Archive for December, 2009

A GFE that matches the HUD – no longer a fantasy

December 29, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 9:57 am

On Jan. 1 new federal rules adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development are scheduled to take effect, covering home real estate and mortgage transactions nationwide. The rules have a blunt message for lenders and others who lowball estimates or lard on junk fees at settlement: Play games like that, and you — [...]

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Forecast for Mortgage Rates heading into 2010

December 27, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 12:56 pm

  Fed debt purchases are helping keep mortgage rates close to record lows, while President Barack Obama’s Nov. 7 extension and expansion of the tax credit through April may provide short-term impetus to sales and construction.   The central bank last week signaled it would keep lending rates low for “an extended period” to foster [...]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-25

December 25, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 2:44 pm

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Merry Christmas to All

December 25, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 9:00 am

Christmas is for remembrance.  The love manifested through our gifts to each other typifies the offer of Life and the givingness of Spirit to Its creations.  The hands of the eternal are outstretched through our   hands, and the heart of the Infinite beats in the human breast.  But the giver must give of himself, for, [...]

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Sale up in November – Highest Level in 3 Years

December 24, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 9:50 am

Sales of existing U.S. homes in November rose to the highest level in almost three years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of a government tax credit and lower prices.     Purchases increased 7.4 percent to a 6.54 million annual rate, exceeding the highest estimate of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News, figures from [...]

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Looking for a Home with a Garage in 2010?

December 23, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 12:34 pm

After the snow to end all snows in Deceember 2009 – many will be looking for a property that has a garage or a smaller driveway that does not require as much shoveling in 2010.   Most will make New Year’s Resolutions, some of which will be kept and others which won’t. The  top  New [...]

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Government will pay you to sell your home in Northern Virginia

December 18, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 6:05 pm

Now may be a good time to sell your home in Northern Virginia. A Federal Government Program passed in November is designed for Move Up Buyers.  The thought being that, while they are offering a tax credit to first time home buyers, the marketplace needs more inventory for them to choose from, so they are [...]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-18

December 18, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 2:44 pm

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Market Hit Bottom? – When? – Here are some Key Indicators

December 17, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 10:30 am

Keep in mind, a seller’s market in Northern Virginia slowly builds (over months) while a buyer’s market can hit overnight. While the National Association of Realtors announced sales of resale homes jumped more than 10 percent nationally in October 2009 over a year earlier — those numbers are not the numbers to watch while you’re trying [...]

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Sampler – Top Northern Virginia Foreclosure Condos

December 16, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 10:58 am

The Earl of Real Estate Team has a list of 77 Top Foreclosure / Bank Owned Condos available for Sale in Northern Virginia. – Click Here to View the Entire List: Northern Virginia Bank Owned Condos for Sale or click on the title to view the rest of the posting.

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The 10 most overpriced metro areas – Northern Virginia not in top 10

December 16, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 7:06 am

1. Orlando-Kissimmee, Fla. 2. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, Fla. 3. Jacksonville, Fla. 4. Baltimore-Towson, Md. 5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill.-Ind.-Wis. 6. San Antonio 7. Denver-Aurora, Colo. (tie) 7. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla. (tie) 9. Indianapolis-Carmel, Ind. 10. Austin-Round Rock, Texas (tie) 10. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn. (tie) 28. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area Click Here for the entire list

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$8,000 Tax Credit Resources – Valuable Links

December 15, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 10:19 am

$8,000 Tax Credit Resources   More information from the IRS FHA Insured Mortgages and First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit (PDF) HUD’s Mortgagee Letter: Using First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credits (PDF) First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Brochure (PDF) Chart Highlighting the Major Modifications to the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit(PDF) Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) IRS First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Form [...]

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Most Expensive Condos in Northern Virginia – We have the List

December 14, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 9:19 am

Over $7 Million for a Condo in Northern Virginia. The Most Expensive Condos for Sale in Northern Virginia are Featured here. Click Here to View the Entire List: Northern Virginia Luxury Condos for Sale or click on the title to view the rest of the posting.

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Less Competition for Homes over the Holidays

December 13, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 12:38 pm

Recent good news about the housing market has many home buyers wondering whether now is a good time to buy. For example, home sales activity increased 9.4 percent nationally in September, a 26 percent increase from a low point in January, according to the National Association of Realtors. However, this doesn’t mean that the housing [...]

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Looking for a Bank Owned Townhouse in Northern Virginia?

December 12, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 11:14 am

Here is a preview of the Foreclosure Townhouses available for Sale in Northern Virginia. – Click Here to View the Entire List: Northern Virginia Foreclosure Townhomes for Sale or click on the title to view the rest of the posting.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-11

December 11, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 2:44 pm

http://twitpic.com/s5en5 – # http://twitpic.com/s8pnw – # http://twitpic.com/s8r6a – # http://twitpic.com/s9csv – # http://twitpic.com/s9ebk – # http://twitpic.com/savhj – # RT @kwreston3e News and events for the week of Dec 7th http://bit.ly/4t4VfG # http://twitpic.com/skd5v – # RT @robertearl Northern Virginia Inventory Levels – # of Homes for Sale | The Earl of Real Estate in HD http://bit.ly/3VZn7b [...]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-11

December 11, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 2:44 pm

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Luxury Expensive Homes for Sale – Top 9

December 11, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 9:20 am

This is a sampler of The Earl’s list of the 77 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia. The Earl of Real Estate – Robert Earl has compiled a list of the 77 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia that are currently listed for sale. If you would like to see details [...]

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Most Affordable Condos – Northern Virginia

December 10, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 9:41 am

Most Affordable Condos listed for Sale in Northern Virginia. Click Here to View the The Earl’s 77 most List: Northern Virginia Affordable Condos for Sale or click on the title to view the rest of the posting.

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Bank Owned Northern Virginia Homes for Sale

December 9, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 9:08 am

Here are the top 11 Single Family Foreclosure Homes from The Earl of Real Estate Team list of 77 Top Foreclosure / Bank Owned Condos available for Sale in Northern Virginia. – Click Here to View the Entire List: Northern Virginia Foreclosure Homes for Sale or click on the title to view the rest of [...]

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Active Adult / 55 plus Homes & Condos for Sale in Northern Virginia

December 8, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 9:25 am

Click Here to View the Entire List: Active Adult / 55 plus Homes & Condos for Sale or click on the title to view the rest of the posting.

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The Top Northern Virginia Golf Course Homes

December 7, 2009, Posted by The Earl at 1:48 pm

The Top Northern Virginia Golf Course Homes The Earl of Real Estate Team compiles a list of Great Golf Course Homes available for Sale in Northern Virginia. – Click Here to View the Entire List: Northern Virginia Golf Course Homes for Sale or click on the title to view the rest of the posting.

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