Jennifer Young Homes Real Estate Blog
Short Sale Sellers – If You Bought w/ FHA Loan, Be Aware of Changes to Short Sale Requirements Beginning OCT 1st
FHA loans (seller side) are tough to negotiate when dealing with a short sale, but they CAN be successful. Unfortunately, those tough negotiations are about to hit new, even tighter regulations launching Oct 1st. Effective October 1, 2013 U.S. Department of Housing...
OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 9/22 1-4PM in McLean, VA! 2BR/2BA Condo – Perfect for Commuters!
1581 SPRING GATE DR #5308, MCLEAN, VA 22102 MLS# FX8185750 Everything you need, location, amenities, steps to new Silver Line metro & more! Rare Preston model, largest 2 BR, 2 BA in popular Gates of McLean. Completely renovated with new windows, hardwood floors,...
GORGEOUS contemporary home in Washington DC!
Custom contemporary with marble foyer, main level bedroom & deluxe bath, Living room, dining area, library, kitchen & screened in porch. Upper level features 2 large bedrooms suites each with own bath. Finished walk-out lower level has large recreation room...
OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY 9/15 2-4PM – 1604 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA
Stunning brick front end unit TH with garage & 4 finished levels! Loaded w/custom moldings & details! Walk into foyer w/hardwood flooring, main level BR & full BA. Bright, open upper level w/hardwood floors, living room w/walls of windows, fireplace,...
Your Local Real Estate Update for Virginia, Maryland & DC Metro Markets – Jennifer Young
This past spring brought us back to the days of the strong seller's market, due mostly to high buyer activity, spurred by continued low interest rates, combined with across-the-board sustained appreciation. Those factors lead to a feeling that the real estate market...
Improve Your Chances of Obtaining a Mortgage!
Securing financing to purchase a new home is one of the most important, exciting, and nerve-wracking financial steps most people will ever take. During the housing boom, mortgage requirements were relaxed to unsustainable levels, and it seemed just about anyone could...
OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY 8/25 2-4PM – 9835 MAITLAND LOOP BRISTOW, VA
Immaculate 3 level townhouse in great location backing to open common area! Bright open floor plan with Pergo floors on entire main. Formal living room, Large eat in kitchen with island & Atrium door leading to patio & great fenced rear to enjoy. Gorgeous...
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 7/28, 1-4PM 6337 LITTLEFIELD CT, CENTREVILLE, VA 20121
6337 LITTLEFIELD CT Slideshow Gorgeous updated townhouse backing to open common in great location! Three finished levels, three bedrooms, three full baths & bright open floor plan. Custom paint and recessed lighting. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops,...
Low Inventory = Higher Prices! Check Out This Last CONDO Sale in the Fair Lakes Area of Fairfax, VA…
1 Bedroom Condo SOLD in just 47 Days from List to Sold in Elan at East Market complex... I've sold over 30 condos in the last year and in that time I haven't seen demand quite so high as it is right now. In fact, we need more inventory! Just look at this sale in the...
Foreclosures Jump as Banks Bet on Rising U.S. Home Prices – First-time default notices more than tripled in Maryland!
Home repossessions in the U.S. jumped 11% in May after declining for the previous five months as rising prices and limited inventory for sale across the country spurred banks to complete foreclosures. Bloomberg News Lenders took back 38,946 homes, up from 34,997 in...
Just Listed in CENTREVILLE! 4bed/4.5 Baths – Perfect for Commuters!
Enjoy over 3,200 Finished Sq. Ft. in the heart of Centreville, VA - Centre Ridge Land Bay Neighborhood. 4 bedrooms & 4 1/2 baths on 3 floors... Well maintained home ready for a new owner - right off of I-66, Hwy 28 AND Lee Hwy. Huge new deck and fenced in...
Sale Prices Are On the Rise in the DC Metro Area!
Bloomberg News has been reporting, but my team is living it right now...DC Metro Prices are On the Rise! To give you an example...I put two foreclosure properties on the market this week and in 24 hours they have 7 offers with many more coming in each day. This...