Kim Darwaza Northern Virginia Real Estate

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 increase premiums for purchase money and refinance transactions, including FHA-to-FHA ...

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 and the date is not known yet.  Once I know, you will ...

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 is going on in the Nothern Virginia Real Estate market there are ...

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 previous ten years – combined! As an agent with RE/MAX Allegiance I personally donate a ...

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 was also the most crash prone intersection in 2008 with 86 crashes. The intersection ...

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 winter months - whether it's for a week, a month, or just an evening - it is a great ...

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 ...

Whitney Houston's mansion on North Gate Road in Mendham Township, NJ has been listed for $2,500,000.  This is the home where Being Bobby Brown was filmed in case you were one of the five people that actually watched that show.  The property is 12,561 square feet and has 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half bathrooms.  This ...

The H1N1 Clinics that were supposed to be at local area schools this weekend have been cancelled due to vaccine production delays.  Updated information can be found on the Fairfax County Government website or below. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/flu/h1n1-vaccine-distribution.htm   Due to delays in the production of 2009 H1N1 vaccine, ...