Category: Real Estate for Buyers

How to Find Which Schools Your Children Will Go to in Stafford County Virginia

Here’s a great tool for people looking to buy or rent a home in Stafford County.  Click here to see how it’s done! Are you looking to buy or rent a home in Stafford County?  I’m here to help!  Call or email me anytime at 703-403-0536 or patrick@patrickduffyrealtor.com.

Friday July 15th, 2011 in Real Estate for Buyers | No Comments »

How to Find Which Schools Your Children Will Go To in Fairfax County Virginia

Here’s a great tool for people looking to buy or rent a home in Fairfax County.  Click here to see how it’s done! Are you looking to buy or rent a home in Fairfax County?  I’m here to help!  Call or email me anytime at 703-403-0536 or patrick@patrickduffyrealtor.com.

Thursday July 14th, 2011 in Real Estate for Buyers | No Comments »

How To Find Which Schools Your Children Will Go To in Prince William County Virginia

Here’s a great tool for people looking to buy or rent a home in Prince William County.  Click here to see how it’s done! Are you looking to buy or rent a home in Prince William County?  I’m here to help!  Call or email me anytime at 703-403-0536 or patrick@patrickduffyrealtor.com.

Wednesday July 13th, 2011 in Real Estate for Buyers | No Comments »

Quick Q&A about the Property Owner’s Association Act

When you buy a home in Virginia that is part of a property owner’s association (POA), there are several rules that must be followed during the contract phase.  Home buyers are to be provided a copy of the Property Owners Association Disclosure packet which details the associations financials, bylaws and information specific to the home [...]

Tuesday March 1st, 2011 in Real Estate for Buyers | No Comments »

Want to do a little detective work on a Virginia REALTOR®

So, you’re talking to a REALTOR® and they sound like they’ll be great!  But, how can you do a little background checking on them?  I mean, what if this guy/gal has violated Fair Housing laws or has had other complaints filed with the state?! Check out Virginia’s Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).  The [...]

Homeowners and Renters Agree: Owning is a Positive Choice

Image via Wikipedia Harris Interactive conducted a survey which provides some tremendous insight into the feelings of homeowners and renters regarding homeownership.  Below is a chart showing the percentage of homeowners and renters who agree with the following positive attributes of homeownership. Homeowners Renters Provides a Healthy and Stable Environment 87% 64% Meet Long Term [...]

Friday January 21st, 2011 in First Time Homebuyers | No Comments »

Why should you own a home?

Studies show that home ownership has a significant positive impact on net worth, educational achievement, civic participation, health and overall quality of life. WHY HOME OWNERSHIP MATTERS TO PEOPLE… Homeowners are happier and healthier and enjoy a greater feeling of control over their lives. Owning a home is one of the best ways to build [...]

Friday January 14th, 2011 in Real Estate for Buyers | No Comments »

Here’s a Question Many Homebuyers Should Ask Themselves

Image via Wikipedia Imagine this… You have just started looking at homes…and…the first one you see is absolutely perfect for you.  You think: “well, we should really keep looking – what if there is something better?” Now, I’m not a pushy salesman type so to help my client along in their thought processes, I ask [...]

Thursday January 13th, 2011 in Real Estate for Buyers | No Comments »

Types of Tenancy in Virginia

The type of tenancy by which you own your Virginia home has far reaching implications.

Thursday December 30th, 2010 in Real Estate for Buyers | No Comments »

Northern Virginia Housing Market Stats Report

Here’s a quick look at some key housing stats in the Northern Virginia area for the month of November 2010.