June Rodgers's Real Estate Blog

  I  am proud to announce that I have earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist™ (CIAS) Designation, having completed extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the investment opportunities, financing options and calculations needed to provide ...

The big news from last week is that the foreclosure freeze brought on by documentation deficiencies has started to thaw. What this means for homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgage payments is that millions of foreclosures are looming. RealtyTrac estimates that more than 3.5 million homes...

Homeowners are back to tackling home improvement projects this year, but too many are skipping two important steps in the hiring process. In a recent Angie's List survey, one-third of the consumers who responded admit they don’t verify a contractor's license status. Plus, 16 percent confess they...

Construction of the 11.5 mile first phase of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project is almost 50% complete. The new line will tie into Metro's existing Orange Line and will provide service for DC-bound passengers from Reston and Tysons Corner. The 1st phase is scheduled for completion in 2013. Wh...

The purchase of a property that needs repairs is often a tricky one, since many lenders will not make a loan on a property that needs repairs. In today's market, the number of homes for sale that are in need of repairs is more common. These needed repairs can range from a few repairs to substant...

  Summer officially ends on Labor Day and Fairfax County Schools will re-open on September 6. An estimated 177,629 students across the community are expected to be attending Fairfax County Public Schools this year. For the first time in Fairfax County, every elementary school in the county syste...

    Mortgage Rate Alert: The Market Appears to Be Steady With No Violent Swings   Today’s Current Rates: 5/1 ARM Year to $417,000                3.125%            0+0 7/1 ARM Year to $417,000                3.375%            .25 + 0 30 Year Fixed to $417,000                4.125%            0+0 ...