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Thursday, April 23, 2009 1:36 PM
Move-Up Buyers - THE TIME IS NOW!
Now that the conforming loan limits are over $700k in Northern Virginia it is a great time to move-up. The $8k first time homebuyer credit stimulated the $200-400k price range in the close in suburbs of DC. The window for low pricing is definitely closing
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Saturday, April 11, 2009 6:56 PM
The Door is Closing on Deals
After being in multiple contract situations week after week since the beginning of the year I feel like the door is closing on great deals on homes in the close in suburbs of Northern Virginia. I have not written an offer on a single property inside the
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Monday, April 06, 2009 6:09 PM
Hitwise Rankings: remax.com Climbs to No. 5
Could consumers in transition be thinking about buying? In February, remax.com jumped from the seventh spot to the fifth spot on the Top 20 Hitwise Real Estate Rankings - passing up Rent.com for the first time in five months. Hitwise , a subsidiary of
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Friday, February 27, 2009 2:49 PM
NAR Response to Obama Administration Budget Plan
Most people think that REALTORS just help with buying and selling of homes but there is a lot more to our organization. We also lobby to help keep taxes down and conditions optimal in the real estate marketplace. Dear Fellow REALTOR®, You may have
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Friday, February 27, 2009 8:48 AM
KIM DARWAZA AWARDED THE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION
Contact: Kim Darwaza Phone: 703-856-2254 E-mail: kim@kimdarwaza.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IN VIRGINIA KIM DARWAZA HAS BEEN AWARDED THE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION BY THE COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS. Northern Virginia, February
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:52 PM
New FHA Loan Limits Released
The new FHA loan limits were released and the conforming loan limit has been raised to $729,750 for the Washington Metropolitan area. To check the conforming loan limits for other markets visit the HUD website at https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hicostlook.cfm
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:44 PM
Washington: One of America’s Best Housing Markets
As the housing downturn wears on, some cities are stabilizing and some aren’t. In Las Vegas, the weakest market in the country, prices continue to drop. “I don’t know what those guys were drinking when they thought all this building
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:20 PM
Expanded Tax Break Available for 2009 First Time Homebuyers
Good News! See below for more details. If you have already filed your 2008 return you can file an amended return once you settle on your home and can still get the money back this year. Please call or email me for details. Expanded Tax Break Available
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Monday, February 23, 2009 12:30 PM
While New York Bleeds Washington Thrives
Good news for Northern Virginia... At the same time Wall Street is losing jobs and prestige, the nation's capital is gaining steam as it ramps up to fight the recession Look out, New York . Washington is gaining on you. As the nation's most populous
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Friday, February 20, 2009 6:04 PM
Hundreds of RE/MAX Allegiance Associates Pledge to Children’s Miracle Network
Even in difficult economic times, hundreds of RE/MAX Allegiance Associates have joined the Children’s Miracle Network Honor Card program - thus pledging a minimum donation of $25 per transaction to Children’s Miracle Network. I will be donating
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:39 AM
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Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:29 PM
Northern Virginia Home Sales Jumped 39% in January
The number of homes sold in Northern Virginia spiked 39 percent in January, as more buyers took advantage of falling prices. During the month, 998 homes were sold in the area, which includes the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church as well as
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Friday, February 13, 2009 8:20 AM
$15,000 Homebuyer Credit Cut in Compromise
$15,000 homebuyer credit cut in compromise "Reuters reported that the Obama administration has shelved a plan for the government to stand behind low-cost mortgages with rates between 4 percent and 4.5 percent." GET THIS INFO OUT NOW TO YOUR
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:00 PM
Economic Stimulus Bill - Real Estate Issues Worth Contacting Your Representatives
Urgent Message from Dave Liniger If you have been watching the news this week, you may have noticed that the debate in Washington has finally turned toward real stimulus for the housing industry. As a result, I believe that we could be on the brink of
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Saturday, January 10, 2009 6:52 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kim Darwaza, ABR®, GRI RE/MAX Allegiance LOCAL REALTOR® ACHIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION Fairfax, VA – Kim Darwaza with RE/MAX Allegiance has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR®) designation
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