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		<title>Free First Time Home Buyer Class in Arlington, VA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you a first time buyer thinking of starting your search?  Low pries, historically low interest rates, and the $8000 tax credit have many people in our area wondering if it&#8217;s time to buy.  Join us for a free educational session at Arlington County Library.
Wenesday, March 3
7:00pm &#8211; 8:15pm
Arlington County Library
1015 N Quincy [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/09/01/first-time-home-buyer-class-scheduled-in-arlington-3/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: First Time Home Buyer Class &#8211; Scheduled in Arlington'>First Time Home Buyer Class &#8211; Scheduled in Arlington</a> <small>Are you one of the estimated 53% of buyers in...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/11/06/6500-move-up-buyer-credit-details/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: $8000 First Time Home Buyer Extension and New $6500 &#8220;Move Up&#8221; Buyer Credit Details'>$8000 First Time Home Buyer Extension and New $6500 &#8220;Move Up&#8221; Buyer Credit Details</a> <small> It&#8217;s officially passed the House and Senate, and is...</small></li>
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		<title>Giving a Facelift to a Dated Exterior</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hard to believe, isn&#8217;t it?  But look closely and you&#8217;ll see the remains of the original home.  On the main level, the owners added a welcoming front porch, and swapped the window out for a bay window.  Then they &#8220;popped the top&#8221; and added a second floor, and extended the chimney up.   Then they [...]


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		<title>Tips for Newly Engaged or Married Couples Buying a Home Together</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I often work with couples who are newly, or soon-to-be, engaged.  Being a first time homebuyer is overwhelming enough, without bring another set of opinions in to it!  But there are some tips and tricks that I recommend to my buyer clients to help smooth the process:
1) Do you have a home (or two) to [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2010/02/06/giving-a-facelift-to-a-dated-exterior/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Giving a Facelift to a Dated Exterior'>Giving a Facelift to a Dated Exterior</a> <small>Hard to believe, isn&#8217;t it?  But look closely and you&#8217;ll...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/11/15/why-is-the-6500-home-buyer-tax-credit-important/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why is the $6500 home buyer tax credit important?'>Why is the $6500 home buyer tax credit important?</a> <small>By this time, most people are aware of the extension...</small></li>
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		<title>Property Taxes &amp; Real Estate Related Income Tax Deductions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Property tax season is upon us, and assessments were mailed  out. Seventy five percent of Arlington residents saw a drop, but  remember that assessments are a lagging indicator.  A lower assessment doesn&#8217;t  necessarily mean a lower tax bill though&#8230;rates are due to increase (read my post about how property taxes are calculated [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/08/23/how-are-my-property-taxes-calculated/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How are my property taxes calculated?'>How are my property taxes calculated?</a> <small>There are two components to real estate property taxes: the...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/04/02/six-myths-about-choosing-a-real-estate-agent-to-sell-your-property/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Six Myths About Choosing a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property'>Six Myths About Choosing a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property</a> <small>When I meet with sellers, I often hear some variation...</small></li>
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		<title>State of the Northern Virginia &amp; DC Real Estate Market: January 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Spring has sprung early as far as the real estate market is concerned.   Buyers are out and circling, anxiously waiting for inventory to hit.  I know I&#8217;m  starting to sound like a broken record, but the lack of &#8216;good&#8217; inventory  continues to be the story in real estate circles.  Check out [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/08/10/state-of-the-washington-dc-real-estate-market-august-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: State of the Washington, DC, Real Estate Market &#8211; August 2009'>State of the Washington, DC, Real Estate Market &#8211; August 2009</a> <small>Summer has been surprisingly busy this year in the DC...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/06/13/state-of-the-dc-area-real-estate-market-june-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: State of the DC Area Real Estate Market: June 2009'>State of the DC Area Real Estate Market: June 2009</a> <small>The Spring market is hopping, but some recent changes are...</small></li>
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		<title>What Do I Need to Do To Get Ready To Sell My Home This Spring?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Spring is coming early to the DC area. Buyers are out there!  Low prices, low rates, and the imminent expiration of the $8000 first time home buyer credit have them circling and looking for the right property, in the right condition, for the right price. And for those properties that are positioned and marketed [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/11/05/how-do-i-protect-myself-if-i-need-to-buy-and-sell-a-house-at-the-same-time-part-i/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Do I Protect Myself if I Need to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time? (Part I)'>How Do I Protect Myself if I Need to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time? (Part I)</a> <small>Now that the first time buyer rush is nearing its...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/11/08/how-do-i-protect-myself-if-i-need-to-buy-and-sell-a-house-at-the-same-time-part-ii/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Do I Protect Myself if I Need to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time? (Part II)'>How Do I Protect Myself if I Need to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time? (Part II)</a> <small>This is the second part in a series about tools...</small></li>
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		<title>North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update &#8211; January 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Zip Codes 22201 and 22203 (includes Ballston, Virginia   Square, Clarendon)
Source: MRIS as of date of blog post. All data deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Stats exclude retirement communities and co-ops.
Sign up for weekly market conditions report: http://www.northarlingtonhousevalues.com 
See market data for all of Arlington.
See more Buyer Resources
See last month&#8217;s post on Orange Line [...]


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		<title>Is Buying a Home One of Your 2010 New Year&#8217;s Resolutions?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Get started by attending a free, no obligation first time home buyer class at Arlington Central Library on January 26 at 7:00 pm.
Our first time home buyer classes are educational sessions designed to give an overview of current market conditions and the home buying process.  We cover a recap of the market, current trends and [...]


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		<title>VHDA Loans Allow Financing of Down Payment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Virginia Housing Development Authority has extended its Homebuyer Tax Credit Plus program to match the deadlines of the Federal First-Time Homebuyers Tax Credit.
VHDA&#8217;s program lets borrowers use a second mortgage to finance up to 5% of the sales price (enough to cover FHA&#8217;s 3.5% down payment requirement) by using the $8000 first time home [...]


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		<title>State of the Real Estate Market &#8211; December 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a surprisingly busy December, helped no doubt by the VERY low  interest rates for the last few weeks, prompting articles like Business Week&#8217;s &#8220;If You Don&#8217;t Buy a House Now You&#8217;re  Stupid or Broke.&#8221;  While I think that might be a bit of an extreme view, it  does underscore the [...]


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