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2010 

4 Tips for Finding the Right Home Inspector  this article by Mays Paveza she points out  that an essential part of home buying is having a home inspection. Even if you are purchasing a property in “as is” condition it is wise to do a due-diligence home inspection so you can try to get a true read...
10/28/2010
When I am working with buyers I try to make it a point to recommend that they get the duct work in the home cleaned. Most ask why? In this article from  Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC  Jay will explain the "WHY"  Keep in mind that duct cleaning is just as important in a brand new home...
10/26/2010
5 insurance tips for vacant homes This article by By MARY UMBERGER is a must read for those sellers who are planning on vacating their home before they sell. Did you know that a typically, homeowners' policies won't cover claims if a home is vacant for 30 to 60 days -- after that, your insurer ma...
10/20/2010
Wells Fargo Reverse Mortgage How is retirement going to be for your parents or grandparents? Do you know seniors who are struggling to get by on a fixed income?  Do you know a senior home buyer looking to move closer to their kids and wanting to move to a 55+ community? Now might be the time to c...
10/19/2010
Are you planning on selling your home this fall? Home sales during the fall are traditionally a bit slower than the frenzied spring and summer months. But fall can be a good time to sell because there are (usually) fewer houses on the market - meaning less competition - and buyers typically want ...
10/14/2010
The HAMP Principal Reduction Alternative will be good for some but not all. Although even with that being said, it appears that the banking insitutions are finally getting it. Reducing the interest rate and adding it to the rear is not all the help homeowners need. OneWest Bank, FSB, the Southern...
10/11/2010
Thanks to a recent Neighborhood Stabilization grant, Habitat for Humanity Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park were able to purchase several foreclosed homes and rehabilitate them at a reasonable cost including the Yusuf’s home on Kerrydale Drive, said Habitat officials.   Thanks to ...
10/11/2010
Home for Sale 160 Polk Dr Manassas Park VA 20111 $169,000 This is 2 level home for sale in Manassas Park is NOT a short sale or in need of major work.   Seller financing is available on this two level Cape Cod with good credit. The home has had recent updates.Fresh paint and new carpet. Newer fur...
10/08/2010
Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park Market Update While the media gives a general picture of the real estate market, I will give you a more narrow picture.  Currently we have 1,790 homes For Sale in Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park. There are 1,709 homes Under Contract and 551 ...
10/08/2010
Here are 10 great reasons to buy a home in this market. The #10 reason is the best of all. Thanks John Mulkey, Housing Guru for putting this together.I will begin by stating that I’m not a real estate agent and derive no income from real estate sales. The information provided is to help potential...
10/07/2010
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