meg ross: Renovated 2BR Arlington Condo for Sale Near Shirlington - OPEN HOUSE Sun 9/18 2-4 p.m.
- 09/17/11 08:20 AM
2615 S. Walter Reed Dr., Unit D, Arlington, VA 22206Renovated 2BR Arlington Condo for Sale Near Shirlington - FIRST OPEN HOUSE Sunday 9/18 2-4 p.m. Tastefully renovated 2BR/1BA condo for sale in the quiet, wooded community of The Arlington. Great location! Walk to the Village at Shirlington, 15-minutes to downtown DC, easy access to MARK Center. Offered at $300,000. Community with 2 pools, 2 new tennis courts, picnic area, dog park Kitchen with granite counters, pressed tin backsplash and newer appliances Renovated bath Wood-burning fireplace with designer glass tiles and stone hearth Oversized balcony – completely replaced in 2011 Two … (3 comments)
meg ross: Will S&P’s downgrade affect mortgage rates or the Arlington housing market?
- 08/09/11 05:26 AM
Could Standard & Poor’s downgrade of U.S. debt and mortgage agencies Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae impact mortgage rates or the Arlington housing market? While the stock markets are roiling, mortgage rates (which generally track 10-year Treasury yields) dropped to their lowest level of the year yesterday. Homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages won’t see an impact. But if you have an adjustable rate or are in the market for a new mortgage for a home purchase, analysts say you could see a slight rise in rates over the next six months. However, analysts note that a hit to consumer confidence could affect … (0 comments)
meg ross: Beautiful 3BR Home for Sale near West Falls Church Metro
- 04/09/11 06:24 AM
Beautiful 3BR Home for Sale near West Falls Church Metro First open house Sunday, April 10, 2 to 4 p.m. UPDATE: UNDER CONTRACT! Looking for a fantastic single-family home for sale in Falls Church? Then look no further. This beautifully updated 3BR/2BA brick rambler at 2537 Stuart Place, Falls Church, VA, 22046, is nestled on a huge 1/3-acre corner lot on a serene, tree-lined street just minutes from the West Falls Church Metro on the Orange Line. Offered at $525,000. Remodeled throughout (including Bamboo floors) Gourmet kitchen with granite counters Updated baths Wood-burning fireplace Huge corner lot McLean High School … (4 comments)
meg ross: D.C.-Arlington Top Real Estate Market to Watch in 2011
- 03/20/11 08:16 AM
D.C.-Arlington Top Real Estate Market to Watch in 2011 The Washington, D.C. metro area - including Arlington - was just ranked number one in the Top 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2011 by Inman News. The rankings were based on local data including home sales prices and volume, foreclosure rate, the job market, area demographics and other forecasts. Our metro area was one of the few housing markets to see year-over-year gains in home prices and continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. These factors, along with a low number of Arlington homes for … (1 comments)
meg ross: Will mortgages cost more in the future for Arlington home buyers?
- 03/06/11 03:12 PM
Will mortgages cost more in the future for Arlington home buyers? If you are thinking about buying a home in Arlington or refinancing your mortgage, you should read two articles from Friday's New York Times: "A Plan to Phase Out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac" and "Without Loan Giants, 30-Year Mortgage May Fade Away." Both articles suggest that proposed changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could increase borrowing costs and limit financing choices. Who are Fannie and Freddie? They are quasi-governmental organizations that provide a secondary market for home loans by guaranteeing mortgages from the lenders who originate them –allowing … (2 comments)
meg ross: I’m a 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner
- 02/07/11 12:50 PM
I was just informed that I’ve been awarded the 2010 Angie’s List® Super Service Award. I’m proud to receive this award because it’s about providing great customer service. I’d like to thank all of the people I’ve worked with who thought enough of me to rate me so highly on Angie’s List. Angie’s List is a membership-based ratings website that offers reports and reviews about service companies. It’s sort of a cross between Yelp and Consumer’s Checkbook. I like using it to find local service providers because Angie’s list checks the reports before they are posted to make sure they are … (4 comments)
meg ross: 3 Reasons Why Now is a Good Time to Invest in Arlington Real Estate
- 12/21/10 12:56 PM
A story in today’s Washington Post about rising area rents reinforces what I have been telling my clients who are real estate investors for the past six months. If you’ve been thinking about investing in Arlington, VA, real estate, now could be a great time to buy a rental property. 3 Reasons Why Now is a Good Time to Invest in Arlington Real Estate 1. Low mortgage rates that are starting to rise. Rates, while still at historical lows, have been creeping back up from last month’s record lows. 2. Good value in home prices in a real estate market … (1 comments)
meg ross: Arlington VA mortgage rates drop to 1951 levels
- 10/17/10 12:21 PM
Arlington VA mortgage rates drop to 1951 levels Mortgage rates hit another record low this week with the average 30-year fixed-rate conventional loan dropping to 4.19%*. That’s the lowest rate since April 1951 when television was black and white, a new car cost $1,500 and you could buy a new house for $9,100! I don’t know if I’d want to go back to a time when turn signals were an “option” on cars, but I’ll take that low mortgage rate. According to this week’s weekly mortgage survey by Freddie Mac, the second-largest U.S. mortgage finance company, mortgage rates have gone … (2 comments)
meg ross: 5 Ways To Sell Your Arlington Home Fast – For More
- 08/03/10 01:42 PM
My August e-newsletter is now available. Below is an excerpt from the cover story (“10 ways to sell your home faster for more”). Here’s 5 ways to sell your Arlington home fast – for more: 1. Clean It Up A fresh coat of paint, clean windows, shampooed carpets and other smaller clean-up tasks can make your home shine. When the house looks good, it makes potential buyers feel good -- perhaps good enough to put in an offer. 2. Clutter Be-Gone! Gather up clutter and remove personal flair from your home. The extra openness and space you reveal to … (0 comments)
meg ross: Buying A Home? Resist The Urge To Splurge
- 06/05/10 02:12 AM
New rules for mortgage lenders that started this week make it more likely that a second check of your credit will occur right before closing. That means if you are buying a home you need to resist the urge to splurge on new things for your new home … until after you’ve closed on the loan. While I’ve always told my clients not to make a major purchase like a new car after applying for a mortgage loan, now you’ll have to make sure you keep your credit cards firmly in your wallet or purse before you close on your home. … (2 comments)
meg ross: Home Buyer Tax Credit Ends in 45 Days! 5 Things To Know
- 03/18/10 03:13 PM
Time is running out on your opportunity to take advantage of the federal government’s Home Buyer Tax Credit ($8,000 for first-time buyers; $6,500 for current homeowners). You need to have a signed sales contract by April 30 to qualify. That means there are only about six weeks (or just six weekends if that’s when you are out looking at homes) left to find a home and negotiate a deal. So, if you haven’t started looking yet – you better start. And, if you’ve been looking – now is the time to get serious about your search. And, if you’re looking in … (1 comments)
meg ross: 2 BR Condo at Courthouse Metro - $550,000
- 02/28/10 10:53 AM
New on market! 1528 N. Scott St., Arlington, VA., 2 BR/2.5 BA 2-level Condo at Courthouse for $550,000. First Open House Sat & Sun., 2-4 p.m. UPDATE: SOLD! Under contract in 4 days. I can help sell your house too. Contact the Courthouse Condo Sale Expert, Meg Ross. Or you can conduct an easy map-based search for a Courthouse condo or townhouse This extraordinary 2BR/2.5BA 2-level townhouse-style condo is located in the Odyssey, one of finest full-service luxury buildings in Arlington, VA. Features a front door to the street and two levels of living space. Just steps away from the … (0 comments)
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