LIST OF POSTS IN REVERSED CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER - 2009
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DECEMBER, 2009
- Arlington County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – November 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- Fairfax County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – November 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- Fauquier County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – November 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- Loudoun County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – November 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- Prince William County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – November 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- November 2009 Real Estate Statistics, Residential Real Estate and Homes for Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings in Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County, Virginia
- Staging – Five Rules for Effective Staging a Home for Sale
- IRS Sets New Rules for $8,000 Tax Credit for Un-Married Home Buyers and Parent Co-signing a Mortgage
- Mortgage Defaulters Have More Spendable Money Which Can Lead to Economic Recovery
- New FHA Guidelines for Condo Buyers – Effective December 8, 2009
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NOVEMBER, 2009
- Arlington County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – October 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- Fairfax County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – October 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- Fauquier County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – October 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- Loudoun County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – October 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- Prince William County, VA, Virginia, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search – October 2009 Real Estate Statistics
- October 2009 Real Estate Statistics, Residential Real Estate and Homes for Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William County, VA, Virginia
- The $8,000 and $6,500 Tax Credit for Home Buyers Expires April 30, 2010 – $8,000 Tax Credit Extended and Expanded
- Loan Modifications are Not a Legal Entitlement – Legal Right to Loan Modifications Denied in Minnesota Case
- The Pride of Homeownership – From Renter to Homeowner
OCTOBER, 2009
- Renters Can Stay in Fannie Mae Foreclosed Homes – Foreclosures Hard on Renting Families with School Age Children
- ARLINGTON County, VA, Virginia, September 2009 Statistics, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses
- FAIRFAX County, VA, Virginia, September 2009 Statistics, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses
- FAUQUIER County, VA, Virginia, September 2009 Statistics, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses
- LOUDOUN County, VA, Virginia, September 2009 Statistics, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings an Open Houses
- PRINCE WILLIAM County, VA, Virginia, September 2009 Statistics, Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses
- September 2009 Statistics, Residential Real Estate and Homes for Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings in ARLINGTON, FAIRFAX, FAUQUIER, LOUDOUN, and PRINCE WILLIAM County, Virginia, VA
- Interest Rates on Long-Term Mortgages Near Record Low during 2009
- Mortgage Defaulters De-Mystified – 50% of Defaulters have High Credit Scores. CDPE pre-qualification for a Short Sale
- 4 Tips to Getting a Loan by Home Buyers – Down Payment, Credit Scores, Documented Income
- VHDA’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plus Loan Creates Opportunity for First-time Buyers to Enter the Market
- IRS Cracking Down on False $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Claims
- Washington, D.C. among Top Cities Destined for Fastest Recovery
SEPTEMBER, 2009
- Annual Percentage Rate, APR – How to Shop and Compare Loan Programs
- August 2009 Statistics, MLS Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale in ARLINGTON County, Virginia
- August 2009 Statistics, MLS Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale in FAIRFAX County, Virginia
- August 2009 Statistics, MLS Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale in FAUQUIER County, Virginia
- August 2009 Statistics, MLS Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale in LOUDOUN County, Virginia
- August 2009 Statistics, MLS Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale in PRINCE WILLIAM County, Virginia
- August 2009 Statistics, MLS Residential Real Estate and Homes For Sale in ARLINGTON, FAIRFAX, FAUQUIER, LOUDOUN, and PRINCE WILLIAM County
- Luxury Homes Share the Housing Market Pain – Jumbo Mortgages in Shortage
- Americans Believe in Home Ownership Despite the Housing Bust – Real Estate as Inflation Hedge
- Renters Want Air Conditioning, In-Unit Laundry – 2009 Survey by Apartments.com
AUGUST, 2009
- FHA 203(k) Loan Program Offers Purchase and Renovation Aid to Owner-Occupants of Residential Homes
- Foreclosure and Depression Go Together – Learn and Live, at Whose Expense?
- July 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Arlington County, Virginia
- July 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Fairfax County, Virginia
- July 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Fauquier County, Virginia
- July 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Loudoun County, Virginia
- July 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Prince William County, Virginia
- July 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William County
- Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus – Gender and Home Shopping
- Keller Williams Realty Ranked First in Home Buyer Satisfaction and Second in Home Seller Satisfaction for 2009
- Virginia Real Estate Agents Must Call Miss Utility Prior to Installing a For Sale Sign or Pay $2,500 Fine
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Change Job-Transfer Rules – Income from a Trailing Spouse
- Real Estate Tax Assessments and Current Market Value – Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, Prince William County
JULY, 2009
- June 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Arlington County, Virginia
- June 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Fairfax County, Virginia
- June 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Fauquier County, Virginia
- June 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Loudoun County, Virginia
- June 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Prince William County, Virginia
- June 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William County
- FHA Loans at Record High – Highest Popularity in 75-Years
- Volunteer Sign Collection Program in Loudoun County – Public Hearing July 20, 2009
- Washington, D.C. Made Top 10 Most Traffic-Congested Cities – Traffic Jams Persist Despite Recession
- Hybrid ARM Loans Are a Great Opportunity for Borrowers Who Know They Must Sell in Five Years
- Home Affordable Refinance Program – Loan-To-Value, LTV, increased to 125%
JUNE, 2009
- The Obama Making Home Affordable Program is Not Available to All Homeowners Willing to Refinance or Modify Their Loan
- What To Do if Loan Servicer is Not Following the Making Home Affordable Program Guidelines
- Seven Common Credit Report Mistakes – Improve Credit Score by Removing Errors
- The Virginia Housing Development Authority, VHDA, Homebuyer Tax Credit Plus – Program Can be Used for Closing Costs and Points on Loans Closed by December 1, 2009
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria among 10 Cities Most Likely to Bounce Back Quickly from the Housing Bust
- May 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Arlington County, Virginia
- May 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Fairfax County, Virginia
- May 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Fauquier County, Virginia
- May 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Loudoun County, Virginia
- May 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Prince William County, Virginia
- May 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William County
- Shopping for a Home Mortgage Online – Comparing Quotes for Loan Products
- $8,000 Tax Credit can be used for Closing Costs, Points, and Downpayment for Homes Purchased by December 1, 2009
- State Farm Auto Insurance Eye Opener – Welcome to the Insurance World
- Risks and Benefits of Purchasing Real Estate with Unrelated Partners – Title to Real Property
- A Guide to Free Summer Concerts in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for the Summer of 2009
- New Outdoor Water Park, A.V. Symington Aquatic Center, in Leesburg, Virginia, Opened May 22, 2009
MAY, 2009
- Homeowners Can Fight Foreclosure by Using “Produce the Note” Strategy to Force the Lenders to Prove They Can Legally Foreclose on the House
- April 2009 Statistics – Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Arlington County, Virginia
- April 2009 Statistics – Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Fairfax County, Virginia
- April 2009 Statistics - Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Fauquier County, Virginia
- April 2009 Statistics – Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Loudoun County, Virginia
- April 2009 Statistics – Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Prince William County, Virginia
- April 2009 Statistics, Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William County
- National Association of REALTORS Seeks Capitol Hill Action on Foreclosure Scams
- Fairfax in Northern Virginia, and Columbia and Rockville in Maryland Ranked Among Top 10 U.S. Towns for Living Well
- Arlington County Real Estate Tax Rate at $0.865 and Personal Property Tax Rate at $5.00 for FY 2009 – 2010
- Fairfax County Real Estate Tax Rate at $1.04 and Personal Property Tax Rate at $4.57 for FY 2009 – 2010
- Fauquier County Real Estate Tax Rate at $0.765 and Personal Property Tax Rate at $4.65 for FY 2009 – 2010
- Loudoun County Real Estate Tax Rate at $1.245 and Personal Property Tax Rate at $4.20 for FY 2009 – 2010
- Prince William County Real Estate Tax Rate at $1.212 and Personal Property Tax Rate at $3.70 for FY 2009 – 2010
- Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rates for FY 2009-2010 for Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County
- Five Maintenance Issues Home Owners Should Never Ignore – Even in Bad Economy
- Short Sellers Must Prove Hardship – Lenders Try to Recover Losses
- Over 70% of People Relocated More Than 1,000 Miles in the 12 Months Ending in March 2009
- Title to Real Property – Protecting Ownership Rights
- 5 Tips for Homebuyers Seeking a Mortgage – 720+ Credit Score and Documented Income
- Purchasing a Home or Real Estate is the Best Way to Defend Against Inflation
- United States Department of Agriculture – 100% Financing and No Private Mortgage Insurance Required: Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William in Northern Virginia
APRIL, 2009
- FHA Loans Account for 20% of New Mortgages – Designed for All Homebuyers, Not Only First-Time Buyers
- Finding the Best Mortgage Deal is the Key to a Successful Home Buying – Broker vs. Lender
- Alternative Septic Systems Legal in Virginia – Ban Nullified in Loudoun County Unless Expressly Authorized by the General Assembly
- March 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Arlington County, Virginia
- March 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Fairfax County, Virginia
- March 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Loudoun County, Virginia
- March 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Fauquier County, Virginia
- March 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Prince William County, Virginia
- March 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties
- Jumbo Loans Revived – Loans Above $417,000, and Above $729,750 in High Cost Areas, Available to Homebuyers
- Fannie Mae Loan Limits in High Cost Areas for Loans Closed by December 31, 2009 – Guidelines Apply May 1, 2009 – Washington, D.C. Area: Maryland and Northern Virginia – Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William
- Fairfax Public Schools Insist on Drug Free Environment – Birth Control Pills Land 2-Week Suspension
- Leesburg Town Council Voted to Appeal Water Rate Ruling for the Out-of-Town Users – Circuit Court Judge Thomas D. Horne found the Rates to be “ Unfair, Unreasonable, and Inequitable” on March 6, 2009
- Don’t Text and Drive in Virginia – Law Effective July 1, 2009.
MARCH, 2009
- $8,000 Tax Credit – Credit Can be Claimed on the 2008 Tax Return or 2009 Tax Return
- FHA Loans – Modernized, Available, Safe for the Borrower and the Taxpayer
- Scammers Target Troubled Borrowers – Foreclosure Prevention Plan
- February 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Arlington County, Virginia
- February 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Fairfax County, Virginia
- February 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Loudoun County, Virginia
- February 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Fauquier County, Virginia
- February 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Prince William County, Virginia
- February 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties
- Fannie Mae Raised Loan Limit on Investor and Second Home Borrowers from 4 to 10 – Policy Took Effect March 1, 2009
- FHA and Conforming Loan Limits at $729,750 for the Washington, D.C. Area for 2009
- Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan - Refinancing ends June, 2010 and Loan Modification ends December, 2012
FEBRUARY, 2009
- $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers – tax credit ends December 1, 2009
- Fairfax County, Virginia, Proposed Tax Rate at $0.95 for Fiscal Year 2010
- Creative Marketing in a Buyer Market – Seller offering Bonus to the Buyer Agent
- January 2009 – Real Estate Statistics for Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties
- Loudoun County,Virginia, Proposed Tax Rate at $1.29 for FY 2010
- Maryland and Virginia rank top No 1 & No 3 in High School AP Tests
- Free Income Tax Preparation for Northern Virginia Families Earning Less than $42,000
- Washington, D.C. among top 10 Cities Boasting Mini Sales Booms
JANUARY, 2009
- Bush Administration Ignored Warnings of Mortgage Meltdown
- 30-Year Interest Rates Fell Below 5 Percent on January 15, 2009
- Fannie Mae – Renters Can Stay in Foreclosed Home
- December 2008 - Real Estate Statistics for Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties
- Etiquette for the World Traveler – Everything You Need to Know in 10 Minutes
- LOUDOUN, FAIRFAX, and HOWARD Counties the Wealthiest in the Country – According to the U.S. Census Bureau
- Sellers Must Work Harder to Generate Buyer Interest
- 4 Reasons Why Online Home Buyers Benefit from Working with a REALTOR
- Freddie Mac Extends Foreclosure Moratorium until January 31, 2009
- Rising Property Taxes During the Economic and Housing Slump Hit a Nerve with the Taxpayers
- Mortgage Deals Abound for ‘Ready, Willing and Able’ Home Buyers
- So Many Homes – How to Narrow Down Options
- Piggyback Loans Creating Nightmares for Short Sellers
- Most Baby Boomers Want to Stay in Current Home
- Where Home Prices Have Increased the Most in USA in 2008
- To Refinance or Not to Refinance
- Home Buyer Tax Credit: $7,500. Credit ends July1, 2009
