"The economy is in a free fall"; "people are losing their houses by the bushel"; "unemployment is at record highs etc, etc, etc". You would think with these types of headlines there would be foreclosed homes on every block! Right??? Not if you are looking for foreclosures in the Northern Virginia area more specifically in the Loudoun and Fairfax county areas. If you are lucky enough to find a foreclosed home don’t be surprised to see multiple offers all above asking price. So, if … [Read more...]
Top Real Estate Scams
January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Having worked in the Real Estate business for almost 10 years I’ve had a chance to hear some really wacky Real Estate claims. Some of these claims are made by unscrupulous individuals who are not licensed Realtors or lenders(for good reason). Most of the scams target unsuspecting individuals on late night infomercials promising fast cash and a track to riches for only 3 payments of $45! Over the last 5 years with the tanking of the Real Estate market various scams have exploded on to the … [Read more...]
Where are the Best Schools?
August 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“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...]
Is the New HAFA Program good for you part II
April 20, 2010 By 4 Comments
Is the New HAFA Program good for you? Need more information on Short Sales in your area? Call me for a confidential interview today! Chuck Rifae Serving all of your Ashburn, Leesburg, Mclean and Loudoun County area Real Estate needs! … [Read more...]
Is the New HAFA Short Sale Program good for you?
April 5, 2010 By 1 Comment
Is the new Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA) good for you? If the thought of foreclosure or Short Sale has ever crossed your mind then you will want to know more about the new HAFA program rules. Let’s start with a quick definition of a Short Sale. In brief, a Short Sale is when the lender allows the borrower to sell their home for less then is owed by the lender. It is very important to note that some lenders forgive the balances owed while others require some sort of … [Read more...]
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