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Blog Posting by The Earl of Real Estate – Robert Earl

In accordance with the new FTC Ruling we want you to know

Just in case you were ever confused. WE ARE NOT LENDERS!!! Yes, I know this may come as a shock to some of you. We are Real Estate Agents. You are required to get a loan (in most cases) to … Continue reading

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Rich & Single? Tysons Corner may be your place

As you have seen if you follow my blog, I am a fan of list.  One that I found to be particlurly clever was the Money Magazine list of the “Best place for the rich and single”  and the number … Continue reading

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Oakton Virginia on the Best Place to Live List for 2011

Money Magazine included Oakton Virginia on it 2011 list of “Best Places to Live”. Per the magazine – “Hundreds of tall oak trees–from which the town got its name–dot the rolling countryside here. But scenic vistas are hardly the only … Continue reading

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Herndon Virginia ranked on Best Places to Live list for 2011

The 2011 list of the Best Places to Live released by Money Magazine includes Herndon Virginia at spot number 34. Per Money Magazine – “This diverse little town was named for Commander William Lewis Herndon, an American naval explorer, in 1858. … Continue reading

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How to Search for Homes in Northern Virginia

MLS stands for multiple listing service and is the source for a list of all home for sale that are listed with a real estate agent. The online site only allows access to real estate agents and professional associates, however … Continue reading

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Great Falls Virginia Named Top Earning Town by Money Magazine

Congratulations to Great Falls Virginia for being recognized by Money Magazine!! With a median family income of $367,660 and a median home price of $1,090,000, Great Falls Virginia ranks as the Top-Earning Town on Money Magazines 2011 list beating out … Continue reading

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Living in Northern Virginia – Wineries and Vineyards all around

One of the nice parts about living in the Northern Virginia area is the close proximity to some of the award winning wineries and vineyards that surround us. A search on VirginiaWine.org shows a total of 191 wineries across the … Continue reading

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What is the Secret to Selling your Home in Reston Virginia?

A recent article on ABCNEWS.com sought out an answer to this same question.   What sells a house these days? Well, some unusual anecdotal evidence suggests just may be a good Internet listing. Why?  Web listings are crucial because 85 percent of … Continue reading

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Leesburg Virginia – Best Place to Live – 2011 Money Magazine

The 2011 list of the Best Places to Live is out from Money Magazine and Number 4 on the list is Leesburg Virginia!!! Money Magazine states that “These terrific small towns stand out in the qualities American families care about … Continue reading

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Is a Short Sale Right for me?

One of the questions that we get asked by home owner’s is: Is a Short Sale right for me? There are some basic points that we try to get them to understand. Mortgage lenders are increasingly willing to work with … Continue reading

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Staying in touch with the market on your behalf

Special thank to our Loan officer partner Brian Beveridge at Bank of America for presenting Debra Jones to give us an update and overview of how to assist our customers in the real estate market today. Despite all of the … Continue reading

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11725 Summerchase Circle Reston VA 20194

Coming Soon to Summerridge Condos in Reston – 2BR 2BA that backs to the trees…Updated Granite Kitchen and Stainless Steel Appliances. Only Available at this time by calling us at 703-596-2360. 11725 Summerchase Circle Reston VA 20194  

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The Tax Increase that no one is talking about – Mortgage Interest Deduction

With all of the talk about the Debt Ceiling deal and the newly formed SUPER CONGRESS (also known in some curcles as the newest members of the Marvel Comics family, “The Injustice League”), there is one proposal that has been … Continue reading

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Northern Virginia Real Estate Trends – See for yourself

When I first speak to potential buyers or sellers, I usually have to spend a good amount of time educating them on the realities of the market place.  They have usually been paying some attention to the main stream media … Continue reading

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Northern Virginia Tax Assessments – 2011 Tax Rates

Here are the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year Northern Virginia Residential Real Estate Tax Rates (all rates are per $100 of assessed value) Counties: Fairfax County $1.070 Arlington County $0.958 Loudoun County $1.285 Cities: City of Alexandria $0.998 City of Fairfax $0.965 … Continue reading

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Reston Virginia For Sale by Owner – FSBO Resources

Each year a small army of home sellers throw caution to the wind and “go it alone” — without the assistance of a licensed real estate professional. This ever-decreasing band of risk-takers in Reston Virginia, ventures into the land of … Continue reading

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Selling a home on your own not as simple as it seems

Just ask the founder and former chief operating officer of ForSalebyOwner.com, a website for owner that think that they want to sell a home on their own. The term for this in the real estate industry is to For Sale … Continue reading

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Reston Virginia Credit Repair Services – Fix Your Credit

There are alot of people in the Northern Virginia area that would like to have the opportunity to buy a home, but need to complete some sort of credit repair before they can be in a position to purchase a … Continue reading

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Alexandria VA Pictures of Homes

Alexandria VA Listing Choices: Alexandria VA MLS Listings | Alexandria VA Homes for Sale | Alexandria VA Townhomes for Sale | Alexandria VA Condos for Sale | Alexandria VA Bank Owned Foreclosure Listings Pictures of Homes for Sale in Alexandria … Continue reading

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How to get a Short Sale approved in Reston Virginia?

So you own a property in Reston, VA and you are wondering how you can get a short sale approved by the bank. First off, What is a Short Sale? There are many different reasons that a bank or lender … Continue reading

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Reston – Wiehle Metro Station progress report – July 2011

Time for a progress report on the future Metro Station at Reston – Wiehle Avenue on the Silver Line via some photos. The Reston – Wiehle Silver Line Station is located in the middle of the Dulles Airport Access road … Continue reading

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How to sell your Reston Virginia Home in a Down Market

and What to do if your home is not selling. So you are thinking of selling your home and you want to make sure that you get the top dollar that the market will pay you for your home.  Makes … Continue reading

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3 Tips for Selling a Home in the Summer

Summer is upon us.  After a weeks worth of 100+ heat index, we know that we are surely in the midst of the summer and the Triple H’s of Humidity, Haziness & Hotness. If you are selling your home in … Continue reading

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The Free Spirit of Lake Anne in Reston VA

I love Reston Virginia.  I love the free spirit and the felling of community that you get when you are out on a sunny day in the summer. One of my favorite place is Lake Anne and the shops in … Continue reading

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Why do mortgage companies agree to approve a Short Sale?

There are many different reasons that a bank or lender would want to approve a short sale for a home owner.  Many of the mortgage companies are now allowing homeowners to Short Sale their homes. First, foreclosure costs are extremely … Continue reading

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Distressed Properties make up a large percentage of sales

According to the National Association of Realtors over the past 4 months a large percentage of the overall number of sales have been either bank owned foreclosures or they have been short sales.  Here are the numbers: – 40% of … Continue reading

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Recent article on Short Sales – taking longer

There was a recent article in USA Today, that indicated that short sales are quickly becoming among the most frustrating real estate experiences for both buyers and sellers. The paper point out some facts that we have been trying to … Continue reading

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Reston – Wiehle Metro Homes for Sale, Condos, Real Estate

The Reston – Wiehle Metro Station on the Silver Line is projected to open in 2013. The Station will be located in Reston in the median of the Dulles Airport Access / Toll Road, just west of the intersection with … Continue reading

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Silver Line Metro Real Estate, Homes & Condos

The Silver Line of the Washington Metro System is an extenstion of the current Metro system to the Tysons Corner area of McLean & Vienna and extending through Reston and Herndon to the Washington Dulles International Airport and on to … Continue reading

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It is so hot…Where is the nearest pool in Reston?

WOW!  It is hot today (July 21, 2011).  When Weather.com says feels like 105 and a projected high of 102 for Friday, I got to thinking about all of the pools in Reston.  You can visit the Reston Aquatics page or … Continue reading

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Details on Baldwin Grove Condos in Reston VA

Baldwin Grove is a condo community in Reston Virginia. It is located in the Northern part of Reston and was built between 1993 and 1995. The community consist of 126 units that vary between 1 and 2 bedrooms. Click Here … Continue reading

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Northern Virginia Listing Agents – Where do we work?

As the lead agent of The Earl of Real Estate Team, I am often asked about which areas we cover with regard to listing properties. the short answer is that we handle the entire Northern Virginia metro area, from Alexandria … Continue reading

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