Monthly Archives: July 2011

Foreclosures: Streamline not Disrupt

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Margie

We have to work through these foreclosures, and we have to work through them as quickly as possible. The housing market will not fully recover until then, and the longer distressed houses stay vacant and abandoned, the more our nation is at risk for neighborhood blight. Continue reading →

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Real Estate Is Local, not National, and Our Market is Hot!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Margie

While many of the nation’s largest cities continue to see huge declines in value, the DC Metro area actually saw a 4% annual improvement in the latest Case-Shiller Housing Index. Continue reading →

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On a Clear Day You Can See the Blue Ridge

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Margie

Whether you love seeing (and hiking in) the Blue Ridge Mountains or love the rich history of the area, Centreville, Virginia has so much to offer those that call it home. Continue reading →

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Northern Virginia Housing Statistics, June 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Margie

June housing statistics for Northern Virginia show low inventory, which has contributed to the stabilization of values, and record low sales for June. Continue reading →

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When will the housing market recover?

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Margie

No one can predict the future of the housing market, but here are the factors that influence it and the direction these factors are going. Continue reading →

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