PODCASTS
Selling Your Home in Northern Virginia: Staging for Advantage (Part 1)
July 20th, 2010 categories: PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 41 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are planning on selling your Northern Virginia home, give a listen to this series on how to stage your home.
We will likely continue to be in a very competitive market for home sellers, but in any market it is in the best interests of sellers to stage their home well.
We discuss primary strategies to get your home looking better so that you will be able to compete in a market where buyers have lots of choices. Will your property stand out in such a way that prospective buyers will come back to take that second look? Or will it be quickly put aside in favor of others that seem to “feel” better?
In this series of shows professional Home Stager Jackie Brannan of Home Transformations takes us through some of the main strategies and insights that informed sellers need to know. Among other things, we discuss:
The Kathy O’Neal Team strongly believes that time and effort spent in preparing the home before it goes to market is one of the smartest and most cost efficient moves a home seller can make. This is a classic case of “paying it forward.” Well prepared homes are likely to do far better than their less appealing counterparts.
If you live in the Northern Virginia area and are within a year or so of putting your home on the market, we invite you to take advantage of our free home estimate and staging consultation. Call Kathy for details.
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Selling Your Home in Northern Virginia: How to Hire a Junk Removal Service (Part 4)
June 7th, 2010 categories: Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 40 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
Getting ready to sell your Northern Virginia home?
If so, listen to this brief interview with 123Junk founder, Collin Wheeler.
We discuss a variety of issues you will need to know about before you pick up the phone to hire such a servic
Among other things, we describe:
• What is the least costly thing you can do to get your home ready to sell.
• How much will a junk removal service cost?
• How do you get the most “bang for the buck” when you hire this kind of service?
• How can you reduce the cost of hiring such a service?
• How can a junk removal service help before you hire a moving company?
• What items will this kind of service not remove?
• What should you be looking for to ensure you are hiring a reputable company?
You can make your upcoming move a whole lot easier, and you can simplify your life even if you are not getting ready for a move.
We’ll cover these and related issues in the four episodes in this series.
If you have any questions on how to best sell your home in the current Northern Virginia housing market, call or email Kathy O’Neal. We are always here for you!
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Selling Your Home in Northern Virginia: How to Hire a Junk Removal Service (Part 3)
June 6th, 2010 categories: Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 39 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
Getting ready to sell your Northern Virginia home?
If so, listen to this brief interview with 123Junk founder, Collin Wheeler.
Among other things, we describe:
• What is the least costly thing you can do to get your home ready to sell.
• How much will a junk removal service cost?
• How do you get the most “bang for the buck” when you hire this kind of service?
• How can you reduce the cost of hiring such a service?
• How can a junk removal service help before you hire a moving company?
• What items will this kind of service not remove?
• What should you be looking for to ensure you are hiring a reputable company?
You can make your upcoming move a whole lot easier, and you can simplify your life even if you are not getting ready for a move.
We’ll cover these and related issues in the four episodes in this series.
If you have any questions on how to best sell your home in the current Northern Virginia housing market, call or email Kathy O’Neal. We are always here for you!
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Selling Your Home in Northern Virginia: How to Hire a Junk Removal Service (Part 2)
June 3rd, 2010 categories: Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 38 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
Getting ready to sell your Northern Virginia home?
If so, listen to this brief interview with 123Junk founder, Collin Wheeler.
We discuss a variety of issues you will need to know about before you pick up the phone to hire such a service.
Among other things, we describe:
• What is the least costly thing you can do to get your home ready to sell.
• How much will a junk removal service cost?
• How do you get the most “bang for the buck” when you hire this kind of service?
• How can you reduce the cost of hiring such a service?
• How can a junk removal service help before you hire a moving company?
• What items will this kind of service not remove?
• What should you be looking for to ensure you are hiring a reputable company?
You can make your upcoming move a whole lot easier, and you can simplify your life even if you are not getting ready for a move.
We’ll cover these and related issues in the four episodes in this series.
If you have any questions on how to best sell your home in the current Northern Virginia housing market, call or email Kathy O’Neal. We are always here for you!
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Selling Your Home in Northern Virginia: How to Hire a Junk Removal Service (Part 1)
June 1st, 2010 categories: Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 37 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
Getting ready to sell your Northern Virginia home?
If so, listen to this brief interview with 123Junk founder, Collin Wheeler.
We discuss a variety of issues you will need to know about before you pick up the phone to hire such a junk removal service.
Among other things, we describe:
• What is the least costly thing you can do to get your home ready to sell?
• How much will a junk removal service cost?
• How do you get the most “bang for the buck” when you hire this kind of service?
• How can you reduce the cost of hiring such a service?
• How can a junk removal service help before you hire a moving company?
• What items will this kind of service not remove?
• What should you be looking for to ensure you are hiring a reputable company?
You can make your upcoming move a whole lot easier, and you can simplify your life even if you are not getting ready for a move.
We’ll cover these and related issues in the four episodes in this series.
If you have any questions on how to best sell your home in the current Northern Virginia housing market, call or email Kathy O’Neal. We are always here for you!
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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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FHA and Conventional Mortgage Loans: Good Information Before You Start the Process
April 20th, 2010 categories: Mortgage & Finance, PODCASTS
EPISODE 35 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are a Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home buyer, and you are looking for the best mortgage loan program for your needs, this discussion of both FHA and Conventional loan program will give you added insight on the realities of the current market.
Robert A. Martinson, Loan Officer and Sales Manager with Bank of America, gives us a candid description of the basics of these two major categories of loan options, along with insights on what you can expect as you enter the mortgage loan research and application process.
He will talk about advantages of FHA loans, while addressing many of the common questions loan applicants have about this very popular federal program. In addition, he offers current information on Conventional loan programs.
As always, if you are in the search for an experienced and integrity-based loan professional, don’t hesitate to contact Kathy for several referrals.
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Adjustable Rate and Interest Only Mortgages: The Basics
April 5th, 2010 categories: Mortgage & Finance, PODCASTS
EPISODE 34 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are a Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home buyer, and you are shopping for the right mortgage, you need to know the basics about adjustable rate and interest only mortgages.
Getting stuck with the wrong mortgage program can be a mistake that will take years to recover from. Basic knowledge about the type of programs available is critical. And these two types of loans have contributed a great deal to the mortgage woes that we are currently working through. Robert A, Martinson points out that these loan options can have their place, but it is very important that you don’t go in this direction unless you have a very specific set of needs and circumstances, and you understand the risks associated with these loans.
By the way, if you are shopping for a mortgage loan program, feel free to contact Kathy for several referrals.
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Low Interest Rate and Best Mortgage Program: Making Smart Choices
March 23rd, 2010 categories: Buyer Strategies, Mortgage & Finance, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 33 -REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are a Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home buyer, and you are shopping for the right mortgage loan program, interest rates are one of your primary concerns.
But it is not the only factor that determines how good a program you end up with.
In this episode we briefly discuss the role of interest rates in the larger context of getting the right mortgage loan for your needs. Should you focus only on the interest rate? What other factors do you need to consider? What about getting your loan online? How important is the quality of the organization providing the loan?
We do a quick reality check on these and other issues in this current series on getting the right mortgage for your needs. If you are looking for a mortgage program, give this series a listen to better arm yourself with good information before you jump into the search for the best mortgage program. Unless you are paying cash, you can’t get your first or next home without a mortgage. This is a decision you want to get right.
By the way, if you are shopping for a mortgage loan program, feel free to contact Kathy for several referrals.
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What home buyers and home sellers should know about roofing – Part 3
February 1st, 2010 categories: Buyer Strategies, Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 32 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
We continue our series on roof repair and replacement for home buyers and sellers in the Chantilly, Centreville, or Northern Virginia area.
In this series on Chantilly Radio we interview veteran Home Inspection professional, Reggie Marston.
If you are a buyer, you will want to have a basic understand of what you should be concerned about. Likewise, as a seller, you will want to know what roofing issues are important for the effective sale of your home.
Reggie is inspecting homes every day, and his insights can help you avoid loss and make more informed judgments about potentially costly roof repairs.
In this episode we focus on what sellers should consider before they put their property on the market. What is the one thing most buyers will be very concerned about? When are the services of a roofing contractor needed? What common sense preventative steps can you take as a seller to help ensure your roof won’t be a Home Inspection issue?
If you plan on buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia, check out this series (Part 1 and Part 2). It may save you time and money.
By the way, if a home buy or sell is in your future, and you are wondering about the selling prices of other homes in your neighborhood or community, by all means take advantage of our Market Snapshot.
It will give you immediate access to actual selling prices. Any questions or comments, just contact us anytime!
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