McLean Home Review

Truth In Advertising For Real Estate Agents

4. March 2010

Did you ever wonder about “truth in advertising” when it comes to real estate agents? I do! I often see ads claiming to be the #1 real estate agent/team in the city/county/state – how many #1 agents or teams could there possibly be? Then there are claims of “50+ homes sold last month” which is outstanding, [...]

Web Sites That Lend A Hand In Moving

2. March 2010

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There is, of course, www.freddybarney.com for I am at your service whether Buying, Selling or Renting in Northern VA. These are also other wonderful helping hands! www.relocationessentials.com www.moving411.com www.whitefence.com www.relocation.com www.apartments.com www.newsvoger.com www.outsidein.com www.everyblock.com Relocating to a new area (even if it is only across town) is never easy. It’s a change in employment, a change in schools, a change in geography … and a [...]

Local Tax Assesments Post Another Drop

25. February 2010

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Print out this page for a complimentary evaluation of your property. Contact me and I will show you how much your property is worth in today’s market because, after all, you cannot always go by the tax assessments. If you do not wish to have a Property Evaluation at this time, save the print out [...]

Coffee Talk! I Want To Discuss Your Needs!

24. February 2010

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Let’s meet for coffee and spend 30 minutes to an hour discussing your home buying strategy. I will buy you coffee at a Starbucks, Panera or a coffee house of your choice the McLean area, and discuss real estate with you, including: What types of financing would be avalable to you? How to list your current home, and [...]

It Can All Change In A Minute!

24. February 2010

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And it often does. Things can shift very quickly. This is something you need to remind yourself of constantly whether you are buying or selling a home. Be prepared to be disappointed, and you won’t be. Buyers can change their mind, and often do in this market. I have seen them sitting at the table [...]

Tax Credits For Replacing Your Roof

25. January 2010

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The roof of your house protects against more than rain. The sun’s rays beat down relentlessly, especially during summer. The intense heat can raise the temperature inside your home. Proper venting and insulation help keep the cool air in and the warm air out. So, too, do energy-efficient roofing materials, which take the brunt of the [...]

There Are Markets Within Markets!

13. September 2009

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The above graph looks very promising. However, if we narrow down on McLean, just 22101 for single family homes, there are 163 Active Listings. 50 of them are under contract. If we narrow it more to under 1 Million, there are 43 Active Listings. So, while I think the over all news is good, we are not [...]

Some Anecdotes Of How Indecision Will Cost You!

27. July 2009

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We are seeing some odd things in the market place. There is an agent in my office who told me her clients are determined to get a bargain. They have spent the last month submitting 8 different offers on short sales, all offers have been 20% below asking. What is puzzling about this is they [...]

Delayed Closings Due To New Truth In Lending…We are Looking At 45 Days

26. July 2009

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It used to be a loan could easily close in two weeks. That was recent as a year ago. Recently it has taken about 30 days because of new underwriting issues. No due to the new Truth in Lending laws taking place starting (or at least being implemented by) August 1st, it is strongly now [...]

Before You List Your Home, Remember The Nose Knows!

22. July 2009

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Sometimes you’re not conscious of it, while other times it can overwhelm you. But when you enter someone else’s home, you are immediately affected by its characteristic smell. Do the owners own a cat or is the baby’s nursery in need of an airing? Do they smoke. . . anything? Is there an air of mustiness? [...]