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Real Estate Agent - Samson Properties - VA 0225-059831, MD 646410
850+ transactions last 21 years. Master negotiators. Masters degrees in finance/marketing/business & computers. Serving Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Faquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford.

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2011 

Kitchens by Ana (sm) Gets 2 New Projects For Less Than Highest Bids! Copyright (c) 2011, Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team   "Heart of the Homes: Kitchens by Ana(sm)" is a northern Virginia renovation firm dedicated to delivering project homes with finely detailed, high-end-finished upgrades into the area...
08/30/2011
Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team | Samson Properties | brokerjim@gmail.com | (703) 969-0410 25725 Howerton, Chantilly, VA 5 Bedroom, Brick Front 3800 Sq Ft Colonial in South Riding! 5BR/4+1BA Single Family House offered at $749,000 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 5,189 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 full, 1 partial ...
08/21/2011
Hot Water Heater Pan Importance! Copyright (c) 2011, Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team      Every tank-style hot water heater should have a catch pan with a drain installed beneath it.      When hot water heaters age they eventually rust out.  When this occurs they leak all the water they hold out the bot...
08/20/2011
Blooms Crossing Bank-Owner Townhome Sells Swiftly Copyright (c) 2011, Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team      A major loan servicer assigned a 3-level townhome with a fully finished walkout lower level in Manassas Park's Blooms Crossing area to the GOLD Team.       After assisting the former homeowner's re...
08/20/2011
Landlord Repaints and Rents Copyright (c) 2011, Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team      The townhouse was in good condition and had been shown to many prospective tenants. Yet no one seemed ready to put in an application.      The hardwood floors gleamed, the appliances were modern, the location was excell...
08/20/2011
Back on the Market! Bank-Owned Bargain: Lake Ridge 3-Level End Unit 3/2+2 Copyright (c) 2011, Deanna and Jim's GOLD Team      The GOLD Team handles sales of residential foreclosure properties for over 18 loan servicers in northern Virginia.      The contracted buyer for 2026 Inland Loop, Woodbrid...
08/20/2011
No-Deficiency Short Seller Reduces Stress & Commute Copyright (c) 2011, Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team   Sometimes homeowners face challenging circumstances which keep them from being able to keep up with their mortgage payments. In such times a move will be necessary, and a short sale may be the best ...
08/20/2011
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Georgetown South Improves Again Copyright (c) 2011 Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team      Heart of the Homes: Kitchens by Ana(sm) is a northern Virginia residential renovator known for providing luxuriously detailed, finely crafted homes to buyers in the most affordable neighborhoods.  Over time Ana impro...
08/20/2011
Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team | Samson Properties | (703) 969-0410 14177 Rockinghorse Dr, Woodbridge, VA Gorgeous upgraded Sycamore plan front porch colonial with fully finished walkup lower level. 4BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered at $329,900 Year Built 1999 Sq Footage 1,774 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms...
08/07/2011
Flipper Advice - Buy Your Own 2nd Appraisal & Home Inspection Up Front Copyright (c) 2011, Deanna & Jim's GOLD Team    A large percentage of flipped properties are purchased by owner occupants using FHA (or VA) financing.  For flips closed less than 6 months after their pre-flip purchase the lend...
08/04/2011
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Master negotiators: 550+ transactions last 12 years. 150+ bank-owned transactions 2007-13. Short sales listed, under contract, and buyer offers pending. First time buyer & investor specialists. MBA, MSE, MA Psychology.