Monthly Archives: November 2009

Potential Positive Changes to Current Factors

I am reading “green shoots” in housing but sometimes these are like the green shoots of crocus–emerge during momentary thaws in winter Continue reading

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TBD

See the profile of Local SixFortySeven on Good Morning America!   Then vote for them Saturday, November 21, as America’s Best Food Cart! Derek and Amanda Luhowiak are two amazing people who are walking the walk as the owners of … Continue reading

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NVAR October Statistics

The Northern VA Association of Realtors has published its market statistics for October, 2009. There are a couple of things that I find significant about these numbers: 1. For the first time since the bubble burst, the number of Active … Continue reading

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The Future of the Real Estate Market and Why

There has been a surge in buying activity & a decrease in inventory, but this doesn’t mean the real estate market is stabilizing…yet. Continue reading

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What do housing statistics tell us about the future of real estate?

We can use real estate market statistics to understand when the day-to-day waves are going to be interrupted by something bigger. Continue reading

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Don’t overpay just to get your $8,000 tax credit

The first-time homebuyer’s tax credit has created a buying frenzy. Buyers are in multiple-contract situations that are causing offer prices to go above list prices. Continue reading

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