http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog This is a real estate blog providing information about the the Northern Virginia and DC areas with real estate and/or mortgage information that may or may not pertain to real estate. Our service area of focus is in Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County. We will discuss not only real estate issues but anything that's new and cool with technology, opinions, market updates, national news of interest, advice for buyers and sellers, or anything note worthy. Just contact us we'll talk about anything if it's not covered here:) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:11:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Celebrities often own the richest and best homes on the market.  These homes are the high end homes that cost several million each.  These homes are not typically listed or handled by the average Re/Maxx real estate agent though; these homes are handled by people who specialize in high end ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/03/11/high-end-real-estate-choices/ Every now and again, you hear on the news or internet about a celebrity who buys a town.  While this is not common, it is not unheard of.  Many times a town or city will come up for sale once it is vacant or is on its way to becoming ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/03/09/you-want-to-buy-a-town/ Real estate is one of the many indicators that the world uses as an economic indicator.  Countries where most of the population lives in homes with electricity and indoor plumbing are often the first world countries and are the elite countries to live in.  Within these countries, the rise and ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/03/03/real-estate-as-an-economic-indicator/ Becoming a realtor is the dream of many people.  This dream requires a good ethics, a proper credit history, skill and class work.  This is not a cake walk job; it requires work to succeed and a drive to find people the home of their dreams.  If selling things and ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/02/28/becoming-a-realtor/ Family homes are becoming rarities in today’s world.  No longer are children staying in the same cities as their parents.  Many parents are no longer keeping their homes until death, required to live in nursing homes and sell their primary residence to pay for the expenses.  However, there are some ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/02/24/family-real-estate/ Skiing is quickly becoming one of the most common sports in the northern part of North America.  Some people are so in love with the sport of skiing that they are moving to be closer to the ski slopes.  It may be the rush of the down hill trip, the ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/02/20/let%e2%80%99s-ski-%e2%80%93-choosing-real-estate-with-outdoor-activities-in-mind/ Can you get a VA loan, and if you can, then what are the benefits of receiving one? A VA loan is a mortgage loan provided by the Department of Veteran's Affairs. People who qualify for this type of loan are either current or former members of the U.S. military. ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/02/18/what-you-need-to-get-a-va-loan/ An FHA loan is a government backed loan provided by the Federal Housing Authority. The program was started back in 1934 to make it easier for people who do not have the money for a large down payment to qualify for a mortgage. Also, the qualifications for getting an FHA ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/02/16/what-do-you-need-to-qualify-for-an-fha-loan/ Solar energy is one of the cleanest, safest, and most abundant forms of energy there is. It is completely free, produces no pollution, and will never run out. With all the concern about the environment and the greenhouse effect, it is no wonder that many people are looking for alternatives ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/02/13/should-you-use-solar-energy-for-your-home/ Most homeowner insurance policies do not specifically cover damage from natural floods. If you live in an area that is near rivers that are prone to overflowing, or near the beach or any storm drain backups, then you may need to seriously consider getting a flood insurance rider on your ... http://www.northern-virginia-real-estate-guide.com/blog/2010/02/11/do-you-need-flood-insurance-on-your-home/