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Tips for Parents Buying Homes for Children

Ritu Desai — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:03:00 GMT

With home prices low, now could be a good time for parents to give their children a home or even an investment property. Here are some suggestions for managing the tax consequences from Mark Luscombe, tax analyst with Wolters Kluwer. Give a cash gift...(read more)

How to help your Children purchase their home?

Ritu Desai — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:03:00 GMT

The Price, the Commute, the Schools, The Ammenities

Ritu Desai — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:22:00 GMT

Congratulation!! you made a decision to purchase a home. Now the next big decision is where do you want to buy or live. Especially with the crazy Northern Virginia traffic if can be a challenging decision for a family or any individual. So how do you...(read more)

Buy or Sell First your current home?

Ritu Desai — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:05:00 GMT

“I currently own a home which I would like to sell, and then buy another. What is the best sequence of steps in this process?” Depending on what you are in the market to sell/buy, this question can be answer. Your first step would be get the...(read more)

How to Improve the Odds of an Offer

Ritu Desai — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:47:00 GMT

What a seller can do to improve the odds of getting the offer that you have been long waiting on...or be the first one to get one before you competion gets chosen over yours. 1. Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic...(read more)

New Listing: 3 Acres+Horse Barn+Shed with Scenic in Leesburg

Ritu Desai — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:19:00 GMT

Ritu Desai | Samson Realty | 703-625-4949 40583 WOODSIDE PL, Leesburg, VA NATURE LOVER'S PARADISE ON 3 ACRES*TRADITIONAL SALE* NO HOA 4BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $499,000 Year Built 1971 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full,...(read more)

Are you working with EcoBroker yet?

Ritu Desai — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:06:00 GMT

EcoBroker is the premiere green designation program for real estate professionals. Founded in 2002, EcoBroker is the first and largest green real estate training and communications program in the world. With members in all 50 United States, Canada, Mexico,...(read more)

New – VHDA Homebuyer Tax Credit Plus Program

Ritu Desai — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:38:00 GMT

VHDA’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plus Program provides first-time homebuyers an affordable funding source to access their anticipated tax credit for use as downpayment and closing costs. Reservations for this program will be accepted beginning June 9,...(read more)

New Listing:12768 Dogwood Hills Ln. Fairfax**Open Sun 06/07 1-4PM

Ritu Desai — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:18:00 GMT

Ritu Desai | Samson Realty | 703-625-4949 12768 Dogwood Hills Ln, Fairfax, VA Tradition Sale**Meticulously Maintained Home 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse offered at $410,000 Year Built 1991 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking...(read more)

What upgrades will provide best return

Ritu Desai — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Lot of homes owners or sellers are investing in their homes. Everyone wonder what house upgrades will provide the best return on your dollar when the time comes to sell? Here's a great place to get the answers. Every year Remodeling Magazine releases...(read more)

Update:Reversal of HUD's recent $8,000 tax credit

Ritu Desai — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:21:00 GMT

As I mentioned in my past post, HUD made an announcement on May 12 that they were going to allow homeowners to use the $8000 tax credit as down payment monies by empowering state agencies, non profits and HUD approved Mortgagees to lend the monies to...(read more)

Is Your Home Ready for Your Vacation?

Ritu Desai — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:27:00 GMT

Summer is around the corner and many of the us are making plans for their vacation. Local Crime Prevention Unit recommend residents make their homes look as lived-in as possible while they are enjoying their well-deserved time off. Here are a few simple...(read more)

$8000 Tax Credit qualifies for Down Payment

Ritu Desai — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:59:00 GMT

HUD Secretary announces that the $8,000 Tax Credit for qualified home buyer's may be used as a down payment. "FHA's approved lenders will be permitted to "monetize" the tax credit through short-term bridge loans. This will allow...(read more)

Just Listed: Immaculate Townhome in the heart of Reston

Ritu Desai — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:12:00 GMT

Ritu Desai | Samson Realty | 703-625-4949 2224 Cartwright Pl, Reston, VA Remodeled & Immaculate Townhome in the heart of Reston 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse offered at $289,000 Year Built 1974 Sq Footage 1,197 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors...(read more)

Tax Holiday on Hurricane Preparedness Items-May 25th to May 31st

Ritu Desai — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:26:00 GMT

The state is giving Virginia residents an incentive to prepare for hurricane season. Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins May 25 and runs through May 31. During the weeklong holiday, state and local sales taxes won't be collected...(read more)