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Brighton Courts Condo Association Information
Brighton Courts 3899 Brighton Ct. Alexandria, VA, 22305 If you have questions about condo documents, insurance or maintenance, contact the office above. If you would like to purchase a condo, give us a call at Condo Alexandria.
FHA Premiums to Rise April 1
Starting Monday, borrowers will be charged higher mortgage insurance premiums on new Federal Housing Administration loans. The annual fee on the majority of FHA loans will rise by 0.1 percent on April 1. This marks the third time the FHA has increased its mortgage insurance premiums in two years. And since 2008, the fee has... Continue reading→
Big Predictions for Housing for Next 2 Years
Home sales are projected to post some big gains in the next two years, according to Fannie Mae’s latest monthly economic outlook. Fannie Mae economists predict that existing-home sales will rise by 10.5 percent this year, and by 6.2 percent in 2014. The economists made even bolder projections for new single-family home sales -- growing... Continue reading→
The Potomac River
The Potomac River is located on the east coast of the United States, and runs through Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. before it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. It is over 380 miles long and wider than 11 miles at its widest point. As it passes through Washington DC, the nation's capital, the... Continue reading→
Can a Federal income tax lien prevent the sale of real estate?
The short answer is most probably not. Liens of all types must be paid by the seller when property changes hands. Real estate tax liens have priority over all others. First mortgages usually come next. Then come mechanic's liens, second mortgages, water bills and other encumbrances. Federal and State income tax liens must get in... Continue reading→
A Distinctive Family-Friendly Neighborhood in Mount Vernon
The feeling of space is the first thing that hits you when you visit Mount Vernon Grove. The large homes in this area have lots of green space, which makes for wonderful gardens and plenty of room for the kids. The houses were built in the 1970's, in a classic colonial style, but over the... Continue reading→
Homeowners are special people
Of course as a homeowner you'll be responsible for maintenance and repairs on the house. As a condo owner, many of these responsibilities are handled by the condo association. Either way, you're the type of person who has taken charge of his or her life. You can paint your wall any color you want. You... Continue reading→
Ronald Reagan National Airport in Crystal City / Arlington
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, formerly Washington National Airport, is on the Potomac across the river from Washington DC. Along with Baltimore Washington International and Dulles International, Reagan National is one of three major airports serving the Washington Metro area. Reagan National is easily my favorite of the three airports for a number of reasons.... Continue reading→
Are First-Time Buyers Being Shut Out?
Across the country, first-time home buyers have been putting in offers on homes, but many of them keep losing out. One working mother says she’s put in 30 offers on homes in the $100,000 range in the Atlanta area, bidding $2,500 to $3,000 above the asking price, but each time she’s been outbid. “We have... Continue reading→
Live Near the Base at Fort Myer Heights
Fort Meyer Heights lies at the southern side of Rosslyn, along Fort Meyer and toward Arlington National Cemetery. Fort Meyer Heights is behind the Iwo Jima Memorial toward Clarendon. But, Fort Myer Heights is just one of many communities close to military bases which Nesbitt Realty serves. For more information about homes near the base... Continue reading→