Trulia recently had a feature article about what kind of real estate $350k buys around the country. While you can get a very grand home in other parts of the country for that much, here in Arlington Virginia you have a choice of these sorts of properties priced at or a bit above $350,000:
a one [...]
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My buyers are waiting for the next great home to come on the market in Arlington Virginia. They’ve seen everything else. They were out of town when the good houses came on the market. They lost the bidding war. The house wasn’t perfect enough.
Listen, homes are selling. Inventory is dropping. [...]
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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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Expanded in all the right places, here’s one for you to consider:
This home is coming on the market Friday, and will be listed by McEnearney Associates at $775,000. Hardwood floors on the main and upper levels, beautiful and large Master Suite plus three other bedrooms and a second bathroom on the upper level, and a [...]
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Tuesday, as you know, is Broker’s Open day. This is my chance to see homes BEFORE they are entered into the computer and available for all the world to see.
This wonderful home will soon be available to all to see. But this is your chance to see it before anyone else. It is [...]
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Check this out for a short description of a great neighborhood for First Time Home Buyers in Arlington to consider.
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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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In working with people setting out to purchase their first home, it’s very predictable that these mistakes may, and often are, made. With an agent who truly understands the market and the process, and who you trust so that you will hear what they say, you can avoid the same mistakes. You don’t [...]
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This is a great moment of opportunity
Simply put, these three things together really do create the “perfect storm” for buyers right now:
Rates just dipped below 6%
FHA limits remain at $729,750 through the end of the year (no guarantees after that)
Inventory is high, and a few really good homes can be found in the glut.
Chris’s [...]
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Buying a home should be fun
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 [...]
Read Full Post »