Top Real Estate Scams

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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...]

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

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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...]

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...]

What to look for when hiring a SUPER Realtor

What makes a SUPER Realtor? We all know a Realtor, right? It’s sometimes a family member, a friend at work, the guy stocking shelves at Wal-Mart…well maybe not the last one? But you want a SUPER REALTOR! How do you pick a Great Realtor to sell your largest investment or help you chose your next home? During my many years as a Realtor I have had many mixed experiences working with Realtors? Rather then calling out other Realtors (low hanging fruit, and very tacky), I thought I would rather … [Read more...]

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