The Best Part Of Ashburn = Redskins Park
July 22nd, 2008 categories: Ashburn, For Fun
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Many of you don’t watch football. Therefore, I apologize for today’s post. However, we are only a few weeks away from football season and I can hardly contain myself. I love the skins.
Therefore this morning I made my way out to the open practice offered every year by the Redskins free of charge in Ashburn, VA. I wanted to share a few photos with you.
The Newest Star- He looks Dangerous!
You can find out more about visiting the practice this week by visiting their site HERE….
Tags: ashburn va redskins park, redskins park practice, redskins practice photos
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Rule 1# Know Thy Credit Score
July 21st, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
$15 could save you A LOT of money…Many people wait until making a large purchase before checking their credit score. This can be a costly decision when you are ready to purchase since to a lender your name is only as good as your credit score. If you are planning on purchasing a home any time in the future it is a good idea to know where your score is at. Your score can always be improved, but some times you will find that there are issues that you didn’t know about that you can fix rather easily.
I had a client a few years ago that while applying for a loan found that there was a small $12 dentist bill that she thought was paid years before. The credit report revealed that it wasn’t ever paid. Because of this discrepancy, it lowered her score by around 50 points! After addressing the issue she was able to raise her score and therefore get a better interest rate on her loan which saved her hundreds of dollars over the life of her loan!
Here are a few sites where you can pull your credit score….
- FreeTripleCreditScore.com
- FreeCreditReport.com
- myfico.com
Make sure that whoever pulls your credit score shows you your scores from all three credit agencies… Experian, Transuniun, and Equifax since it is the average of these 3 scores that count.
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Tags: credit report buying, credit report loudoun county, credity report ashburn va, imporoving your credit score
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Funny MLS Photos: These Come With The Home
July 18th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
There are many benefits to home ownership, and these real estate agents are quick make sure we recognize them in the photos of the homes they list…….
Momma always said, “If you have it… flaunt it.” This here my friend is a ga-rage.
Mr. Agent, make sure that the purchaser knows that if they purchase OUR home… we are gonna let them keep those logs out in the yard.
The dining room. I wonder what happened to that other light?
Tags: bad mls photos, funny mls photos, Worst MLS Photos
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3 Rental Tips
July 17th, 2008 categories: Sellers
1. If you are looking for a home to move in to over a month out stop…. STOP LOOKING.
- Some of you love to look but the rental market right now is too hot for you to not be able to make up your mind. The homes you like today will not be around a month from now unless you get real lucky. It is best to wait until about a month to 3 weeks out and then hit it hard unless you are an out-of-towner (new word).
2. Double up on your security deposit.
- If you are trying to find a place and you have terrible credit or you are coming out of a foreclosure you are going to have a hard time getting a homeowner to trust you with their home. The best way to comfort their hearts is to double up on the security deposit. It works.
3. Don’t lie on your application.
- I don’t know what happens to some people when they fill out an application but they think if they fill out an application like a job application that they have a better chance of getting a home. Bad move. If a homeowner sees that you are lying after pulling your credit, seeing a fake SS number, a judgement you didn’t disclose, or whatever, they are surely not going to trust you with their home. It is much better to be honest up front. You have nothing to loose and hopefully something to gain.
OTHER GREAT POST
Ashburn Rentals Are Going Nuts!
Tags: leasing tips, loudoun rental tips, rental tips, renting tips
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Loudoun County Housing Stats- Another Great Month
July 16th, 2008 categories: Market Statistics
It was another great month for Loudoun County home sales. Look at all of the good notes….
- More homes sold than the previous months
- The average prices increased again
- The days on market decreased
- There is less suply and MORE DEMAND!
- There are fewer homes that came on the market this month
Other Great Posts:
Ashburn Rentals Are Going Nuts!
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Tags: , ashburn housing stats, loudoun county home sales, loudoun county housing stats, loudoun home sales
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Ashburn Rentals Are Going Nuts!
July 14th, 2008 categories: Market Statistics
I have never seen the intensity of people looking for rentals like I am seeing right now!
Seriously. I have a house for rent and I can’t keep up with all of the people wanting to see it. Last week I rented out 2 houses! Most agents don’t mess around with rentals because there is barely any money in it. However, I have a handful of people that I have sold homes to who started out as renters so it is hard for me to pass up a good opportunity. I guess I am an unconventional Realtor. Any way… Check out these stats for Ashburn.
Ashburn 20147 Rentals… (includes neighborhoods like Ashburn Village, Ashburn Farm, Belmont, etc…)
- 45 Active Rentals
- 23 Currently Under Contract
- 47 That Have Rented In The Last Month! That means that within the month all of the 45 you see that are now for rent will most likely not be there!
Ashburn 20148… (neighborhoods like Brambleton, Broadlands, Loudoun County Parkway Center)
- 24 Active
- 11 Under Contract
- 20 Rented Within The Last Month!
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Tags: ashburn leasing help, ashburn rental hosuing, ashburn rental service, ashburn rentals, brambleton rentals
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Ugly MLS Photos; Where To Hide The Junk
July 11th, 2008 categories: Worst MLS Photos
It is Friday so I have to share this photo with you. Now don’t all rush over at once to view this home.
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Lansdowne and Potomac Station / Crossing Housing Stats
July 10th, 2008 categories: Lansdowne On The Potomac, Market Statistics
It appears that home sales in Sterling and Ashburn are still much stronger than Leesburg. However, this is not rocket science since it is a little further out. It’s too bad since many of these homes are incredible and only within a few minutes of Ashburn.
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Cascades And Countryside Sales Stats
Loudoun County Monthly Sales Stats!
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Cascades And Countryside Sales Stats
July 10th, 2008 categories: Cascades - Lowes Island, Market Statistics
Check out the sales for Northern Sterling in Cascades and Countryside. Not bad at all.
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Ashburn’s 20147 (Belmont, Village, Farm) Sales Stats
Loudoun County Monthly Sales Stats!
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Tags: cascades homes for sale, cascades sales stats, countryside sale stats, lowes island homes for sale, sterling sales stats
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Closeout Deals In Brambleton On Miller & Smith City Homes!
July 8th, 2008 categories: Brambleton
I rarely ever mention current housing specials.
Sorry.
If you are aren’t familiar with Brambleton you haven’t seen all of Ashburn. One of Brambleton’s most unique builders is a local company named Miller And Smith. These are the guys you can thank for the future Loudoun One (side note). Well, Miller and Smith is finishing up one part of their series called the City Home Collection.
If you are looking at town homes and can sacrifice the basement for more of a single family feel then these homes may be the perfect fit for you. Don’t worry, you won’t be sacrificing the space because these homes have it. Check these out…
Palisades: 2 Remaining
- 3100 square feet
- 2 car garage
- 4 spacious bedrooms
- 2.5 baths
- Multiple Upgrades Already Added
- One October Delivery for $466,990 (15k off + 10k for closing- current incentive)
- One November Delivery (partial stone front) for $474,990 (15k off + 10k for closing- current incentive)
Courtyard - 1 Remaining
- August Delivery
- Multiple Upgrades Already Added
- 3 bedrooms
- 2.5 baths
- 2 car garage
- $497,990 (25k off + 10k closing - current incentive offered)
If you are interested in me sending you floor-plans let me know. Remember, builder sales reps work for the builder not you. Contact me to represent your best interest at no charge to you.
Other Popular Posts:
Ashburn’s 20148 (Broadlands, Brambleton, Loudoun Valley) Sales Stats
Community Of The Week: Pulte’s Windermere In Ashburn
I work directly for buyers interests and not those of Miller and Smith. Thier prices and incentives may change at any time. All information stated here is deemed reliable but should be verified for accuracy. The photo on the site was taken from millerandsmith.com.
Tags: ashburn townhomes, miller and smith ashburn, miller and smith loudoun
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