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Northern Virginia Housing Statistics, August 2010

Since the expiration of the tax credit, inventory is up and sales are down compared to the same time frame last year. Continue reading

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NVAR January Statistics–Now is a great time to sell!

January Northern Virginia housing statistics shows market greatly affected by buyers taking advantage of the expiring tax credit. Continue reading

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NVAR December Statistics

While inventory continues to shrink, the impending expiration of the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit pulled demand forward as buyers tried to settle before the end of November. Continue reading

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Townhouse versus Condo

The pros and cons of buying a townhouse versus a condo. Continue reading

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Buyers: Plan on Having a Contract Ratified by March

I’m recommending that buyers have contracts ratified by mid-March in order to take advantage of low interest rates before they go up. Continue reading

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NVAR November Statistics

The November housing statistics reflect a surge in sales as first time homebuyers rushed to meet the expiring tax credit. Continue reading

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Is HAMP Setting Homeowners Up to Fail?

Even with loan modifications, many can not or will not pay mortgage because of other debt, loss of job or income, or they are too far underwater. Does HAMP help or hurt? Continue reading

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Why It’s a Great Time to Buy

If you are planning on purchasing a house and holding on to it for the long-term, now is a great time to buy! 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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Northern Virginia Housing Statistics, August and September 2009 Active Listings

Following record sales prices driven by low inventory and historically high buyer demand in July, 2005, the real estate market in Northern VA officially headed for a cliff in August, 2005. By keeping track of the numbers of homes sold … Continue reading

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Northern Virginia Housing Statistics, August and September 2009 Homes Sold

Following record sales prices driven by low inventory and historically high buyer demand in July, 2005, the real estate market in Northern VA officially headed for a cliff in August, 2005. By keeping track of the numbers of homes sold … Continue reading

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Northern Virginia Housing Statistics, September 2009

Each month, the Northern VA Association of Realtors (NVAR) publishes the lastest home sales statistics. Below is a chart tracking the relationship between Active Listings and Homes Sold each month. Read more […]

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