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When you write an offer to purchase a home here in NORTHERN VIRGINIA , chances are you will need to also submit an earnest money deposit (EMD). USUALLY this deposit is 2-3% of the sales price, but this may vary depending on the strength of your offer and how much activity the subject property ha...
10/14/2010
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TODAY is the NVAR Convention & Trade Show at NVCC in Annandale. This FREE* event provides acces to our local vendors as well as all sorts of wonderful educational sessions on subjects that are relevant to being a Realtor in TODAY'S market. FREE=bring a "bag" of canned good to donate to the Unite...
10/12/2010
Yes it is true! This wonderful 2 bedroom + 2 bath condominium home has 1180 sq ft - bigger than several detached homes for sale in Falls Church but without the maintenance of a single family home. This home features a new kitchen w/granite counter tops & custom tile back splash, a huge master b...
10/10/2010
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This is the perfect small town event to get a feel of the City of Fairfax. This festival includes all the fun of a small town fair PLUS a classic car show! This years show features arts & crafts vendors, gourmet food vendors, kid's activities and live music. Stop by & enjoy! For More details: ...
10/06/2010
I have spent a good amount of time recently attending technology courses throughout the state. Each time I walk away with lists of "must try" applications for blogging, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), research & social media. I am usually so overwhelmed at the end of the day that I don't know...
10/04/2010
HUD announced a decrease in upfront premiums and an increase in annual premiums for FHA Mortgage Insurance case numbers assigned on or after October 4. While this will save your buyer $ upfront it will cost them on a monthly basis. Plus the upfront fee is usually financed so it did not necessari...
09/28/2010
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I try to send out a snail mail piece to my SOI at least once a month but who really has time to come up with something witty every month? I have begun letting my clients do the "writing" for me! With their permission of course, I use the comments that they include in my service evaluation form ...
09/27/2010
With the dawning of HVCC, the consumer now pays more for appraisals, the appraisers get paid less and the AMC middle men are turning a pretty profit. While I realize there may be a need for some type of AMC model, I wonder why we even need to petition for something as obvious as this. Banks ...
09/24/2010
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I have closed several new home construction deals and have picked up a few tips I would like to share with you: 1. REALTORS can show you new construction homes! If you would like to have buyer representation, you need your REALTOR to accompany you on your very first visit to the community or the...
09/22/2010
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I have heard many times that foreclosures are on the rise. These media clips warn of the impact all of these REO's will have on home values. They tout the abundance of shadow properties. Well, all I have to say is...BRING IT ON! I just searched our MLS for detached REO properties that sold in...
09/17/2010