The Carol Greco Group Bloghttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/blogAnnandale VA real estate market news provided by Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:15:00 GMTDC Jobless Rate DipsDC Jobless Rate Dips. Good news for the housing market :) 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/area-jobless-rate-dipped-in-december-as-hiring-increased/2012/01/31/gIQATL4whQ_story.html

 

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/DC-Jobless-Rate-Dipshttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/DC-Jobless-Rate-DipsThu, 02 Feb 2012 09:15:00 GMTTax Breaks on Capital Improvements to Your HomeTax Breaks on Capital Improvements to Your Home

Read more: http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/tax-deductions/tax-breaks-capital-improvements-your-home/#ixzz1l3TCX3ll

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Tax-Breaks-on-Capital-Improvements-to-Your-Homehttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Tax-Breaks-on-Capital-Improvements-to-Your-HomeTue, 31 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMTTips on Buying a Foreclosure!Tips on Buying a Foreclosure: This could be a great opportunity for homebuyers to pick up a home or investment property at a bargain!

Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/01/19/tips-on-buying-foreclosed-properties/?cmpid=cmty_%7BlinkBack%7D_Tips_on_Buying_Foreclosed_Properties#ixzz1kJhm2P8T

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Tips-on-Buying-a-Foreclosurehttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Tips-on-Buying-a-ForeclosureMon, 23 Jan 2012 15:54:00 GMTQualifying for a FHA Loan in 2012What does it take to qualify for an FHA loan in 2012? This is a hot topic among home buyers lately.

Full article: http://www.homebuyinginstitute.com/news/2012-fha-guidelines-211/#ixzz1jkHAEvIU

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Qualifying-for-a-FHA-Loan-in-2012http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Qualifying-for-a-FHA-Loan-in-2012Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:32:00 GMTArlington and Reston Open Houses, Sun Jan 15thArlington and Reston Open Houses, this Sunday, Jan 15th 2-4PM: New Listing, 4777 33rd St N, 5BR, 3 full BA, Jamestown Elementary/Yorktown High residence. Sitting on a quiet cul de sac, be awed by its 2009 main level family room addition; its gorgeous 2009 kitchen with all the bells and whistles and its Home Theater. 11112 Harbor Ct, beautiful 3-level, 2 BR, 2.5 bath freshly painted condo with updated baths, stunning stone faced fireplace, one car garage & large deck. For more property info visit: http://search.carolgrecogroup.com/idx/9758/featuredOpenHouses.php

 

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Arlington-and-Reston-Open-Houses-Sun-Jan-15thhttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Arlington-and-Reston-Open-Houses-Sun-Jan-15thFri, 13 Jan 2012 09:33:00 GMTNEW LISTING! North Arlington, 4777 33rd St N.NEW LISTING in NORTH ARLINGTON- 4777 33rd St. N:This prestigious 5 BR, 3 Bath Jamestown Elementary/Yorktown High residence will set you apart. Sitting on a quiet cul de sac, be awed by its 2009 main level family room addition; its gorgeous 2009 kitchen with all the bells and whistles and its Home Theater with stadium seats! OPEN SUN, Jan 15th 2-4. http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/property/4777-33rd-St-N-Arlington-Virginia

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/NEW-LISTING-North-Arlington-4777-33rd-St-Nhttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/NEW-LISTING-North-Arlington-4777-33rd-St-NThu, 12 Jan 2012 20:38:00 GMTJohn R Talbott-Now is a Great Time to Buy Real EsaEven the "guru" who predicted the real estate crash says it's now a great time to buy real estate:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-r-talbott/housing-market_b_1161186.html

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/John-R-Talbott-Now-is-a-Great-Time-to-Buy-Real-Esahttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/John-R-Talbott-Now-is-a-Great-Time-to-Buy-Real-EsaMon, 09 Jan 2012 11:46:00 GMTAnnandale Open Houses, Jan 8 2012Annandale Open Houses: Where neighborhoods are still neighborhoods. See these great Truro and Sleepy Hollow Woods homes on Sunday. They'll be open 2 to 4: 8820 Charles Hawkins & 4213 Kings Mill Lane. Also come by Come by my Open on 8433 Pulley Court from 2 to 4. It's huge and shows GREAT

 http://search.carolgrecogroup.com/idx/9758/featuredOpenHouses.php

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Annandale-Open-Houses-Jan-8-2012http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Annandale-Open-Houses-Jan-8-2012Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:23:00 GMTWhat's making D.C. areas housing market work while others fail?When comparing housing markets in America’s big cities, D.C. appears to be having the strongest and steadiest recovery. But why? What’s making D.C.’s housing market work while others flail? Here are four explanations.

Read more: http://moneyland.time.com/2012/01/05/the-real-estate-market-that-defies-the-trends/#ixzz1iby2o1kQ

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Whats-making-DC-areas-housing-market-work-while-others-failhttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Whats-making-DC-areas-housing-market-work-while-others-failThu, 05 Jan 2012 13:58:00 GMTGood News for Real Estate Flippers!Good news for real estate flippers!

http://www.inman.com/news/2011/12/28/fha-will-keep-funding-flips

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Good-News-for-Real-Estate-Flippershttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Good-News-for-Real-Estate-FlippersMon, 02 Jan 2012 15:56:00 GMTWhat's in Store for Housing Markets in 2012What’s in store for housing markets in 2012? Well, the good news is that we may finally be over the worst, according to the authors of a new Kiplinger article.

http://realtybiznews.com/looking-ahead-to-2012/9878076/

 

 

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Whats-in-Store-for-Housing-Markets-in-2012http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Whats-in-Store-for-Housing-Markets-in-2012Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMTIs Housing Bouncing Back?This may be a Merry Christmas for the Housing Market!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/is-housing-bouncing-back/2011/12/20/gIQAwpYY7O_story.html

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Is-Housing-Bouncing-Backhttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Is-Housing-Bouncing-BackThu, 22 Dec 2011 10:05:00 GMTA Few Tips to Help Buyers decide between Needs/WantsMost people will appreciate that they’re unlikely to find a home that has every single thing they desire. Instead, we have to stick to the most important items on our wish lists – the “need to haves”, while remembering that the “nice to haves” are only secondary. Here are a few tips to help you separate your needs from your desires http://realtybiznews.com/home-buying-tips-separating-the-must-haves-from-the-wants/9877768/

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/A-Few-Tips-to-Help-Buyers-decide-between-NeedsWantshttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/A-Few-Tips-to-Help-Buyers-decide-between-NeedsWantsMon, 19 Dec 2011 16:13:00 GMTArlington, Alexandria and Fairfax Housing Market ReportsFor those of you who like statistics, here is information on the Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax housing markets. Click on the link and scroll down, on left hand side you will see our Market Minute Reports http://carolgrecogroup.lnf.com/Default.aspx

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Arlington-Alexandria-and-Fairfax-Housing-Market-Reportshttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Arlington-Alexandria-and-Fairfax-Housing-Market-ReportsWed, 14 Dec 2011 09:26:00 GMTNorthern Virginia Real Estate MarketWhat is the real estate market like in Northern Virginia? Listen to my latest podcast. http://www.talkrealty.com/carolgreco

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Northern-Virginia-Real-Estate-Market-2http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Northern-Virginia-Real-Estate-Market-2Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:28:00 GMTAnnandale, North Springfield and Reston Open Houses, Dec 11thOPEN SUNDAY, Dec 11th 2-4PM: 4401 Wakefield Drive in Annandale-Woodson NOW $649,900; 7512 Elgar in North Springfield $375,000; 11112 Harbor Court in Reston NOW $359,900. For Property info visit: http://search.carolgrecogroup.com/idx/9758/featuredOpenHouses.php

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Annandale-North-Springfield-and-Reston-Open-Houses-Dec-11thhttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Annandale-North-Springfield-and-Reston-Open-Houses-Dec-11thFri, 09 Dec 2011 09:34:00 GMTWashington Dc Unemployment Rate StaysGood news for the Washington DC area

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/october-unemployment-stayed-at-61percent-in-washington-area/2011/12/05/gIQA5RgeZO_story.html


 

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Washington-Dc-Unemployment-Rate-Stayshttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Washington-Dc-Unemployment-Rate-StaysWed, 07 Dec 2011 09:10:00 GMTZestimates are often ZinaccurateListing Price for Home Key to Selling. "Zestimates are often Zinaccurate" http://www.thinkglink.com/2011/12/04/listing-price-home-key-selling/

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Zestimates-are-often-Zinaccuratehttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Zestimates-are-often-ZinaccurateTue, 06 Dec 2011 09:14:00 GMTStaging Your home For SaleThe Power of Staging. Remember in today's world your first showing is on the internet. Pictures of attractive rooms DO count.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/staging-homes-that-need-it-most/2011/11/17/gIQApxbcCO_story.html

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Staging-Your-home-For-Salehttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Staging-Your-home-For-SaleMon, 05 Dec 2011 09:50:00 GMTAnnandale Open House-Dec 4th from 2-48820 Charles Hawkins, Annandale, VA in Truro and 8433 Pulley Court in Annandale will be open this SUNDAY, Dec 4th from 2-4. For property info please visit http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/property/8820-Charles-Hawkins-Way-Annandale-Virginia

http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/property/8433-Pulley-Court-Annandale-Virginia

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Annandale-Open-House-Dec-4th-from-2-4http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Annandale-Open-House-Dec-4th-from-2-4Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT