Related Posts:Reading Real Estate Listings with a Contrary MindHouse Searches for Walkers, Bikers, Boaters and CheapskatesHow’s the Market in Northern Virginia?

The Northern Virginia real estate market had homes selling more quickly in March than in any month since January of 2006.  The supply of homes in the Northern Virginia market, defined as Arlington and Fairfax Counties, along with the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax, was at a 3.5 month supply in March.  Prices [...]

In a buyers market like we have in Northern Virginia, people who are looking to sell their current home and purchase another have a tough choice to make. Should they sell their current home, or purchase their next home first? There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are a couple of scenarios to consider: Sell [...]

If you are searching for a house near a metro, you’re probably not finding them all.  And it’s not your fault.  It’s the listing agent’s fault. Agents who list houses within walking distance of Metro Stations are NOT including that in their listings.  So when you search for them, you’re not finding them. (You’ve GOT [...]

In my previous video I showed you how to search for under-priced homes using FranklyMLS.com.  I suggest you watch that one first, then come back and watch this one on how to get email alerts for your searches for low-priced homes.  This feature was just added yesterday, and is incredibly useful for finding cheap homes [...]

I put together this video with detailed instructions on how to use FranklyMLS to find houses that are under-priced.  If you have any questions about the process, leave them in the comments section below and I’ll answer them for you. UPDATE NOVEMEBER 26, 2008:  New features were added to FranklyMLS that allow you to get [...]

I’ve decided to join Frankly Real Estate.  Let me tell you why: 1. Frankly Real Estate, Inc. is on the cutting edge of technology. In fact, I had started sending some of my clients to the FranklyMLS web site to search for homes long before I considered switching companies.  I think it is simply the best [...]

I had a short talk yesterday with Lucas Smith, who recently bought a short sale in Centreville, Virginia about why he decided to buy a house at this time: Related Posts:Buyer Agent FAQReading Real Estate Listings with a Contrary MindHouse Searches for Walkers, Bikers, Boaters and Cheapskates

The housing rate in Northern Virginia (defined as Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church City) sold at a rate of 19.5% in September.  This number is down slightly from the previous month, but almost double the 10.5% rate from September of 2007. The statistics continue to show an improving market.  The real [...]