Author Archives: Margie

Weekend Happenings September 12 – 14

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Margie

Weekend Happenings in and around Northern VA, September 12-14, 2014 Continue reading →

Posted in Living in Northern Virginia, Weekend Happenings | Tagged Adams Morgan Day, Circue du Soleil, Fall for the Book, King Street Art Festival, Northern VA, Oktoberfest, Taste of Georgetown, weekend happenings, Women Unplugged | Leave a comment

You Ratified a Contract to Purchase a Home. Now What?

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Margie

Once you have a ratified contract, here are the next steps to purchasing your new home. Continue reading →

Posted in Buying a Home | Tagged buying a home, buying a house, loan process, northern virginia, ratified contract, settlement process | Leave a comment

Firepit, S’mores, and House Buying Wish Lists

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Margie

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. Continue reading →

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Labor Day Weekend 2014 events in Northern VA

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Margie

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! Continue reading →

Posted in Seasonal Events | Tagged Capitol Concert, Epicurience Virginia, Kennedy Center Page to Stage, Labor Day, Library of Congress National Book Festival, MD Renaissance Festival, National Sympony, Northern VA, Saveur, Tim's Rivershore, VA Scottish Games Festival, War of 1812 Alexandria, Waterstock | Leave a comment

Police Unity Tour Fundraisers and Ride

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Margie

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in Northern Virginia, Living in Northern Virginia | Tagged Chris Yung, Glory Days Grill, Joe's Crab Shack, Kevin Whalen, Northern VA, northern virginia, Police Unity Tour | Leave a comment

6703 Rock Fall Court, Clifton, VA

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Margie

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Margie Mac’s Housing Trac–7/16/2012

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Margie

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Don’t Commit Mortgage Sabotage

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Margie

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Buying a Home | Tagged applying for a mortgage, buying a home, buying a house, home buyer, home buyers, house buyer, mortgage, qualifying for a mortgage | Leave a comment

Help Fix Route 66

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Margie

There are two meetings scheduled to gather public input on the future of Route 66 between the Beltway and Route 15 in Prince William County Continue reading →

Posted in Life in Northern Virginia, Living in Northern Virginia | Tagged Fairfax County, Help Fix 66, Prince William County, Route 66, VDOT Tier 1 EIS | Leave a comment

Payroll Tax Cut Will Increase Mortgage Fees

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Margie

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. Continue reading →

Posted in Buying a Home | Tagged buying a home, guarantee fees, mortgage interest rates, payroll tax cut extension | Leave a comment

Home Trends According to Jason Cameron

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Margie

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 Continue reading →

Posted in Homeowners, Selling a Home | Tagged artificial grass, Desperate Landscapes, Jason Cameron, landscaping trends, Man Caves, permeable paving, rain chain, rainwater harvesting, recycled glass counters, remodeling trends, selling a home, selling a house, synthetic turf | Leave a comment

Home & Remodeling Show, Dulles Expo, January 20-22

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Margie

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 Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Real Estate, Life in Northern Virginia, Living in Northern Virginia | Tagged 2012 Home & Remodeling Show, Desperate Landscapes, DIY Netowrk, Dulles Expo Center, Jason Cameron, Man Caves | 1 Comment

Northern Virginia Housing Statistics, December 2011

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Margie

Northern Virginia real estate inventory in December is the lowest it’s been since May, 2005. Continue reading →

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Buying a Home Now Protects You Against Inflation Later

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Margie

Buying a home today will protect you against tomorrow’s inflation when prices and interest rates are higher. Continue reading →

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Northern Virginia Housing Statistics, September 2011

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Margie

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. Continue reading →

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