I’m a Lawrence Yun (Chief Economist, National Assocation of Realtors) fan, so I thought I’d share with you a recent podcast of his in which he explains how extending the Bush tax cuts and underwriting standards could impact the real estate market in 2011. Click on the link below to listen. Lawrence Yun Podcast
Put Your Home on an Energy Diet
Zillow.com is a very popular consumer site which touts itself as a leading online real estate marketplace dedicated to helping homeowners, buyers, sellers, renters, and real estate professionalsfind and share vital information about homes, real estate, and mortgages.” Agreed! Where I urge consumers to tread with caution, is relying too heavily on Zillow’s Zestimate® – [...]
This past Monday, I was very fortunate to have a been a returning guest on Ryan Sloper‘s Real Estate Radio Show on 1580AM. Topics of discussion included: QE2 (Quantitative Easing) by the Fed will mean to interest rates, and the Northern Virginia real estate market. If you or someone you know is getting ready buy [...]
You’ve probably seen this headline elsewhere recently. While the media likes to pump the doom and gloom as much as they can, I see some positives. First, we have to remember that real estate is hyper-local. When we see national numbers in the headlines, we need to ask ourselves – what are the numbers like [...]
Buying a home or know someone who is? Check out these three videos produced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Association of REALTORS. To get the scoop on buying a home in Northern Virginia, contact me at 703-403-0536 or patrick@patrickduffyrealtor.com. Shopping for Your Home The homebuying process obviously starts [...]
Some friends of mine and I put together some great homebuyer workshops. Click here to check out my new site!
Prepare to fall in love again. The renovation is now complete on this stunning home in a charming setting. Four bedrooms and three and a half baths in about 3,000 square feet, spectacular kitchen with stainless steel appliances, two car garage and hardwoods over half of this amazing home. Situated in sought after Belmont Bay, [...]
Wow, what a beautifully renovated home! Five bedrooms and three full baths await new owners of the brick front single family home. You’ll love the nicely appointed kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances and ceramic tile. A nice flat yard backing to trees provides a nice setting for this home. Stop by and see [...]
You often hear the most important thing in real estate is…say it with me…location, location, location. No argument here. But, I want to bring light to one of the biggest keys to a successful real estate transaction: COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION. Transactions can go along seemingly without a single bump in the road or they can [...]
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