Northern Virginia Residential Blog-Samson Properties

1/2 our days are spent on the road, but few know about an Amber Alert until after its over.

Ritu Desai — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:12:00 GMT

So here's the deal. When we're with clients we spend most of our time paying attention to them & the road. If our car stereos are on they're at such a low volume we barely hear them. When most of us are at work we're not listening...(read more)

Tradition Sale3 FNSH LVL Single Family in Lowes Island, Sterling Virginia

Ritu Desai — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:29:00 GMT

Ritu Desai | Samson Properties | 703-625-4949 20697 Longbank Ct, Potomac Falls, VA Traditional Sale *** why wait for banks when you can close and get the credit*** 5BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered at $535,000 Year Built 1993 Sq Footage Unspecified...(read more)

10 Creative use of Dryer Sheets!

Ritu Desai — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:21:00 GMT

Get your penny stretch by reusing your used dryer sheets... Reusing them: Sheet are not done after the first tumble, reuse the sheet for next round of drying clothes. Furniture: Ran out of expensive duster? Don't run to the store to buy a new box,...(read more)

In 3 - 5 minutes, you can help make a wish come true today

Ritu Desai — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:47:00 GMT

Sam Callahan, the son of a Realtor in Silicon Valley, is 14 years old and has cancer which is not responding to two different types of chemotherapy. His cancer, Ewing's Sarcoma, had metasticized before it was discovered on September 22nd. Sam writes...(read more)

Negative looks Positive-February Fairfax County Virginai Real Estate Market Report

Ritu Desai — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:19:00 GMT

For once we can say negative looks positive!!! We have seen a drastic turn around in the Fairfax county Virginia residential real estate market place. Low interest rate, inventory & tax credit expiration has all added to the huge upswing in our market...(read more)

Negative looks Positive-February Loudoun County Virginai Real Estate Market Report

Ritu Desai — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:03:00 GMT

For once we can say negative looks positive!!! We have seen a drastic turn around in the Loudoun county Virginia residential real estate market place. Low interest rate, inventory & tax credit expiration has all added to the huge upswing in our market...(read more)

Still unsure about the Norther Virginia residential Real Estate market?

Ritu Desai — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:57:00 GMT

Are you a home buyer who is still on fence about Northern Virginia residential Real Estate Market ? So let's get your facts straight: Forbes recently released richest counties in the country guess who is on the top of the list? Loudoun (#1), Fairfax...(read more)

Common Real Estate Abbrevations used in Virginia

Ritu Desai — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:33:00 GMT

Confused when you are ready the remarks by PRO (Realtors) while searching for home? I have been asked by a number of buyers recently to explain some of the abbreviations in the listings I have sent them. So I thought I would give a list of common abbreviations...(read more)

Where is Northern Virginia Real Estate Market heading???????

Ritu Desai — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:41:00 GMT

If you are in the market for a home under $500000 in Fairfax, Loudoun or Prince William county of Northern Virginia, it is a challenge to win a contract without crossing off contingencies or sweetening the deal with higher offer. This trend is getting...(read more)

Yet another reason to list your home for sale in Virginia with Ritu Desai & Samson Properties

Ritu Desai — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:54:00 GMT

Apart from giving your home the most exposure in the market place: Yet another reason why to list with Ritu Desai & Samson Properties We are proud to announce a partnership with Samson Properties and ENUFF WITH THE STUFF! If you list with me, you...(read more)

January Market Report for Sterling Virginia

Ritu Desai — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:36:00 GMT

Our January market report are typically lower in volume due to the holidays. Apart from the hangover of the holidays, we had seen a record breaking winter condition during January & Feb. of this year. Even when are barometer was going down , the city...(read more)

My clients care I blog!!!!

Ritu Desai — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:57:00 GMT

Past weekend, I met a potential client who lives International but has a home in Potomac Falls, Virginia. They have decided to sell their home, and wanted to meet up with me to discuss the sale of their home.... Since he had come down for a short business...(read more)

Do you want me be part of my neighborhood -Rivercrest, Potomac Falls Virginia

Ritu Desai — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:07:00 GMT

Rivercrest (also known as South Bank) is a small development in eastern Loudoun County, Virginia. The builder that have constructed beautiful homes were M/I homes, NV Homes, Winchester, Ryan Homes, Engle homes, and K.Hov. Homes. It is bordered by the...(read more)

How much to estimate for Home Maintenance after purchasing your home?

Ritu Desai — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:13:00 GMT

This topic reminded me of a family whose I had sold a home while back. They had bought a new construction home. After 5 years living in the home, the husband had a job relocation so they were thinking about renting the home or selling it. Walking around...(read more)

Loudoun County pays the most in property taxes in the South

Ritu Desai — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:09:00 GMT

Loudouners fork out $4,844 annually per home, the most for any county in the southern United States and nearly three times more than the $1,180 national average. In ranking each county, Forbes.com used the 2008 U.S. Census’ American Community Survey,...(read more)