Where are the Best Schools?

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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...]

Is the New HAFA Program good for you part II

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?

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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...]

Snapshot of Residential Real Estate Sales Around the Northern Va Area

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Here is a quick snap shot of recent residential sales in our local area over all the last 30 days or less. Less than $300,000 $300,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $699,999 More Than $700,000 Ashburn $200,000 Ashburn Farms 45050 BRAE TER #201 2 bd 2 ba 2 DOM Foreclosure $305,000 Ashburn Farms 20601 Preakness Ct 3 bd 2 ba 18 DOM Traditional Sales $600,000 Ashburn 43874 HIBISCUS DR 6 bd 4.5 ba 86 … [Read more...]

The Secrets of Successfully Marketing and Selling of Your Home in a Challenging Market

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We all know that the housing market has changed? Right… So, why are we seeing some homes go under contract in what seems like minutes while others languish for months on end. Here are just a few tips to help you when listing your home for sale. Pricing Strategy: You wouldn’t dream of starting a big project without a well-defined game plan right? Think about a high, medium and low pricing strategy in advance of listing your home. Have well defined triggers that will cause a pricing … [Read more...]

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