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Feb. 11, 2016

What Lenders Look for in Your Credit Score Analysis Part 3

How lenders evaluate your credit score analysis Part 3

This is the third post in a blog series about what your lender will look for as they evaluate your credit score analysis. So far, we’ve covered Part 1 and Part 2

Your Credit Score Analysis – Your Outstanding Debt

The second major piece of data …

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Feb. 10, 2016

New Belmont Bay Home for Sale – 753 Monument Ave. Woodbridge VA

Belmont Bay Home - 753 Monument Ave. Woodbridge VA

Are you looking for a new Belmont Bay home? Call me at 703-462-0700 or email me at DarrenRobertsonHomes@gmail.com to set up a viewing of this large, stunning 4-bedroom/3.5 bath Maybeck model, originally built by Stanley Martin Homes.

Own a Belmont Bay home on the Most Desirable Street in …

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Feb. 9, 2016

Loudoun County Home Buying - Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance

Loudoun County home down payment assistance

Recently, some clients asked me for information about Loudoun County home buying down payment and closing cost assistance programs, so I thought it would be useful to write a blog post on the subject.

Search Loudoun County Home Listings for Sale

There are two programs in Loudoun …

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Feb. 8, 2016

How Does an FHA home Improvement Loan Work? Part 2

FHA home improvement loan in Northern Virginia Part 2

This is the second post in a blog series on the FHA home improvement loan, how it works, and which types of properties qualify for this type of financing. You can read Part 1 here.

FHA Home Improvement Loan – What’s The Process?

With this type …

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Feb. 8, 2016

What Are Typical Condo Fees in Northern Virginia and What do They Cover? Part 2

Typical condo fees in Northern Virginia Part 2

This is the second post in a two-part blog series on typical condo fees in Northern Virginia. You can read Part 1 here. In this article, we’ll discuss how condo fees affect the sales price you’re able to qualify for when applying for a home loan.

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Feb. 7, 2016

How Does an FHA home Improvement Loan Work?

FHA home improvement loan in Northern Virginia Part 1

An FHA home improvement loan is a great option if you’re considering buying a fixer-upper, renovating it to make it your own, and increasing the property value for future resale. This type of loan is called the FHA 203K loan. Basically, it provides you with a loan toward …

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Feb. 7, 2016

What Are Typical Condo Fees in Northern Virginia and What do They Cover?

Typical condo fees in Northern Virginia Part 1

It’s important to consider typical condo fees as you’re trying to decide between a condo purchase in Northern Virginia and a single family home or townhome purchase. 

Typical Condo Fees in Northern Virginia

I sell a lot of condos, and the average condo fees I usually see …

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Feb. 6, 2016

How much is an FHA Loan Down Payment?

FHA loan down payment - Northern Virginia

An FHA loan down payment is one of the lowest down payments of any home loan options. This is one reason this loan is very popular with first time home buyers in Northern Virginia. However, there are also other options for low down payment loans, and this article will …

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Feb. 6, 2016

Saving Money on Home Renovation Costs in Northern Virginia Part 3

Saving money on your home renovation costs in Northern Virginia Part 3

This is the third post in a blog series on strategies to save on your home renovation costs in Northern Virginia. So far, we’ve covered Part 1 and Part 2. In this article, we’ll discuss bathroom renovations, and other remodeling jobs you can hire workers to take care …

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Feb. 5, 2016

Tips on Home Buying – Don’t Lose Your Shirt in a Bidding War! Part 3

Tips on home buying in Northern Virginia - don't pay too much for your home

This is the third post in a blog series on tips on home buying that will protect you in bidding war scenarios. If you’re just joining us, you can read Part 1 and Part 2 first. 

Tips on Home Buying – Analyzing Risk and Reward

If you …

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