The Carol Greco Group Bloghttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/blogAnnandale VA real estate market news provided by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.Thu, 13 May 2010 10:09:00 GMTNOW is the time to buy! Find out Why.Be it your personal residence or income property, now IS the time to buy.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/20/AR2010072005946.html

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/NOW-is-the-time-to-buy-Find-out-Whyhttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/NOW-is-the-time-to-buy-Find-out-WhyThu, 22 Jul 2010 09:38:00 GMTMedCottages for the elderlyDo you have an elderly relative who is ill and whose funds are limited for long term care and/or housing. Here's an alternative.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/19/AR2010071903132.html

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/MedCottages-for-the-elderlyhttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/MedCottages-for-the-elderlyWed, 21 Jul 2010 09:13:00 GMTMy Son's Bridge TeamUgh! Here's an article from the Times on my son and his bridge team. Almost perfect bridge was played--but errors sometimes do get made.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/10/crosswords/bridge/10card.html?fta=y

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/My-Sons-Bridge-Teamhttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/My-Sons-Bridge-TeamTue, 20 Jul 2010 09:09:00 GMTRumors of Sales Tax on Real Estate to Pay for HealthHere's the truth behind the rumors of a sales tax on real estate to pay for health care legislation.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/15/AR2010071506964.html

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Rumors-of-Sales-Tax-on-Real-Estate-to-Pay-for-Healthhttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Rumors-of-Sales-Tax-on-Real-Estate-to-Pay-for-HealthMon, 19 Jul 2010 09:15:00 GMTNEW BUYERS BEWARE, do not purchase anything big prior to closing!New buyers  beware! Better not purchase anything big prior to closing.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/15/AR2010071504045.html?sub=AR

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/NEW-BUYERS-BEWARE-do-not-purchase-anything-big-prior-to-closinghttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/NEW-BUYERS-BEWARE-do-not-purchase-anything-big-prior-to-closingFri, 16 Jul 2010 10:34:00 GMTReal Estate OutlookReal estate in football terms? Realty Times takes a look at the market and what's in store for us by comparing the market to a football team. Go team go!
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20100712_realestateoutlook.htm

 

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Real-Estate-Outlookhttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Real-Estate-OutlookWed, 14 Jul 2010 16:57:00 GMTNorthrop is moving to Fairview ParkGreat news for all those in close-in areas in Fairfax County as well as Arlington. Northrop in moving to Fairview Park!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/newssearch/search.html?sb=-1&st=northrup+identifies+headquarters+building+in+fairfax&x=11&y=17

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Northrop-is-moving-to-Fairview-Parkhttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Northrop-is-moving-to-Fairview-ParkTue, 13 Jul 2010 09:11:00 GMTAppraisal Issues?This is the topic for my next newsletter. There's not a successful Realtor out there who has not had an appraisal issue this year. So, this is good news!
 
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/08/AR2010070806803.html

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Appraisal-Issueshttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Appraisal-IssuesMon, 12 Jul 2010 09:16:00 GMTRight now is a great time to buy!Commerical Time: For anyone interested in my Podcast on why it's a great time to buy, here it is.
http://www.talkrealty.com/carolgreco

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Right-now-is-a-great-time-to-buyhttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Right-now-is-a-great-time-to-buyWed, 07 Jul 2010 10:43:00 GMTThe Washington, DC Metro Area is no longer a declining market!It's official, The Washington DC Metropolitan area is no longer a declining market! Based on the last two quarters home values have been on the rise. This news will help most lenders to loosen up on some of our guidelines as well as offer loans with lower down payments.

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/The-Washington-DC-Metro-Area-is-no-longer-a-declining-markethttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/The-Washington-DC-Metro-Area-is-no-longer-a-declining-marketMon, 28 Jun 2010 09:02:00 GMTNorthern Virginia Real Estate Market better than MostThe 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

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Northern-Virginia-Real-Estate-Market-better-than-Mosthttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Northern-Virginia-Real-Estate-Market-better-than-MostWed, 23 Jun 2010 10:49:00 GMTLooking for ways to save energy? Here is a helpful tip!Looking for ways to save energy? Here is a helpful tip.
http://www.houselogic.com/news/articles/Opinion-looking-to-save-energy-heres-a-bright-idea/

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Looking-for-ways-to-save-energy-Here-is-a-helpful-tiphttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Looking-for-ways-to-save-energy-Here-is-a-helpful-tipThu, 17 Jun 2010 09:52:00 GMTAre you Facing Foreclosure?Are you facing foreclosure? Here are some tips on what to do.

http://www.houselogic.com/articles/facing-foreclosure-what-do-right-now/

 

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Are-you-Facing-Foreclosurehttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Are-you-Facing-ForeclosureWed, 16 Jun 2010 13:35:00 GMTPending Home Sales SurgePending Home Sales Surge

http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/06/pending_surge

 

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Pending-Home-Sales-Surgehttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Pending-Home-Sales-SurgeWed, 02 Jun 2010 14:02:00 GMTCalling all FHA BuyersCalling all FHA buyers--now is the time to find your dream home!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/28/AR2010052800002.html

 

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Calling-all-FHA-Buyershttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Calling-all-FHA-BuyersTue, 01 Jun 2010 09:06:00 GMTThe Federal Foreclosure Prevention PlanHomeowners taking advantage of mortgage aid under a federal foreclosure-prevention plan are being dropped from the program at an increasing rate.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/17/AR2010051702167.html

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/The-Federal-Foreclosure-Prevention-Planhttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/The-Federal-Foreclosure-Prevention-PlanWed, 26 May 2010 09:11:00 GMTUnemployment Rates Going Down in DC Area!Please tell me for sure the recession is over! Unemployment rates are going down in the DC Metropolitan Area!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/21/AR2010052102307.html

 

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Unemployment-Rates-Going-Down-in-DC-Areahttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Unemployment-Rates-Going-Down-in-DC-AreaTue, 25 May 2010 09:11:00 GMTReal Estate ConditionsGood news for real estate.. However, these figures are dated. I think the market has slowed since the end of the tax incentives on April 30th.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/16/AR2010051603485.html?hpid=moreheadlines

 

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Real-Estate-Conditionshttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Real-Estate-ConditionsTue, 18 May 2010 09:14:00 GMTHome buyers Beware...Hold off on future Car purchases!Home Buyers Beware! Hold off on that future car purchase.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/14/AR2010051400422.html

 

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Home-buyers-BewareHold-off-on-future-Car-purchaseshttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Home-buyers-BewareHold-off-on-future-Car-purchasesMon, 17 May 2010 10:23:00 GMTCopy Machine Security Risk!Ugh! As if we didn't have enough to worry about. This is scarry. Sent by my friend Steve Westmark
http://www.flixxy.com/copy-machines-security-risk.htm

]]>http://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Copy-Machine-Security-Riskhttp://www.grecogrouphomes.com/Blog/Copy-Machine-Security-RiskThu, 13 May 2010 10:09:00 GMT