http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com Fairfax County VA homes for sale Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many potential homeowners are starting to look towards foreclosures in Fairfax County VA as a way to get the home of their dreams without spending their life savings. What they may not realize is that the sheer amount of foreclosed properties can be daunting. Some are so completely overwhelmed by ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/taking-advantage-of-foreclosures-in-fairfax-county-va/ The news is everywhere – and it’s good! Those who own or want to own one of the Alexandria VA home for sale can take a deep breath.  Home equity is on the rise, according to a recent study by Zillow.com, an online real estate valuation researcher.  And, Federal Reserve ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/alexandria-va-homes-for-sale-%e2%80%93-home-equity-is-on-the-rise/ Okay, it never happened; when the Academy Awards were handed out, obviously, none went to one of the Alexandria VA homes for sale – but the Academy Awards are still relevant. Bear with me a moment. When someone wins an Academy Award, don’t we expect more from him or her in ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/alexandria-va-home-for-sale-wins-academy-award/ A short sale happens when a lender agrees to accept less than the balance remaining on a home or condo in Arlington VA. It is a way for sellers to avoid foreclosure and sell their homes. It seems like a good idea for people who owe more on their home than ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/should-you-consider-a-short-sale-on-your-home-or-condo-in-arlington-va/ If you’re thinking of buying Fairfax County Virginia real estate, now is the time to take advantage of this buyer's market. Back in the “good old days,” (a few years ago) it was easier to qualify for a loan, with one-page loan applications, stated incomes and “no doc” (no documentation, meaning ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/does-your-fairfax-county-virginia-real-estate-team-know-what-they%e2%80%99re-doing/ You probably will not be surprised to hear that in 2009, on the average, new-home buyers purchased smaller Alexandria VA homes for sale.   To be exact, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released information showing that the average size of a new home decreased by 40 square feet, from 2,520 square ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/alexandria-va-homes-for-sale-average-sizes-of-homes-are-shrinking/ In Rules for Rehabbing Fairfax County Virginia Real Estate, Part 1, you received the first five rules for rehabbing. Now, let’s go more in depth about how to rehab a home with the final six rules: Check out the neighborhood. Before you do any work to the property, walk through the neighborhood ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/rules-for-rehabbing-fairfax-county-virginia-real-estate-part-2/ If you watch television home improvement shows, you’ve surely seen shows about rehabbing homes. When you buy Fairfax County Virginia real estate that needs repairs, you can get it for a great price and build instant equity once the work is complete. Whether you decide to live in the rehabbed ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/rules-for-rehabbing-fairfax-county-virginia-real-estate-part-1/ Even though it may sometimes seem like it, home building and design trends are not conjured up using a crystal ball.  They are the result of surveys, observations, lifestyles, socioeconomic issues, entertainment, technology, and most importantly, the needs and desires of buyers. Here are some of the trends for national and ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/alexandria-va-homes-for-sale-2010-trends-for-homes/ I can hear you now, “Oh, no! Not another article on curb appeal to sell my Fairfax County Virginia real estate!” To which I reply, “Oh, yes.” One more time around the block, but this time, we’re doing it in style. The 21st Century Curb Curb appeal is that thing you do ... http://blog.homesearchwebsite.com/fairfax-county-virginia-real-estate-sellers-curb-appeal-of-the-21st-century-and-beyond/