Ritu Desai- Top Producer Realtor in Northern Virginia

We all understand the local economy, job market and investment trend in the area. Listing and reading about all the negative things about the Real Estate industry, I wish we only had access to local media information. On the other hand living in this globalization and technology growth era we have more information and tools to draft the realistic ...

Hard-core renters can come up with all kinds of reasons to avoid real-estate purchases. Here are some of the usual stories -- and why they just don't wash. Excuse No. 1: "Everyone is way too insane about real estate." Count this as the "protest" renter -- the person who perpetually rents, who thinks he's too ...

Buying a home without getting a CLUE can land you in deep trouble. CLUE is the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange, which tracks insurance-claim histories of both people and properties, and it can be a major roadblock on the highway to homeownership.Home buyers who have never made a claim on their own policies are finding themselves being ...

 In the sellers’ market of 2004, 2005 and early 2006, seller subsidies or seller contributions were often unnecessary. As the Northern Virginia housing market returns to a more balanced market, seller concessions are offered in an increasing share of transactions. Seller subsidies can include help with closing costs, decorator ...