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February 2009 - Posts

Friday, February 27, 2009 2:49 PM

NAR Response to Obama Administration Budget Plan

Most people think that REALTORS just help with buying and selling of homes but there is a lot more to our organization. We also lobby to help keep taxes down and conditions optimal in the real estate marketplace. Dear Fellow REALTOR®, You may have
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Friday, February 27, 2009 8:48 AM

KIM DARWAZA AWARDED THE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION

Contact: Kim Darwaza Phone: 703-856-2254 E-mail: kim@kimdarwaza.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IN VIRGINIA KIM DARWAZA HAS BEEN AWARDED THE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION BY THE COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS. Northern Virginia, February
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 8:44 PM

This week in Northern Virginia Real Estate - February Edition

The real estate market in Northern Virginia has been picking up. I have been so busy with buyer's that I have been unable to keep my Blog updated. With rates on the rise this week, the stimulus being ironed out, and conforming loan limits back up
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:52 PM

New FHA Loan Limits Released

The new FHA loan limits were released and the conforming loan limit has been raised to $729,750 for the Washington Metropolitan area. To check the conforming loan limits for other markets visit the HUD website at https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hicostlook.cfm
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:44 PM

Washington: One of America’s Best Housing Markets

As the housing downturn wears on, some cities are stabilizing and some aren’t. In Las Vegas, the weakest market in the country, prices continue to drop. “I don’t know what those guys were drinking when they thought all this building
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:20 PM

Expanded Tax Break Available for 2009 First Time Homebuyers

Good News! See below for more details. If you have already filed your 2008 return you can file an amended return once you settle on your home and can still get the money back this year. Please call or email me for details. Expanded Tax Break Available
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 8:41 AM

Townhouse For Sale in Crestmont

Shows like a Model Home! • 2,868 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse "End Unit" - $689,000 - New Listing! Crestmont , Fairfax City - Coming Soon! OPEN SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST 1-4 PM! 4125 Trowbridge Street Fairfax, VA 22030 From 66: 123 South towards
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Monday, February 23, 2009 12:30 PM

While New York Bleeds Washington Thrives

Good news for Northern Virginia... At the same time Wall Street is losing jobs and prestige, the nation's capital is gaining steam as it ramps up to fight the recession Look out, New York . Washington is gaining on you. As the nation's most populous
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Friday, February 20, 2009 6:04 PM

Hundreds of RE/MAX Allegiance Associates Pledge to Children’s Miracle Network

Even in difficult economic times, hundreds of RE/MAX Allegiance Associates have joined the Children’s Miracle Network Honor Card program - thus pledging a minimum donation of $25 per transaction to Children’s Miracle Network. I will be donating
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:09 PM

Housing and the Obama Stimulus Package - Status Report

This is a letter that we received from the President of NAR last week. Dear Fellow REALTOR®, Here's our take on the Stimulis Bill and Treasury announcements made this week. We look at the Stimulis package AND the Treasury's package holistically,
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:11 AM

Pending Home Sales Show Healthy Gain

Pending home sales increased as more buyers took advantage of improved affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Big gains in the South and Midwest offset modest declines in other regions. The Pending Home Sales
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:39 AM

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Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:29 PM

Northern Virginia Home Sales Jumped 39% in January

The number of homes sold in Northern Virginia spiked 39 percent in January, as more buyers took advantage of falling prices. During the month, 998 homes were sold in the area, which includes the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church as well as
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Friday, February 13, 2009 8:20 AM

$15,000 Homebuyer Credit Cut in Compromise

$15,000 homebuyer credit cut in compromise "Reuters reported that the Obama administration has shelved a plan for the government to stand behind low-cost mortgages with rates between 4 percent and 4.5 percent." GET THIS INFO OUT NOW TO YOUR
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Monday, February 09, 2009 10:16 PM

F-6933 Mary Caroline Circle in Manchester Lakes is Sold!

Manchester Lakes, Alexandria - The single story at F-6933 Mary Caroline Circle has been sold. Property information
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Monday, February 09, 2009 11:19 AM

Price Reduced on 6225 Wilmington Drive in Burke Centre

Burke Centre, Burke - Announcing a price reduction on 6225 Wilmington Drive, a 1,040 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Split Level". Now MLS® $320,000 - Reduced. Property information
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Sunday, February 08, 2009 7:07 PM

Home Smart Reports

People ask me on a daily basis about the market and how it is doing. I tell everyone that all real estate is local and everything in our area is neighborhood specific. I tend to see foreclosures in price ranges rather than widespread. I also tend to see
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:00 PM

Economic Stimulus Bill - Real Estate Issues Worth Contacting Your Representatives

Urgent Message from Dave Liniger If you have been watching the news this week, you may have noticed that the debate in Washington has finally turned toward real stimulus for the housing industry. As a result, I believe that we could be on the brink of
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Tuesday, February 03, 2009 7:18 AM

Open House in Leisure World on Tuesday

February 2009 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Leisure World, Leesburg - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 19365 Cypress Ridge Terrace on February
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Monday, February 02, 2009 9:26 PM

This week in Northern Virginia Real Estate - For the Week Ending 1/31/2009

Happy New Year! I realize it is already February but I have gotten off to a busy start this year and have thus been neglecting my Blog. The market is picking up in certain areas and for certain property types which is good news. Inventory: In the $250-400k
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Monday, February 02, 2009 4:11 PM

2 Story For Rent/Lease in East Market

Great East Market Location • 1,556 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "2-Level Townhouse-style Condo" - $2,000 USD Monthly East Market, Fairfax - Gorgeous 2-Level Towhnouse-style Condo at East Market in Fair Lakes 12406A Liberty Bridge Road,
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