Free First Time Home Buyer Class in Arlington, VA
February 8, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment
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’s time to buy. Join us for a free educational session at Arlington County Library.
Wenesday, March 3
7:00pm – 8:15pm
Arlington County Library
1015 N Quincy [...]
Property Taxes & Real Estate Related Income Tax Deductions
January 27, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment
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’t necessarily mean a lower tax bill though…rates are due to increase (read my post about how property taxes are calculated [...]
Is Buying a Home One of Your 2010 New Year’s Resolutions?
December 27, 2009 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
How Do I Protect Myself if I Need to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time? (Part II)
November 8, 2009 by Katie Wethman · 2 Comments
This is the second part in a series about tools that sellers have at their disposal to help manage a simultaneous purchase and sale of property. Click here to read the first post in the series about Home Sale Contingencies.
Another contract clause available for use to help manage both a purchase and sale is a [...]
$8000 First Time Home Buyer Extension and New $6500 “Move Up” Buyer Credit Details
November 6, 2009 by Katie Wethman · 1 Comment
It’s officially passed the House and Senate, and is now awaiting the President’s signature. Along with the extension of the $8000 First Time Buyer credit (now applies to any buyer under contract by April 30, 2010 and settling by June 30, 2010), there is now a new credit category: long-time residents of the same [...]
