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July 2011 - Posts

Saturday, July 30, 2011 11:16 AM

How to Choose the Right Home for Your Family

You’ve probably heard more than once that today’s perfect storm of low prices, high inventory, and affordable interest rates are making this the right time for you to buy that home you’ve always wanted. As you begin to shop around, however,
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Saturday, July 30, 2011 10:50 AM

Open House in Bren Mar Park on Sunday

July 2011 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 Bren Mar Park, Alexandria - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 6340 Bren Mar Drive on July 31 from
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Saturday, July 30, 2011 10:45 AM

Single Family Home For Sale in the Bren Mar Park Neighborhood of Alexandria

Charming 4 bedroom home • 1,096 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm bi-level - MLS® $375,000 Bren Mar Park, Alexandria - Fully Remodeled 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Single Family Home on Two Spacious Levels in Convenient Inside the Beltway Location! Open Sunday, July
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:41 AM

Broker's Open Today - Tuesday, July 26th from 12-1:30 in Alexandria

I am having a Broker's Open today at my new single family home listing in Alexandria. This 4 bedroom 2 bath home has been remodeled and shows like a Ballard Designs catalog! Stop by for lunch on me and to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:36 AM

Serial Butt Stabber Sought in Virginia

I saw this on the news last night so I thought it was worth sharing... Monday, Jul 25, 2011 | Updated 11:07 PM EDT One man may be responsible for stabbing at least five women in the butt, according to Fairfax County police. In the most recent attack,
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 8:50 AM

Smart Lighting Choices for Inside and Out

No matter how great a room looks during the day, the right lighting makes all the difference at night. Effective lighting can even bring the not-so-favorite areas of your home to life, whether it’s indoors or out. The right type of lighting can
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 8:47 AM

Single Story For Rent/Lease in Alta Vista

Totally Updated! • 765 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm single story "Condo" - $1,900 USD Monthly Alta Vista, Ballston - Updated 20th Floor unit with panoramic views from glass enclosed sunroom. Cosmopolitan Ballston location where you don't
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 8:19 AM

Friday Mortgage Brief - Friday, July 22nd, 2011

The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.500 FHA/VA 4.250 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 2.875 FHA 3.250 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.500 FHA/VA 4.500 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 3.125 FHA 3.250 SunTrust Portfolio
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 7:20 AM

Price Reduced on 24990 Mineral Springs in Stone Ridge

Stone Ridge, Aldie - Announcing a price reduction on 24990 Mineral Springs, a 3,438 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story. Now MLS® $474,900 - Reduced!. Property information
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 7:15 AM

Open House in Stone Ridge on Sunday

July 2011 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 Stone Ridge, Aldie - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 24990 Mineral Springs on July 24 from 1:00
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Monday, July 18, 2011 9:58 AM

Townhouse For Sale in the Penderbrook Neighborhood of Fairfax

Beautifully Maintained • 1,950 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse "Meticulously Maintained" - MLS® $450,000 Penderbrook, Fairfax County - Meticulously Maintained End Unit with 3 Bedrooms and Garage in Penderbrook Golf Course Community.
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Sunday, July 17, 2011 10:07 AM

Open House in the Crestmont neighborhood or the City of Fairfax on Sunday

July 2011 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 July 24 from
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Friday, July 15, 2011 5:55 PM

Do You Have the Right Coverage? Take an Insurance Check-up

Insurance is a necessary part of life—it helps provide us with important peace of mind and financial security. But are you aware that your insurance needs change as you pass through life’s many chapters? Adapting your insurance coverage accordingly
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Friday, July 15, 2011 5:36 PM

FHA Property Flip Guidelines for Properties Owned Less Than 90 Days

Here are the guidelines as it pertains to a FHA mortgage: 1. All transactions must be arms length. There can’t be any identity of interest between the buyer and seller or other parties to the sales transaction. In order to ensure this the documentation
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Friday, July 15, 2011 5:18 PM

Friday Mortgage Brief - Friday, July 15, 2011

The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.500 FHA/VA 4.250 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 2.875 FHA 3.250 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.625 FHA/VA 4.375 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 2.990 FHA 3.250 Keeping our clients
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011 8:42 PM

8444 Red Eagle Court in Newington Heights is Sold!

Newington Heights, Lorton - The 3 story Townhouse at 8444 Red Eagle Court has been sold. Property information
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Friday, July 08, 2011 6:09 PM

Friday Mortgage Brief - Friday, July 8th 2011

The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.500 FHA/VA 4.375 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 2.990 FHA 3.250 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.625 FHA/VA 4.500 15yr Fixed 3.875 5yr ARM 3.250 FHA 3.250 Loan Limits Are Ending
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Thursday, July 07, 2011 5:09 PM

Open House in Annalee Heights on Sunday

July 2011 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 Annalee Heights, Falls Chruch - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3201 Blundell Circle on July 10
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Thursday, July 07, 2011 5:05 PM

Why Sellers Should Consider a Pre-Inspection

Traditionally in the real estate process, an inspection is requested by a home buyer around the time they are applying for a mortgage. In fact, more than 85% of home buyers request an inspection as a way to uncover hidden faults and costly repairs that
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Sunday, July 03, 2011 8:34 AM

Happy 4th of July Weekend 2011!

I hope that everyone has a fun and safe weekend!
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Saturday, July 02, 2011 7:52 AM

102-12108 Green Ledge Ct in Penderbrook is Sold!

Penderbrook, Fairfax County - The single story at 102-12108 Green Ledge Ct has been sold. Property information
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Saturday, July 02, 2011 7:43 AM

Friday Mortgage Brief - Friday, July 1st 2011

The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.625 FHA/VA 4.375 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 3.125 FHA 3.375 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.750 FHA/VA 4.625 15yr Fixed 3.875 5yr ARM 3.375 FHA 3.375 Housing Data on a
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Friday, July 01, 2011 7:01 AM

Top 5 DIY Staging Tips

If you are preparing to put your home on the market this summer, it’s important to realize that every prospective home buyer that comes through your doors will view your home differently. And with today’s highly competitive market, it’s
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