Truth… Huge power lines near your home will not increase it’s value.  Maybe this is the reason that homeowners get so angry when power companies decide to blaze a trail through their neighborhood.  As many of you know, there is large transmission line project that includes 3 states and that will involve Loudoun and Prince William Counties.  Some know it as the “Meadowbrook to Loudoun Transmission Line Project.”   The project is currently underway and should be complete... Read Full Story

According to an interesting article by “The Business Insider,” Herndon now ranks as the most obscene city in the US.  Don’t worry Herndon residents… Reston made number 5 on the list!   This article is more humorous than anything and won’t have any bearings on your home value since the rankings come from some silly google rankings using 7 bad words… View The Whole Article Here! Share This Read Full Story

One of the best parts of my job is being able to educate buyers about neighborhoods and areas.  You can get a taste of this by simply scrolling through my site. However, there are questions that I cannot address as an agent.   For example, it is illegal for me to recommend a certain neighborhood based upon racial populations.  It is also illegal for me to discuss certain topics such as area crime records and if a neighborhood has a lot of kids… So, here a few ideas to help you research ... Read Full Story

Maybe buyers didn’t get the memo that this is the time of year when real estate should slow down.  Check out the latest stats for Loudoun County.  Though the tax credit has been extended, it is possible we see a slope in settlements in December due to those who rushed things through in October and November.  Share This Read Full Story

By now you know that congress and the president have signed off on the extension of the first time buyer tax credit.  Here are all of the details laid out for you regarding what was signed off on… Home purchasers who are first time buyers or have not owned a home in 3 years qualify for the first time buyer tax credit of $8,000. Home owners who sell their existing residence of at least 5 years within the previous 8 years and purchase qualify for a $6,500 tax credit.  Therefore, if you s... Read Full Story

In this video I am on site where Brambleton is developing the land for 3 of their new town home projects.  I was able to see what these towns from Centex, Beazer, and Van Metre are going to look like today and I think you will be pleased… Unfortunately they are not in the video…   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=426U_OqRNvY These builders should begin sales in the beginning of the year.  Remember, if you are looking to buy a new home… Don’t go at it alone.  Builders d... Read Full Story

Not known for it’s senior living centers, Ashburn VA has become the site of Erikson’s age 62 and older adult community.  Over the past ten years active adult communities have been taking up residence in Loudoun.   Most are for those 55 and older.  Eriksons community, Ashby Ponds, is off of Gloucester and Loudoun County Parkway close to Ashburn Village.  It is a gated community with apartment style living… However, Ashby Ponds is not for rent but for sale.  It is for those se... Read Full Story

While we have seen major strides the last 6 months in the real estate market, it is difficult to know how much of it would have happened without the encouragement of the first time buyer credit.  Would the buyers have purchased without the credit? Data shows that the credit helped sale around 300k more home sales this year over 2008.  If the extension of the credit does get passed, it is believed that it will help another 200-300k homes sale.  The first 300k homes cost our government around 1... Read Full Story

HVCC, short for the “Home Valuation Code of Conduct,” imposed by Freddie and Fannie may be on it’s way out after a bipartisan amendment was approved on October 22, 2009.  The HVCC code restricted lenders from speaking directly with appraisers during the appraisal process to ensure the integrity of the appraisal value so that it would not “hit the value” needed to make the sale go through.  Though the intention of the HVCC code was good, many felt that it was actu... Read Full Story

This is the best satire I have ever seen regarding the foreclosure real estate market and how they are handled. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM7oWKgCVo4 Though there are very few foreclosures in our local market, there are still a lot of great deals available.  Contact me for a list of distressed properties! Share This Read Full Story