Posts tagged: homes for sale woodbridge va

Homebuyer Tax Credit: 70 days left

If you are interested in taking advantage of the homebuyer tax credit and buy a home in Northern Virginia, the clock is a-ticking. Seventy days to find your home sounds like a lot of time, but it will surely go by very quickly as you are competing with throngs of other buyers looking to cash in.

Friday February 19th, 2010 in , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Northern Virginia Real Estate Foreclosure Auctions: Should I? Or Shouldn’t I?

You see the foreclosure notices in the local paper and you hear they conduct these auctions “at the courthouse steps”.  The courthouse isn’t the first place on your list of places you want to be. Well, it’s actually a place brimming with opportunity for Northern Virginia real estate investors.  Just take a look at how [...]

Thursday February 18th, 2010 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Want an $8000 Tax Credit? Buy a Woodbridge Home for Sale Now

Last November, when Congress approved an extension on the first-time homebuyer tax credit, potential homebuyers who missed the original deadline were excited. It was another chance to buy a Woodbridge home for sale and receive an often badly needed $8,000 on their tax return.

Monday February 15th, 2010 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Christmas Comes Early for Woodbridge Homes and Buyers

Have you heard of the first-time homebuyer’s tax credit extension? Last month, President Obama signed the extension to help first-time homebuyers (who didn’t get their sales in by November 30th) buy a house that meets their needs. What about those who already own Woodbridge homes, are doing well and want a larger home? To those [...]

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Foreclosure Alternatives: Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure

A Deed-in Lieu (DIL) of Foreclosure is sometimes referred to as a “friendly foreclosure” since the homeowner essentially gives the Deed back to the bank. The bank agrees to take the Deed back in exchange for the property and the homeowner and back part ways with no further recourse.

Tuesday November 24th, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Foreclosure Alternatives: Forbearance

Our second foreclosure alternative to look at is forbearance (or repayment plan). Think of forbearance as reinstatement on a payment plan rather than in one lump sum. Much like the reinstatement we looked at yesterday this is a good option for homeowners experiencing a temporary hardship and the homeowner will be required to pay their lender what they are owed.

Friday November 6th, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Foreclosure Alternatives: Reinstatement

In my first of a series of posts on foreclosure avoidance options, we will look at the quickest way to “get back in the good graces” of your lender – reinstatement.

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Foreclosure Alternatives: In Depth

In a previous post, I provided a list of alternatives to foreclosure with a brief description of what they are. In the coming days, I will provide a closer look at each of the alternatives. A wealth of foreclosure resources can also be found at www.NorthernVaShortSaleHelp.com.

Wednesday November 4th, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

FSBO Tips for Selling Your Woodbridge Home

Selling a home is complicated and full of legal issues that anyone considering selling “by owner” needs to be aware of. However, two of the most important things you need to know in order to be successful as a FSBO (for sale by owner) home seller have nothing to do with legal issues.

Friday October 23rd, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Explore the Benefits of Hiring a Full-Time Woodbridge REALTOR®

Buying or selling a home has a major impact on many people’s lives. So it’s important not to leave the task to just anyone. Take advantage of all the benefits that come with working with a full-time Woodbridge REALTOR.

Friday October 2nd, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »