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Is a Short Sale Right for me?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

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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How to get a Short Sale approved in Reston Virginia?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

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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What have you been searching for?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

I get asked all the time, what do people search for when they are online. I have compiled this list to show you some of the recent most popular search terms that visitors to our site have been using to … Continue reading →

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Reston VA Short Sales – Reston Short Sale Consultants

Posted on July 27, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

Short Sale Homes present some great opportunities to those buyers that are willing to work through the entire short sale process.  Reston Short Sale listings tend to go under contract very quickly, so you need to be working with an … Continue reading →

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Why do mortgage companies agree to approve a Short Sale?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

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

Posted on July 26, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

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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How to Stop a Foreclosure in Virginia with a Short Sale

Posted on July 26, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? Are you considering skipping a payment for the condo dues? Is the current value of your home less than what you bought it for? Are you frustrated with the loan modification process … Continue reading →

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Recent article on Short Sales – taking longer

Posted on July 25, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

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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Sterling VA Homes for Sale by Elementary Schools – MLS Listings

Posted on March 20, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

Algonkian Elementary School Sterling MLS / Homes For Sale Countryside Elementary School Sterling MLS / Homes For Sale Forest Grove Elementary School Sterling MLS / Homes For Sale Guilford Elementary School Sterling MLS / Homes For Sale Horizon Elementary School … Continue reading →

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Search for Homes like an Agent

Posted on March 12, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

Click Here to Search for Homes like an Agent

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The Time Line for Buying a Short Sale – How long does a short sale take?

Posted on March 1, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

Look at a property, make an offer, have the offer accepted and move in 30 days later.  Sounds to good to be true.  And if you are dealing with a short sale as a buyer, it is a complete fantasy. … Continue reading →

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Where are all of the northern virginia foreclosures? – the answer is in the shadows

Posted on February 9, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

The Earl’s list of Bank Owned / Foreclosure Properties Lists of Bank Owned / Foreclosure Properties. 77 Bank Owned / Foreclosure Single Family Homes for Sale The Obama administration hopes that foreclosures will slow with the help of its Home … Continue reading →

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9469 FAIRFAX BLVD #102, FAIRFAX, VA 22031 – Condo for Sale

Posted on January 25, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

Fairfax VA Real Estate

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20451 CHESAPEAKE SQ #201, STERLING, VA 20165 – Condo for Sale

Posted on January 25, 2011 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

Sterling VA Real Estate

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Conflicting Views on the Housing Market Outlook for 2011 – Worth a 2nd look

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Robert Earl

I came across these two very differing view of what the real estate market will be like going forward in 2011.  As you have seen from my past posting, I am more excited about the real estate market now than … Continue reading →

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Short Sales still remain an alternative to Foreclosure

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Robert Earl

Once you receive a foreclosure notice, there is always this overwhelming desire to look for ways in order to avoid foreclosure permanently. While there are plenty of foreclosure solutions to choose from, you have to make sure that the one … Continue reading →

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Should I sell now or wait – The Answer is pretty clear

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Robert Earl

This question gets asked by owners / potential sellers that fall into 2 categories:  1) Those that do not have to sell or move and can wait out any market and 2) those that have to sell or are in … Continue reading →

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Chair of FDIC urges banks to fix foreclosure mess once and for all

Posted on December 16, 2010 by The Earl of Real Estate Team

According to Sheila Bair, chairperson of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the method how lenders are dealing with foreclosures of homes could damage the nascent recovery of the economy. She was addressing a 700 strong audience at a breakfast hosted … Continue reading →

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A break in evictions over the holidays

Posted on December 16, 2010 by The Earl

Freddie Announces Holiday Eviction Suspension, Fannie to Follow Freddie Mac is suspending foreclosure evictions over the holidays.    The McLean-based company says it has ordered all evictions involving foreclosures on properties that had Freddie Mac mortgages to be suspended from … Continue reading →

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When Buying AS-IS Properties – Protect Thyself

Posted on December 16, 2010 by The Earl

Question: What can a prospective buyer do to protect themselves when purchasing an “AS IS” property?   Answer: An “as-is” sale really does only this: It informs the buyer that the seller has no intention of doing any repairs to … Continue reading →

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Bank Owned Northern Virginia Homes – Foreclosures

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Robert Earl

FX7268341The Reserve 895 Alvermar Ridge Dr, Mclean 22102 $2,950,000 7/7/2 FX7278165Deerfield Farm 649 Deerfield Farm Ct, Great Falls 22066 $2,850,000 5/5/2 FX7349341Oak Hill Estates 3421 Cedar Crest Ln, Fairfax 22033 $1,225,000 5/4/1 FX7324459Pinecrest 6524 Elmdale Rd, Alexandria 22312 $1,191,900 6/7/1 … Continue reading →

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Most Affordable Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Earl

LO6454186Levy 23965 New Mountain Rd, Aldie 20105 $125,100 1/1/0 LO7285981Sterling Park 814 Croydon St, Sterling 20164 $210,000 3/2/0 LO7245516Levy 24109 Bowmantown Rd, Aldie 20105 $220,200 3/1/0 AR7191952Nauck Green Valley 2143 Nelson St, Arlington 22204 $225,000 1/1/0 LO7285152Willisville 33960 Welbourne Rd, … Continue reading →

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55+ Active Adult Homes for Sale

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Robert Earl

AR7187334The Jefferson Retirement Condos 900 Taylor St N 2104/06, Arlington 22203 $549,000 2/2/0 LO7251395Riverbend Leisure World 19365 Cypress Ridge Ter 607, Leesburg 20176 $535,000 3/2/1 AR7226761The Jefferson Retirement Condos 900 Taylor St N 1704/06, Arlington 22203 $519,000 2/2/0 LO7223340Leisure World … Continue reading →

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Are You in the “VIP Buyer Group” of a Top Foreclosure Specialist?

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Robert Earl

If you’re constantly running “a day late & a dollar short” with bank owned properties, you need to change your strategy. Instead of long nights on inaccurate websites that are just “fishing” for your business, you really need to bite … Continue reading →

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Short Sale Solutions for Northern Virginia – Stop Foreclosure

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Robert Earl

Stop Foreclosure – Short Sale Solutions for Northern Virginia – (Video) Stop Foreclosure – Don’t just let the bank take your home, you have options including a short sale.  Northern Virginia Short Sale Specialist at Stopping Foreclosures. If you are … Continue reading →

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Treasury Department modifies Short Sale Incentives

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Robert Earl

This week the Treasury Department released new rules that will help homeowners who need to sell but can’t get a price high enough to pay off their mortgage. The guidelines make it easer for troubled homeowners to sell their home … Continue reading →

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