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version="0.92"> <channel><title>Thoughts on the Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia Real Estate Market</title><link>http://blog.wethmangroup.com</link> <description>Thoughts, Opinions, and Rants and Raves about the DC Area Real Estate Market</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:06:02 +0000</lastBuildDate> <docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss092</docs> <language>en</language> <item><title>I Am An Iceberg</title> <description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago I was in New Orleans for a real estate conference.  The Northern Virginia real estate market, however, missed the memo that I would be out of town, and so homes came on the market, deals were negotiated, and clients went under contract despite my absence.  Luckily I can work from [...]No related posts.Related posts brought to you by <a
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Though [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a
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href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/04/07/north-arlington-orange-line-condo-market-update-april-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Market Update &#8211; April 2009'>North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Market Update &#8211; April 2009</a> <small> Zip Codes 22201 and 22203 (includes Ballston, Virginia Square,...</small></li><li><a
href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/11/09/north-arlington-orange-line-condo-update-november-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update &#8211; November 2009'>North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update &#8211; November 2009</a> <small>Zip Codes 22201 and 22203 (includes Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon)...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a
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href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2010/01/19/north-arlington-orange-line-condo-update-january-2010/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update &#8211; January 2010'>North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update &#8211; January 2010</a> <small>Zip Codes 22201 and 22203 (includes Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon)...</small></li><li><a
href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/12/02/faq-high-investor-low-owner-occupancy-ratio-condos-how-can-i-buy-or-sell/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: FAQ: High Investor (Low Owner-Occupancy) Ratio Condos: How Can I Buy or Sell?'>FAQ: High Investor (Low Owner-Occupancy) Ratio Condos: How Can I Buy or Sell?</a> <small>One of the most common issues a condo buyer or...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a
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href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/11/29/faq-why-is-the-buyers-agent-called-the-selling-agent-buyer-agency-agreements-explained/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: FAQ: Why is the Buyer&#8217;s Agent Called the Selling Agent?  Buyer Agency Agreements Explained.'>FAQ: Why is the Buyer&#8217;s Agent Called the Selling Agent?  Buyer Agency Agreements Explained.</a> <small>Buyer’s agents, seller’s agents, listing agents and selling agents…just how...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a
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href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/09/26/northern-virginia-washington-dc-real-estate-market-update-september-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Northern Virginia &amp; Washington, DC, Real Estate Market Update &#8211; September 2009'>Northern Virginia &amp; Washington, DC, Real Estate Market Update &#8211; September 2009</a> <small>This is the monthly market update I provide to my...</small></li><li><a
href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/12/14/state-of-the-real-estate-market-december-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: State of the Real Estate Market &#8211; December 2009'>State of the Real Estate Market &#8211; December 2009</a> <small>It&#8217;s been a surprisingly busy December, helped no doubt by the...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a
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See last month’s post on Orange Line [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a
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href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/12/10/north-arlington-orange-line-condo-update-december-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update &#8211; December 2009'>North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update &#8211; December 2009</a> <small>Zip Codes 22201 and 22203 (includes Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon)...</small></li><li><a
href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2009/11/09/north-arlington-orange-line-condo-update-november-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update &#8211; November 2009'>North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update &#8211; November 2009</a> <small>Zip Codes 22201 and 22203 (includes Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon)...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a
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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><li><a
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href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2010/03/05/arlington-condo-pet-policies/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Arlington Condo Pet Policies'>Arlington Condo Pet Policies</a> <small>So you&#8217;re ready to buy a condo&#8230;But what about your...</small></li><li><a
href='http://blog.wethmangroup.com/2010/02/12/financing-condos-in-a-mixed-use-building/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Financing Condos in a Mixed Use Building'>Financing Condos in a Mixed Use Building</a> <small>As if condo buyers didn&#8217;t have enough headaches trying to...</small></li></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a
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Wenesday, March 3
7:00pm &#8211; 8:15pm
Arlington County Library
1015 N Quincy [...]Related posts:<ol><li><a
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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></ol>Related posts brought to you by <a
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