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May 2010 - Posts

3 Story For Sale in Belmont Country Club

All the Bells and Whistles • 6,145 sq. ft., 5 bath, 4 bdrm 3 story "Center Hall Colonial" - MLS® $1,020,000 - Reduced! Belmont Country Club, Ashburn - OPEN SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010 1-4 PM! Directions: From Rt. 7 & Claiborne Pkwy., Right
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Price Reduced on 43600 Edison Club Court in Belmont Country Club

Belmont Country Club, Ashburn - Announcing a price reduction on 43600 Edison Club Court, a 6,145 sq. ft., 5 bath, 4 bdrm 3 story "Center Hall Colonial". Now MLS® $1,020,000 - Reduced!. Property information
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Metro DC Home Prices Increase Most in US Over Past Year

Home prices in the Washington area increased by the most in the country during the 12 months ending in March, the Washington Examiner reported. Prices for single-family homes increased 6.4 percent — the biggest increase out of 10 major metropolitan

Open House in Carlyn Park on Sunday

May 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 25 26 27 28 29 30 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 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Carlyn Park, Falls Chruch - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3379 Ardley Court on May 23 from 1:00

Top 5 Ways to Use a Tax Refund

Top 5 Ways to Use a Tax Refund Thousands of Americans are receiving income tax refunds from the U.S. government, with the IRS reporting an average refund of $2,940 this year. In the current economy, consumers can make strategic choices to make sure that

3 Story For Sale in Carlyn Park

TOTALLY REMODELED! • 1,870 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Townhouse" - MLS® $420,000 Carlyn Park, Falls Chruch - Totally renovated townhouse in great Falls Church location. Open Sunday, May 23rd 1-4 PM! Directions: FROM RT 50, SOUTH ON CARLIN
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RE/MAX vs. The Industry 2009

In 2009, RE/MAX again averaged more transactions per Associate than Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Keller Williams, Prudential, ERA, Sotheby’s and Better Homes & Garden. To begin your search for the perfect home or to sell your home in Northern

Fannie Mae Loan - Purchases after Pre-Approval

I just received this email from one of the loan officers that I work with and thought that it was worth sharing with everyone. I am usually pretty good about warning everyone about making purchases after they are pre-approved but I feel like I can't

Top 5: 10 Tips to Rebuilding after a Bankruptcy

10 Tips to Rebuilding after a Bankruptcy As a rule of thumb, bankruptcy is the least desirable option available to you when your finances have gotten out of control. However, if your financial situation has been going downhill for an extended period of
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Price Reduced on 42270 Black Rock Terrace in Stone Ridge

Stone Ridge, Aldie - Announcing a price reduction on 42270 Black Rock Terrace, a 1,796 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse "Townhouse Style Condo". Now MLS® $215,000 - Reduced!. Property information
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Short Sale Myths Debunked

RISMEDIA, May 13, 2010—With short sales making up almost 35% of home sales in March and the country with a national foreclosure problem, I would like to set the record straight on common short sale myths. 1. You must be default on your mortgage

Notes from the World of Short Sales - Sterling, VA Property Closed

In addition to selling short sales on the listing agent I also help buyers purchase short sale properties. In some price ranges and areas that tends to be all that is available. I had a short sale closing for a buyer client last Friday. The property was

Tax Credit Extended for Members of the Armed Forces

Tax Credit Extended for Members of Armed Forces The First-Time Home Buyer Tax credit is good for an additional year for members of our armed forces who were out of the United States on active duty between January 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010 for at least

Kim Darwaza, of RE/MAX Allegiance, Burke, VA, Named a Member of Top 5 in Real Estate Network®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paige Tepping RISMedia's Top 5 in Real Estate Phone: (203) 855-1234 x131 E-Mail: Paige@RISMedia.com Kim Darwaza RE/MAX Allegiance Phone: 703-856-2254 E-Mail: Kim@KimDarwaza.com Friday, May 07, 2010 Kim Darwaza, of RE/MAX
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Loan Modification Scams - A Sad Story

I recently received a frantic call from a homeowner who had been foreclosed on. They had been trying to get a loan modification for months through a company that claimed they could help expedite a loan modification. The couple paid them over $700 to help

Top 5: Remodeling Headaches to Avoid

Top 5 Remodeling Headaches to Avoid Whether you’re adding a room to accommodate an expanding family or remodeling to increase value, home renovations can be one of the best investments you make, especially in today’s economy. The key to a

The Hidden Costs of Home Ownership

Many first-time buyers are unprepared for the financial burdens of homeownership. Lenders to tell them the maximum they can afford based on their incomes with little regard for the “extras” such as utilities, upkeep and improvements. You’re

Top 5: How to Ensure Smooth Moves

How to Ensure Smooth Moves If you’re one of the many who have recently taken advantage of the first-time or move-up home buyer tax credit, there’s a happy move in your future. Unfortunately, I’ve seen the stresses of moving cast a cloud