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March 2011 - Posts

Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:31 PM

How to Qualify for a Mortgage in Today's Credit Crunch

There may have never been a better time to buy a home than right now. Earlier this month, interest rates dropped again -- the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 4.79% from 4.93%, according to loanrateupdate.com
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Monday, March 28, 2011 5:41 PM

Home Maintenance Tip - Keeping Your Water Heater Fit

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” ~Henry Ford Home Maintenance Tip - Keeping Your Water Heater Fit Most people don't give much thought to their water heater - they just turn on the faucet and expect
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Thursday, March 24, 2011 3:53 PM

Easy Energy-Saving Ideas for Spring

Spring is finally upon us, which means things will be heating up in no time...including your electric bill. In today's economy, it's important to reduce expenses wherever possible, especially those costs related to your home. As a Member of the
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Friday, March 18, 2011 9:20 AM

Friday Mortgage Brief - March 18th, 2011

The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.750 FHA/VA 4.500 5yr ARM 3.125 FHA 3.750 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.750 FHA/VA 4.625 5yr ARM 3.375 FHA 3.750 VA Buyers-What you need to know if your VA Buyer is
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Friday, March 18, 2011 8:11 AM

Kim's Wine Picks - Sterling Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 05

This Cabernet was so amazing but at $75/bottle it won’t be a frequent purchase. Sterling Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 05 Rich and powerful, our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon unleashes ripe cassis, blackberry and dark fruit character.
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Friday, March 18, 2011 7:52 AM

Top 5 Ways to Make Moving Less Stressful

Moving into your brand new home is one of the happiest, most exciting moments of your life. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most stressful. The perils and pitfalls of packing up your possessions and safely moving them to another location -- whether
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Thursday, March 17, 2011 8:18 PM

FOR JAPAN WITH LOVE

We’ve all seen the images and videos rolling in of the devastation from the Japan earthquake and tsunamis. While aftershocks and tsunami scares are still happening days later, the nation is in for a long long road of recovery. So far, the death
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Thursday, March 17, 2011 7:49 PM

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Even the White House got festive! Keep in mind as nice as this kitchen is if you do it in green your doing it for yourself. Most home buyers don't want a green kitchen! Buying or Selling a Home in Northern Virginia? Contact Kim Darwaza of RE/MAX Allegiance
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:30 AM

NVAR: February 2011 Market Statistics

Low Mortgage Rates Still Prevail; Foreclosure Notices Filed On A Downward Slide Mortgage rates are still a bargain. "Interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have averaged at or below 5 percent in every week but one this year, contributing
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:31 AM

Kim's Wine Picks - 2007 Rutherford Ranch Zinfandel Napa Valley

For those of you that know me you know that I love wine. I recently won two cases of wine at Lily's school auction. This is one of the first ones I sampled which I loved! When I went to Napa I really did love all of the wines in the Rutherford Region.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:46 AM

Tax Time Benefits to Home Ownership

Mortgage Interest Deduction Facts: 38.5 million taxpayers claimed a deduction for mortgage interest, deducting a todal of $470 billion, in 2008. The average taxpayer claiming the mortgage interest deduction deducted $12,200 from taxable income in 2008.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011 4:07 PM

Top 5 Tips for Tackling Home Improvement Projects

In the do-it-yourself age we live in, many homeowners are ready and willing to take on home-improvement projects themselves. But while you may be ready and willing, the real question is, are you really "able?" I have access to many great home-improvement
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Thursday, March 10, 2011 2:07 PM

5 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Single Family Home For Sale in Cardinal Forest

Updated! • 3,000 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm 3 story "Colonial" - MLS® $625,000 Cardinal Forest, West Springfield - Beautiful Maintained 5 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath Single Family Home with Finished Basement in the Highly Sought After Neighborhood
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011 2:56 PM

My Listing was Featured in the Fairfax Times!

North Reston contemporary home offers intriguing views by Jackie Friedlander E-mail this article \ Print this article Courtesy of Kim Darwaza The slanted asphalt roof provides the skylights that brighten this contemporary home. Courtesy of Kim Darwaza
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011 11:27 AM

Picky first-time buyers losing out on great housing deals

I thought that this was an interesting article. I feel like a lot of people pay for the sparkle in a house with a floorplan or in a neighborhood that isn't as great. When we bought our house in 1999 it was move-in ready but needed a lot of updating.
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Sunday, March 06, 2011 10:21 AM

3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Single Family Home For Sale in Stone Ridge

SHOWS LIKE A MODEL! • 3,438 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story - MLS® $500,000 Stone Ridge, Aldie - Light-filled and Spacious, Single Family Home featuring 3 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths and 2-Car Garage in Stone Ridge Community OPEN SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH
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Saturday, March 05, 2011 8:56 AM

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo For Sale in The Heights at Penderbrook

COMPLETELY REMODELED! • 940 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story "Great Floorplan!" - MLS® $237,900 Penderbrook, Fairfax County - Beautifully Remodeled 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Condo in Penderbrook Community. Remodel includes hardwood floors
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Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:52 PM

Top 5: What You Need to Look for in A Real Estate Professional

What You Need to Look for in a Real Estate Professional Let's face it -- in today's challenging economy, every penny you can save matters. That's why some homeowners go it alone when it comes time to sell their home. However, according to
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