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Well-Known Loudoun Man Now Internationally Wanted Fugitive
Osama El-Atari was once a well known and flamboyant Loudoun resident, restaurateur and car nut. But now, thanks to fraud charges brought against him by law enforcement and speculation that he’s fled the country, he’s a wanted figutuve he...
Are You Excited or Upset About the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit?
Some consumers are excited about the extended and expanded home buyer (and now, existing home owner) federal tax credit. But others feel quite the opposite. Why are some consumers upset? Check it out… “Why the Extended Home Buyer Tax Cred...
Congratulations to the Virginia Leadership Academy, Class of 2009
IMHO, to be a great Real Estate Consultant/Realtor, you have to do more than just “sell real estate”. That is why, over the past 9 months, I’ve been attending sessions throughout Virginia as part of the Virginia Association of REALT...
This Month’s Special: 58% Off Greenvest Land in Loudoun
Vienna-based Greenvest LC used to own 4100 acres in the Dulles South area of Loudoun County. That all changed two days ago when the land, valued by some at $165 million, was auctioned for $69 million. iStar Financial, the company that originally lent...
Washington Post’s LoudounExtra.com “Experiment” Is Over
The Washington Post just announced that it’s shutting down LoudounExtra.com this week. The Post said that the “experiment with LoudounExtra.com as a separate site was not a sustainable model” and that it would move all of the conten...
3rd Largest FHA Lender, Taylor Bean and Whitaker Shut Down
If the Federal Housing Administration is trying to send a message, it just did - using an elephant gun. The country’s 3rd largest FHA lender, Taylor, Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corp., ceased lending and closed its doors yesterday after being ba...
The Facts About The American Clean Energy and Security Act
Here are some of the facts about H.R. 2454 (now H.R. 2998), the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The bill, as it passed the House: Limits the energy labeling provisions to new construction only Prohibits the Environmental Protection...
An End to Real Estate Brokerage “Junk Fees”?!
Are you sick of having to pay a brokerage firm an extra $149 to $395 “admin fee” (aka “junk fee”) on top of the thousands of dollars in commission you’re already paying them? Do you think it’s a bit unfair? We...
In Loudoun County News…
There’s been a bunch in the news/media recently regarding Loudoun County. Here’s a recap… Thousands in Northern Virginia face tax increases Increased tax bills - fair or unfair? George Mason University to explore options for full L...
News From Around Loudoun...
Aside from the Loudoun/Broadlands BRMC hospital battle (which has since shifted to Fairfax County/Reston news media), there hasn't been much news making huge "headlines" in Loudoun. But there has been a lot of little local news floating around lately...
News Stories, Developments Affecting Loudoun County Real Estate
In case you missed them, here are a few news stories and recent developments that affect Loudoun County real estate: - Stephen Fuller, Economist, outlines how important Dulles Region is to Loudoun, Fairfax - calls it a "magnet" - Developer, Mike Scot...
Real Estate, Lending News Stories Worth Reading
If you've been out of the loop lately, here are some of the top real estate, mortgage and financial headlines worth reading: U.S Unveils Mortgage Plan U.S. Mortgage Plan Falls Short Citi To Modify $20 Billion In Home Loans JPMorgan Chase Expands Hous...
Obama and the Housing Market, Loudoun County and Beyond
Many homeowners are wondering how President-Elect Barack Obama will tackle the housing and credit markets and the affect of that on them personally. That's a question I don't have the exact answer to (nor does anyone really), but there's a good blog ...
