Everything You Wanted To Know About Real Estate
What exactly does being “Zillowed” mean you ask? Well, being “Zillowed” is actually a term I recently read about on a blog (click here) that describes what homebuyers and sellers are running into when searching for real estate information on certain websites( i.e. Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com). If you have had any of these experiences online while trying to search for real estate information then you have most likely been “Zillowed”. The rope a dope You find a … [Read more...]
Ever drive by a home and wonder " how much is that home selling for"? Well you are in luck! Recently Prudential PenFed Realty rolled out their newly updated mobile home search app. This app allows buyers to search by geo location( your exact smart device location) or by simply scrolling to the area you are interested in. You can now seamlessly email or call your local Prudential PenFed Realtor with one touch of your smart phone. This app will also show places of interest such as schools, … [Read more...]
Real estate stats for Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties are out for February and for the most part we are showing continued housing strength in our region. Closed sales of homes increased in every county except Loudoun where the number of closings actually fell by almost 30 units from January. This could simply mean that the lack of homes for sale is starting to impact the overall market. Fairfax County Loudoun County Prince … [Read more...]
So, by now you’ve heard of the impending #Snowquester blizzard heading toward the Washington DC metro area. I’ve heard forecasters calling for anywhere from a foot of snow in the Leesburg and western Loudoun county to 3”- 6” in the more immediate area of Reston and eastern Fairfax county. If you are reading this today that means you have at least 24-48 hours to prepare for the great #Snowquester of 2013. Here are my top tips for surviving the great … [Read more...]
Somehow Congress got something RIGHT! In between the temper tantrums and political horse-trading Congress threw those upside down and in most cases financially distressed homeowners a lifeline and extended the Mortgage Debit Relief act. For those that have no idea what this act does, I’ll give you the (pardon the word) “cliff” notes here. Here is the entire bill for your light read pleasure. In the early years of the real estate bust( 2006-2007) Congress realized that our tax laws … [Read more...]
Chuck Rifae Associate Broker PenFed Realty Group 571-207-6390 Entrepreneur, Real Estate Broker, Avid runner, and soccer dad! Check out my about.me profile!
