Are owners of Fairfax, Va homes throwing money down the drain? It is possible that plumbing issues could be causing us more than we know. Here are a few tips on keeping up with the plumbing on your Northern Virginia real estate, and keeping the extra dollars in your pocket.
Category Archives: Fairfax & Northern VA Homebuyer Savings Strategies
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.
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?
Rental Properties – Determining Your Return on Investment
New Home Preparations – Don’t Forget Your ISP
For most Northern Virginia homeowners, Internet access in the home is as necessary as electricity and water. We work, play, learn, communicate and recreate using the Internet. While the Internet is a great resource to locate information about food, travel and a number of other things, it isn’t necessarily the best place to find a local internet service provider for your home in Northern Virginia.
Refinancing your Northern Virginia Home – Is it the right time?
September 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!