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Thursday, March 18, 2010 1:45 PM

Watch out for FHA changes on April 5th, 2010

Effective April 5th, 2010 Increased Upfront Premiums : Effective for FHA loans for which the case number is assigned on or after April 5, 2010, FHA will collect an upfront mortgage insurance premium of 2.25 percent from 1.75% . This policy change will
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:05 PM

Changes to FHA Guidelines for Buyers

Well, it was predicted that FHA was going to make some changes and they were just announced today. These are the changes that buyers need to knnow about" * Upfront MIP raised to 2.25% from 1.75%. This will be effective in the Spring on case assignments
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Monday, January 18, 2010 10:55 PM

FHA Lifts 90-day waiting period

HUD announced that they will allow purchasers using FHA loans to buy properties that have been owned less than 90 days by the sellers. This should help homebuyer's to secure homes that they have been unable to make offers on. Since a lot of flipping
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:26 PM

Allegiance Raises Record Amount for Children's Miracle Network

Congratulations to all of those Allegiance members that chose to donate money to Children’s Miracle Network in 2009. We raised $173,572 for sick children in our markets, shattering our previous record and predicted to be more money raised than the
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:44 PM

Waxpool Rd at Loudoun Co. Pkwy Tops List of Most Crash Prone Intersections in 2009

Loudoun County, VA: The intersection of Waxpool Road at Loudoun County Parkway in Ashburn, Virginia remains atop the list for the most crash prone intersection in Loudoun County for 2009. Waxpool Road at Loudoun County Parkway saw 84 crashes in 2009 and
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 1:19 PM

December 2009 & Recap of 2009 - Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Statistics

2009: It’s a Wrap Source: NVAR - www.nvar.com For those selling homes this past December in Northern Virginia, the average sale price was up a smidge more than 12 percent over December 2008 numbers. And for our Greater Northern Virginia region,
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 10:09 AM

Homeowner Tip: Water Damage Prevention Checklist for Your Home

Now that fall is winding down and we have to face the fact that winter is just around the corner, one way of escaping reality is to turn our thoughts to the excitement of holiday travels or warm weather vacations. But before you leave home during the
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:26 PM

Metro DC Housing Market Update - December 15, 2009

From WTOP.com: The local housing market is gaining steam. But it feels like there are two housing markets in one, says John McClain, senior fellow at George Mason University. According to new numbers being analyzed by McClain, existing home sales are
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Sunday, November 29, 2009 7:50 PM

Reasons Why Northern Virginia is a Great Place to Live - Snickers Gap Christmas Tree Farms

The nice thing about living in Northern Virginia is that we have all of the ammenities, and shopping of a major city being so close to Washington, DC. Yet at the same time we can drive 30-45 minutes and be in beautiful farm land. Every year since I was
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:02 AM

Free One Year Old Republic Home Protection Warranty When You Buy a Home With Kim Darwaza

One of the incentives that I have always offered my buyer clients is a free one year home warranty when they buy a home with me. Now more than ever with short sales and foreclosure properties that have not been maintained as well an home warranty is beneficial
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Monday, November 16, 2009 1:11 PM

Kim Darwaza YouTube Channel - Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended & Expanded

Congress and the President have extended and expanded the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers. Existing homeonwers are now eligible for a $6,500 tax credit. Please watch this video to hear about the guidelines. To begin your search for the perfect
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Attachment(s): EXTENDED_First-Time_Home_Buyer_Credit_09.pdf
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:23 AM

Links for This Week in Real Estate - Friday, November 13, 2009

Summary of This Weeks Important Real Estate News and Homeowner Information: Sears Commercial & RE/MAX Allegiance Discount Appliance Program - http://tinyurl.com/yfwmwom Flood Insurance 101 - http://bit.ly/4b5aya Northern Virginia Real Estate Statistics
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:21 PM

Need New Appliances or Home Electronics?

I am pleased to announce the RE / MAX Allegiance Appliance Select Program. This program is facilitated through a business relationship between RE / MAX Allegiance Realtors and Sears Commercial Sales . This program allows me to offer my clients the ability
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:41 PM

Need Help De-Cluttering or With Storage?

Act fast for the month of November if you need de-cluttering or just a valet at your home for loose stuff please call Clarke Mahek at JK Moving and Storage for 10% off the monthly storage. Download the attached brochure for additional information and
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Attachment(s): JK Valet Brochure.pdf
Sunday, November 01, 2009 6:55 PM

By Some Reliable Measures, Recession Is Over

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES The worldwide recession appears to have ended, with surveys showing manufacturing activity is on the rise nearly everywhere. "It is the emerging markets that are leading, with the U.S. following and Europe lagging," said
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