Tweet I ran across this article this morning; which I wanted to share. It was provided by the National Assoc. of Home Builders; so there may be some “spin” to the story; however the point is clear: Many homeowners who want to refinance; need to have at least 25% equity in their home. Most American…
Monthly Archives: July 2011
DISGUSTING Marketing by a Realtor…
Tweet I wrote this blog post on a “Members Only” forum to Real Estate agents. I just didn’t want to rant to the Full Public nor did I want the General Public to hear another story about how horrible Realtors can be. But I was encouraged by my fellow agents to in fact write about…
Is your Listing Agent telling the whole truth?
Tweet Caution to all Home Sellers. Do you really know your agent is telling the whole truth? Last week I called a local Realtor to ask about getting the property disclosures for the property. Our client was ready to make an offer. It was great property and he was ready for a strong offer; no…
How the Debt Ceiling crisis will bring on a new wave of Foreclosures…
Tweet Unless you are living under a rock; you know that crazy Washington politics is at FULL-ON Crazy. No one wants to agree to anything, blah, blah, blah. While I do have political views; I do not share them publicly on my blog – and right now my political view are becoming more and more…
It’s Hot ! How to stay cool…
Tweet Summer has hit DC with a vengeance this week. Dangerously hot; with heat indexes of 110-115. Here are a few things to BEAT THE HEAT: – Stay inside! – Go to the movies (if you don’t melt on the way). – Go to one of the DC pools See them HERE. – Visit…
Does your Realtor know the law?
Tweet It amazes me on how many of my Real Estate colleagues I interact with everyday – do not know the basics – or the laws. Today I asked a Listing Agent for the property disclosures on one of their listings. My buyer wants to make an offer and part of the process is reviewing…
City Living vs. The Burbs …
Tweet So many home buyers often struggle with this same question: Do I want to live IN the City – or IN the Burbs? Most people in our area equate this question to meaning living IN the District (Washington DC) vs. living in places such as Arlington VA, or Bethesda MD. Now there are parts…
Washington DC Market Stats – June 2011
Tweet Well the Washington Market Stats are in for June and there is continued good news. In the Washington DC Metro area, average Real Estate sold prices are up over 5.5% from last year and up almost 7% in the District of Columbia. Now the number of homes sold are down (over last year); but…
Where are the DC Rentals?
Tweet This time of year is traditionally known to be BUSY for the rental market. Between students and interns and just moving in general; finding an affordable rental apartment or home close in to DC; is a challenge. This year it seems worse. Not only is the “affordable” part of my statement difficult so is…
