$8000 means a whole lot more now

Unconfirmed rumors have been circulating for a few weeks now … but today it’s a fact:  the Federal Housing Administration will now allow qualified home buyers to apply the $8,000 tax credit when purchasing a home.
FHA will now permit its lenders to provide a short-term bridge loan that will let qualified home buyers use the tax [...]

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Turnberry Towers Update

Click on the photo.
May be out of reach for a first time home buyer, but it’s still a matter of curiosity among many area residents.

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The I word

Investment?  Income?  Interest?

Actually, INFLATION.  The dirty little word, just there alongside Recession.   With the Fed now pouring money into the US economy by expanding its balance sheet to more than $2 trillion in order to stimulate the economy, there’s have been more than a few economists starting to talk about INFLATION.   The large Fed [...]

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A CHALLENGE

I don’t have an explanation, but I’ve decided to see if I can create tasty and beautiful cupcakes to rival those from Georgetown Cupcakes.  If you know me at all, you know I don’t really have time for this, but I just finished helping a handful of clients get into their new homes, and I [...]

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When something’s too good to be true…

…it usually is.
A few people have posted questions on Trulia about this listing on their website:
 
There is no such condo building at this address, no such real estate agent (is this some sort of warped reference to the actress?), and certainly no such sales price for ANY property in Arlington.
Does anyone know why this happens? [...]

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Open House Today

Come visit, 1-4 today, great North Arlington location!
Beautifully renovated, expanded by BOWA Builders, 1930s colonial with a 2 car garage & mudroom. Spacious rooms, vaulted ceiling in stainless/ granite kitchen w/breakfast area; huge master suite w/vaulted ceilings; 3 more bedrooms and bath up; top floor for office, 5th bedroom, playroom; lower level recreation room, bath, [...]

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Taste of Arlington

One of my favorite local Arlington Virginia events is happening this weekend — the Taste of Arlington. Arlington has some amazing restaurants, and here is your chance to get a sampling from so many of them.
Taste of Arlington® is an annual event that transforms the Ballston area into a lively street festival, complete with noteworthy [...]

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Take the stress out of homebuying

Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.
1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that agent [...]

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How to Decide Where to Buy Your Home

Arlington Virginia offers many different neighborhoods, all of which reflect the qualities that help define the county:  the demographics, the excellent schools, the wonderful restaurants, the variety of entertainment options, and the efficient county services.  But to someone moving here from outside the county, it might be quite difficult to discern the nuanced differences that [...]

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Open House this Sunday, May 9

Desirable neighborhood
$599,000
Double Lot
Wow!
Hope to see you, 1-4, on Sunday.
[yes, it's Mothers Day, and this mom is doing what she loves to do. The kids can have dinner ready for me when I get home!]

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