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Second Liens Roadblock for Short Sales

Second mortgages have become one of the biggest roadblocks to closing short sales. There are about 450,000 properties in some stage of the foreclosure process with at least one junior lien, according to real estate research firm CoreLogic. These second liens are a primary challenge for Freddie Mac, said Mark Johnson, who oversees short sales for Freddie. Holders of second liens have little left to lose so some of them are willing to get in the way of a deal in hopes of being thrown a bone, said Jon Goodman, a real-estate lawyer and investor in Boulder, Colo. Source: The Wall Street Journal, Nick Timiraos (11/27/2010)

  • Reviving A Stale Listing In 22314 In Alexandria In 22314

    Do you have a abode similar to 124 Roberts Ln #201 in Alexandria that hasn't sold? Did you know that in Fort Ellsworth:

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  • What Has Recently Sold At Lyon Village?

    Do you have a home in Arlington that won't sell? Did you know that in Lyon Village:

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  • Reviving A Stale Listing In Alexandria, Virginia In Alexandria

    Do you have a property similar to 301 N Beauregard St #114 in the City of Alexandria that isn't getting any action? Did you know that in The Fountains:

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  • Residences That Have Recently Sold At Arrowood — But Mine Hasn't? What's The Problem?

    Do you have a place in 22124 in Fairfax County that just isn't selling? Did you know that in Arrowood:

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  • Listings Similar To 10074 Daniels Run Way In 22030 That Have Sold At Farrcroft

    Do you have a home similar to 10074 Daniels Run Way in the City of Fairfax that won't sell? Did you know that in Farrcroft:

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Foreclosure Crisis Slowing Sales

The foreclosure mess is making it harder for banks to sell properties. ForeclosureRadar, which tracks foreclosures in five Western states, says the number of properties coming to auction in Arizona, California, and Nevada has declined by more than 30 percent. Investors are backing away from sales because they fear that the properties they buy will be tied up in an investigation, says Sean O’Toole, CEO of Foreclosure Radar. O’Toole believes the problem is short-lived and ultimately will be settled in favor of the banks. "The fear that has been created in based more in hype than in law," he says. Source: CNNMoney.com, Les Christie (11/29/2010)

  • Julie Nesbitt

    Julie Nesbitt
    Julie Nesbitt knows the back trails and by-ways of Northern Virginia real estate.

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  • Enjoying Winkler Botanical Preserve

    We had a great time walking the trails. 

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  • Don’t take chances with real estate.

  • REDUCED: 7202 Churchill Rd, McLean

    Open House, Sunday, 1-4 BIG PRICE DROP! 7202 CHURCHILL ROADMcLean, VA 221016 Bedrooms5.5 Bathrooms6,752 SF $1,695,000

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  • Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services

    Fairfax County
    Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…

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Title Insurance: More Important Than Ever

Ryan at closing
Starting a closing with Ryan Stuart
Understanding the tenets of title insurance is especially important considering the turmoil in the real estate industry. Title insurance is intended to protect the insured from improper titling, including defects in foreclosure proceedings, forgery, or impersonation or cases in which no title is legally conveyed. Other defects are partial, such as a neighboring fence or garage encroaching on the insured person’s property. The title insurance industry recently set down strict guidelines for when and if they will insure a title to a property on which there has been a foreclosure. The buyer should be equally vigilant, insisting on a 60-year search and paying for an owner’s policy as well as the lender’s policy that the bank will demand. Source: Washington Post, Harvey S. Jacobs (11/27/2010)

The Charles Drew Community Center

Charles Drew Community Center 3500 23rd Street S. Arlington VA 22206 Contact Number: 703 228 5725 The Charles Drew Community Center is an opportunity for elementary, teen and adult aged residents where they can engage in recreational and fitness activities without having to stray away from the community of Arlington. Facilities of the Charles Drew Community Center:
  • Enclosed Playground
  • Multi-purpose Room
  • Gymnsium
  • Rectangular Field
  • Basketball Courts
The Charles Drew Community Center also ensures a handful of schedule programs for the community center users to choose from: Elementary Afterschool: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 3pm to 6pm Wednesday: 1:30pm to 6pm Teen: Monday to Friday: 3pm to 6pm Teen and Adults Basketball and Game Room: Monday to Friday: 6pm to 9pm Aerobics: Tuesday: 6pm to 7pm Hand Dance: Wednesday for Beginners: 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday for Intermediate: 7:30pm to 8:30pm The Charles Drew Community Center hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 3pm to 9pm Wednesday: 1:30pm to 9pm Weekends Closed

The Dawson Terrace Community Center and Park

Dawson Terrace Community Center and Park 2133 N. Taft Street Arlington VA 22201 Contact Number: 703 228 1805 and 703 228 6525 The Dawson Terrace Community Center and Park offers the use of their facilities for the community’s recreational and social needs. Facilities of the Dawson Terrace Community Center:
  • Picnic Area
  • Charcoal Grills
  • Multi-purpose Field for the Youth
  • 2 Basketball Courts
  • Volleyball Court
  • Nature Trails
  • Playgrounds
The Dawson Terrace Community Center and Park is open from Sunrise half an hour after Sunset excluding facilities with lights.

The Gunston Community Center

Gunston Community Center 2700 S. Lang Street Arlington VA 22206 Contact Number: 703 228 6980 The Gunston Community Center offers recreational, educational and social activities for the community users through their well equipped facilities:
  • Multi-purpose Room
  • 3 Meeting Rooms
  • Game Room
  • Art Studios
  • Playgrounds
  • Gymnasium
  • Basketball Courts
  • Outdoor Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Room
  • Baseball and Softball Diamond
  • Soccer Fields
  • Picnic Area
The Gunston Community Center highlights their well furnished fitness room that was included during the 2002 renovation. Some Programs Offered:
  • Badminton
  • Table Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Pre School
The Gunston Community Center hours: Monday to Friday: 2pm to 9pm Saturday: 9am to 4:30pm Sunday: Closed

The Arlington Mill Community Center and Senior Center

The Arlington Mill Community Center and Senior Center offers a variety of educational and recreational activities suitable for both young and old while promoting social interaction within the community. While the community center is currently closed for extensive renovations till 2013, the Arlington Mill Community Center and Senior Center is working towards providing its community with better facilities and with a larger program of activities to engage more residents. Facilities at the Arlington Mill Community Center and Senior Center: Arlington Mill Community Center
  • Gymnasium
  • Changing Rooms
  • 3 Multi-purpose Rooms
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Game Room
  • Arts Studio
  • Computer Room
  • Children’s Playground
  • Basketball Court
  • Library
  • 2 Classrooms for Programs
  • Public Health Outreach Room
  • Teen Lounge
  • Senior Lounge
  • Work Area
  • Storage
Educational Programs to be offered at the Arlington Mill Community Center and Senior Center: • Computer Classes • Language Classes • Citizenship Classes • Health Education • Immunization • Nutrition Education • Parenting Classes • Early Child Development • Pre-School • Elementary after School The renovated Arlington Mill Community Center and Senior Center will also be adding a plaza that will be used as an outdoor classroom or meeting room where community events can also be held such as art shows and farmers markets, pedestrian connections and a loading dock. The new 2 building community center is also expected to house 192 rental units upper floors, with 61 of them as affordable housing units on the at the back, retail stores and a 2 level underground parking for residents and center users. Arlington Mill Community Center and Senior Center 4975 Columbia Pike Arlington VA 22204 Contact Number: 703 228 7790

The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center

Barcroft Park
Baseball field at Barcroft Park
The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center offers the entire family with a selection of fitness programs that they can participate in with its amenities. Facilities of the Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center:
  • Fitness Room
  • 1 Basketball Court
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • 5 Baseball Fields
  • Volleyball Court
  • Handball Court
  • Paved Trails
  • 2 Playgrounds
  • Wellness Studio
  • Multi-purpose Gymnasium
  • Gymnastics Area
  • Boxing Area
  • Lockers
  • Showers
  • Changing Rooms
  • Observation Deck
  • Towel Service
The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center offers membership programs as well as drop in programs. The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center Playgroup (Children of ages 5 and below) Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10am to 12noon Fee: $3.00/day for adults (Free for members) Open Gym for Teens Monday to Friday: 3pm to 6pm Monday and Friday: Soccer Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Basketball The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center hours: Monday to Thursday: 8am to 10:30pm Friday: 8am to 9pm Saturday: 8am to 8pm Sunday: 11am to 9pm Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center 4200 S. Four Mile Run Arlington VA 22206 Contact Number: 703 228 0701

The Carver Community Center

The Carver Community Center is an opportunity for children, teens and adults to engage in cultural, fitness and social activities through the programs offered at the center’s facilities. Facilities of the Carver Community Center:
  • Multi-purpose Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Game Room
  • Gymnasium
  • Playground
  • 3 Outdoor Tennis Courts
  • Basketball Courts
  • Soccer Field
Listed below are the programs offered at the Carver Community Center: Cultural Arts Program: Monday to Thursday: 10am to 2pm After School Elementary: Monday to Friday: 3pm to 6pm Teen: Monday and Wednesday: 6pm to 9pm Basketball for High School and Adults: Monday to Thursday: 6pm to 9pm Friday: 7:40am to 9pm Game Room (Pool Tables, Foosball Table and Table Tennis Table): Monday to Friday: 6pm to 9pm Community Aerobics: Monday and Wednesday: 6pm to 7pm Club 13 Card Club: Tuesday and Thursday: 2pm to 9pm Carver Community Club hours: Monday to Fridays: 9am to 9pm Carver Community Center 1415 S. Queen Street Arlington VA 22204 Contact Number: 703 228 5706

James K. Polk Elementary School District

James K. Polk Elementary School is located at 5000 Polk Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia 22304. The phone number is Tel: 703-461-4180 / Fax: 703-751-8614. James K. Polk Elementary School was built in 1965. It is located on the west side of the city and is situated on a 13 acre campus. Its most recent renovation occurred in 1994 and included a new library, office, computer lab, wired classrooms and a secured main entrance. Polk has its own school constitution, Polk student pledge, and student designed school flag. Check here to find homes by school district.