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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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703.624.7848
MargieKMacDonald@gmail.com
Tag Archives: buying a house
The steps to buying a home
The steps to buying a home include: finding out how much you qualify for, working with an experienced Realtor, starting the home search, making an offer, ratifying a contract, final loan approval, removing contract contingencies, and going to settlement. Continue reading →
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Tagged buying a home, buying a house, choosing a real estate agent, choosing a realtor, home buyer, home buyers, home buying process, home search, house buyer, house buying process, how to buy a home, how to buy a house, looking at houses, Northern VA, northern virginia
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Northern Virginia Housing Statistics March, 2011
They are in, and they are encouraging! The March 2011 housing statistics were just released. The number of homes sold each month finally started to trend up in March after a relatively steady decline since the summer. Inventory is also … Continue reading →
Yes, Virginia, there are multiple contracts!
Any buyer trying to buy a home in Northern VA these days is running into an odd situation–multiple contracts and bidding wars. Remember those? The question is why. You’ve probably heard of the robo-signing issues that started to come to … Continue reading →
Should we get rid of the Mortgage Interest Deduction? (MID)
Mortgage Interest Deduction. I don’t know about you, but it makes a big difference on my taxes each year…in a good way! Before you keep reading, there are two things that you should know about me. 1. I have not … Continue reading →
Is it a good time to buy a home?
Now really, how do you think I’m going to answer that? I’m a Realtor®! Actually, I decided to write this post because I was pondering what advise I would give to my two sons who are almost 18 and 20. … Continue reading →
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Tagged buying a home, buying a house, home buyers, home search, looking at houses
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What is the difference between a Realtor® and a real estate agent?
I really never get this question, but it is a question that all buyers and sellers should ask! All Realtors® are real estate agents, but not all real estate agents are Realtors®. In order to be a Realtor, a real … Continue reading →
Think like a buyer when you sell your home
The internet, digital photography, satellite maps, and other new technology has totally changed the way buyers search for houses. How do sellers best reach a buyer? Continue reading →
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Tagged buying a home, buying a house, selling a home, selling a house
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