Money For Nothing: 4.5% interest rate!?!

By now you’ve probably heard the news, or is it just that I’m so tuned in to the world of mortgage finance these days?  In case you’ve missed it, the U.S. Treasury is considering a plan to buy securities that finance newly issued loans for home purchases. But to participate in the government’s program, mortgage [...]

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Every Little Bit Makes a Difference

Want to help fight hunger, right here in Arlington County?
It’s often a surprise to folks around here that we have hungry people living right next door.  Agents at my brokerage, Long and Foster, have been pretty active in helping to do what we can to help AFAC with donations of both food and funds.  At [...]

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Real Estate Bargain Hunting Tips for Arlington, Virginia

Here’s my short list for your consideration if you want to snag a bargain of a house in Arlington, Virginia:

nothing’s perfect, so try to optimize on the important stuff
don’t be condescending to the seller — they understand it’s a buyers market, but they still would like a little respect
make your move (using a good agent, [...]

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