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Foreclosures? What Foreclosures?

By Cindy Jones on July 18th, 2011
Foreclosures? What Foreclosures?
Looking for a foreclosure in Prince William County? Where the heck are they? If you are looking for a high end detached home the answer is Western Prince William County. Haymarket and Nokesville to be specific. If you are thinking of a smaller condo or townhouse then head to Eastern Prince William County in Woodbridge ... [Continue Reading]

Walk The Neighborhood Before You Buy

By Cindy Jones on July 6th, 2011
Walk The Neighborhood Before You Buy
One of the things I’ve learned from selling a signification number of  new construction properties in Northern Virginia  is to advise my buyer’s to not only take a look at the furnished models and amenities but to talk to owners in the neighborhood to get their feedback on living in the community.   Is your ... [Continue Reading]

Don’t Leave Your Walkthough Until The Last Hour

By Cindy Jones on June 28th, 2011
Don’t Leave Your Walkthough Until The Last Hour
It may be normal in other parts of the country for settlement to last for hours on end but not in Northern Virginia. Most of the time closing takes about an hour to complete . However when buyer’s wait until an hour before settlement to do the final walk-through there could be a chance that ... [Continue Reading]

When Is A DoD HAP Contract Considered Ratified?

By Cindy Jones on May 26th, 2011
When Is A DoD HAP Contract Considered Ratified?
First a disclaimer.  What I’m including in this post relates to the Regional Sales Contract used in Virginia.   Your area may have different terms that relate to contract contingencies. The answer is very simple.  You have a ratified contract when both the buyer and the seller sign all of the terms and conditions of the ... [Continue Reading]

Want To Change Your Financing After Contract Ratification?

By Cindy Jones on May 22nd, 2011
You’ve presented an offer to a seller stating your going to use conventional financing to buy a home in Northern Virginia.   The seller accepts the offer and then within the time- frame allotted in the Virginia Regional Sales Contract you send over an notice stating your are changing to FHA financing. Now what happens? ... [Continue Reading]

HUD Homes-What Image Comes To Your Mind?

By Cindy Jones on April 29th, 2011
HUD Homes-What Image Comes To Your Mind?
For many the idea of a HUD Home brings to mind the image of a home that is completely run down and perhaps in a less than desirable section of town.  The realty is that Northern Virginia HUD homes come in all sizes, styles, condition and neighborhoods, the same as any other home for sale ... [Continue Reading]

Good First Impressions-They Aren’t Just For Sellers

By Cindy Jones on April 19th, 2011
We talk about first impressions when it comes to getting a house ready for the market.  Our sellers are primed to get their house in tip top shape and remember the adage; “You Only Get One Chance To Make A Good First Impression.”  This is also good advise for an agent representing a buyer. What ... [Continue Reading]

Are You This Nosey At Friends House?

By Cindy Jones on March 27th, 2011
Are You This Nosey At Friends House?
You know what I’m talking about right?  You saw the Open House sign and wandered in.  We chatted for a few minutes and then you set off to tour the the house.  Though I wasn’t right on your tail I was watching you. First you opened up the kitchen cabinets.  Okay that makes sense as ... [Continue Reading]

HOA & COA Document Review-The Clock is Ticking

By Cindy Jones on February 24th, 2011
HOA & COA Document Review-The Clock is Ticking
In Northern Virginia we have a large number of neighborhoods with homeowners associations (HOA) and the closer you get to DC the more condominiums (COA) you will find.  Our contracts spell out the delivery and receipt of documents and the time-frame for review of these documents for buyers. Unfortunately many agents misinterpret the time-frame and ... [Continue Reading]

NOVA Buyers-A Question I Just Can’t Answer

By Cindy Jones on February 23rd, 2011
NOVA Buyers-A Question I Just Can’t Answer
It is never easy to be on either side of a multiple offer situation. Whether you are representing the buyer who doesn’t understand why their offer wasn’t selected or representing the seller who had to make the choice between offers. Over the last few weeks I’ve had a couple of properties where multiple offers were ... [Continue Reading]
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