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2013 

Townhouse Market Update July 2013 Alexandria VA 22304 Real estate market data provided by Susan Haughton of Long & Foster REALTORS Old Town Alexandria. ALEXANDRIA 22304 HOUSING INVENTORY The Alexandria zip code of 22304 includes a number of sought after neighborhoods, including Townes at Cameron ...
07/28/2013
Housing Market Update July 2013 Alexandria VA 22308 Real estate market data provided by Susan Haughton of Long & Foster REALTORS Old Town Alexandria. ALEXANDRIA 22308 HOUSING INVENTORY The Alexandria zip code of 22308 includes a number of sought after neighborhoods, including Hollin Hall Village,...
07/28/2013
A common complaint among real estate agents is, when they feel they have worked hard for a prospective client, only to be eventually ditched for another agent who catches his or her eye, "buyers are just not loyal these days." Whenever I hear that, I admit to always wondering about "the rest of t...
07/23/2013
Pat really hits the nail on the head with her suggestions for how to prevail in a challenging market that seems to see more buyers than houses...if you want to succeed at buying a house in the Alexandria VA market, her well made points are the same.  There are ways to win even when you are feelin...
07/20/2013
As a consumer,  you have access to more information than ever before and it can be overwhelming.   It can also be inaccurate and set you up for a sense of your local real estate market.  Not everything you hear or read is true for every market. Unfortunately, preconceived notions can take a while...
07/19/2013
Is it simply human nature to want to negotiate? Do all home buyers think they must negotiate?  Or do they simply believe all homes are overpriced and offers should always be below list?   Are buyers listening to HGTV more than to their own agents? In our Old Town Alexandria market, inventory is ...
07/17/2013
Excellent advice from a mortgage professional.  Everyone seems to want to blame the lenders for loan delays - don't get me wrong, sometimes frustration with underwriters is definitely warranted - when it is often a lack of documentation or the failure to provide documents in a timely manner that ...
07/15/2013
I only wish home sellers could get this message early and often as it would avoid a lot of the home inspection problems we see on a regular basis. Small, uncorrected leaks become areas of high moisture and can lead to mold issues as well as big problems after a home inspection.  Believe me, you w...
07/15/2013
What Kind of House Can I Buy in Stratford on the Potomac Alexandria Stratford on the Potomac is located in the Fort Hunt area of Alexandria, south of Old Town Alexandria and bordered by the Potomac River, not far from George Washington's historic estate, Mount Vernon.  With easy acccess to both ...
07/14/2013
I know Jay is going to think I am stalking him, but once he again he presents an informative post that every buyer of new construction should read.  New construction does not mean the house is perfect or without its flaws and the proper inspections are crucial.It's a great combination - a plumbin...
07/14/2013
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