Day-Care, Child-Care Facility and Private School with Special Use Permit * Rezone All … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Get Rid of Annoying Junk Mail, Email and Phone Calls - 05/13/08 11:59 AM
Have you ever noticed when you subscribe to a magazine or renew your drivers license your junk mail increases? I once subscribed to TV Guide and accidently misspelled my name on the order form. After that the junk mail started rolling in with my misspelled name.
Make a donation to … (10 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern Virginia - Best Real Estate Agent - Susan Craft - 05/12/08 07:57 AM
I often am asked for referrals to real estate agents in other markets. So with this post, I will begin to provide referrals to other agents when I find SUPER Agents. I just found one that I would like to share with you . . . Susan Craft in Alexandria, Virginia. … (1 comments)
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northern virginia: FREE Video Software Tools - 05/08/08 04:09 PM
I was looking for a way to convert a video file to a Flash flv file and came across these free video software tools.
Download Free YouTube to iPod and PSP Converter
Free YouTube to iPod and PSP Converter. Download you favorite video directly from YouTube or Google Video … (3 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern Virginia Earthquake - 05/07/08 07:59 AM
I was sitting in my home office yesterday afternoon when all of a sudden the house started to shake a little. Since it only lasted a few seconds I was not too worried. It had to have been a truck going down the street, right? Later in the afternoon when I … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Single Family Home In Prime Location! KINGSTOWNE, ALEXANDRIA! - 05/06/08 10:12 AM
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northern virginia: Alexandria Virginia Recognized for Promoting Affordable Housing - 05/06/08 06:50 AM
This news just in...
Alexandria, Virginia was one of six cities recognized by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors as doing a great job to promote affordable housing opportunities. See the NAR press release here.
The other cities designated as 2008 Ambassador cities are Allentown, PA, Asheville, … (10 comments)
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northern virginia: Not Your Typical Settlement Delay - 05/03/08 11:05 AM
Buying a home is never without it's nail biting moments. I'm used to just about anything that comes up, but this past week I had a new one thrown out there by the lender's underwriter.
The property that my client is purchasing is a townhouse. It happens to be near an electrical … (8 comments)
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northern virginia: I Have A Client That Came on the Market at the going Market Price..... - 05/02/08 07:48 PM
It's been taking as long as four months to sell townhouses in Fairfax County, VA. I alerted my most recent seller to this before we ever went "active".
We looked at the comps together, and saw that, due to the slumping market, his home value was not what he had anticipated. Here's … (6 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern VA Real Estate - The Regency at Dominion Valley - 04/29/08 11:55 AM
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northern virginia: Northern VA Real Estate - Listed at The Regency at Dominion Valley - 04/29/08 11:48 AM
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northern virginia: Northern VA Real Estate - Piedmont Country Club located in Haymarket, VA 20169 - 04/29/08 09:06 AM
Piedmont Day (for residents)
The new HOA Activities Committee is sponsoring an event in order to bring our neighbors together and support our local businesses.
The event will take place: Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 2pm-5pm @ Piedmont Community Center & Club Parking LotsRain Date: June 1, 2008 from 2pm-5pm
PIEDMONT DAY will … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Remember Linoleum and Clothes Pins--They're back! Eco Friendly Flooring - 04/27/08 01:45 PM
Earth Week is over but given the state of the planet I think Earth Year is the order of the day. It is my hope to continue informing home sellers, home buyers, and homeowners about ways to green their living. Mostly I will talk about greening the physical home but occasionally … (4 comments)
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northern virginia: MORTGAGE FRAUD STORY - SHORT BUT INTERESTING - 04/24/08 03:43 PM
As some of you know, I work at a law office as a Paralegal/bankruptcy assistant and today was interesting. Potential client came in for a consultation. (By the way, my clients gave me permission to share this with everyone in this blog and encourage others not to be as naïve as they were). … (23 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern Virginia/Metro-DC Diversity Job Fair - 04/24/08 03:13 PM
Date: May 5, 2008 Time:10 AM - 3 PM Facility: Sheraton Crystal City 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 E-mail Contact: jeff.lebel@employmentguide.com Contact Phone # (703) 730-4222 Description: Employers recruiting candidates from all over the Metro-DC area Bring Plenty of ResumesDress ProfessionallyRegister as job seeker at eventOver 35 Companies represented.
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northern virginia: Buying a Home in Northern Virginia - 04/24/08 03:07 PM
My Homebuyer's Cash Back program means ...
• Sellers and builders generally pay all realtor commission!
• I give back to my buyers ($1000 per $100,000 of the purchase price) from my commission* on New Construction.
• I give back to my buyers $500 per $100,000 of the purchase price from my commission* on resale homes.
• I … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Michael's Commercial - Service Oriented - 04/23/08 05:05 PM
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northern virginia: Virginia Ranked 6th as an Economic Development Hot Spot - 04/23/08 01:46 PM
This just announced by the Virginia Association of REALTORS®.
Virginia ranked sixth out of the top 10 states judged as an “economic development hot spot.” Here are the areas ranked among the large metros, mid-sized metros, small metros, large county and small counties:
The Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metropolitan statistical area (MSA) … (2 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern VA Real Estate - The Regency at Dominion Valley - Northern VA's Award-Winning Active Adult Community - 04/22/08 06:07 PM
Two public open houses Saturday, April 26 from 1-4pm.
Dominion Valley is also having a block party from 1-5pm. Come and see how wonderful this community truly is!
A resort to call home® active adult (aged 55 and better) community in Virginia, Regency at Dominion Valley® combines the finest resort amenitiess centered … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Michael's Commercial - Buyer/Tenant Representation - 04/21/08 12:57 PM
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northern virginia: Michael's Commercial - Seller/Landlord Representation - 04/17/08 05:51 PM
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northern virginia: Allow Me To Introduce Myself - 04/16/08 03:41 PM
Hello everyone! This is my first blog on Active Rain, ever. My name is Stephen Adams, and I'm typing with one finger as my son is sleeping on my other arm. I am a stay at home Dad as my wife teaches our future generation for 4th grade. I live in … (11 comments)
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northern virginia: The Do Not Call Registry - Update - 04/11/08 12:32 PM
I've been receiving several unsolicited telephone calls lately so I went to the National Do Not Call Registry to update my telephone numbers since my five years are just about up. At the site there is a message stating, "Your registration will not expire." Here is the full statement:
"Your registration will … (4 comments)
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northern virginia: FAUQUIER COUNTY HORSE FARMS (PART III) - 04/09/08 03:27 PM
Wow, it's springtime and babies are here!!!! What a joyful time...unless you have "normal" babies who like to frolic and play....and sleep! Here's where the right fencing and the right HEIGHT of fencing can be critical!!!! ALWAYS be sure the bottom board is located either high enough that a baby can't … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: April, 2008 Market Update Woodstream in Springfield, VA 22153 - 04/08/08 12:19 AM
April, 2008 Market UpdateWoodstream in Springfield, VA 22153 There are currently 5 homes listed for sale on the MLS in this wonderful neighborhood. 3 Townhomes and 2 detached. Average days on the market are 36 with prices ranging from $270k to $479k. Some of these fine properties include hot tubs, updated kitchens, … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Trash in Northern Virginia- Make it go away! - 04/03/08 01:13 PM
First off, I grew up in Reston..it's always been such a clean area. I enjoy the nature, paths, lakes surrounding the houses, shops and schools. But what is going on now? I see a huge difference recently with trash/litter everywhere I turn! Do others notice too or is it just me? I saw people standing at … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: National Cherry Blossom Festival Information - 04/03/08 10:15 AM
I wanted to share this article with anyone interested in going to DC to see the Cherry Blossoms. It highlights some of the events...don't miss them! Today is the last day they are in Peak! Important dates: 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival: March 29-April 132008 Peak Bloom Forecast: March 27-April 32008 Blooming … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: A Flood of Memories When I Saw This Building..... - 04/03/08 10:06 AM
When I was a kid, growing up in Fairfax City, we had a High's Dairy Store. It was where, if I was lucky, Dad would drive my little brother and I once a week and we could pick out a half-gallon of ice cream for dessert. Their ice cream was sooooo … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: FAUQUIER COUNTY HORSE FARMS (PART II) - 04/02/08 01:42 PM
Gee, the listing says "horse potential".....and just what might that mean? To an experienced realtor, it means the listing agent is trying their darndest to get somebody in the door to look at the property with an eye to the future!
As a reminder, my last post talked about pastures - … (1 comments)
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northern virginia: Deliberate Foreclosure or Lack of Competence During Short Sale Process???? - 04/01/08 10:25 PM
I know I can't win them all, but I try my best to achieve that.
Here is the scenario:
Property: Single Family Home Purchased in 2003. Never made payments late till November 2007
About 3000 sq. ft. Nice lot, house needs a little cosmetic but mainly … (15 comments)
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northern virginia: What Listing Agents Can Do to Make Bank Response Time Quicker in Short Sales - 03/31/08 06:07 PM
I really should entitle any post I write about short sales as "Musings from the Edge of Sanity." I keep reading posts about Realtors frustrations with various banks, and how loooong they are taking to approve a short sale. I think it's time for us to take a look at how … (5 comments)
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northern virginia: Best Wedding Videographers in DC Metro Area!! - 03/31/08 05:19 PM
My very first clients in the real estate business have been building a heck of a business for themselves. Pernell and Karen Disney started their own wedding videography business and have keep it growing!
I've seen their videography work in their finished products, and their work is excellent. In addition to the … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: About Woodstream - 03/30/08 09:59 PM
Woodstream is a neighborhood of single family homes and townhomes set next to Fairfax County Parkland with access to trails and streams. Pride of ownership shows throughout this community of just over 200 homes.
Community amenities include a basketball court and community playground.
Commuters enjoy easy access to the Fairfax County Parkway, Route … (1 comments)
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northern virginia: NVTA Taxes One Step Closer to Being Refunded - 03/30/08 11:58 AM
Last week, Virginia Governor Kaine signed into law the bill that makes the Northern Virginia Tranportation Authority Tax unconstitutional, and sets the timelines for refunding the money collected from home sellers since January 1, 2008. You can review a copy of the bill the Governor signed at www.hb3202.virginia.gov.
The timelines do indicate the … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Is Your Real Estate Agent a Felon? or Who is THAT in YOUR house???? - 03/22/08 11:51 AM
As the Principal Broker/Owner of two real estate offices, it pretty hard to surprise me anymore. However, what transpired recently is enough to make my blood run cold. The State of Virginia allows CONVICTED FELONS who have served jail time to get REAL ESTATE LICENSES!!! Yes, you read that correctly. Did … (29 comments)
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northern virginia: It must be Spring Break, the Buyers are in Here! - 03/19/08 04:01 PM
All across the country, millions of school children are preparing for their annual spring break over the next few weeks. Unfortunately many of them are not enjoying their much needed vacation at the beach. Instead they are sitting in my car driving around Northern Virginia while I help their parents … (8 comments)
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northern virginia: Happy Frist Time Buyers in Culpeper - 03/15/08 08:49 PM
I am so pleased to have had the opportunity to represent these first time homebuyers. After looking at nearly three dozen homes, THEY FOUND IT!
The kitchen of their dreams did also come attached to a house, with four HUGE bedrooms, family room (with fireplace), dining room, living room, loft, sunroom, den, a … (1 comments)
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northern virginia: OPEN HOUSES ARE PROVING TO BE A GREAT WAY TO SPEND YOUR SUNDAY AFTERNOONS - 03/15/08 07:13 AM
WITH SO MANY HOUSES ON THE MARKET AND WITH SO MANY DISCOURAGED AGENTS YOU WOULDN'T THINK THAT OPEN HOUSES WOULD BE VERY POPULAR, BUT THEY ARE. THE LAST FEW WEEKENDS HAVE OFFERED BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND SEE WHAT IS OUT THERE.
OPEN HOUSE
TALK AROUND THE WATER COOLER … (5 comments)
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northern virginia: PIEDMONT IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA, HAYMARKET, IS A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME - 03/10/08 08:52 PM
Piedmont is a gated, golf course community located just off of Route 15 in Haymarket, VA. The name Piedmont, which literally means land at the foot of the mountains, aptly describes this beautiful, close knit community near the Blue Ridge mountains in Prince William county. In addition to it's scenic location, … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Happily Ever After House - 03/09/08 10:05 PM
After many years in the world of Real Estate, I had the perfect settlement. Everyone was so happy with the process. In this day and time of DOM 200+ I had found the right home for my clients in just 8 days. They set a price range, 5 miles from the … (2 comments)
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northern virginia: Home Owners, Buyers and Sellers What it Means to be Green - 03/07/08 09:11 AM
It's very chic to be "green" these days. But what this actually means has many interpretations. So the first thing I would like to posit is that being "green" doesn't have to be expensive, isn't necessarily sexy and you don't have to buy a lot of new stuff to call yourself … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Grantor's Tax Increase Repealed - Northern Virginia - Samson Realty - 03/04/08 01:42 PM
Hi everyone,For those of you who have not heard about this, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled last Friday morning that the regional authority created by the General Assembly to levy taxes last year for Northern Virginia transportation projects is unconstitutional. In a unanimous opinion, the court said legislators improperly delegated authority … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Do It With Passion - 03/02/08 06:26 PM
What is so remarkable about the agent website I just finished? It's for a 91 year old real estate agent who decided she needed to boost her online marketing presence. That's right - 91 and a real estate agent for 50 years right here in Northern Virginia. When I got the … (10 comments)
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northern virginia: Congestion Relief Tax Declared Unconstitutional - 03/02/08 11:02 AM
On February 29th The Virginia Supreme Court declared the Congestion Relief Tax unconstitutional. This was a tax, levied on home sellers, making their typical GRANTORS TAX increase 500% on January 1st this year.
What made it unconstitutional, was the fact that it was a tax levied by a COMMITTEE of LOCAL … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: BUS - A MAJOR PLAYER IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION - 02/28/08 09:16 PM
Every day thousands of Northern Virginiansuse TRAINS METRORAIL and CARPOOLS to commute to work. Since these systems are modern, efficient, well maintained and cost effective they enjoy continued growth. Virginia Railway Express, METRORAIL and Carpools are not always easily accessible to commuters and they most certainly are not practical for intracity travel HERE COMES THE BUS !!!! … (6 comments)
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northern virginia: Happy Buyers in Sterling, VA - 02/27/08 04:40 PM
What a great day for a settlement! My buyers made a terrific deal on this 3 level, one car garage townhouse in Sterling, VA. The unit has a fully fenced backyard, deck, finished basement, three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Don't forget the walkout basement and hardwood floors on the … (3 comments)
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northern virginia: Do we have a contract or not? - 02/27/08 02:52 PM
Another Real Estate Agent I know had asked me some questions about a deal she was working on because she was unclear of what to do next. I wanted to share this situation with others because in this market this situation may arise with one of your deals.
Lister has property … (15 comments)
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northern virginia: CROSSROADS AIRPORT - IT ACHIEVED A "HIGHER" USE - 02/25/08 10:33 AM
This is the 4th in my series on extinct Northern Virginia Airfields. In 1941 E.C. Germain purchased a 350 acre site along Route 7 just east of Bailey's Crossroad. He operated the Washington Air Charter Service and planned a 3,500 foot unpaved runway.The airport began to achieve greater commercial success when it was purchased by the Benn … (4 comments)
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northern virginia: Great Buyer Reactions!! - 02/22/08 04:41 PM
In my three years selling homes, I had never gotten that one buyer that had a reaction I will never forget....that was...until today.It began with a negotiation that had my buyer and I on the edge of our seats. An additional offer came in at the last minute, just when we had verbally … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery---Or Are People Just Lazy? - 02/22/08 04:27 PM
I teach technology classes to the newer agents, or technically challenged vets, in my office twice a month. Yesterday's class was on making the most of an agent website that is a freebe from our company.Imagine my surprise when my first pupil opened up her website, and I was staring at … (3 comments)
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northern virginia: Organic Gardening Tip: Grass Clippings - 02/22/08 06:40 AM
I recently read Christina Williams' excellent blog, "Organic Weeding Tip...", about using newspaper in a garden to prevent weeds in an effort to be organic instead of using chemicals to kill weeds. I just wanted to share another alternative that I've been using for years. I use grass clippings. After cutting your grass, … (3 comments)
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northern virginia: ANYONE WITH SHORT SALE EXPERIENCE WITH SAXON MORTGAGE - 02/21/08 08:36 PM
I am checking to see if anyone has had any dealings with Saxon Mortgage. I have had such a hard time with this mortgage company. I have 4 offers in with them on a short sale and foreclosure right around the corner and no response from them. Call after call. … (51 comments)
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northern virginia: Magnificent Home Magnificent Views Magnificent Opportunity - 02/18/08 01:01 PM
Magnificent Home with Magnificent Views
6425 Ashby Grove Loop, Haymarket, VA 20169 View Map
Your friends and family will love being entertained in this beautiful home with Lg FR, Lg kit w/sunrm ext and screened in deck that leads the way to gorgeous views of the golf course. Oversized MBR … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Combination Boxes...Why I Won't Use Them - 02/15/08 06:20 PM
The real estate market in Northern Virginia has seen an increase in foreclosure listings, short sale listings and the unfortunate rise of combination boxes. I know they about 75% cheaper than electronic lockboxes, but that's no reason to use them. This step back in technology has brought out the worst in some … (9 comments)
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northern virginia: Live Long & Prosper - 02/07/08 05:44 PM
Live Long & Prosper!Come to Northern Virginia and you just may be greeted by that famous Vulcan blessing and hand salute. The Northern Virginia area comprises Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun and Prince William Counties, as well as the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, and Manassas.Today's Washington Post reported … (26 comments)
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northern virginia: Is Your Real Estate Agent Honest About What They Really Know? - 02/06/08 09:07 PM
Someone who called me today at the law firm I work at, was asking for legal advice before pursuing a short sale with a real estate agent. After asking some questions, she stated the following:
The Agent she wanted to represent her interests told her that he … (18 comments)
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northern virginia: Dive In Buyers/Investors, Now Is The Time To Buy Homes In Northern Virginia - 02/02/08 04:41 PM
The real estate market in Centreville, Manassas, Haymarket, Gainesville and Warrenton is getting to an all time low. Buyers and investors are realizing some very good buys and will continue to do so at least for the next several months of 2008 in the Northern Virginia locals outside of our Nations … (2 comments)
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northern virginia: Unofficial Update on the Northern Virginia Real Estate Market - 01/29/08 10:10 AM
I have talked to a number of agents (all with different firms and who work in different markets) who have held open houses over the past two weekends. Without exception, all have reported an increase in traffic from open houses held before the holidays. Personally, I have seen formerly reluctant clients making … (4 comments)
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northern virginia: Penthouse Condo for Sale, 3000 sq feet, with City views - 01/25/08 12:38 PM
Penthouse for sale
1211 S. Eads ST, Arlington, VA 22202
Penthouse condo, 21st floor, appx 3000 square feet
Large 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths Plus, ½ bath
Wrap around city views of Washington DC, Arlington and Alexandria
Gourmet kitchen
3 Private glass enclosed balconies
2 … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Beware of Short Sale Fraud - 01/23/08 06:24 PM
I was just speaking to a neighboring real estate agent who told me that some people she met, who are not well informed of what happens in a short sale, gave $3000 to a Real Estate Company who said they will not lose their home if they listed with them to … (9 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern Virginia Real Estate Blog - 01/22/08 09:10 PM
We, at In2VA.com are so happy to be a part of this blogging community of Active Rain. We've made so many friends in the process and learned so much from others in the same field.This is a part of our blog network. Our main blog is in our site: Northern Virginia … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: UPDATE**Great Deal on a Manassas Park Single Family Home-NOT BANK OWNED! - 01/17/08 04:53 PM
UPDATE**This home was listed last Thursday, and as of yesterday it is UNDER CONTRACT! That is 6 days on the market, and we had TWO offers. It just goes to show that if you price things well and they look better than the competition, they will SELL. Now, we just have … (19 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern VA Real Estate - Dominion Valley Country Club - Golf Course Homes in Western Prince William County - 01/14/08 07:51 PM
Dominion Valley Country Club County is an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Championship golf course that measures 7,000 yards from the back tees and winds its way in and out of beautiful picturesque landscapes located at the base of the Bull Run Mountains. Conveniently located near Dulles Airport and Route 66. Dominion Valley is … (2 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern VA Real Estate - Fantastic end unit, three level, 1 car garage located in Greenhill Crossing of Gainesville, VA - 01/14/08 06:31 PM
Pristine condition and excellent price. This home is an exceptional pleasure to show! Priced below assessed value. This is NOT a short sale and is ready for immediate occupancy
Fantastic end unit, three level, 1 car garage townhome with large lot. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths (over 2100 square feet). Open floor plan … (1 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern VA Real Estate - Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club located in Northern VA - 01/14/08 06:10 PM
Heritage Hunt has been honored by the National Council on Senior Housing as the "Best Active Adult Community in the Country."
Located in Gainesville, VA is a spectacular private 18-hole Championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills that gently rolls its way through an award winning, gated active-adult retirement community. The 72-course … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Foreclosure Leads to Judgments Issued. - 01/12/08 09:50 PM
The more I talk to people who are thinking about letting their home go to Foreclosure, just giving up, the more I realize that they think this decision will end their dilemma and everything stops because they are giving the home back to the bank.
I explain that after a … (13 comments)
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northern virginia: Getting Professional Legal Advice is the Best Choice. - 01/12/08 09:30 PM
Yesterday’s market has created problems with property owners paying their mortgage timely or affording their mortgage, which leaves them with difficult decisions to make.
Try to keep the property and continue to be house poor and struggle with the stress of trying to keep up.
Attempt a short sale.
Let the … (11 comments)
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northern virginia: Grantor’s Tax Increase In Northern Virginia. - 01/10/08 09:11 PM
Those of us who live and work in Northern Virginia know how bad the traffic can get at any time during the day especially at rush hour. What does traffic have to do with tax you ask? The Virginia General Assembly agreed on a new transportation plan back in March of … (3 comments)
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northern virginia: Grantor’s Tax Increase In Northern Virginia. - 01/10/08 09:11 PM
Those of us who live and work in Northern Virginia know how bad the traffic can get at any time during the day especially at rush hour. What does traffic have to do with tax you ask? The Virginia General Assembly agreed on a new transportation plan back in March of … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Short Sale Snake Pit: Multiple Ratified Contracts? - 01/08/08 05:06 PM
In Northern Virginia, our third party approval clause in a contract is actually a contingency. Just like a home inspection or sale of home. It has a certain of number of days that is in place from the date of ratification, and if it expires without the written disapproval by the … (5 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern VA Real Estate - Haymarket and Gainesville Drastically Effected By Low Real Estate Market - 01/01/08 03:48 PM
Start the new year with an investment in real estate while the market is at it's lowest in years. Real estate is one of the best investments that you can make and Haymarket Realty Group can help. We are the community experts.
Take advantage of the excellent deals in the Gainesville/Haymarket … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: "WHERE ARE WE GONNA' LIVE?" - 12/31/07 03:34 PM
That question has been in the forefront for just about every client of ours relocating to Northern Virginia. There have been a few who wanted to return to previous neighborhoods or knew where they wanted to live.
We live in a transient society and usually are willing to relocate our family to … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Great Townhouse For Sale in Lake Anne Area of Reston,VA - 12/12/07 01:03 PM
Lovely 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhouse is well-maintained enclave of homes. Walk to Historic Lake Anne Plaza, stroll around Lake Anne, Dine at Reston Towncenter and be at Tysons Corner in 10 minutes.Remodeled Kitchen features Ceramic Tile floors, Cream colored cabinets, Silestone counters and great light! All the bathrooms have … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Short Sale Listings---What Can You Do Up Front to Make The Process Easier - 12/11/07 08:50 AM
In the Northern Virginia market is is becoming all to common to find people who are not able to sell their home for what they owe. Short sales are a buzzword to some, but in reality are tricky to work. Here are some pointers so you won't waste your time listing, … (6 comments)
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northern virginia: Northern Virginia Holiday Time Housing Slow Down. - 12/10/07 09:46 PM
The hustle and bustle of crowds in the mall, the parade, more shopping, holiday parties, in-laws in town, and the list goes on and on of things to do this time of year. These are the things that happen around the holidays that keep buyers from shopping for their next house. … (3 comments)
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northern virginia: Mr. & Mrs. Average Want to Buy their First House - 12/10/07 07:04 PM
To whom are you marketing? Do you target a specialized niche? Maybe you've just obtained your SRES designation and focus on seniors. Perhaps your previous career was in technology so your sphere of influence knows all about megabytes and Oracle databases. Or maybe you've decided to work primarily with first-time homebuyers. In … (56 comments)
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northern virginia: 20155 Gainesville Virginia - 12/09/07 06:13 PM
If you are wondering what has been happening in the local market here is a small snapshot of one local area Home Sales in the 20155 area code: 22 homes sold from 11/1/2007 to 11/30/2007 with an average price of $430,531 and average days on market 96 days (DOMP).In October, 10/1/2007 to 10/31/2007, fewer … (4 comments)
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northern virginia: Another Reason to Lower Your Price and Get Your Home Sold Now: Taxes Going Up - 12/08/07 10:05 AM
Consumer Alert: In 24 days, you will net less money when you sell your Northern Virginia home. If your house is currently on the market, it may be the time to lower your price and get your home sold now before January 1, 2008. Why? The answer: Taxes, more specifically the grantor's tax. It's … (30 comments)
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northern virginia: The return of FHA - 12/04/07 10:17 PM
Over the past five years government sponsored loans, "govies" as they are more commonly termedly waned. The reasons of course are that the investor world created programs/guidelines that dummed down the mortgage professional. It became commonplace for a bartender to create a feeble web site (at best) that gave opportunity for … (3 comments)
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northern virginia: Single Family Homes are Available in ALL price ranges in Northern Virginia - 12/01/07 09:20 AM
Looking for homes in Northern Virginia? The choices are plentiful.
Although recent average sales prices for single family homes in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County all top $700,000, single family homes are available in all price ranges.
118 Single Family Homes are for sale in Alexandria.
The chart below shows the distribution of these … (10 comments)
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northern virginia: North Arlington, Virginia High-Rise Condominium Inventory -- November 2007 - 11/28/07 03:14 PM
As of today, November 28, 2007, there are 102 high-rise condominium resale units on the market in North Arlington, Virginia. This represents just over 23% of all of the condos currently available for sale in Arlington. Most of the high-rise condominiums available in North Arlington are along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor which … (2 comments)
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northern virginia: How To Lose a house in 10 Days - 11/27/07 09:49 PM
If you didn't see the Movie "How to Lose a Guy in ten day" it is probably a good thing because none of those rules apply. He, the advertising executive, bets his friends that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days and she, the journalist, … (10 comments)
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northern virginia: So Where Did the Year Go? - 11/26/07 11:26 PM
So Where Did the Year Go? So here we are, a week after Thanksgiving... Where did the year go?I am still trying to wrap up a few transactions before the end of the year.I am planning to have a booming 2008 with the Success Sessions and theBusiness Planning Session, we all should … (7 comments)
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northern virginia: WHEN YOU THINK TOO MUCH IS OWED ON THE PROPERTY, A SHORT SALE CAN STILL BE APPROVED - 11/26/07 01:37 PM
If you think too much is owed on the property and a short sale doesn't look like an option, it may still be an option. I want to share with you one of the most difficult short sales that I have had.
Here is one that I just completed sucessfully.
GMAC 1st Mortgage … (20 comments)
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northern virginia: Acting Bug? Northern Virginia is a Great Place To Be - 11/23/07 02:42 PM
Growing up in NYC I watched a lot of Television, and dreamt of one day being in the movies or on stage.In my teens a got involved with an improv group that I just loved. We traveled to schools and improvised about different experiences and challenges facing other teens at … (4 comments)
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northern virginia: Are You Taking Advantage of the Buyer's Market? You Should Be! - 11/21/07 12:47 AM
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northern virginia: Welcome to Northern Virginia... - 11/19/07 10:54 AM
Yes folks, the following wins the award for the Best Bumper Sticker in History:
Welcome to Northern Virginia...EXPECT DELAYS.
Those of you that live here (and those of you "just passing thru") I'm sure will agree! We do love this beautiful state we live in, but the traffic is a nightmare at best. … (5 comments)
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northern virginia: North Arlington Condo Market Update - 11/18/07 04:35 PM
Below are the updated statistics on active and sold condo listings for zip code 22201 (includes Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon).
Source: MRIS data as of 11/18/2007. All data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
For the complete November 2007 statistics, click here.
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northern virginia: The Abuse Realtors Get in a Declining Market.... - 11/12/07 09:44 AM
My final sale of 2006 was a lovely family that was moving from out of state and into Virginia. They had been hosed by the Realtor who sold their home. A really sad situation in which they very likely could have taken action citing several ethics violations. Long story short, I … (13 comments)
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northern virginia: Grass Roots Community Efforts WORK: Overcoming Negative Perceptions of Market Areas or Slow Conditions - 11/10/07 04:24 PM
Hello friends!
I was cruising the internet today and looking up information about my local area. As you all know, I am right outside DC in Northern Virginia. I am fortunate enough to live in and work around a wonderful newly developing town called Ashburn. In that, I am happy to … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: What happens if you don’t use an agent to buy new construction? - 11/06/07 12:49 PM
What happens if you don’t use an agent to buy new construction?You have been spending some of the slower hours at work surfing realtor.com for condo and townhouses around Arlington. You have even paraded through some of the open houses in your favorite neighborhoods. One Sunday when leaving brunch, you and … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Low interest rates + High inventories = Good Deals - 11/01/07 08:39 AM
Low interest rates + High inventories = Good DealsI was reading some real estate articles when I chanced upon this, "Don't put off buying a home when you need one!!!". It emphasized the importance of buying a home when you need it and the irrelevance of waiting for prices to fall down … (1 comments)
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northern virginia: Should I buy now or wait? - 10/29/07 10:22 PM
Whether you should be buying a home now, or whether you should be waiting is a very important question that most potential home owners ask themselves. If you're in the market to buy a home - is now a good time to buy or will houses continue to drop in price? … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: Top 10 things to consider before buying a home - 10/24/07 08:46 AM
Being a homeowner is the great American dream. However, due to the subprime crisis and increase in foreclosure, being a home owner became a nightmare for some borrowers. In their desire to buy their own home, a lot of buyers jumped into home ownership without even preparing for the long-term commitment. Some … (2 comments)
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northern virginia: Do's and Dont's in a neighborhood - 10/22/07 08:41 AM
Do's and don'ts in a neighborhood by: Sherry Wilson on 10/19/07 Did you know that your type of neighborhood can increase or decrease the value of your home? Your home and neighborhood comes as a package deal. An average home can increase in value, if it is located in a sought after neighborhood. Meanwhile, … (1 comments)
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northern virginia: A Time for Wine in Northern Virginia - 10/20/07 12:57 PM
When I moved to this area 10 years ago my husband and I would venture out to the many wineries in the area. It was wonderful outing for the day. Sampling wine, touring the winery, spending time together and enjoying lunch at the winery is one of the most relaxing things to … (0 comments)
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northern virginia: When someone requests a short sale - I follow up with a letter like this to get started. . . - 10/20/07 12:45 PM
AFTER SPEAKING TO A POTENTIAL SHORT SALE SELLER . . . I usually follow up with a letter that I found helps reiterate our conversation to make sure that we are all on the same page and have the same goal in mind. Also, to make sure in writing I state that … (21 comments)
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northern virginia: HAYMARKET VIRGINIA... CONVENIENT TO DC, I66 AND MORE - 10/19/07 07:00 PM
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