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First Time Home Buyer Federal Tax Credit Extended…and Expanded
The government has extended the first-time home buyer federal tax credit as well as expanded to include many existing home owners. First-time home buyers now have until April 30, 2010 to sign a contract and qualify for a tax credit up to $8,000. And ...
10 Ways to Avoid Problems and Save Money This Winter
The leaves and temperatures are falling, which means it’s time to get your home ready for winter. By taking a little time and energy to do these 10 simple things, you will avoid many potential headaches and save money this winter. 1) Get your ...
How To Buy Homeowner’s Insurance
Here’s a good video explaining what homeowner’s insurance is and how to get it (if you can’t see the video, click here)… If you’re a renter, make sure you get renter’s insurance (similar to homeowner’s insur...
1st Annual Dulles Home Fair Offers Free Classes for Consumers
The 1st Annual Dulles Home Fair, presented by the Dulles Area Association of Realtors, will offer free classes to consumers on a variety of real estate related topics. Some of the topics being taught/discussed are: Keeping Score: How to Monitor ...
Are Loudoun Home Prices Where They Should Be?
A question on most people’s mind is, “Will home prices in Loudoun continue to fall?” That’s a great question and one which nobody can answer with complete certainty. But one thing to look at that will help you make an educate...
7 Housing Tax Laws You’ll Want To Know About
There are several new housing tax laws that went into effect recently that will help some homeowners, but not others. Whether they help or hurt you depends on your specific situation. Here's a list of the 7 new housing tax laws… Can...
7 Housing Tax Laws You'll Want To Know About
There are several new housing tax laws that went into effect recently that will help some homeowners, but not others. Whether they help or hurt you depends on your specific situation. Here's a list of the 7 new housing tax laws... Cancellation of deb...
Capital Home and Garden Show Starts Tomorrow
The Capitol Home and Garden Show starts tomorrow (Thursday, 2/26) and goes through Sunday, 3/1. It's a great place to check out and compare all the local and national vendors in attendance, get remodeling ideas, check out prices and see what's new in...
Virginia Homeowner's Alliance - Local Information Affecting Homeowners, Collective Voice to Lawmakers
From a release the Virginia Association of REALTORS distributed last week: For most people, their home is the most important and valuable investment they will make in their entire lifetime. And, buying and owning a home is about so much more than jus...
Virginia Homeowners Alliance Launch Event January 12
The Virginia Homeowners Alliance is inviting Virginia's homeowners to an official Web-based launch event, "The Housing and Mortgage Crisis in Virginia" on Monday, January 12 at 11:00 a.m. This event is being broadcast live at www.VAHomeownersAlliance...
Beware of Mortgage Scam
If you're a homeowner who has an existing mortgage, beware (and if you're an agent or broker, you may want to pass this on to your clients). A mortgage scam going around the country has made it to Loudoun County. The scam involves receiving a "hello"...
2009 Loudoun Residential Property Assessed Values Set to Drop 12.8%
2009 Loudoun County residential property assessed values are estimated to go down an average of 12.8 percent, according to a Jack Brown, Economist for Loudoun County, during a presentation he made at the DAAR Economic and Housing Forecast Summit. Mr....
Condo Owners Still Need Their Own Insurance
If you're buying a condo or own one already and think that the master insurance policy provided by your condominium association provides you with all the protection you need, you may want to read the fine print. Master insurance policies cover "limit...
Look Out For "Hope Now" Scams Preying on Troubled Homeowners
Every time there's turmoil, the scum of the earth come out of their holes to prey on people. This time around, they're preying on troubled homeowners by pretending to part of the foreclosure prevention program "Hope Now" (which is a completely legit ...
Avoid Burst Pipes and Headaches, Prepare Your Home For Winter
Though we had some awesome 70 and even 80 degree weather in Loudoun County over the last week, the colder fall weather has officially arrived. That means that it's time to prepare your home for winter. Even though we may not get as much snow as you s...
