Fairfax, Loudoun County Virginia -Residential Real Estate Market Blog

Loudoun County Virginia Public School Calendar 2012-2013

2012-02-08T13:48:00Z

We are still half way through our 2011-2012 school year in Loudoun County. For parents it is good news that Loudoun County School has released their schedule for 2012-2013 out ahead of the time this year. Especially if you are planning vacation or have to make advance child care arrangements this calendar will help you to plan out your child next school year. 2012-2013 Loudoun School Calendar If you are looking to buy, investment, rent or sell your home in Loudoun County residential Realtor Ritu...(read more)

Fundraising for MS -Wine and Chocolate Tasting

2012-02-07T11:56:00Z

Jacki's Determined Soles is hosting a wine and chocolate tasting to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event will be held at Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro located at 11750 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA. The event will also include representatives from: Loudoun Valley Vineyards Fabbioli Cellars Tarara Winery Notaviva Vineyards ...and we are pleased to announce the addition of 8 Chains North Winery and Vineyards to the event! Each winery will be pouring two wines specifically...(read more)

Craiglist Rental Scam Alert for the Northern Virginia Landlord & Tenants

2012-02-05T14:20:00Z

I recently listed a beautiful town home in Herndon 20171 for rent . The home was active on the market for about couple of days. My current tenants called me with a panic and confusion stating "Some strangers about 3-4 group of people where ringing the door bell and wanted to preview the home?" Speaking to one of them I found out that there was a n advertisement of the same home with the property address listed for lot more cheaper price. The advertisement claimed that they are the owners...(read more)

How is the Spring 2012 Housing Market outlook for Northern Virginia Area-Fairfax/Loudoun & Prince William County

2012-01-31T14:21:00Z

Spring of 2010 was filled with home buyers in the market wanting to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit. Spring of 2011 had all the positive data that influenced Northern Virginia real estate market. So what is in for the real estate market in Northern Virginia for Spring 2012 ? From the New Construction Perspective: Builders in the surrounding counties including Fairfax, Loudoun & Prince William have raised their base price, incentives/credits have reduced and lot premiums are back. We have...(read more)

Things to DO in and Around Northern Virginia with Kids

2012-01-30T15:56:00Z

Local Library- We are blessed to have so many events at our local libraries that you can either sign up or show up!! So before you drive far away check out your local library that has programs for young kids to teen center. Arlington Public Library - Events Alexandria Library - Events Fairfax County Public Libraries - Events Loudoun County Public Library - Events Prince William Public Library Events Bike or Hike: This year we are blessed with warm winter, so go out and get some fresh air while enjoying...(read more)

Northern Virginia Home Buyer-Buying Property at the Virginia Court House Steps

2012-01-25T16:21:00Z

My novice Northern Virginia investors get excited when they read the listings of property for auction starting bid at $10K in local newspaper such as Washington Examiner or Washington Post. Every investors dream is to buy "steal deal" and flip it for profits. However sometimes these deals can cost you everything!!! So before you run with your hard earned cash to purchase that deal here are few thing to consider. DID YOU KNOW??? When buying at any of the Northern Virginia Court house steps:...(read more)

Northern Virginia Real Estate Guide-What Can You Buy for Less Than $350K in Fairfax Virginia (22030/22031/22032/22033)

2012-01-20T17:07:00Z

While Fairfax County is called the heart of the Northern Virginia area. Fairfax residents have access to major commuter route including: Capital beltway (495), 66, Fairfax County Parkway, Route 29, Route 50, Dulles Airport. Apart from the commute Fairfax County has attracted some federal government offices, which brought lot of government contracting companies and fortunate 500 companies in the area. Fairfax has dictate always a bit stronger housing market compare to surrounding counties including...(read more)

Northern Virginia Real Estate Guide-What Can You Buy for $350K-$500K in Fairfax Virginia (22030/22031/22032/22033)

2012-01-20T16:19:00Z

Fairfax County is called the heart of the Northern Virginia area. Fairfax residents have access to major commuter route including: Capital beltway (495), 66, Fairfax County Parkway, Route 29, Route 50, Dulles Airport. Apart from the commute Fairfax County has attracted some federal government offices, which brought lot of government contracting companies and fortunate 500 companies in the area. Fairfax has dictate always a bit stronger housing market compare to surrounding counties including Loudoun...(read more)

Northern Virgina Home Seller Guide- How much it will cost to sell my Northern Virginia Home?

2012-01-20T14:47:00Z

Biggest question any home owner who is planning to sell their home is what is cost him/her to sell their home. Whether you live in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington or Alexandria in the Northern Virginia area your costing cost breakdown is as below: Realtor Commission: This is your biggest cost while selling your home. For Example : When you selling using my service as a Samson Properties Realtor I charge 4.5% commission of sales price with full service on a regular home sale of your Northern...(read more)

Northern Virginia Home Buyer Guide-Buying a Home with Swimming Pool in Winter

2012-01-16T13:27:00Z

One of my buyer was interested in a beautiful single family home in Oak Hill Virginia 20171 area. My buyers fell in love with the home, they were concerned about in-ground swimming pool. They did not know the pool condition since it is winterize. The sellers were willing to provide all the invoices of the work done in past couple of years. Since my buyers never owned a home with a pool were anxious before making a big decision. We called around couple of pool company to check what is the best way...(read more)

Northern Virginia New Construction Home Buyers- Did you check how your New Home Builder is Rated?

2012-01-13T16:51:00Z

Many of the consumers rely on their friends, family on recommendation about a community. However when house hunting for a new construction in Northern Virginia area, how do you determine if the builder meets the quality of construction to the value you are paying for that home? Most of the home buyers are carried away with the decorative models that builder has. They based their decision about purchasing a home based on either emotionally falling in love with the home, the price and/or incentive...(read more)

Northern Virginia Home Buyer/Seller Guide-What is Home of Choice Contigency?

2012-01-12T16:42:00Z

Dear Ritu, we are thinking about moving up into a single family home from our current town home we own in Fairfax Virginia. However we are concerned, if we sell our home first and we cannot find single family home we want to purchase we will be out of our home. Secondly, if we do decide to move into temporary housing situation this could cost us both stress and money. Are there any other options for us as a home owner to move up in this situation? Good news is there is a solution in our Virginia...(read more)

Northern Virginia Home Buyer- 5 Questions to help you decided if you are Ready to Move Up to your next Dream Homes???

2012-01-12T16:21:00Z

I meet quite a few of home owners who live in condo or town homes and getting ready to move up. It is a domino effect when you have to move up and have a current home. Before you jump to make a decision there few basic questions you can answer to help yourself if moving up is right for you. 1. Have you spoken to a lender to check if you are qualified with the existing mortgage you owe? And if so how much? Do you have to sell your home to qualify? Based on this do you have any choice of homes in the...(read more)

Northern Virginia Home Buyer- 5 Questions to help you decided if you are Ready to Move Up to your next Dream Home???

2012-01-12T15:53:00Z

Fairfax County/Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Report -Jan 2012

2012-01-11T18:37:00Z

While the headlines about DC metro has shocked many but it is a true fact " DC Metro Closes 2011 with Lowest Inventory Level since August 2005" . The same fact goes about Northern Virginia real estate market. We have seen a deep decline in the inventory of homes compared to last month or a year ago. Some factors may be due to moratorium on foreclosure by the banks during holidays, decreased in short sale listings and/or typically holiday housing market. Fairfax County housing market analyze:...(read more)