February 7, 2012

Considering buying a foreclosure?

foreclosure in Fairfax, Virginia

You may not think about it when you see the sweet price on this Fairfax foreclosure. But the people have been living there probably mad as heck and taking it out on the house. So what is the potential problem if they flushed a little extra goop like cement into the sewer lateral? Trouble! And [...]

Fannie and Freddie loans are more expensive April 1

Fannie Mae

The L.A. Times recently published a piece discussing how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were raising fees, and toughening credit rules depending on FICO credit scores. So start watching for “delivery fees” if you are putting down less than 30%. That’s not a typo! below 700, add 1.5% 700-720, add .75% 721-739, add .25% Meaning, [...]

A new day arrives…

This is my first stab at the vlog… wish me well. Hey, I think I’ve got it.

Beautiful Craftsman: 120 Tapawingo Rd SW, Vienna, VA 22180 – $1,200,000 – FX6906779

**This property is sold. RE/MAX Presidential did not participate in this sale.** Another Superior Home built by JP BREHONY This new home boasts top of the line details, gourmet kit w/ Merrilatt Masterpiece series cabs, granite cntrs,and jennair apps. Fam Rm w/ signature drop lighted ceiling& gas FP. LR, DR & option 1st flr study. [...]