Jennifer Young Homes Real Estate Blog
DC Area Expected to Add One Million New Jobs by 2030 – Will There Be Enough Housing?
I wanted to share this great article with you from the Washington Post by Brady Dennis. Amazing! Even as the housing slump drags on, and it seems there are far more houses than anybody wants to buy, a new analysis warns that the Washington area doesn’t have nearly...
“Jennifer Young Was a Great Agent…” (Seller in Woodbridge, VA)
How likely are you to recommend this agent? Highly Likely! http://www.zillow.com/profile/Jennifer-Young-Homes/Reviews/ Summary of their experience "Jennifer Young was a great agent, especially because of the amazing team working behind the scenes. Her and her staff...
Credit Scores Poised to Get More Personal!
As if it wasn't tough enough getting a home loan these days...check out this article I found online: Credit Scores Poised to Get More Personal! (Chicago Tribune October, 17th) Many consumers applying for a mortgage are going to start sharing more personal information...
A Look Ahead at New Homes of 2015
I found this article on Zillow.com and wanted to share it with you. Builders are leaning towards smaller homes as they plan for the future. Not surprising considering the economy... If you had asked someone in the 1960s what the home of 2015 would look like, chances...
First-Time Buyers Losing Interest in Short Sales?
RisMedia.com - Processing delays have taken their toll on first-time home buyer interest in short sales, which now account for more than one of every six house sales, according to the latest Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance HousingPulse Tracking Survey. First-time...
Alexandria and Woodbridge Make the Top 5 – U.S. Cities Where Homes Sell the Fastest!
CNBC.com - Real estate website Zillow.com analyzed US real estate sales numbers to identify the cities where homes sell the fastest, according to the median number of days on the market. They found that the top five fastest selling cities were 1) San Francisco, CA, 2)...
Townhome in Sterling SOLD – Potomac Terrace Neighborhood
Congrats to our happy clients Raji and Siva...we sold their townhome in Potomac Terrace in Sterling, VA on Friday! We thank them for trusting us with the sale of their home and for offering these words of appreciation to our team: "Hi Jennifer/Lee - we wanted to...
VA Funding Fees Are Dropping for Buyers!
Some good news. VA funding fees are going DOWN as of October 1st. This will save thousands in upfront costs and in some cases make it easier for seller concessions to pay the fee. First time use is now 1.40% for $0 down .75% for 5% down .50% for 10% down Second time...
HUD Home Buyer Success Story – $48,000 Condo Becomes Dream Home!
It's always great to tell the success stories that almost never happened. Our team secured a contract this year to list and sell distressed HUD homes through a company called HomeTelos. Many times, we see investors grabbing up the good deals, but not this time. HUD,...
Luxury Home SOLD in Herndon – Regular Sale – Congrats to Sellers!
The US Downgrade by S&P – What Will It Mean for Buyers?
Thanks Mike - the following is an email from one of our lenders, Mike Ferrell updating us on the recent downgrade... From: Michael Farrell <MFarrell@gofirsthome.com> Date: Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 9:37 AM Subject: US downgrade by S&P-from Mike Farrell To:...
Thank You Jennifer and Lauren! Buyers Love New Home in Falls Church…
Hi Lauren and Jennifer, Thanks so much for your help with finding the perfect house! We really appreciate it! Come see us anytime! Cheers, Jane