Are you a buyer looking to purchase Fairfax, Va real estate or other Northern Virginia real estate? Actually, anyone looking to purchase a new home with an FHA mortgage loan needs to be aware of some changes on the horizon for mortgage insurance premium (MIP) requirements.
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November 2012 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter Now Available
How to Invest as You Age
Are Your Housing Dollars Dripping Down the Drain?
Pre-paid Interest on your Mortgage – What’s the Point?
If you are in process of procuring a mortgage to purchase a Fairfax, Va home, or any home for sale in Northern Virginia, it’s important to understand the tax implications of “buying down” your interest rate with pre-paid points. Pre-paid interest, sometimes called “points”, can be tax deductible when a person pays them in connection […]
Changing the Locks – Key to a Safe Home
Water Damage – Is it Covered by Insurance?
This has been a hard week for residents of Fairfax, Vienna, Reston and all owners of Northern Virginia real estate.
Many of us are recovering from the damage and/or inconvenience of Hurricane Sandy. I hope that you, your family and friends have weathered the storm safely and that you have the support and resources to get “back to normal”. That’s what we are trying to do here at the Roche household. For more local information from Fairfax County government on Hurricane Sandy recovery, visit the Fairfax County Emergency Information blog.
Hurricane Sandy in Northern Virginia – Some last minute tips
Hello, friends. As you know, Fairfax and surrounding Northern Virginia areas are now being affected by the late season hurricane Sandy. Many of you may be in an area of declared state of emergency, the rain and wind have begun their work, and coastal flooding is imminent. I hope that everyone can stay safe and dry! Here are a few last minute storm tips that you can use as the rains continue to fall through the day.
October 2012 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter Now Available
This month’s issue of ‘Healthy Wealthy and Wise’ is now available. My Free Consumer Newsletter is loaded with useful Consumer & Health Tips, Wild Trivia, Funny Jokes, Entertainment, Quotes, and a bit of Money Saving ‘Insider’ advice from my Real Estate Radio Show!
Rent vs. Buy – Which is best for you?
The question plaguing every Northern Virginia tenant who wants a home of their own is whether it is more beneficial to continue renting, or to purchase a home of their own. The Fairfax, Virginia real estate prices look great, and the interest rates are still attractive. But what factors should you consider before taking the plunge?