Archive for November, 2008
STEP 5 – CROSSING YOUR OWN GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
November 19th, 2008 categories: Buyer Strategies, Mortgage & Finance
[NOTE: Rob Martinson continues his series on getting the home mortgage process right for home buyers in Northern Virginia. His previous installments are in our Mortgage & Finance archive.]
For many of you, particularly the first-time homebuyers out there, this will be one of the biggest steps of your life. The days of dumping money down the proverbial hole that is rent are about to be over (at least for the foreseeable future). You will now be able to enjoy the main fruits of home-ownership. You want to paint the walls green? Paint them green! Have a picture to hang? Put a hole in whatever wall you please! And did somebody say tax benefits!? When I saw my tax return this year, I know I did. OK, I think you are ready. Now let’s cross your own Golder Gate Bridge and get you into that house. Read the rest of this entry »
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FSBO GUIDELINES – “KNOW REALITY” IS BETTER THAN “NO REALITY”
November 18th, 2008 categories: Seller Strategies
Most home sellers get their property sold using a broker and real estate agent. A small percentage go the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) route.
I may not have a perfectly objective view on this, but I can offer realistic guidelines. Read the rest of this entry »
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USING THE INTERNET TO SELECT A REAL ESTATE AGENT – PART 3
November 16th, 2008 categories: Buyer Strategies, Seller Strategies
If you are using the Internet to screen and select a real estate agent to work with, this series is for you. There are Sign Posts on the way to a great agent. I want to share them so you’ll make a choice that is right for you. Read the rest of this entry »
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COX FARMS: A CHANTILLY TRADITION
November 15th, 2008 categories: Centreville Area, Chantilly Fairfax County, Chantilly Loudoun Cnty, Community Life, Nearby Communities
Cox Farms is a Chantilly tradition. The familiar sign marquee at the intersection of Braddock and Pleasant Valley Roads, with the occasional humorous message, is a Chantilly landmark in its own right.
Pumpkins galore at Cox Farms Annual Fall Festival
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BUYING BANK OWNED PROPERTIES (BUYER BEWARE)
November 14th, 2008 categories: Buyer Strategies, Mortgage & Finance
[PLEASE NOTE: In this post, real estate Attorney John Pitrelli kicks off a series to help homebuyers avoid the hazards that can arise when the Seller is a bank or lending institution. To view John's other posts please click here.]
When you are dealing with the bank
Currently a substantial number of our settlement transactions involve Banks Read the rest of this entry »
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STEP 4 – A WALK IN THE PARK
November 13th, 2008 categories: Buyer Strategies, Mortgage & Finance
[NOTE: Rob Martinson continues his series on getting the home mortgage process right for home buyers in Northern Virginia. His previous installments are in our Mortgage & Finance archive.]
For you, the buyer, this is a pretty easy step. Read the rest of this entry »
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TOP 25 RE/MAX AGENTS IN VIRGINIA
November 12th, 2008 categories: Centreville Area, Chantilly Fairfax County, Chantilly Loudoun Cnty, Featured Listings, Nearby Communities
If you will forgive us, we are going to do what we don’t do very often. Read the rest of this entry »
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TODAY…AND EVERYDAY…WE SALUTE OUR MILITARY!
November 11th, 2008 categories: Community Life
This Veteran’s Day would not be complete for our team without honoring those who have previously served or are currently serving in our military. Read the rest of this entry »
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ATTRACTIVE STERLING CONDO
November 8th, 2008 categories: Chantilly Loudoun Cnty, Featured Listings
If you are considering a condo in the Sterling area, this is a property that may be of interest. It is one of our listings, and it will be a nice home for the next owner. At the moment, there is not much like it that is available. Read the rest of this entry »
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