The Carol Greco Group Bloghttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/blogAnnandale VA real estate market news provided by Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:27:00 GMTNorthern Virginia Real Estate MarketIn the Northern Virginia counties surrounding Washington, D.C., including the city of Alexandria and Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties, median sale price has increased throughout the region, inventories have decreased, and homes are selling in less than two months, on average. http://pressroom.longandfoster.com/Pages/22012_DATA_Jan12NoVaMM.aspx

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Northern-Virginia-Real-Estate-Market-3http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Northern-Virginia-Real-Estate-Market-3Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:27:00 GMTCentreville Virginia Homes for Sale-6510 Old Centreville Rad-NEW LISTING!JUST LISTED! 6510 Old Centreville Road: 4BR, 4.5BA, 2008 like-new home with huge gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, 2 master suites with private baths, walkout lower level and media room, must see!! http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/property/6510-Old-Centreville-Road-Centreville-Virginia

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Centreville-Virginia-Homes-for-Sale-6510-Old-Centreville-Rad-NEW-LISTINGhttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Centreville-Virginia-Homes-for-Sale-6510-Old-Centreville-Rad-NEW-LISTINGTue, 21 Feb 2012 14:33:00 GMTBURKE VIRGINIA OPEN HOUSE, Sun Feb 19th 2-4OPEN TOMORROW, SUN 2-4 BURKE END UNIT TOWNHOME! 9769 High Water Court in Lakepointe- Burke 3BR, 2.55 end unit townhome sited on cul-de-sac and backing to wooded common area; huge eat-in kitchen w/ 2009 appliances and updated cabinets; 2010 furnace, AC & hot water heater; walkout rec room; gorgeous brick patio and fenced private yard! http://​www.carolgrecogroup.com/​property/​9769-High-Water-Court-Burke-Vir​ginia

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/BURKE-VIRGINIA-OPEN-HOUSE-Sun-Feb-19th-2-4http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/BURKE-VIRGINIA-OPEN-HOUSE-Sun-Feb-19th-2-4Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:29:00 GMTNational Real Estate Market Report by National Association of RealtorsHousing affordability conditions improved in most metropolitan areas from softer existing-home prices and record-low mortgage interest rates in the fourth quarter, with rising sales and lower inventory creating more balanced conditions, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®. http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2012/02/metroprice_q4

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/National-Real-Estate-Market-Report-by-National-Association-of-Realtorshttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/National-Real-Estate-Market-Report-by-National-Association-of-RealtorsTue, 14 Feb 2012 13:31:00 GMTWashington D.C Metro Area Current Real Estate MarketInventory levels continue to shrink in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area compared to years past, with only 10,095 active listings representing the lowest January level since 2005. Here is a great article on the current real estate market for the Washington Dc Metro Area: http://www.rbintel.com/blog/lowest-january-inventory-level-2005-dc-metro-area

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Washington-DC-Metro-Area-Current-Real-Estate-Markethttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Washington-DC-Metro-Area-Current-Real-Estate-MarketMon, 13 Feb 2012 10:16:00 GMTNorth Arlington, Fairfax and Annandale Open Houses, Sunday, Feb 12th 2-4!!!OPEN SUN, Feb 12th 2-4!! NEW LISTING-3614 Parklane in Fairfax, 3BR, 1.5BA, .28 acre lot, completely remodeled, close to Metro & I66; 4777 33rd St N in Arlingon, 5BR, 3BA, Yorktown/Jamestown school, 2009 family room addition, 2009 remodeled kitchen, theater room, 2-car garage; 8433 Pulley Ct in Annandale, 6BR, 3BA, cul-de-sac lot, many updates, hardwoods, updated kitchen, fenced yard; 4213 Kings Mill in Annandale, 5BR, 2.5BA, gourment kitchen, refinished hardwoods, fresh paint, 2011 carpet, a must see! For more info on these homes visit: http://search.carolgrecogroup.com/idx/9758/featuredOpenHouses.php

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/North-Arlington-Fairfax-and-Annandale-Open-Houses-Sunday-Feb-12th-2-4http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/North-Arlington-Fairfax-and-Annandale-Open-Houses-Sunday-Feb-12th-2-4Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:57:00 GMTWashington DC area one of the Healthiest Housing MarketsThe latest look at housing prices nationally repeats what previous reports have: The Washington area is one of the healthiest housing markets in the nation, even as prices continue to decline nationally. http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2012/02/06/washington-still-high-on-housing-prices.html?ed=2012-02-06&s=article_du&ana=e_du_pap

]]>http://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Washington-DC-area-one-of-the-Healthiest-Housing-Marketshttp://www.carolgrecogroup.com/Blog/Washington-DC-area-one-of-the-Healthiest-Housing-MarketsTue, 07 Feb 2012 11:02:00 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 GMT