Funny MLS Photos: I SPY
June 20th, 2011 Categories: For Fun, Worst MLS Photos
The question in these photos is not, “why the heck are they even in the picture?” The simple quest will be to find the odd objects.
Photo One: Can you find more than one head?
Photo Two: How many people do you see?
The lesson of these photos… Be careful what Realtor you let market your home. Their not all equal.
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What You Should Know About Buying Without An Agent
June 13th, 2011 Categories: opinion
Believe me or not, I am going to share with you an article that I just read about some tips on how and the risks of buying a home without a Realtor.
If you are the type that likes to do it yourself, this is a good article for you to read as it shares important items that are musts when writing a contract, things to look out for, etc… Let me know what you think.
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What Is An “Approved Short Sale?”
June 10th, 2011 Categories: Short Sales & Foreclosures
Maybe you have just began your home search, or you are an old pro… By now, you know enough to know that a short sale can be a pain in the back side. But, you keep seeing short sales that say things like…
“Bank approved price, bank approved short sale, almost approved, etc…”
What does that mean? To understand fully, let me give you a quick run down of how most agents work short sales.
First of all, banks will not begin working a short sale file until they have an offer. Since they can take so long, if a buyer walks from the deal before the bank approves it or once they counter the price, agents typically do not inform the bank. Why? Because they do not want the short sale to start over at day one. Their goal is to get a new offer SWAPPED out with the old one before the bank blows their whistle. Understand? Since the bank came back and stated a price they where willing to take, they agent now advertises the sale as bank approved.
There are 2 things to look out for…
One. If the agent is just stating that the bank is approving the home to be listed as a short sale, you are in for a long wait. No work has been done.
Two. Be aware that some banks will still start the file over once they get a new contract. However it should go quicker.
For short sale assistance please contact me!
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The Reserve At Martins Chase
May 27th, 2011 Categories: Community Of The Week
As a resident of Martin’s Chase I am little bias regarding the awesomeness (is that a word?) of the community. There are many people who would love to be near the Brambleton town center, toll road, and have community amenities. Yet people want the privacy and quietness the country. Martin’s Chase is one of the only communities in Ashburn that offers this with a starting price in the low 500′s.
However, I am writing this to let you know about an exclusive offer that Martin’s Chase has for the moment that is very rare in Ashburn. They are releasing 13 private conservancy home sites ranging from 11 to 148 acres!
Many of the home sites will surround a portion of the community, border Beaverdam Reservoir, Goose Creek, and wooded lots. Purchasers are currently free to use the services of Lennar Homes or a custom builder of their choice to build their home.
If you are interested in knowing more about Martin’s Chase or the conservancy lots CONTACT ME.
Jonathan Bunn
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4 Reasons To Not Buy A Model Home
May 11th, 2011 Categories: Buyers, opinion
Believe it or not, we still have new home builders in every direction of Northern VA. Therefore, I see a lot of model homes! And I have to say that I have yet to see a buyer who doesn’t love to view them.
What is not to love? Professionally designed, every upgrade that the builder offers, upgrades that the builder is not offering, and you can move right in with no work involved.
So this leaves you with the question, why don’t you just wait and purchase the model home? Since I have had a clients do just that, let me teach you a few things I have learned that may make you want to re-consider…
- Most model homes are sold in AS-IS condition. In other words, you are getting no warranty on any items except the years that may remain on the roof. Do not expect the builder to come back and patch the holes in the walls after they take down the pictures you love or fix any issues you find after a home inspection.
- While this home looks incredible professionally designed, it will be different with your furniture in it. Many model homes appear odd a few years after they are sold due to their extreme wall decor. This is important to keep in mind as your eyes can blind your logic.
- Many models have lots of rugs… What does this mean? If the builder is taking the rugs when they leave and your home has a lot of hardwood floors, there is good chance that you will have a lot of sun stains that have diluted the color of your hard woods while the home was a model. BE SURE to look under the rug before purchasing.
- Your Lot Stinks! It is not uncommon for a builder to build the model home on one of the less desirable lots in the community. Why? Because they know that it would be hard to sell it if it wasn’t a model. However, because it is, many people will overlook the lot and take home not considering how hard it will be to re-sale it in the next few years.
So, can a model home be a great investment? Sure. Just make you are not so blinded by a homes beauty that you overlook it’s potential flaws…
Want Professional Representation When Buying A New Home??? Contact Me!
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