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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:35 AM
Open House in Kingstream on Sunday
October 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 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 6 Kingstream, Herndon - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12124 Eddyspark Drive on October 31 from
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Monday, October 25, 2010 11:22 AM
Price Reduced on 5523 Miles Ct in Danbury
Danbury, Springfield - Announcing a price reduction on 5523 Miles Ct, a 4 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Townhome". Now MLS® $359,000 - $6,000 in Closing Cost. Property information
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Friday, October 22, 2010 11:06 AM
Open House in Fairmont on Sunday
October 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 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 6 Fairmont, Fairfax City - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 302-4130 Monument Court on October
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Monday, October 18, 2010 9:26 PM
Top5: How New FHA Changes Could Affect Home Buyers
Earlier this week, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) implemented changes to the premium structures for an FHA-backed mortgage. My membership in the Top 5 in Real Estate Network® requires that I remain committed to keeping my clients and consumers
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Monday, October 18, 2010 9:20 PM
Breaking Mortgage News!
I just received word that Wells Fargo is moving their credit scores to 640 effective November 15, 2010. They were the only bank/lender offering 620 credit scores and have now followed the other banks into the 640 credit range. Now the only outlet that
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Monday, October 18, 2010 8:26 PM
3 Story For Sale in Carlyn Park
TOTALLY REMODELED! • 1,870 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Townhouse" - MLS® $405,000 - Short Sale Approved! Carlyn Park, Falls Chruch - Totally renovated townhouse in great Falls Church location. Open Sunday, October 17, 1-4 PM Directions:
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Monday, October 18, 2010 8:26 PM
Price Reduced on 3379 Ardley Court in Carlyn Park
Carlyn Park, Falls Chruch - Announcing a price reduction on 3379 Ardley Court, a 1,870 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story "Townhouse". Now MLS® $405,000 - Short Sale Approved!. Property information
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Monday, October 18, 2010 8:25 PM
Open House in Crestmont on Sunday
October 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 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 6 Crestmont , Fairfax City - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 4125 Trowbridge Street on October
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Friday, October 15, 2010 10:25 AM
Open House in Kingstream on Sunday
October 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 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 6 Kingstream, Herndon - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12124 Eddyspark Drive on October 17 from
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Friday, October 15, 2010 10:24 AM
Open House in Carlyn Park on Sunday
October 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 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 6 Carlyn Park, Falls Chruch - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3379 Ardley Court on October 17
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010 3:03 PM
Tysons commuters to 'bite the traffic bullet' with closures, bridge demolition
By Derek Kravitz Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, October 11, 2010; 9:08 PM A collection of road closures, new traffic lights, lane shifts and the demolition of the Westpark Bridge at the Capital Beltway in Tysons Corner means one thing for already
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010 1:41 PM
Townhouse For Sale in Crestmont
Shows like a Model Home! • 2,868 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse "End Unit" - $650,000 - Reduced! Crestmont , Fairfax City - COMING SOON! 4125 Trowbridge Street Fairfax, VA 22030 OPEN SUNDAY OCTOBER 24TH 1-4 PM! From 66: 123 South towards
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:32 PM
Open House in Newington Heights on Sunday
October 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 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 6 Newington Heights, Lorton - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8444 Red Eagle Court on October
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:26 PM
3 Story For Sale in Newington Heights
Short Sale in Great Condition! • 1,193 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 3 story "Townhouse" - MLS® $225,000 Newington Heights, Lorton - Well maintained 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath 3-level townhouse with walk-out basement in convenient Lorton location.
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Monday, October 11, 2010 7:38 PM
Price Reduced on 302-4130 Monument Court in Fairmont
Fairmont, Fairfax City - Announcing a price reduction on 302-4130 Monument Court, a 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story "Condo with Loft". Now MLS® $250,000 - Reduced!. Property information
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Sunday, October 10, 2010 4:14 PM
Rent/Lease Reduced on 12406A Liberty Bridge Road in East Market
East Market, Fairfax - Announcing a rent/lease reduction on 12406A Liberty Bridge Road, a 1,556 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "2-Level Townhouse-style Condo". Now MLS® $2,000 USD Monthly - Reduced!. Property information
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Sunday, October 10, 2010 8:48 AM
Rent/Lease Reduced on 12406A Liberty Bridge Road in East Market
East Market, Fairfax - Announcing a rent/lease reduction on 12406A Liberty Bridge Road, a 1,556 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "2-Level Townhouse-style Condo". Now $2,100 USD Monthly - Reduced!. Property information
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Saturday, October 09, 2010 12:09 PM
Leona Helmsley Estate Sells at Cut Rate
By Alec Foege Oct 7th 2010 @ 8:26AM The Queen of Mean's Greenwich, Conn., mansion got the ultimate revenge on the tacky tax evader. The sale of Dunnellen Hall, home to the late hotel and real estate investor Leona Helmsley, closed yesterday for $35
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Friday, October 08, 2010 1:04 PM
Toni Braxton Files For Bankruptcy, Foreclosed House Sold
by Deidre Woollard ( RSS feed ) Oct 7th 2010 at 2:01PM TMZ reported this morning that Toni Braxton has filed for bankruptcy again citing debts of $10 million and $50 million in unpaid debts with assets in the $1 million to $10 million range. Creditors
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Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:36 PM
Top5: Top 10 Green Design Trends for Your Home
Top 10 Green Design Trends for Your Home As the green movement gathers steam, many homeowners -- and soon-to-be homeowners -- are exploring ways to become environmentally conscious within their living spaces. Greening your home is not only a responsible
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Wednesday, October 06, 2010 1:29 PM
Navy Federal is Offering 100% Financing
Very few lenders are offering 100% Financing these days. I received this email from a lender that just closed a transaction for one of my buyer clients. Below are some of the details: 30/15 year Homebuyer's Choice Loan: - up to a max loan amount of
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Wednesday, October 06, 2010 11:36 AM
Open House in Kingstream on Sunday
October 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 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 6 Kingstream, Herndon - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12124 Eddyspark Drive on October 10 from
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Wednesday, October 06, 2010 9:51 AM
Conforming Loan Limits Extended Through September 2011
The conforming loan limits were extended through September 2011 which is great news for the Northern Virginia Housing Market. The Senate and House passed H.R. 3081 last Thursday which contains a provision extending the existing loan limits for Fannie
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