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What I Learned at REBarCampDC and What It Means To You
This past Tuesday, I attended REBarCampDC - an informal “un-conference” focused on how to incorporate the latest social media and technology tools into your real estate business model. The event brought together some of the best and brig...
Celebrating 3 Years!
Wow, how time flies! Three years ago this month, I started blogging about Loudoun County real estate and the area in general. Back in 2006, there were very few Realtors blogging across the U.S. let alone Loudoun County (there were less than a few do...
Home Buyer Demand, Sales Up Across Loudoun and Fairfax County
Home buyer demand/sales in Loudoun County were up 11 percent in the 3rd quarter of 2009 over the 3rd quarter 2008. And it’s up 53 percent over 2007. (Buyer demand is defined by the number of homes that go under contract during a set time perio...
Home Seller Tips, Part Two - Marketing
This is part two in a three part mini-series for home sellers on how to sell your home for the most amount possible in the shortest amount of time. The first part dealt with “The Three C’s” (click here if you missed it). Part two de...
Home Seller Tips, Part One - “The Three C’s”
This is the first in a three part mini-series for home sellers on how to sell your home for the most amount possible in the shortest amount of time. The first part deals with the “Three C’s” - Cleanliness, Clutter and Cohesiveness. ...
Because Now is Much Better Than Later
An increasing number of blog readers, sellers and buyers have been contacting me for real estate help and advice. I’m glad to help whenever I can, but many contact me after the problem has already occurred. Contacting me after the fact is often...
Leesburg Single Family Home Median Price up $35K
The median price of single family homes in Leesburg (20175 and 20176 zip codes) has gone up $35K since April. With inventory down 33 percent since 9/08 and buyer demand up, median prices have gone up. You can feel the effect of this in the housing ma...
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...
When Does the $8000 First Time Home Buyer Credit Expire?
You’ve probably heard about the $8000 first time home buyer credit (click here if you haven’t or would like more information about it). But do you know exactly how long you have before it expires? IMPORTANT: This is how long you have unt...
Two Fellow Realtors, Friends Receive Inman Innovator Awards
A big “shout out” to fellow Realtors and friends Frank Llosa, founder of FranklyMLS.com and Jim Duncan, co-founder of Nest Realty Group in Charlotesville, VA. Frank received the 2009 Inman News Innovator of the Year Award. Nest Realty Gro...
New Law Means it May Take a Month to Get a Sign Post Installed
Virginia just passed the “Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act” which requires that Realtors® and sign companies call the Virginia Utility Protection Service (aka Miss Utility) before putting up any sign that involves sticking somet...
Loudoun Community Spotlight: Goose Creek Bend, Brookfield Homes
This Loudoun County community spotlight falls on Goose Creek Bend, a Brookfield Homes community (click here if you don’t see the slideshow above). Goose Creek Bend is located off of Gulick Mill Rd less than a mile from Sycolin Rd on the border ...
Why Buyer Agents Should Attend Home Inspections
From what I’ve seen and heard within the real estate community, some Buyer Agents attend their Buyer client’s home inspections while some do not. Personally, I believe that a Buyer’s Agent should attend every one of their Buyer clie...
Buyers Lose Offers, Pay More Thanks to New HVCC Appraisal Rules
The new Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) rules that went into effect May 1, 2009 were supposed to protect consumers purchasing and refinancing homes by eliminating fraud and inflated appraisals. But the new appraisal rules are having a completel...
“On The Streets” of the Loudoun County Housing Market
You read the news and see the statistics. You hear what you’re neighbors and friends are saying. But what is really happening “on the streets” of the Loudoun County housing market? Here you go… Buyers looking to get a great de...
Sterling Housing Market Update
Here’s a look at what’s going on with the Sterling housing market (all zip codes)… Sterling Median Price The median price has been falling in Sterling since the market turned until about March of this year. Over the past rew months,...
South Riding, 20152 Housing Market Update
Here’s a look at what’s going on with the South Riding/20152 zip code housing market… South Riding/20152 Zip Code Median Price The median price for single family and town homes in South Riding/20152 zip code is showing a slight upti...
Ashburn Housing Market Update
Here’s a look at what’s going on with the Ashburn housing market (20147 and 20148 zip codes)… Ashburn Median Price After it’s most recent drop from October 2008 through March 2009, the median price for single family and town h...
Glossary Of Real Estate Terms
“What do all these real estate terms mean?!”, you ask. Well, here is a glossary of commonly used real estate terms compiled from a variety of sources. If you run across a term that’s not on the list, just let me know and I’ll ...
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 ...
5 Things Not To Do Before Buying a Home
There’s a great article over at The Consumerist on 5 things you should avoid doing before buying a home. It’s a definite “must read” for all those considering buying a home. Here’s an excerpt: 1) Don’t apply for n...
