northern virginia real estate: Good Buy Foreclosures in Prince William County (Bristow Edition) - 07/25/08 12:57 PM
Early this week we published an update on foreclosure good buys in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County. Today we are going to take a look at newer homes in the Bristow area of Prince William County. Just as before these are all homes that were built from 2004 … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Celebrating Women Who Fought For Equal Rights - 07/23/08 01:42 PM
On July 27th as part of the Occoquan River Festival a new memorial will be dedicated to the 150 plus women who were imprisoned for their battle for fair and equal rights in Northern Virginia.
How appropriate in an election year that the Turning Point Plaza will be dedicated at … (9 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: The Pentagon and Fairlington-Another Great Neighbor Connection - 07/22/08 10:09 PM
Just a stoplight away from the Pentagon and tucked in the trees off of I-395, sit the seven neighborhoods that make up the community of Fairlington. The connection between military families stationed at the Pentagon, Fort Meyer or other Military District of Washington facilities remains as strong today as it … (4 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: "Just the Facts Ma'am!" Fairfax County VA Market Report (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/21/08 04:45 PM
Even
though Joe Friday actually never uttered those words they have become
associated with his character in Dragnet. However they seem
appropriate to use when we try and talk to our clients about the
current Northern Virginia real estate market.
With
the news about Countrywide, IndyMac, Freddie Mac and Fannie … (18 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Fort Belvoir and Kingstowne –Putting Out the Welcome Mat - 07/21/08 03:40 PM
We don’t always get to decide who are neighbors are going to be. We take our chances when we see new houses going up around us. Deciding to put out the welcome mat often helps pull your new neighbors in and makes them feel welcome. And this is case with … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: This is so cool! Get to Know Your Fairfax County Neighborhood - 07/20/08 10:04 AM
Whether you're a newcomer to Fairfax County or you've lived here all your life, you're sure to find the Fairfax County's My Neighborhood web site a wealth of valuable information. It's a mapping and information reporting application that provides you with information specific to your neighborhood. Just enter your address and … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: "You've Got Too Much To Juggle!" or Why You Need to Hire an Experienced REALTOR - 07/18/08 07:46 PM
You have a career, a family, a daily commute, school, finances, friends, leisure time, hobbies, health & fitness, travel plans, etc. That's a lot of balls to keep in the air at once.
Do you really want to take on the monumental task of trying to sell your home on your … (106 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Milwaukee Frozen Custard Joins the Occoquan River Festival - 07/17/08 01:46 PM
The Occoquan River Communities are pleased to have the wonderful folks from Milwaukee Frozen Custard joining the Occoquan River Festival on July 27th. They will be setting up in Belmont Bay and on a hot July day will be a welcome treat for everyone who comes to tour the tall ship and … (3 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Del Ray-An Alexandria Front Porch Community - 07/16/08 07:40 AM
Are you looking for a neighborhood where residents hang out on their porches in the evening and call out a friendly hello as you take a stroll? Want to grab a cup of coffee at the type of place where everyone knows your name or walk to the farmers market … (3 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: The Accidental Landlord - What Stymied Sellers Need to Know - 07/14/08 02:41 PM
So, Mr. & Mrs. Seller, you're house has been on the market for 4 months now with nary a nibble. You know it's priced too high but you just can't go any lower (you can, but you won't). No worries, you can just rent it out until the market bounces back. … (6 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Looking For an Afternoon of Old Style Fun in Northern Virginia? - 07/14/08 07:33 AM
It is happening every day in dark alleys throughout Northern Virginia. Fun is happening away from the glare of the hot summer sun. How can it be? It is easy when you let your eyes adjust to the darkness and spy a group of adults tossing a grapefruit size ball at … (4 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: June 2008's Most Expensive Home Sales - 07/13/08 07:13 AM
Are you wondering about Northern Virginia real estate and pondering what has sold recently?
Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in Northern Virginia (Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City) for June 2008. All information was obtained through MRIS.
JUNE'S MOST EXPENSIVE SALES
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northern virginia real estate: Should Your Clients Play Burglar for You? - 07/12/08 04:58 PM
A while ago I penned a post Should I add Burglar to my Business Card after a round of issues with gaining access to a property. Today I discovered that other agents have their clients do the dirty work for them.
Early in the afternoon my clients and I attempted to … (16 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Northern Virginia Builder Comstock Homes Looks to Restructure - 07/10/08 08:25 PM
Comstock Homes headquartered in Reston Virginia has announced the hiring a strategic and financial advisor to help "with the exploration of available debt restructuring alternatives, the Company has elected to cease making certain scheduled interest and/or principal curtailment payments while it attempts to negotiate modifications or other satisfactory resolutions from its lenders."
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northern virginia real estate: All That Is Missing is the Lemonade Stand - 07/09/08 07:21 PM
You will feel as if you have stepped back in time when children sold lemonade on street corners when you stroll the streets of South Run in Fairfax County VA. Located just 25 miles south of DC in Fairfax County, the South Run neighborhood exudes southern hospitality and old fashioned neighborhood … (9 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Awesome Price Reductions on New Construction in Herndon! - 07/08/08 06:39 PM
These properties have been significantly reduced! Brand new construction in historic Herndon with all the bells and whistles! And the quality is amazing ... you won't believe your eyes!
627 Spring Street was $1,099,950, now $989,950!
623 Spring Street was $1,049,950, now $949,950!
625 Spring Street was … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Staying Cool in the Northern Virginia Mid-Day Sun - 07/07/08 10:45 PM
The dog days of summer have arrived in Northern Virginia and everyone is looking for a place to cool off. If you are a fan of the water and your neighborhood pool is too tame then you might want to consider spending a day at one of our local water parks. … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Real Estate Market Conditions for Sterling/Potomac Falls, Virginia - 07/07/08 07:56 PM
As of July 7, 2008, there are 622 active residential listings in Sterling/Potomac Falls and the average number of days on market is 113. The list prices range from $74,900 to $2,650,000; the average list price is $339,197 and the median is $284,700 The current market absorption rate is 4.06.
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northern virginia real estate: Real Estate Market Conditions for Ashburn, Virginia - 07/07/08 07:47 PM
As of July 7, 2008, there are 471 active residential listings in Ashburn and the average number of days on market is 122. List prices range from $148,500 to $1,690,000; the average list price is $506,031 and the median list price is $429,000. The current market absorption rate is 3.99.
118 … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Real Estate Market Conditions for Leesburg, Virginia - 07/07/08 07:42 PM
As of July 7, 2008, there are 808 active residential listings in Leesburg and the average number of days on market is 157. The list prices range from $75,000 to $5,000,000; the average list price is $588,982 and the median list price is $457,725. The current market absorption rate is 6.21.
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northern virginia real estate: Real Estate Market Conditions for Reston, Virginia - 07/07/08 07:39 PM
As of July 7, 2008, there are 423 active residential listings in Reston and the average number of days on market is 105. The list prices range from $109,900 to $1,600,000; the average list price is $451,758 and the median is $359,900 The current market absorption rate is 4.65.
91 residential … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Real Estate Market Conditions for Herndon, Virginia - 07/07/08 06:54 PM
As of July 7, 2008, there are 549 active residential listings in Herndon and the average number of days on market is 113. The list prices range from $109,000 to $1,990,000; the average list price is $413,377 and the median is $339,900. The current market absorption rate is 3.84. 143 residential … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: My First Ever Real Estate Related Injury! - 07/06/08 06:36 PM
This wasn't supposed to happen to me.
I've run a marathon.
I practice martial arts (Israeli combat Krav Maga) several times a week.
Maybe, I'm just getting old... after all I celebrated my 35th birthday just 4 days ago.
Today, I experienced … (49 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: How Did the Lender Get You to Shoulder the Load? - 07/05/08 05:48 PM
In Virginia when you sign a listing agreement with a seller it states that the "seller retains full responsibility for the property, including all utilities, maintenance, physical security and liability until title of the property is transferred to purchaser." Seems simple enough or is it in today's market?
When an agent goes to … (10 comments)
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: Good Things Come to Those That Open the Front Door - 06/28/08 05:22 PM
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: When They Tell You Their Company is #1, Ask for the Proof! - 06/27/08 05:15 PM
Numerous agents and companies go around touting:
"We're #1"
"Top Company in Sales"
"Highest Sales Volume in the Region"
"We Sell More"
"Highest Number of Sales"
Anybody can say it, but can they all prove it?
That's what's important.
Next time an agent says that their company is the … (16 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Prince William County Luxury Homes-River Falls - 06/27/08 01:34 PM
If you are a buyer looking for a luxury home in Prince William County you need to check out River Falls. This upscale community is located just off of the Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge. The community is built around the Old Hickory Golf Course with a club house that looks like you have driven … (3 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: What's Hot & What's Not for Real Estate this Summer - 06/24/08 07:35 PM
Unlike the latest hit song or fleeting celebrity of Ashley Dupre (who? oh yeah, that was Eliot Spitzer's call girl), real estate is always a hot topic. Whether the market's going up or going down, having a home and a place to rest your head at night will always rank … (91 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Alexandria, Virginia: Hurry and See this Large Kingstowne End Unit Townhouse -- Won't Last Long at this Price! - 06/21/08 06:55 PM
Kingstowne, a large planned community in Fairfax County is a great area to call home. With tons of shopping, restaurants, a golf driving range, and movie theater, there's always something to do. Kingstowne is convenient for commuters whether heading to D.C., Tysons Corner, Fort Belvoir, or elsewhere, with easy access to … (8 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: What Can a Northern Virginia Home SELLER do to help their Home Sell? - 06/21/08 07:06 AM
Let's face it - what sells a home is the right person walking through the door at the right time. The process is a balance between a competent real estate agent and a client, in most cases. The agent comes to the table with a plan for how to cast the … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: A Trio of Great Northern Virginia Neighborhoods for Military Families - 06/20/08 07:04 PM
If you haven’t been stationed in Northern Virginia before one of the first things that you want to become familiar with are all the different commuting options available. Depending on the neighborhood you may have the option for an express bus, a metro ride, VRE or slug line. Many who “slug” … (2 comments)
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: Drinking and Driving - Nassau County's Wall of Shame - 06/19/08 12:56 PM
The story of critically injured police officer Kenneth J. Baribault of Long Island's Nassau County Police Department hit very close to home. Not only was Ken a rookie cop working with my husband in Prince William County back in 2001, but he was also one of my very first clients. Soon … (10 comments)
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: Home Sweet Home - 06/17/08 05:23 PM
Nomads... Wanderers...
Travelers... Seekers...
As a species, it is in our nature to be inquisitive. We're interested about the big wide world around us.
To seek out new life and new civilizations -- to quote a certain Captain's log entry.
No matter how far you & I travel, no matter how … (10 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Now Taking Requests - 06/17/08 10:27 AM
As a Northern Virginia and D.C. REALTOR (and blogger), I see it as part of my job and duty to provide you (my readers) with valuable information about the area real estate market and I've been doing that for over a year, since March 2007. If you're new to this blog, … (6 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Ready to Shop for a Home in Northern Virginia? - 06/14/08 06:32 AM
You've been househunting online for a while. Hopefully you started by using the best tool for searching homes in the Northern Virginia and D.C. area.
Now you've contacted me and you're ready to shop for a home in Northern Virginia.
Here’s the fun part!
Time to go shopping – shopping … (14 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: $3 Million Dollar House Cheaper than a Studio Condo? Absurdity of Price per Square Foot - 06/13/08 04:25 PM
Does size matter?
Pull out your rulers, your tape measures, your sonic measurement devices and start doing some calculations.
When buying a home (or pricing your home for sale), the #1 criteria, as most everyone knows, is LOCATION. There's no dispute about that. What's next? How about size, condition, age, and … (14 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: What is Hot in Northern Virginia besides the Weather? - 06/13/08 03:27 PM
Sales in Prince William County would be the answer. Sales may be stagnant in other parts of Northern Virginia but buyers are flocking south to Prince William to take advantage of the lower prices and great bargains in the area.
Check out the total sales comparisons between 2007 and 2008 in two zip … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: A New Game- Realtor® Myth Busting - 06/12/08 09:50 PM
Chances are most children don't pretend to be Realtors® when they are little unless their families were in the business. As kids we thought about being fireman, policemen or teachers. A few of you might have had more lofty ambitions and considered a run for the presidency or flying the space … (18 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Spy on Your Neighbor: Find Out How Much Money They Made on Their Home Sale! - 06/11/08 03:30 PM
Are you a nosy neighbor? C'mon, admit it!
When it comes to real estate and property values, everyone wants to know how much their friends and neighbors made when they sold their home.
In the past, you may have felt like a Peeping Tom. You'd check over both shoulders, … (15 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Alexandria City Real Estate Market Conditions - May 2008 - 06/10/08 11:09 AM
Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City was 780. Of those active listings, the minimum … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Arlington County Real Estate Market Conditions - May 2008 - 06/10/08 11:08 AM
Arlington 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 Arlington was 897. Of those active listings, the minimum list price … (0 comments)
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: Falls Church City Real Estate Market Conditions - May 2008 - 06/10/08 11:03 AM
Falls Church City 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 Falls Church City was 50. Of those active listings, … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: May's Most Expensive Home Sales - 06/06/08 07:04 AM
Are you wondering about Northern Virginia real estate and pondering what has sold recently?
Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in Northern Virginia (Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City) for May 2008. All information was obtained through MRIS.
MAY'S MOST EXPENSIVE SALES
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northern virginia real estate: A Short Sale Pet Peeve - 06/04/08 03:40 PM
For those of you who read my optimistic take on short sales I wanted you to know that I do have issues with short sales. I'm not insane or wearing rose colored glasses when it comes to some of the problems that occur with a short sale.There is one thing that bugs … (15 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Short Sale Bashing 101-Get Over It! - 06/02/08 04:03 PM
When I read the Mike Novell's post titled NAR Should Ban Short Sales I finally came unglued. Sorry Mike it isn't you but it is generalization that all short sales are bad sales.
When the market was hot agents were frustrated with having to make multiple offers until they finally broke … (37 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Another Get Rich Quick Scheme Hits the Airwaves - 06/01/08 02:55 PM
That's right you saw it here first. This morning in one of those can't sleep moments I turned on the TV and the latest infomercial on how to make a fortunate buying foreclosures was running. It was one of the many that the unsuspecting public hears everyday. The premise in all of … (10 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Can You Use a VA Loan to Buy a Home in Foreclosure? - 05/30/08 08:56 PM
There seems to be a rumor flying around that you can't use a VA loan to buy a foreclosure property. THIS IS NOT TRUE! Buyers all over Northern Virginia are successfully closing on a foreclosure property using their VA loans. It is funny how rumor becomes fact by just one person … (3 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Don't Settle For Ordinary When You Can Have Extrodinary - 05/29/08 07:33 PM
Coming Friday May 30, 2008! Minutes to Quantico and I-95 Yet a World Away
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northern virginia real estate: Ask Yourself One Question: Are You Ready? - 05/29/08 07:16 AM
You've prepared yourself for your home search and think you know what you want. You've been watching the market for some time now and following prices, trends, and available homes. You've done your research by reading Blog Articles for Buyers.
Taking the next step, you've outlined your criteria … (18 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Turning Point of the Year -- 2,468 More Homes on the Market! - 05/27/08 10:58 PM
Memorial Day typically represents a turning point in the year for most people. According to traditional fashion etiquette, you are now allowed to wear white clothing, shorts, and linen. I've never followed these rules to the letter, but then again I've also been known to order a glass of Cabernet or … (11 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Memorial Day Weekend: It's Pool Time! - 05/23/08 06:56 AM
The official start of Summer is finally here!
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
It's a time to honor the men and women of our armed forces for their service to our country and their brave sacrifices. It's also a time for burgers, barbeques, and parades.
While many Americans are getting ready to hit … (17 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: About that Naked Guy in the Shower - 05/19/08 02:41 PM
Yesterday's blog on Stupid Pet Tricks & Real Estate Showings ended with the mention of a naked guy in a shower. Of course he was naked, he was in the shower for heavens sake but as Paul Harvey would say....now for the rest of the story.
Another agent and decided to … (18 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Stupid Pet Tricks & Real Estate Showings - 05/18/08 12:13 PM
It seemed as if it would be an easy showing. The instructions said to call the owner first so they could crate the dog. We had a pleasant conversation, gave them a timeframe and they said they would vacate the house so we could have it to ourselves. You have to … (21 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Alexandria Virginia Townhouses Sell Faster Than Condos or Single Family Homes - 05/18/08 07:38 AM
Good news!
If you are trying to sell your home in Alexandria, the market is picking up. Homes are selling faster each month. Not lightning fast like 2004 when a sign post went up and the home was sold, but at an ever-increasing speed since the beginning of the year.
Alexandria, … (9 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: FORECLOSURE BUS TOUR - 5/31/08 & 6/14/08!!!!! - 05/17/08 02:20 PM
THE FORECLOSURE BUS TOUR!
MAY 31, 2008
&
JUNE 14, 2008
Want to look at up to 10 houses in one day with no effort and maybe win tickets to a Redskins game or a 3-day stay in an Ocean City condo too? Join us on Saturday, May 31 or … (13 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: May the Market Rise Up to Meet You - 05/14/08 09:55 AM
At least that has to be what a few sellers in Northern Virginia are thinking these days. Very few appraisals today in our area don't face the dreaded "declining market" flag when the appraiser arrives at the property to determine the value. So when buyers find a home that they like … (9 comments)
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: Northern Virginia Housing Styles -- Cape Cods - 05/08/08 09:58 PM
When searching for a home in Northern Virginia, there are many considerations. Most important among these are typically Location (it's a tried and true real estate truism -- say it three times), Price, and Condition.
What else matters? Size. Oh yes, size does matter! Size of the house. Size of the … (19 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Alexandria City Real Estate Market Conditions - April 2008 - 05/05/08 07:23 PM
Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City was 767. Of those active listings, the … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Arlington County Real Estate Market Conditions - April 2008 - 05/05/08 07:21 PM
Arlington 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 Arlington was 860. Of those active listings, the minimum list … (0 comments)
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: Falls Church City Real Estate Market Conditions - April 2008 - 05/05/08 07:16 PM
Falls Church City 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 Falls Church City was 50. Of those active … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: I've Been Inside 5,000 Homes or Thereabouts - 05/05/08 04:45 PM
REALTORS go inside people's houses. That's just what we do!
Big ones.
Small ones.
Cute ones.
Ugly ones.
We take elevators and soar to the penthouse condo with a view. We enter small basement apartments.
From berber carpet to laminate to Brazilian cherry hardwoods, we've seen all kinds of flooring. White, black, stainless … (41 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Next REALTOR But Were Afraid to Ask - 05/03/08 08:58 PM
In real estate, negotiating skills, market knowledge, and transactional expertise, education and experience matter a lot.
How about personality?
If you are working with a REALTOR to help you purchase a home or to sell your current home (or both), chances are that you'll be spending a lot of time meeting and talking … (22 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Blog Articles for Sellers - 05/03/08 07:53 PM
If you've found my blog while searching around the internet, you may have come to a particular article that I wrote about some aspect of real estate. Perhaps you read a market report about sales in Northern Virginia or information about available inventory in a particular Alexandria neighborhood. You may have … (20 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Blog Articles for Buyers - 05/03/08 07:16 PM
If you've found my blog while searching around the internet, you may have come to a particular article that I wrote about some aspect of real estate. Perhaps you read a market report about sales in Northern Virginia or information about available inventory in a particular Alexandria neighborhood. You may … (14 comments)
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: Which Homes Are Selling the Fastest and With the Least Discount? The Answer May Surprise You - 04/29/08 04:32 PM
Whether you are in the market to buy a home or to sell your current home, it is important to keep abreast of market statistics (or at least to work with a knowledgeable REALTOR who does). Newspapers, national magazines, and television news report on regional and national trends, but don't do … (34 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: The REALTOR for Attorneys -- Helping Lawyers Buy & Sell Houses - 04/29/08 01:52 AM
You've heard all the lawyer jokes and so have I.
In fact, let me let you in on a little secret: There's only one lawyer joke. All the rest are true stories.
There's a lot of law involved in a real estate transaction. There's agency law, contract law, property law, tax law, … (60 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Abbreviations & Acronyms: The New Language of Real Estate - 04/27/08 01:06 PM
If you're just getting in the market for real estate, chances are you're hearing a lot of unfamiliar terms these days, especially on the mortgage side of things. Real estate introduces you to entirely new language. One filled with lots of words that are thrown around by your mortgage lender, REALTOR, … (52 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: VIRGINIA MARKET REPORT FOR ALEXANDRIA, ARLINGTON, FAIRFAX, LOUDOUN, PRINCE WILLIAM and STAFFORD COUNTIES - 04/25/08 07:42 PM
MARKET REPORT FOR HOMES SALES - MARCH 2008 Compared with MARCH 2007.
Overall, home prices in Northern Virginia are down significantly over the past year. Home buyers today have the best opportunities to buy a home at a good price than any time in the past 5 years.
Alexandria average home prices … (7 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Bring Your Checkbook With You on Your Househunt - 04/25/08 05:37 PM
With the advent of online payments, credit card transactions, wire transfers and Paypal, very few carry checkbooks with them any more. However, in the world of real estate, I suggest that you bring your checkbook with you on your house hunt.
As much as you'd like to receive miles, hotel points, … (14 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: From a Pad to a Nest -- Guys, I'm Talking to You - 04/24/08 08:05 AM
Congratulations! You're getting married. From the day you popped the big question and changed your status from boyfriend to fiancé, you've no doubt been receiving lots of unsolicited advice from friends, family, and strangers about planning the wedding and about marriage.
So here comes your friendly Northern Virginia & D.C. REALTOR with … (48 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Own a Small Piece of the Smallest City in the USA -- Condos in Falls Church, Virginia - 04/23/08 08:44 PM
Smallest city in the USA? Not by population, but by area... It's right here in Virginia. Falls Church City.
Charming Falls Church City is but 2.2 square miles of land bordered by Arlington and Fairfax County. Yet it boasts The State Theatre which features local and national music headliners, a drive-through espresso … (14 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: The Odd Couple-Real Estate Agents and Asset Managers - 04/21/08 07:15 AM
Just as Felix and Oscar had to learn to live together despite their different styles so do real estate agents and asset managers. Thrown together by a real estate market in turmoil agents and asset managers seem to have total different work styles and yet here we are both trying to … (5 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: It Could Be Much, Much Worse! - 04/17/08 06:41 PM
Forbes Magazine just issued its list of America's Worst-Selling Housing Markets. To compile its list, the magazine editors used sales rate to show "how quickly homes have been leaving the market from its most saturated point, the most straightforward indicator for measuring sedentary vs. active sales."
The Ten Worst-Selling Housing Markets according … (24 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Video Driving Tour of Cameron Station in Alexandria Virginia - 04/16/08 05:24 PM
You've heard about the Alexandria community of Cameron Station. Perhaps you've seen pictures online. Or even read about it right here on my blog:
Northern Virginia Neighborhoods: An Introduction to Cameron Station, Alexandria
Cameron Station Market Update: Summer Sales in Premier Alexandria Community
Sales in Cameron Station, Alexandria
Catch a Cool Cameron Station Condo … (18 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: So...Where do You Sell Homes? - 04/14/08 08:09 PM
When you choose a REALTOR to help you buy or sell a home, the most important criteria is finding someone with the necessary education, marketing expertise, and negotiating skills to help represent you in the best manner possible. You also want someone whose personality jives with your own. Are you analytical … (34 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Need an Angle for Your Real Estate News Story? Give Brian a Call - 04/12/08 01:37 PM
I don't let success go to my head. My wife won't let me.
Are you a member of the press? T.V., newspaper, radio, or online media? Perhaps you scour the internet and the blogosphere for tidbits and news to help you with your news stories. In the area of real estate, whether … (19 comments)
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: Buyers - Start Your Engines! - 04/11/08 08:21 AM
This time of year is so invigorating. Not only are we emerging from a long winter of high gas prices and gloomy weather, but also one of the worst housing slumps in recent history!
The last month has been full of changes. Banks are coming to terms with the reality on … (8 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Virginia Welcomes Migration of Maryland Millionaires - 04/09/08 03:56 PM
It's mid-April. Are taxes on your mind?
If you're wealthy and live in Maryland, say hello to the first in the nation, Millionaire's Tax. Signed into law yesterday by Governor Martin O'Malley, the legislation created a new tax bracket for those who earn over $1 million per year. Approximately 6,000 Maryland households … (14 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: If you want my love then take my advice... Adjust Your Price - 04/08/08 06:33 PM
Can't you just picture Elvis strolling around town guitar in hand singing this line to all the sellers who have overpriced their homes?
In fact, if the real estate market were indeed personified as the late great Elvis Presley, the lyrics of Treat Me Nice would make perfect sense in today's … (26 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Multiple Offers on Foreclosures-Why Not? - 04/08/08 07:03 AM
This isn't about the number of Northern Virginia foreclosure properties that are receiving multiple offers (they are) but about a strategy for buyers who are looking to buy foreclosure properties. Over the last few months one of the options that I have suggested to some of my buyers is a multiple offer foreclosure strategy.
Now … (12 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Spring Update on Tysons Corner Condos - 04/05/08 01:05 PM
With or without an extension of the D.C. metro through Tysons Corner, there's no doubt that this valuable corner of real estate in Northern Virginia is a growth hotspot. Tysons Corner is billed as the downtown of Fairfax County and between the massive shopping malls, abundance of office space, and myriad … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Do You Know When It’s the Best Time To Buy A Real Estate Property - 04/03/08 11:11 PM
The question that is mostly on the minds of many home buyers is often also the thoughts with the economists or the realtors, that is, when is the best time to buy a house? Or, on the flip side the time when investment on a house is a bad proposition.Now, the … (1 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Foreclosures-They Are Here and You Can’t Ignore Them - 04/03/08 08:27 AM
As buyers shop for a new home in Prince William County they have a choice to make. Do they look at all available properties in their target neighborhood or do they only look at homes that are being sold by "private owners?" If they decide to exclude foreclosures will their pocketbooks … (8 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: See it Before You Sign It -- The Sales Contract - 04/02/08 09:09 PM
Remember walking up to the counter to rent a car while you are on vacation?
You know that before they hand you the keys and walk you out to the lot to inspect the car you'll be driving around in for the weekend, the clerk behind the desk presents you with a … (28 comments)
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northern virginia 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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northern virginia real estate: Virginia Property Sellers get some Justice....and it's all good! - 04/01/08 09:46 PM
Property Sellers in Virginia were recently given a nice gift! Actually a reversion back to the way it was in 2007, reducing the Grantor's tax back to 1%. It was a shame to see how a transportation tax could affect real estate once again, because of the ineptitude of the … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Ellen's Favorite Loan officer- Kevin's input on loans available - 03/31/08 04:16 PM
Best programs available for borrowers looking for a loan of 97% or higher is the FHA and VA loan programs.
National City bank is also offering a conventional loan to value of 85% to 90% with no monthly mortgage insurance with a middle credit score of at least 700.
These are just … (0 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Numbers Tell a Story about the Market in Northern Virginia - 03/31/08 01:28 PM
What a difference a year can make... sometimes.
Examining some numbers for the month of February in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, make it exceedingly clear that Northern Virginia's real estate market has indeed changed. For sellers wondering why their home has not yet sold, there is one number that explains the frustration. … (2 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Take Me Out to the Ballgame! - 03/28/08 04:24 PM
Sunday March 30th is Opening Day for the Washington Nationals baseball team. While opening day for baseball is exciting enough (and who doesn't enjoy sitting in the stands during beautiful springtime weather?), this time around it is really special because it marks Opening Day for the newly constructed $700 Million Nationals … (12 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Look Who's Buying a Home! (3 Minute Video) - 03/27/08 08:44 AM
Presenting a brand new video: A surprise VIP visitor wants to buy a home in Northern Virginia. Alexandria was his hometown and he returns in 2008 to find his home is no longer his.
Who else to help him in his quest but Northern Virginia REALTOR and Associate Broker with RE/MAX … (104 comments)
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northern virginia real estate: Lake Anne Plaza in Reston- A must see - 03/25/08 01:10 PM
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Lake Anne Plaza in
Reston, Virginia, one of my favorite places ANYWHERE..
I grew up in Reston, going to the Plaza,
walking around enjoying the bookstore and getting "special sour gum"
at the pharmacy (which is still there although they don't sell the special sour
gum anymore)
When … (0 comments)
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