Jennifer Young Homes Real Estate Blog
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
New Listing in Portsmouth, VA by Portsmouth City Park & I-264
3203 Brighton St, Portsmouth, VA 23454 Listing Price $89,900 Bedrooms 3 Baths 1 Full Sq Ft 1,322 Year Built 1941 757-263-4206 Beautiful 3 bedroom 1 bath cape cod with a large backyard. Large kitchen with lots and lots of cabinets and...
Townhome in Centre Ridge SOLD by Jennifer Young – Regular Sale in Centreville, VA
Congrats to my move-up client from the Centre Ridge Neighborhood in Centreville, VA...we just closed on his townhome there Listed at $319,900 and SOLD for $313,000. This neighborhood is a great option for First Time Buyers and competition is steady there with many...
Luxury Home SOLD by Jennifer Young in Mount Airy, MD – Regular Sale!
Congrats to our clients who closed on the sale of their home on Haleys Ct in Mt Airy, MD. The Spring Hollow area is beautiful and has incredible views. If you live in or around that area, here are the latest stats on sales there (you will click on the next page too)...
Arlington and Falls Church Home Sales Strong – June 2011
Buying and selling in Arlington and Falls Church is paying off this year. Check out these new stats for Arlington County and Falls Church City. If you'd like to talk about buying and/or selling in these areas, feel free to call me at 703-400-6757 or my partner agent...