Ritu Desai- Top Producer Realtor in Northern Virginia

What are Spec Homes?Any house or condominium that has already begun construction but doesn't have a buyer for it is a speculative or spec home (also referred to as an inventory home). They can range from holes in the ground to completely finished units ready for immediate move in.Why are specs a good deal?Builders, like all retailers, need to ...

Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes you pay, and some of the costs involved in buying your home.  Gains. Between 1998 and 2002, national home prices increased at an average of 5.4 percent annually. And while there’s no guarantee of appreciation, a 2001 study by the NATIONAL ...

It sounds tired, trite, hackneyed, even a little specious, especially when it's become little more than a marketing slogan used to describe just about any housing market, no matter how bleak or bright. However, right now, the popular refrain, "It's a good time to buy," resonates with a more resolute ring of truth. Home sales ...