Where are the Best Schools?

August 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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“Where are the best schools” is an often-asked question when sellers move into a new area. Having your neighborhood feed into the “the best school” is important for both your children and your wallet! I have found strong demand for homes that feed into the better schools. When a Realtor is asked by a buyer where the top schools are in the area most Realtors will point clients to the Internet (aka wild west of information). Agents do not do because they don’t know where the schools are … [Read more...]

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FHA Refinance of Borrowers in Negative Equity Positions

August 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Here it is at last, your chance to refinance your underwater mortgage. The long-awaited FHA rules that will allow homeowners that are underwater to refinance their homes. If your house is underwater and your interest rate is above 6 percent, you should definitely consider this refinance opportunity when it becomes available. Even if you have a good interest rate, the write-down of your first and/or second mortgage may make this deal worth considering. You must be current on your mortgage … [Read more...]

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2010 Mid–Year Housing Report for the Northern Va DC Metro Area

July 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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The latest 2010 Mid Year housing report from MRIS paints a very rosy outlook for the DC metro and Northern Va real estate markets. Here are a few of the highlights from this quarters housing report: Inventory—The number of units for sale (single family, townhouses, and condos) continue to be very low. Currently the Washington DC area has less then 5 months worth of units. In some areas like Loudoun County, Fairfax County, and Falls Church have less then 4.5% months of inventory. Six months … [Read more...]

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How to Buy a Foreclosure or Short Sale in Fairfax and Loudoun County

July 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
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Research- This begins way before there is a sign on the lawn. In most cases savvy investors begin prospecting for foreclosures and short sales in the public announcements section of their local paper. Do a drive by of any houses that are in default. See if the property is vacant as well as the condition of the outside. ***Hint here** If it looks rough on the outside you can beat it’s going to be rough on the inside. Go to the courthouse steps and see if the bank had to buy back the mortgage … [Read more...]

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Is Your New Home a Lemon?

June 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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You’ve done your homework, you checked out the schools, neighborhood, traffic patterns; you have even Googled your neighbors. When you move in however, you start noticing that your home is well…. not up snuff. First its just minor stuff, nail pops, trim work, closet door not fitting right, maybe a wrong fixture or two. As you start living in your home you notice more and more problems some major. You then talk to your new neighbors and find out that they too have been having quality issues. … [Read more...]

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