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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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Saturday, June 04, 2011 10:50 AM
Friday Mortgage Brief - June 3rd, 2011
The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.375 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 4.250 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 3.125 FHA 3.250 Don't Believe
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Thursday, April 14, 2011 6:41 PM
Answers to 5 Common Questions About Default
Unfortunately, in today's slowly recovering economy, many homeowners continue to find themselves in financial trouble. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I have worked with many clients over the past few years to help resolve their
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Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:31 AM
7 Moving Mistakes that Can Cost You
Keeping your household organized is a challenge in the best of circumstances, let alone when you're in the midst of dealing with the disruption of moving. As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I always take the extra steps necessary
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Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:23 AM
Kim's List of Real Estate Articles Worth Reading - 12/23/2010
Existing Home Sales Resume Uptrend with Stable Prices: http://rismedia.com/2010-12-22/existing-home-sales-resume-uptrend-with-stable-prices/ Housing Starts Rise 3.9% in November 2010 http://rismedia.com/2010-12-18/housing-starts-rise-3-9-percent-in-november-2010/
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Monday, June 21, 2010 1:39 PM
Top 5: How to Avoid a Huge HVAC Mistake...and a Big Expense
As things heat up in our area, I wanted to take the chance to remind you of the importance of regularly caring for your HVAC system. Failing to properly maintain your HVAC can cost you thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, I’ve had clients confronted
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 6:53 AM
Metro DC Home Prices Increase Most in US Over Past Year
Home prices in the Washington area increased by the most in the country during the 12 months ending in March, the Washington Examiner reported. Prices for single-family homes increased 6.4 percent — the biggest increase out of 10 major metropolitan
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Thursday, May 13, 2010 9:00 AM
Short Sale Myths Debunked
RISMEDIA, May 13, 2010—With short sales making up almost 35% of home sales in March and the country with a national foreclosure problem, I would like to set the record straight on common short sale myths. 1. You must be default on your mortgage
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Sunday, April 25, 2010 8:41 AM
Leyland Cypress 33% Off at Meadow Farms in Herndon
I was driving down Route 7 yesterday and saw on the Meadow Farms sign that they are having a 33% off sale on their Leyland Cypress. As a Realtor I was thinking how sometimes clients need to have large trees to make their yards more private. Leyland Cypress
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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 05, 2009 5:44 PM
Northern Virginia Foreclosure Relief
Kim Darwaza of RE/MAX Allegiance launches website and marketing plan specific to homeowners facing foreclosure hardship in the Herndon, VA real estate market HERNDON, VA— Kim Darwaza of RE/MAX Allegiance a Herndon real estate specialist, has developed
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:46 PM
$8,000 Tax Credit and Expansion
The United States Senate is expected to vote, later today, on a bill to extend Unemployment Insurance benefits. This bill will contain the Dodd - Lieberman - Isakson Amendment to Extend and Expand the $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. The Extended
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:41 AM
Congratulations to Clark Mahek of JK Moving & Storage - My Favorite Mover
Clarke Mahek of JK Moving & Storage has been my preferred mover of choice since I entered Real Estate. He has moved most of my clients and my parents as well. If you are looking to move and want a great experience call Clarke for all of your moving
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Friday, October 16, 2009 6:43 PM
Just Launced My New Short Sale Website
Chances are, you or someone you know in Northern Virginia is facing the possibility of foreclosure. But you need to understand that you are not alone . Today, 1 out of every 10 homeowners in America is behind on mortgage payments. These are tough and
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:44 AM
Numbers Worth Knowing When Hiring a REALTOR
Using REALTOR mag's top 100 numbers; there are a couple of facts that are just too important for you not to have. 1. Long and Foster averaged 5.192 transactions per associate. RE/MAX Allegiance averaged 11.939 per associate. 2. Long and Foster's
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