Life After Being Underwater Your chances to buy a new home after a short sale, foreclosure or bankruptcy. One of the most frequent questions I received from my clients after closing a successful short short sale is when they will be able to buy a home again. As a homeowner you are entitled to a …

(New!) Can Granite Film Really Fool The Eye? We install a vinyl granite film on an old countertop to see if faux really is fabulous. Here’s what we discovered. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2012 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Copy

3 Hot Trends for Kitchen Remodeling in 2012 Mulling a kitchen remodel but want to keep costs low? You’re au courant with today’s trends that emphasize options and high-tech wizardry at affordable prices. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2012 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

**Unique Rambler Completely Renovated** This stunning 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms gem is completely remodeled and refurbished from top to bottom, inside and out. It features: hardwood floors, new cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances & ceramic tiles. The home is on a large, fenced corner lot including deck, patio and brand new drive way. …

FHA MIP Increasing Next Week….This means More Cost for the Buyers On April 9th, the financed up-front FHA MIP will increase from the current 1% to 1.75% of the base loan amount.  On a 30 year loan, the monthly (or annual FHA MIP) will increase from the current 1.15% of the base loan per year …

***End-Unit Townhouse In Springfield*** This well-maintained three level townhouse features hardwood floors, new carpet in upper level, new paint, neutral colors, stainless steel appliances, kitchen with breakfast nook, large living/dining area, walkout basement with fireplace, garage and fenced backyard. Near shops, entertainment, close to METRO, & mixing bowl. This is a short sale, sold strictly …

Washington area home prices rise in February I want to share this article published on Monday by The Washington Post about home prices. Read the entire story here

**Stunning Colonial at An Incredible Price** This 5 BR, 3.5 BA home features hardwood floors, ample kitchen, traditional dining room, big living room with wood burning fireplace. Large fenced backyard and 2 car garage. Located blocks from rt 355, shops, transportation and hwy 270. This is a short sale, sold strictly “As Is” Condition. Property …

Bidding Wars Are Back Some real estate markets are reporting that home buyers are having to pay more than asking price to get the home they desire, as the supply of for-sale homes has shrunk, Bloomberg News reports. Bidding wars were a common part of real estate in 2006. But when the market turned from …