Monday, January 17, 2011

Northern Virginia Home Prices are on the Rise!

Northern Virginia Home Prices are on the Rise! 

If you were to turn on any CNN or any other news channel for that matter, at some point during the broadcast you would hear a story or five about mortgage rates, home prices, foreclosures, and the dreary Real Estate Market that the United States is facing.  Unfortunately for a large majority of the country this sad fact is true.  There are literally hundreds of thousands of foreclosures, a plethora of depressed markets, and billions lost in falling home prices.
If you are thinking of moving and purchasing a home in a new area there are very few that can compare to the Real Estate Market in Northern Virginia.  Of course you have the well known areas like Falls Church, Alexandria, Fairfax and Arlington that come to mind, but what about Springfield, Woodbridge, Dumfries, Manassas, Herndon, and Reston?  The suburban communities that feed into the DC Metro Area area comprised of many different markets, cultures, lifestyles, and communities.  Even the higher echelon areas like Mclean, Fairfax Station, Burke, and Great Falls are part of the vast Northern Virginia Real Estate Market.
I came across some information that residents in those areas mentioned above, and all of Northern Virginia will be happy to know.  This article from the Washington Post details how the Washington DC and Northern Virginia area were one of only 4 Metro centers across the United States to have positive growth in the Home Pricing Index.  Fairfax County itself had an overall increase of 8% and Prince William County (Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Stafford, Lorton, Triangle) have experienced a 20% increase in prices after being hit pretty hard in years past.
    Many speculate that Defense Contracting Firms like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, SAIC, and General Dynamics will be cutting jobs in the future due to Obama's staunch opposition of increasing Department of Defense budgets, but with 40,000-50,000 jobs in non-related industries being added every year it most likely will not have a large impact.  The area already boasts almost 3,000,000 jobs and it's expected to grow in coming years.
If you already live in the DC Metro or Northern Virginia markets and haven't yet purchased a home yet, now is the time to invest in yourself and your family.  In a previous blog article titled "The DC Area is a Smart Investment!", I provided information that showed the area increasing in value 37% over the last 20 years.   Visit the foremost Northern Virginia Real Estate website to search for homes in your price range and take advantage of the current market!!
    It's only going to get better from here!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Great Property for First Time Home Buyer or Investor in Alexandria, VA

Great investment property in Alexandria, VA 

     4520 King St #509 in Bolling Brook Towers is a great investment opportunity or perfect for the First Time Buyer.  Located at the intersection of Alexandria, Arlington, and Falls Church which provides fantastic access to Route 7, Interstate 395, very close to the George Washington Parkway, and close to Reagan National Airport without the noise!  The MetroBus has three stops directly in front of the building and the Pentagon Metro is right down the road.
     This Condo is one bedroom/one bath with 756 heated square feet located in the 5th floor.  It features a Galley Kitchen and separate Dining Room, Balcony overlooking Route 7/King St, and beautiful wood floors compliment the bright and airy atmosphere.  The location on the corner of the building yields a refreshing cross breeze on bright days, and the Storage Unit downstairs help economize space.
     Bolling Brook Towersdoes provide all electrical power, natural gas, water and sewer needs for the units located there.  As an investment opportunity this would allow rents to be increased to compensate for the money saved by your tenants.  A First Time Home Buyer will appreciate the ease of monthly billing without constantly having to remember to send out various bills at different times.
     This Condo is as easy to live in as it is economical.  Take a look at the comparable properties  and then call Braden Halter at 571.268.7853 today to setup a showing for this property.  Priced at $105,000 it's not going to last long so take advantage of the increasing market values to maximize your personal wealth and gain financial independence.
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Testimonial for Braden Halter, EXIT Advantage Realty 

Braden Halter helped me buy a house a few months ago. As a first-time homebuyer, I was very unsure about the whole home-buying process, from making offers to negotiating through closing. However, Braden Halter was really good about helping me through each step and making sure I was comfortable with the houses I made offers on and the house I eventually bought. Braden Halter was very personable and got to know what I was looking for in a house. I think his responsiveness is one of the best things he has to offer clients- he would answer my calls at any time of day and was always on top of what was going on with my offers, mortgage, inspections, etc. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the area!
  Private Buyer who purchased in Woodbridge, VA

Monday, January 10, 2011

The DC Metro Area Is A Smart Real Estate Investment

The DC Metro Area is a smart investment!

     Browsing through the news this morning I came across a good bit of news.  Usually when Real Estate shows up in the news it's another story about foreclosures, climbing interest rates, and falling home prices.  It was a breath of fresh air to read an article that detailed 10 areas in our nation where real estate investing is still a smart and savvy investment.  Washington DC and Northern Virginia placed number 7 out of 10.  Take a look at the Yahoo article and let me know what you think.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Do you know what your credit rating says about you?

Do you know what your Credit Rating is saying about you? 

   Do you really understand what your credit score means? People know all about the "Big 3" credit bureaus but do you know the differences between them? This day in age, your credit score is your reputation and we are operating in a information neccessary time. Find out how you can utilize this information to save you time, money, and frustation!

    I found this great website at http://www.creditkarma.com. Now as you know, most of these "free" sites get around to charging you for one thing or another.  I can vouch for this one and promise you that it really is free. It doesn't break down different reports from the "Big 3", but it does give you an honest and accurate score that you can use to stabilize your financial future.  Check it out and let me know what you think!
    If you are thinking about purchasing a home in Northern Virginia be sure to get your get your ducks in a row!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Testimonial for Braden Halter, EXIT Advantage Realty

Testimonial for Braden Halter, EXIT Advantage Realty

"In all our dealings with Realtors over the past ten years, we have never met anyone as helpful and energetic as you have been. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend your service to anyone who is looking for an experienced Realtor who cares about getting things done and doing them right! Thanks for taking such good care of us, we couldn't have done it without you!"


Joshua and Julie Gobin

Testimonial for Braden Halter, EXIT Advantage Realty

Testimonial for Braden Halter, EXIT Advantage Realty (edit/delete)

"Excellent Agent to work with! When my husband and myself were getting ready to purchase our first home together back in October of 2006, a friend of ours recommend Braden to us and I couldn't be more glad that she did! He found the perfect home for us on the first night of our search. He was professional and thorough, and seemed to know exactly what we needed and wanted. He was also very personable and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Braden to anyone who's looking for a great home selling/buying experience."

Dan and Amanda English

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Northern Virginia Real Estate Search Engine - Real Estate Agents, Agencies & Property Sales - Fairfax, VA

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Fairfax VA Real Estate Statistics and Demographics

Fairfax VA Real Estate Statistics and Demographics

     The Northern Virginia area has many diverse areas full of great schools, cultural events, and beautiful locales like Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, and Fairfax.  All of them offer a different lifestyle, varied shopping, and unique local attractions.  Fairfax Virginia entails a prestigous location in the DC Metro area to hang your hat and also offers a wide diversity as it's populace.  Take a look at the following statistics here.
      Hopefully this will help you get a little bit better insight on Fairfax Virginia!  If you have any other questions don't hesitate to let me know.  You can also look at all areas of Northern Virginia and Fairfax on the Premier Real Estate Website for Northern Virginia.