FHA unveiled 3 policy changes today that they believe will boost their capital reserves. The first two changes of the recent FHA press release are of the most importance to anyone considering buying a home in Northern Virginia in the future.
-Update the combination of credit and down payment requirements for new borrowers. New [...]

Northrop Grumman has announced the selection of 2980 Fairview Park Drive in Falls Church,VA as the sight of their new corporate headquarters.
The building located just off of 495 & Route 50 will be the home to 300 new Northrop Grumman executives relocating from Los Angeles and/or their current Arlington VA offices.  The location is just [...]

Be prepared to be blown away by this top floor condo in Harborview Condominiums in Belmont Bay. The owners spared no expense in customizing this 2371 SF unit to be the lap of luxury. Rich hardwood floors, custom cabinetry surrounding the fireplace in living room and an office with a cleverly concealed Murphy [...]

This is a re-post from last month but considering that we are dealing with a triple digit heat index it seemed appropriate to remind everyone of some of the local watering holes to help you cool off.
In Lorton you can check out Pirates Cove Waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional Park just a few miles down [...]

Okay it’s hot & sticky today.  So I started thinking of all the local places in NOVA to go and hide.  One of the first ones that comes to mind is Burke Lake Park.
Burke Lake Park  is located just off of Route 123 and a few miles from the City of Fairfax. With over 850 [...]

Another military family in Northern Virginia is making a move and using Department of Defense HAP benefits to assist them.
Westridge is one of the premier communities in Prince William County featuring large lots, plenty of trees, great community amenities and easy access to public transportation.
Check out this terrific home and then call me to schedule [...]

On Saturday, June 12, the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) hosts the new Crossroads 17.75K, taking runners through Prince William County. Starting in Dumfries, VA at 7 a.m. running through Prince William Forest Park and finishing at National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, VA.
It is fitting that the race will end at the [...]

Would you like to watch a movie without having to pay $16 for over buttered popcorn?  Would you prefer to bring your own favorite beverage instead of being stuck with a jumbo size soda?
Then you are in luck.  In the Northern Virginia area there are a number of places where you can enjoy a movie [...]

One of the questions I’m asked by sellers facing a short sale or foreclosure is will I ever be able to buy a home again?  The answer is YES but there are Fannie Mae Guidelines mortgage companies will be required to follow.
With a  20% down the wait time is generally:
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure-2 years
Short [...]