As We Start 2010 A Final Holiday Thank You

By Cindy Jones on December 31st, 2009

Merry Christmas To All

By Cindy Jones on December 24th, 2009

Do You Feel Like You Are Standing Still?

By Cindy Jones on December 22nd, 2009

If you live in Northern Virginia it could be because we have lots of traffic. In fact a recent study shows a significant portion of the Northern Virginia area ranks in the top 25 locales for traffic.
With the completion of the Springfield Interchange and the Wilson Bridge Project drivers were expecting to see significant [...]

On a Winters Day in Belmont Bay

By Cindy Jones on December 19th, 2009

Headed out the door at 9am to wander around Belmont Bay (Woodbridge VA) this morning. Since this will be called the Blizzard of 2009 or as it has already been nicknamed “Snowpocalypse” the least I could do was get out and take a video of what my neighborhood looked like. Now I [...]

2010 BAH Rates Published for Active Duty Military

By Cindy Jones on December 17th, 2009

The 2010 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates (BAH) have been published for active duty military members.
For those who are not familiar with BAH, the rates are based on the median rental rates in the area and may not cover what a service member pays in a monthly mortgage if they decide to buy a [...]

Wreaths Across America-Arlington National Cemetery

By Cindy Jones on December 13th, 2009

Yesterday was the 15th annual laying of the wreaths at Arlington Cemetery.
I was there early in the morning along with thousands of other volunteers to lay Christmas wreaths on the headstones of our fallen heros. There are very few experiences that are as moving as watching people from around the country take a moment [...]

NOVA Buyers Dealing with Picked Over Inventory

By Cindy Jones on December 9th, 2009

If you are a buyer in Northern Virginia looking for a bargain for your new home at the end of 2009 you may find the inventory has all been picked over.
Inventory for homes in the lower price brackets is at an amazing low, especially if you are looking for a “regular” sale. In [...]

IRS Publishes Guidelines for Extended Tax Credit

By Cindy Jones on December 7th, 2009

This IRS has published the guidelines for the new extended and expanded tax credit.
I am not an accountant (nor do I play one on TV) but if you believe you are eligible for the tax credit please read the guidelines; If you have questions either contact the IRS or your own tax preparer to make [...]

New Short Sale Guidelines Pushed by the US Treasury

By Cindy Jones on December 1st, 2009

In a move that could win the It’s About Time Award the government has once again stepped in to provide guidelines and incentives to lenders to get short sales closed in a more timely fashion. The new guidelines of the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAMP) for completing short sales or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure deals include:
Borrowers would [...]