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August 2010 - Posts
Friday, August 27, 2010 10:06 AM
The New Doctor's Loan Program from Bank of America...
This was just sent to me from Nancy Donovan of Bank of America. If you know of a Doctor in the market to buy a home let me know. Please download the attached file for additional information. I am more than happy to hook up your Doctor friends with Nancy
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Friday, August 27, 2010 9:40 AM
Top5: Top 5 Mortgage Factors When Buyng a Home
Top 5 Mortgage Options for Home Buyers While many great deals exist in today's real estate market, securing the optimal mortgage is a critical part of your home purchase decision. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I have worked
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010 11:14 AM
2838 Woodlawn Avenue in Greenway Downs is Sold!
Greenway Downs, Falls Church City - The single story at 2838 Woodlawn Avenue has been sold. Property information
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Monday, August 23, 2010 12:52 PM
Top5: Remodeling? New Lead Regulations You Need to Know About
Remodeling? New Lead Regulations You Need to Know About While we're all aware of the health risks posed by lead, you might not realize that even common renovation projects can be hazardous in terms of lead. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:46 AM
Virginia Ranked #19 in Bank Rate Closing Cost Survey
Virginia is ranked #19 as far as the cost of closing costs by state for purchasers. To read the full article go to http://rismedia.com/2010-08-16/what-state-has-highest-closing-costs-bankrate-com-releases-2010-closing-costs-survey/ . Researchers requested
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010 1:18 PM
Open House in Kingstream on Sunday
August 2010 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 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Kingstream, Herndon - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12124 Eddyspark Drive on August 22 from
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Monday, August 16, 2010 9:52 AM
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" - $2,100 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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Friday, August 13, 2010 8:43 AM
Top 5 Tips for Buying a Luxury Home
Top 5 Tips for Buying a Luxury Home Despite the doom and gloom the media portrays regarding today’s real estate market, several unique opportunities exist for home buyers, in particular, luxury home buyers. While home prices across the country have
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Thursday, August 12, 2010 4:44 PM
2641 Paddock Gate Court in Sycamore Ridge is Sold!
Sycamore Ridge, Herndon - The 3 story at 2641 Paddock Gate Court has been sold. Property information
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Monday, August 09, 2010 5:13 PM
Top 5: Looking for a Summer Remodeling Project? These Tips Might Help
Looking for a Summer Remodeling Project? These Tips Might Help Other than vacations, summer is the time of the year most popular for home improvement. The long days and warm, sunny weather make a great time to work on repairs and renovations without much
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Friday, August 06, 2010 7:45 AM
Changes to FHA Annual & Monthly Mortgage Insurance Premiums
I just received an announcement that Congress passed H.R. 5981 which will give FHA the authority to change their annual and monthly mortgage insurance premiums. The bill passed very quickly and the changes that are going to take place will be implemented
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Wednesday, August 04, 2010 9:45 AM
Top 5: Do You Know What Impacts Your Credit Score? Take This Quiz and Find Out
Do You Know What Impacts Your Credit Score? Take This Quiz and Find Out According to credit experts, 42% of U.S. consumers have credit scores between 550 and 699. As a result, these consumers typically don’t qualify for preferred interest rates
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 10:28 AM
Top 5: Why You Should Buy a Home Now...Even After the Tax Credit
Why You Should Buy a Home Now…Even after the Tax Credit While much press coverage has been given to the recent first-time and move-up buyer tax credit, there are many time-sensitive factors that make the current climate an exceptional time to buy
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Monday, August 02, 2010 9:33 AM
New Property Tax Rates - Effective July 1- Northern Virginia
Residential real estate property taxes increased for most Northern Virginia home owners on July 1. Below is a list of current tax rates for local jurisdictions. FY 2010-2011 Residential Real Estate Tax Rates (all rates are per $100 of assessed value):
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Monday, August 02, 2010 9:03 AM
Top 5: Four Reasons to Rent Your Vacation Property
Four Reasons to Rent Your Retirement Property If you have a vacation home that you had hoped to retire to some day but have since changed your mind, don’t jump to sell it…consider renting it out instead. For many, it seemed like a great idea
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