Northern Virginia Real Estate and Community News Blog

Monday, April 6, 2015

Time to Rent or Time to Buy?
Time to Rent or Time to Buy? Spring of 2015 is shaping up to be a great time to buy in Northern Virginia.  Traditionally we see an aggressive Seller's market this time of year, but not so much this year as in the past.  Inventory is very tight in some neighborhoods, and not so much in others. Here are four reasons you might wan...

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Increase The Value Of Your Home By Using these Renovations Tips
There are many things that can be done to add value to the property, when you are looking to sell your Northern VA house or even if you are just looking to redesign your current home. Once you get these improvements done, they may look very good, but some of them may not add a significant amount of value to your home, simply costing you a...

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Aug. 1 Changes to HUD-1 Closing Process
The HUD1 Settlement Statement  is a document that lists all charges and credits to the buyer and to the seller in a real estate settlement. In transactions that do not include a seller, such as a refinance loan, the settlement agent may use the shortened HUD-1A form. On August 1, 2015 the HUD 1 will be replaced by the new Closing Disclo...

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Why Hire a Property Management Company in Northern VA
A qualified property management company in Northern VA can include significant value to your investment, which is why many seasoned real estate investors will tell you that a good management company deserves recognition for their efforts. Here are a couple of things that a great home manager can do for you: Higher Quality Tenants Think ...

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Northern Virginia Real Estate Investing Tips
If you're tired of the modest returns you get on bonds, the insulting rate of interest paid by banks, and the frenetic fits of the stock market, you might think about relying on rental homes to supplement your retirement income. However it's not for everyone. Walk through these six tips to see if real estate investing can help you creat...

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates for 2015 Announced
Being a resident of the DC/MD/VA for 25+ years has granted me access to the one of the most amazing displays of mother nature-the Cherry Blossoms by the Tidal Basin! This year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival overlaps briefly with the trees’ peak bloom dates, the National Park Service said Tuesday. The peak bloom date is April 11-...

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions
BY: HouseLogic From mortgage interest to property tax deductions, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns. Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these homeownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill: Mortgage Interest Deduction One of the neatest deductions itemizing ho...

Monday, February 23, 2015

Pricing Your Northern Virginia Home
Pricing Your Northern Virginia Home It’s time to move. You’ve decided to sell your Northern Virginia home and embark on a new adventure. Unfortunately, potential buyers don’t care about how long you obsessed over choosing the perfect bathroom tiles or the number of carpenters you interviewed to make the perfect built-in bookcase...

Monday, February 16, 2015

5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! The primary day of the 2015 Chinese Horoscope New Year is on February 19, 2015 in China's time zone. This day is another moon day, and is the first day of the first Chinese lunar month in the Chinese Lunar Calendar framework. For us, here are helpful tips that we could use following Chinese feng shui principles:...

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

How good home staging can make all the difference
Selling your home is like being in front of an audience. Staging your home is becoming more important than ever before. Just imagine the first time you walk into a home.  Remember the first impression you have always has something to do with the following 3 Cs: 1. Cleanliness: Having spotless windows, floors and carpets; Detail the re...

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