Weekend Happenings in and around Northern VA, September 12-14, 2014 Read more [...] 
Once you have a ratified contract, here are the next steps to purchasing your new home. Read more [...] 
The days of buying and turning around and selling at a profit are long gone. I'm glad we were patient and made sure we checked the items off of our "must have" list but also checked most of the items off of our "wish" list. Read more [...] 
Labor Day events in the DC Metro area: NSO concert at the Capitol, Waterstock at Tim's Rivershore, National Book Festival, Epicurience Virginia, MD Renaissance Festival, VA Scottish Games, War of 1812 in Alexandria, and The Kennedy Center's Page-to-Stage! Read more [...] 
Their mission is simple yet very poignant, especially this week:
"We Ride For those who Died!
Our Mission is to raise public awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have sacrificed their lives in the Line of Duty and to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C."
This year's ride is May 10-12. The route begins on the western edge of Richmond, goes to Charlottesville, Warrenton, and ends in Washington, D.C. The route is approximately 230 miles, and Read more [...] 
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Lending standards have gotten much tighter as a result of the mortgage crisis. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now require a credit “refresh” no more than three days prior to closing . Since most mortgages are sold to Fannie and Freddie, most lenders follow their guidelines. Your lender will be reviewing your credit report again just prior to the closing date so please do not do anything that would change your credit report before closing, even if you have received loan approval. Home buyers are often Read more [...] 
Congress voted to raise the guarantee fees that Fannie and Freddie charge beginning April 1, 2012 by 10 basis points, and these funds will be used to pay for the payroll tax cut extension. Read more [...] 
I sat down with Jason Cameron, host of Man Caves and Desperate Landscapes, and asked what trends he was seeing inside and outside the home Read more [...] 
2012 Home & Remodeling Show will be at the Dulles Expo Center January 20-22. Jason Cameron of DIY’s Man Caves and Desperate Landscapes will be appearing Read more [...] 
Northern Virginia real estate inventory in December is the lowest it's been since May, 2005. Read more [...] 
Buying a home today will protect you against tomorrow's inflation when prices and interest rates are higher. Read more [...] 
Northern Virginia real estate statistics for September indicate slightly lower inventory and slightly lower sales than the previous September, but median sales price is up 7.34% from last September. Read more [...] 
Welcome to my blog about all things Northern Virginia! Visit often to get my take on Northern Virginia real estate, information on buying and selling homes, local and national housing statistics, and life in Northern Virginia.
I hope you enjoy the adventure as much as I do!
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