Real Estate Information Archive

Good news for Northern Virginia's Economy -- Not Such Great News for Federal Deficit!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/31/AR2010083106197.html

Despite the headlines, sales remain strong in Northern Virginia and prices have gone up a bit from last year. I'm pooped from working -3 contracts this past weekend alone.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/24/AR2010082403533.html

The Northern Virginia market has slowed somewhat since the tax incentve ended but is still good. Sales are up over 12% from last year.We are luckier than the rest of the country.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/22/AR2010062203802.html

I love my i-phone. Check out the new app Realtor.com. where you can get a real time (updated every 15 minutes) search of homes.

BRRRR! Don't know if anyone else is cold, but here's some helpful hints on how to stay warm!

http://rismedia.com/2010-01-06/tips-on-how-to-stay-warm-when-temperatures-are-frigid/

VA Changes Loan Limits for High Costs Areas

VA has announced a change in its loan limits for high cost areas. This change takes effect for any loan closed after December 31, 2009 and is in effect through December 31, 2010. For the DC Metro area the new maximum loan amount with full eligibility is $768,750. This is a reduction from last years loan limits.

Now is a great time to buy a home! Read this article:

http://rismedia.com/2009-12-14/5-questions-to-consider-before-purchasing-a-home/

In trouble and thinking about a short sale? Things might be getting easier. Give us a call at 703-658-1600 for a private consultation.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/10/AR2009121004794.html

More proof that the housing market is getting better. What a great time to buy a home!

http://rismedia.com/2009-12-10/home-price-reduction-levels-drop-to-2009-low/

Condo Buyers Beware- Not only are lenders scrutinizing owner occupant ratios to tenant ratios, but they're also looking at reserve funds as well.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/19/AR2009111904720.html