Kim Darwaza Northern Virginia Real Estate

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 may need to be taken care of. In today’s buyer’s market, revealing such faults prior ...

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 and Expanded Tax Credit will contain the following provisions: Amount: $8,000 ...

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 needs.Official Mover for the Washington Capitals JK Moving & Storage Takes ...

    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 frustrating times. Now more than ever, it's important to identify ...

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 sales volume per associate was ...

The U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act by Reps. Waxman (D‐CA) and Markey (D‐MA). Following NAR’s long‐standing policy to only take a position on legislation, or provisions within legislation that have a direct affect on real estate, NAR worked with our Congressional allies to ...

Return to Economic Normality Cited by Obama Administration Aide   According to a new report that appeared on the Reuters Web site, White House Economic Adviser Larry Summers said recently that the foundations for a return to growth had been laid and there were signs that “economic life was getting back to normal.” ...

The U.S. Treasury Department last week unveiled a plan designed to streamline and encourage short sales, a move RE/MAX leaders have been advocating for some time. Under provisions of the newly created “Foreclosure Alternatives Program,” the process will soon include standardized documentation, cash incentives to lenders and moving ...

Northern Virginia: April 2009 The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® reports on April 2009 home sales activity for Fairfax and Arlington counties, the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church and the towns of Vienna, Herndon and Clifton.A total of 1,544 homes sold in April 2009, a 6.12 percent increase above April 2008 home sales ...

The 200-400k price range inside and around the beltway is still very hot right now.  There was a property that came on the market Monday night in Burke.  I showed it Tuesday afternoon around 3:30 and there were two other agents showing the property when I was there.  I called the agent around 5 pm and there were already 4 contracts ...