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Tag Archives: Fairfax VA Homebuyers
Selecting the right color paint for your walls
Selecting the right color paint for your walls Do you own Fairfax VA Real Estate? Does your home need a facelift? Painting is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to add new life to the rooms in your home. It sounds easy – go to the paint store, pick out a sample […]
Fairfax, Va Real Estate – It’s a great time to buy!
The term Fiscal Cliff has become a commonly used term, but most of us don’t know what it means and how it applies to Real Estate. Simply, it refers to sweeping tax cuts enacted a decade ago that were set to expire at year’s end. For real estate, it had the potential to derail the recovery that’s been slowly taking hold. Foreclosures would rise and home values would drop.
The uncertainty of what would happen if the Fiscal Cliff bill did not pass, had potential home buyers and sellers holding back on making a transaction
But, the recent legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President, makes Northern Virginia Real Estate a good investment.
2013 Resolutions – Thierry Roche
I hope that all of my Fairfax County, VA friends had a wonderful holiday season! After spending the holidays with family and friends, this is a time of the year to start thinking about changes to make in our lives, both personal and in business.
FHA Changes – Higher Costs to You – Northern Virginia Real Estate
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.
Are Your Housing Dollars Dripping Down the Drain?
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.
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 […]
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?
Rules of Homeownership – Save Money and Increase Return on Investment
Most people agree that homeownership rules! Many people say they want a home they can call their own, to raise a family and to feel safe. Homes also account for a great part of most people’s net worth. During this rebounding market period in Northern Virginia real estate, more folks are again looking toward being home owners.
15 Year Mortgage VS. 30 Year – Save THOUSANDS!
Whether you are looking to buy Northern Virginia real estate, or are refinancing, it is worth it to consider entering a 15 year mortgage over a 30 year one. If you can handle payments, which will be a bit higher, you’ll enjoy the lower interest rate and faster equity accumulation. Take the example in the […]