Archive for May, 2010
Outer Banks Investor Video Series: Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills
May 30th, 2010 categories: Outer Banks Focus
Thinking about an investment property or second home in the Outer Banks of North Carolina?
Do you want to make sure you are well grounded in the basics, so that you make wise and careful decisions based on your goals?
If any or all of these are concerns, you have found a very valuable resource.
In this episode we focus on the Outer Banks communities of Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills.
Our full video series will help you with answers to the kinds of questions potential buyers should be asking, but do not necessarily do so, because the not knowing where to begin.
Start with any of the previous videos such as Four Wheel Drive Area, Corolla, Southern Shores, Investment vs Full-time Living, among others. Go to Outer Banks Focus to see all in the video series.
After that, listen to our 6 part series on “Investing in the Outer Banks” on Chantilly Radio. You will get information you really should have before you start the home search process.
The Kathy O’Neal Team of REMAX Premier in Fairfax and our Outer Banks strategic partner, Barb Connery of REMAX Ocean Realty, are a dynamic team to help you first get all the information you need in a very relaxed and deliberate manner. Their decades of combined experience will give you an immediate sense that you are getting the “straight scoop” on Outer Banks real estate.
Let us know how we can help!
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Video: How to Water Your Garden Just Right
May 26th, 2010 categories: Home Life
There are many good reasons to have a home garden, and it does not have to be time consuming.
But one thing that is necessary: water.
Take a look at this short video from ExpertVillage, Doug Smiddy. He will answer some of the basics on how to do it correctly. You will learn:
- How to determine if plants need watering
- Best time to water outdoor plants
- How to actually water the plant
Basic but vital information, made understandable, make this a must-watch video.
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Appraisals of Home Value and Your Mortgage Application: Knowing What to Expect
May 19th, 2010 categories: Mortgage & Finance, PODCASTS
EPISODE 36 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are looking for a home in the Chantilly or Northern Virginia area, one of the big “moving parts” of your mortgage loan process as a buyer, is the appraisal of the home’s current value.
The appraisal has the potential to create complications for your loan as a mortgage applicant, and the sale of your home if you are a home seller.
What should you be aware of before you jump into the mortgage application process? What potential challenges will you face and how are they resolved? What does a low appraisal do to your mortgage loan process?
These and other issues are discussed by Robert A. Martinson of Bank of America, in this episode. If you have a mortgage application in your future, or the sale of your own home, give a listen to this brief but informative description of appraisals.
Also remember that Kathy O’Neal is always available to help you with real estate issues. If you are relocating to Northern Virginia request our Relocation Guide and take advantage of the Property Search, as well as Area Living features on our website.
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What are the Top 100 places to live in the USA?
May 13th, 2010 categories: Community Life
In case you wanted to check out the most current list from Relocate America, here is their 2010 list of Top 100 Places To Live In America.
Glad to see that Fairfax and Alexandria, and Richmond made the list. I’d love to see Chantilly there some day!
The study considers momentum in the right direction as an important foundation for obtaining their better rankings. More specifically this includes good leadership, job opportunities, improving real estate markets, recreational options and an overall high quality of life.
How about Huntsville, Alabama grabbing the top slot! It was selected based on low levels of unemployment, a better than average real estate market, and low cost of living. Huntsville was in the fifth slot last year.
Here is the Relocate America top ten::
- Huntsville, AL
- Washington, DC
- Austin, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Antonio, TX
- Tulsa, OK
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Boulder, CO
- Minneapolis, MN
You can check out the Top 100 Places To Live In America 2010 at the Relocate America website.
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Community Spotlight: Greenbriar in Chantilly and Fairfax VA Area
May 3rd, 2010 categories: Nearby Communities
Our community profile for this week is Greenbriar in the Chantilly and Fairfax, Virginia area.
Greenbriar is an established community of over 1,800 single family and townhouse properties.
Here are CURRENT LISTINGS IN GREENBRIAR
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If you want more information on properties in Greenbriar or any area communities, or if you are interested in FORECLOSURES, SHORT SALES, and BANK OWNED properties, just CONTACT US and I will give you information on whatever is available.
Here are a few other links that will give you more information about this community and others in this general area:
MORE INFORMATION ON GREENBRIAR
MORE INFORMATION ON CHANTILLY-FAIRFAX COUNTY, CHANTILLY- LOUDOUN COUNTY, CENTREVILLE AREA, and NEARBY COMMUNITIES.
Moving to the Northern Virginia area? Check out our Area Living, and of course call or email Kathy if you want quick answers to any questions about property in the Chantilly or Northern Virginia area.
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Comfortable Colonial in Pleasant Valley: 4400 Carrier Court – Chantilly VA
May 2nd, 2010 categories: Chantilly Fairfax County, Featured Listings
If you are a Chantilly or Centreville area home buyer, or are moving into the Northern Virginia area, we invite you to check this recent listing of The Kathy O’Neal Team at 4400 Carrier Court in popular Pleasant Valley.
Pleasant Valley is located close to the boundary between Fairfax County and Loudoun County, and is an excellent location for anyone moving into this part of Northern Virginia.
In addition to the nice location, the home itself has a generous list of upgrades and fresh improvements. If this is your price range ($384,900) for a Chantilly area home, you should at least take a quick Visual Tour to see if a visit to the property is your next step.
4400 CARRIER COURT - CHANTILLY, VA
- This is NOT a distressed or foreclosure sale, so you won’t have any of those potential problems. In the current market, that is a very big positive.
Here is your Visual Tour to give you a quick walk-through of the property.
And of course, if you’d like to see the property, just contact Kathy to arrange a convenient time, or if you have any further questions. We are always here for you!
Price: $ 384,900
MLS#: FX7305697
More information: please click here and you will see the property on our Featured Listings page.
If you have any questions, please Contact Us.
PS – If you are relocating to Northern Virginia, we can get your questions about the area answered quickly.
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