Penderbrook Condos & Townhomes

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 1/30/2012

2012-01-30T17:21:00.000-05:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (January 30, 2012) there are 16 active homes in Penderbrook and 23 homes that are under contract and 3 homes have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 5 active
Condos - 11 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 4
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are(is) 8 new listing(s) this month!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 18 Condos and 5 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 3 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 8 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

2 condo(s) and 4 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Thanks for reading our Penderbrook Real Estate Blog!
Posted by: Nate Johnson - Penderbrook Real Estate Agent
The 12:45 Team is apart of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Northern Virginia Real Estate.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 1/13/2012

2012-01-13T07:46:00.000-05:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (January 13, 2012) there are 12 active homes in Penderbrook and 22 homes that are under contract and 6 homes have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 3 active
Condos - 9 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 4
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are(is) 1 new listing(s) this month!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 13 Condos and 9 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 6 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 7 condo(s) and 2 townhome(s) and for rent.

1 condo(s) and 21townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 1/1/2012

2011-12-31T10:36:00.000-05:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (January 1, 2012) there are 16 active homes in Penderbrook and 20 homes that are under contract and 7 homes have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 3 active
Condos - 13 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 5
3 bedroom condos - 4

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 5 new listings this month!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 12 Condos and 8 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 7 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 5 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

3 condo(s) and 2 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

12100 Greenwood Ct., #102, Fairfax, VA 22033 Heights at Penderbrook

2011-12-30T12:37:00.000-05:00

New Short Sale Just Listed! Heights at Penderbrook - 3bd/2ba

For Video click below
http://12100greenwoodcourt.blogspot.com/

12100 greenwood Ct., #103, Fairfax, VA 22033

See this property before anyone else. Email us to set an appointment to see it.

3 Bedroom / 2 Bath - $220,000 - 1064 sq ft

One more present to open this Christmas. Updated First Floor 3bd/2ba. Hardwood floors, Kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, Bathrooms have been totally remodeled and feature tiled shower and tub. Move in and do nothing! Community features olympic size pool, state of the art fitness center, award winning golf course .

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town! Penderbrook

2011-12-08T10:58:00.012-05:00

Pictures are in!

Click here for free pictures.
(Find your photo, download by clicking on the icon with the green arrow pointing into the folder on the top right of the picture)

Click here to purchase photos
(Go to the picture you want and click on the buy button at the top right of the page)

Raffle Winners! We will email you shortly to mail you your gift cards. * Because its hard to read some of the handwriting, please email us if your name is listed below. Thanks!

$30 gift card to Sakura Japanese - Colleen Regotti
Large Pizza at Pomodor - Safina Thomas
$10 TGIF gift card & Free Desert - Derek Skender, Hector Gutievez, Zhe Zhony, Jaguiti Sihg, Erick Ramirez

Thank you to everyone that came out to our event today! We had over 150 people and more importantly we had over 40 gifts that will be donated to Toys for Tots and DC Inner City Kids. If you want to still donate a gift, please drop off your new unused toy on the front steps of 12023 Lisa Marie Ct in Penderbrook before Saturday the 17th.

More info about the event will be posted tomorrow and we will post instructions on how to download your pictures here on this website. Our photographer hopes to have them up on his website before the weekend.

** Free Raffle. Our local restaurants have graciously donated gift certificates that will be raffled off and the winners will be announced on Monday via this website. Sakura Japanese Restaurant -$30, Pomodoro - Large Pizza, TGIF - 5 - $10 gift cards and free desert

Photos from the event! Santa looks forward to coming back next year and will bring some of his friends :)

Everything is FREE!

Professional photographer will take your picture with Santa and upload it to his website. You can download this photo for free and print yourself! and you may also purchase prints from him, via his website. Instructions on how to down load your free pictures will be hosted here and the pictures should be up on the website before December 17th.
While you are waiting for your picture, have your children write their Christmas wish list to Santa.
Snacks will be provided
Free Raffles with great prizes! * winners will be announced on this website and gift certificates mailed to their home.

Check back for more great events going on.

**Everyone is encouraged to bring a present that will be donated for Toys for Tots and DC inner city kids. More details to come on what type of presents are needed. Please do not wrap your present but bring it in a bag. Acceptable gifts for children 5-12, m/f (ideas: books, clothes, toys, games etc. please keep under $30)

Walmart Wish List - Items on this list can be purchased and donated (please do not wrap these)

Where: Penderbrook Community Pool Clubhouse
3704 Golf Trail Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033
When: Sunday, December 11th - 1pm-4pm
Who: Everyone who lives in Penderbrook and their friends.
Questions please email us

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 12/8/2011

2011-12-07T15:04:00.000-05:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (December 8, 2011) there are 14 active homes in Penderbrook and 26 homes under contract and 5 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 4 active
Condos - 10 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 5
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 7 new listings this month!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 19 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 5 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 3 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

6 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 11/29/2011

2011-11-25T12:56:00.000-05:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Nov. 29, 2011) there are 16 active homes in Penderbrook and 19 homes under contract and 6 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 5 active
Condos - 11 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 6
3 bedroom condos - 1
NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 4 new listings this month!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 14 Condos and 5 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 6 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 2 condo(s) and 2 townhome(s) and for rent.

6 condo(s) and 4 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

BOA Bank of America Short Sale Approval Letter, Penderbrook Square Fairfax, VA

2011-11-24T22:10:00.000-05:00

12152 Penderview Terrace, Fairfax, VA 22033 - Penderbrook Square - 2 bedroom condo. $173,000
Bank of America BOA

We are now 29 for 29 in successfully completing short sales for our sellers.

We just got this short sale approved!! The seller was forgiven over 100k
http://www.my1245shortsale.com/

Quick Facts

Hardship: Upside Down on the mortgage, Home is to small

List Date: 7/08/2011
Contract Date: 7/28/2011
Approval Date: 11/02/2011
Close Date: 11/10/2011
Result: Full deficiency waiver for our seller.

BOA short sale. Bank of America caused a few issues on this but actually it was the Mortgage Insurance company on the 2nd loan that was the issue. So this took a little bit longer than normal. Basically if one of the loans has mortgage insurance, it can be tricky. They have to approve the short sale also and they dont care if it goes to foreclosure because they have to pay the same amount in claims in a short sale or foreclosure. So they sometimes make unreasonable requests. After fighting them for a couple weeks we came to terms on a small promissory note. Intially they wanted over $7,500 in cash contribution to go along with the promissory note, but we got them to waive that. The sellers were in fact forgiven over 100k in deficiency. So we were pretty excited about this accomplishment.

If you have any questions concerning BOA Bank of America Short Sales Contact Us. We have a proven record with BOA Bank of America (Preforeclosure) Short Sales. We can help you with BOA Bank of America Short Sale in Virginia & Maryland.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 11/15/2011

2011-11-14T21:50:00.000-05:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Nov. 15, 2011) there are 15 active homes in Penderbrook and 21 homes under contract and 5 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 4 active
Condos - 11 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 6
3 bedroom condos - 1

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are no new listings this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 16 Condos and 5 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 5 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 5 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

4 condo(s) and 4 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 10/31/2011

2011-10-31T12:45:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Oct. 31, 2011) there are 19 active homes in Penderbrook and 20 homes under contract and 8 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 7 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 5
2 bedroom condos - 5
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 3 new listings this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 14 Condos and 6 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 8 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 5 condo(s) and 2 townhome(s) and for rent.

3 condo(s) and 4 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 10/25/2011

2011-10-25T12:35:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Oct. 25, 2011) there are 16 active homes in Penderbrook and 22 homes under contract and 11 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 7 active
Condos - 9 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 4
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 2 new listings this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 15 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 11 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 5 condo(s) and 2 townhome(s) and for rent.

4 condo(s) and 4 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 10/18/2011

2011-10-18T12:41:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Oct. 18, 2011) there are 20 active homes in Penderbrook and 17 homes under contract and 11 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 8 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 5
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 2 new listings this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 12 Condos and 5 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 11 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

FREE Guide To Buying Distressed Properties In Today's Market

2011-10-12T16:56:00.000-04:00

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 10/11/2011

2011-10-11T12:34:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Oct. 11, 2011) there are 19 active homes in Penderbrook and 22 homes under contract and 8 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 7 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 5
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 1 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 15 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 8 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Acacia Wells Fargo Short Sale Approval Letter Penderbrook Square 12159 Penderview Terrace

2011-10-08T17:50:00.002-04:00

We just got this short sale approved and closed with Acacia and Wells Fargo!!! 12159 Penderview Terrace. October 14, 2011
http://www.my1245shortsale.com/

Quick Facts
Hardship: To Much Debt, Upside Down on the mortgage, place is to small
Days for Approval: We got this approval letter in 73 days from contract ratification.
Amount Forgiven: Over $100,000 and the seller does not have to pay the bank back!

We did not have any problems with Acacia or Wells Fargo. We had some slight delays with both lenders but overcame both problems. Acacia did not want to start the process, so we had to escalate to the president of Acacia to get him to move this file along. Wells Fargo was fighting us because they believe our client could afford the place. She could but she no longer wanted it as it was upside down. We negotiated and got both of these banks to full approve the short sale and waive the deficiency.

Here's the Acacia and Wells Fargo short sale approval letter. The banks states "The preforclosure sale may have an impact on your income taxes. You should consult with your tax preparation professional. Additionally this transaction will be reported to the credit bureau as 'Settled in full for less than total payoff.'" According to the tax attorney, this is a good letter. Since this was her primary residence, she will not have to pay taxes on the forgiven amount.
If you have any questions concerning Acacia and Wells Fargo Short Sales Contact Us. We have a proven record with Acacia and Wells Fargo (Preforeclosure) Short Sales. We can help you with Acacia and Wells Fargo Short Sales in Virginia & Maryland.

Bank of America BOA Short Sale - Penderbrook Square 3918 Penderview Drive Fairfax

2011-10-08T08:50:00.000-04:00

3918 Penderview Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033 - Penderbrook Square - 1 bedroom condo. $143,000

We just got this short sale under contract in 2 days!!
http://www.my1245shortsale.com/

Whats next? This process takes 60-90 days.

-BOA receives our entire short sale packet and hardship letter
-BOA assigns a negotiator
-BOA orders an appraisal
-We start negotiating price and deficiency waiver for the seller
-BOA accepts and sends to management, investors, mortgage insurance for approval.
-BOA sends an approval letter stating we can close and the seller is forgiven
We will have more updates on this short sale as it moves along. We expect this to be approved, the seller forgiven, and closed before the end of November!

Quick Facts

Hardship: To Much Debt, Loss of renter, Upside Down on the mortgage

If you have any questions concerning BOA Bank of America Short Sales Contact Us. We have a proven record with BOA Bank of America (Preforeclosure) Short Sales. We can help you with BOA Bank of America Short Sale in Virginia & Maryland.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 10/4/2011

2011-10-04T10:19:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Oct. 4, 2011) there are 18 active homes in Penderbrook and 21 homes under contract and 8 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.
Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 5 active
Condos - 13 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 0 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 14 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 4 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 9/28/2011

2011-09-27T10:08:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Sept. 28, 2011) there are 18 active homes in Penderbrook and 26 homes under contract and 15 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 6 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 0 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 19 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 4 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 4 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

8 condo(s) and 4 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

5 First Time Home Buyer Tips for Penderbrook

2011-09-27T09:55:00.000-04:00

5 First Time Home Buyer Tips for Penderbrook
Whether you have spent years saving and preparing to buy a home or you still aren’t sure if it is something you can even dream of, the questions surrounding a first-time home purchase can feel endless. Here are some tips to help you with the process of becoming your own landlord:

1. Pre-qualify for a loan

Being pre-qualified for a loan determines how much house you can afford. It also allows you to move more swiftly when you find the right house, especially when you aren’t the only interested buyer.

2. Shop for mortgage rates and terms

A difference of even half a percentage point can make a huge difference in how much you pay over the life of a loan. For example, the difference in the monthly payment on a $100,000 mortgage at 8 percent vs. 7.5 percent is about $35 per month. Over 30 years, that’s $12,600.

3. Use a buyer agent

A buyer agent is legally responsible for representing the buyer’s interest in a real estate transaction. Generally, the buyer agent is compensated by the seller at the time you purchase a new home. There are some limitations to using a buyer agent, however. Before you decide, have a Realtor explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a buyer agent.

4. Determine features that help or hurt resale value

In some areas, a swimming pool actually detracts from a home’s value and makes the home harder to sell. In neighborhoods with two-car, attached garages, a single-car or detached garage may impact the home sale and future value. Your Realtor can point out features that hurt, as well as those that help, resale value.

5. Rate the houses you tour

After touring each home, write down what you liked and didn’t like. Develop a rating system which will help you narrow the field down to the house that’s the best for you. Whether you have spent years saving and preparing to buy a home, or you still aren’t sure if it is something you can even dream of, the questions surrounding a first-time home purchase can feel endless. Here are some tips to help you with the process of becoming your own landlord. Ask us for a home comparison guide to make this process a lot easier.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 9/21/2011

2011-09-22T00:04:00.001-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Sept. 21, 2011) there are 19 active homes in Penderbrook and 21 homes under contract and 15 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 6 active
Condos - 13 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 8
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 3 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 13 Condos and 8 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 8 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What Happens To Your Credit?

2011-09-15T21:42:00.002-04:00

So I was talking to some of our clients at one of the communities that we are doing a lot of short sales at and I am shocked at what I heard.

I found out that a meeting was held and the homeowners were given absolutely false information on what happens to their credit in a short sale. I am not sure who conducted the meeting, but this naturally would deter people from doing a short sale.

So I wanted to fill our clients and future clients in on all the aspects of a short sale and their credit.

If you don't believe what I am saying to be true, then I will give you the contact information to some of our past clients and you can ask them first hand! So whats more reliable? Someone that has gone through it or somebody trying to scare people away from doing short sales.

Short Sales = A better financial future for the homeowner.

I am a HUGE advocate for short sales. I have done one myself, I recommended and have helped my friends and family and we help many homeowners succussfully complete them. (27 for 27 with full deficiency waiver)

A few questions to ponder.

When you have a bad investment do you keep throwing money at it in hopes that it will be better or do you cut your losses, learn your lesson and start over? A short sale allows you to start over fresh and rebuild your future. If you don't, then you will be paying hundreds of dollars more each month then you would be paying if you rented out your unit. And your stuck for the next 10-15 years until you break even.

What do you need your credit for in the next 18-24 months? Most of our clients are only taking a 100 point hit. Then if they use credit wisely, they start rebuilding it right away. We have had clients buy another place after 18 months of doing a short sale. We have also had clients buy cars right after a short sale. So eventually you will recover.

How much is your credit score worth to you? I asked myself the same question right before I did my short sale. Losing $5,000 a year for the next 10+ years was not worth the temporary 18-24 month hit on my credit.

Is it morally right to do a short sale? I hear this a lot. Our answer is, if you have a contract with the bank and they agree to change the terms of your contract, what is wrong with this? Contracts can be renegotiated and changed in business all the time. There is nothing wrong with that. So why would it be wrong to do this now?

It's a business decision! In the end you have to look at it as a business decision. The banks are so why wouldn't you. The banks are worried about their bottom line, so whatever they can do to minimize their losses they will do. You need to be worried about your financial future. You did nothing wrong and did not make the economy tank and make your home lose value. So now your faced with an option. Consider these questions and contact us for more information.

For more information on short sales go to http://www.my1245shortsale.com/

Email us
or call
703-725-2929

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 9/13/2011

2011-09-13T11:44:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Sept. 6, 2011) there are 21 active homes in Penderbrook and 21 homes under contract and 15 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 6 active
Condos - 15 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 8
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 3 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 14 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 15 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 1 condo(s) and 2 townhome(s) and for rent.

13 condo(s) and 7 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 9/6/2011

2011-09-06T11:33:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (Sept. 6, 2011) there are 17 active homes in Penderbrook and 24 homes under contract and 15 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 6 active
Condos - 11 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 8
3 bedroom condos - 1

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 2 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 15 Condos and 9 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 15 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Open House Saturday! Penderbrook Square Condos

2011-08-31T22:31:00.001-04:00

We are holding two open houses this Saturday 9/3 at our listings. Email us for more info.

12pm - 2pm
3918 Penderview Drive #423 - 1bd/1ba 700 sq ft - $143,000

&

12pm - 1pm
3909 Penderview Drive #1934 - 2bd/1ba 844 sq ft - $160,000

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 8/30/2011

2011-08-30T10:48:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (August 30, 2011) there are 18 active homes in Penderbrook and 25 homes under contract and 13 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 6 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 9
3 bedroom condos - 1

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 1 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 13 Condos and 12 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 13 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 3 condo(s) and 1 townhome(s) and for rent.

15 condo(s) and 8 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 8/23/2011

2011-08-23T10:22:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (August 23, 2011) there are 20 active homes in Penderbrook and 25 homes under contract and 12 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 9 active
Condos - 11 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 1 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 13 Condos and 12 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 12 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 4 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

8 condo(s) and 5 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Short Sales, Foreclosures & Distressed Properties in Northern Virginia

2011-08-19T14:05:00.000-04:00

Click the map below to search all Short Sales & Foreclosures in Northern Virginia

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 8/16/2011

2011-08-16T08:18:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (August 16, 2011) there are 20 active homes in Penderbrook and 29 homes under contract and 12 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 8 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 8
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 1 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 17 Condos and 12 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 12 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 8/9/2011

2011-08-09T10:15:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (August 9, 2011) there are 21 active homes in Penderbrook and 29 homes under contract and 10 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 8 active
Condos - 13 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 2 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 18 Condos and 11 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 10 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 8/1/2011

2011-08-02T09:49:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (August 1, 2011) there are 18 active homes in Penderbrook and 26 homes under contract and 9 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 6 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 1 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 17 Condos and 9 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 12 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 7/26/2011

2011-07-26T11:35:00.002-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com

Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (July 26, 2011) there are 28 active homes in Penderbrook and 25 homes under contract and 9 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 10 active
Condos - 18 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 11
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 4 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 16 Condos and 9 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 12 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 4 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

10 condo(s) and 5 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 7/19/2011

2011-07-19T11:00:00.001-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (July 19, 2011) there are 27 active homes in Penderbrook and 25 homes under contract and 9 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 13 active
Condos - 14 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 10
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 2 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 19 Condos and 6 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 12 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Video!!

2011-07-19T09:23:00.001-04:00

We know alot of buyers are really tired of looking online at listings and not seeing enough pictures. Its really hard to judge a place when it has 0 or only 5 pictures.

We are offering those that contact us, something better! Video

We have Video of every listing in Penderbrook. If your interested in seeing one of the listings below. Email us back with the MLS # and address. We will email you a link to the video. Our buyers love this and it saves them alot of time. Pictures sometimes don't do the home justice. But VIDEO does.

Penderbrook Homes For Sale

Email Us

Happy Hour / Open House

2011-07-12T10:10:00.005-04:00

The 12:45 Team is hosting a Open House / Happy Hour at our newest short sale listing in Penderbrook Square.

Come out this Friday 5:30-7:30pm for free drinks and food.

The address is:
3918 Penderview Drive #423

Take a sneak peak at the property before you arrive!
http://3918penderviewdrive.blogspot.com/

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 7/12/2011

2011-07-12T10:10:00.002-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

Condos in Penderbrook are selling really fast! Unfortnately the Townhomes are taking a little bit longer. It seems as if the spring market was a rush and its now slowed down a little bit. There is still very low inventory in our area and a great time to sell, if you are ready to get your home in selling condition. It doesn't take a lot of money to get your home in tip top shape. We work with a lot a buyers and they are looking for a few key things updated in their home, if the home does not have them, they cross it off their list. Contact us today for a free consultation.

We will be hosting a happy hour July 15th, 5:30-7:30 at our new short sale listings in Penderbrook Square. Everyone who lives in Penderbrook or reads this is invited. We will have food also! Check back for more updates on this soon.

As of today (July 12, 2011) there are 27 active homes in Penderbrook and 26 homes under contract and 9 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 17 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 3 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 20 Condos and 6 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 9 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 2 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

3 condo(s) and 2 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 7/5/2011

2011-07-05T10:15:00.018-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

Condos in Penderbrook are selling really fast! Unfortnately the Townhomes are taking a little bit longer. It seems as if the spring market was a rush and its now slowed down a little bit. There is still very low inventory in our area and a great time to sell, if you are ready to get your home in selling condition. It doesn't take a lot of money to get your home in tip top shape. We work with a lot a buyers and they are looking for a few key things updated in their home, if the home does not have them, they cross it off their list. Contact us today for a free consultation.

We will be hosting a happy hour July 15th 530-730 at our new short sale listings in Penderbrook Square. Everyone who lives in Penderbrook or reads this is invited. We will have food also! Check back for more updates on this soon.

As of today (July 5, 2011) there are 22 active homes in Penderbrook and 24 homes under contract and 4 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 10 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 3 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 20 Condos and 4 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 8 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 5 condo(s) and 4 townhome(s) and for rent.

8 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Short Sales & Foreclosures & Distressed Properties in Northern Virginia

2011-07-01T22:19:00.000-04:00

Click the map below to search all Short Sales & Foreclosures in Northern Virginia

12152 Penderview Terrace Coming Soon!

2011-06-30T09:23:00.000-04:00

See this property before anyone else!! Video and Pics at the link below

Short Sale Coming Soon

2 Bedroom 1 Bath - $175,000

1st Level Condo in Excellent Condition. 1 master suite with walk in closet. Private patio off 2nd bedroom/Den/Office. Updated kitchen, fireplace, newer appliances, new windows installed throughout! and front loading washer and dryer. Amazing amenities! Community Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center. Just seconds to Fair Oaks, Fair Lakes, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Routes 66/50/29 & Fairfax County Pkwy.

http://12152penderviewterrace.blogspot.com/

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 6/28/2011

2011-06-28T09:07:00.002-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

Condos in Penderbrook are selling really fast! Unfortnately the Townhomes are taking a little bit longer. It seems as if the spring market was a rush and its now slowed down a little bit. There is still very low inventory in our area and a great time to sell, if you are ready to get your home in selling condition. It doesn't take a lot of money to get your home in tip top shape. We work with a lot a buyers and they are looking for a few key things updated in their home, if the home does not have them, they cross it off their list. Contact us today for a free consultation.

We will be hosting a happy hour July 15th 530-730 at on our new short sale listings in Penderbrook Square. Everyone who lives in Penderbrook or reads this is invited. We will have food also! Check back for more updates on this soon.

As of today (June 28, 2011) there are 25 active homes in Penderbrook and 31 homes under contract and 4 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 14 active
Condos - 11 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 1

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 1 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 24 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 7 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Tuesday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Northern Virginia Market Report

2011-06-21T14:08:00.002-04:00

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 6/21/2011

2011-06-21T12:39:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

There are still quite a few great Penderbrook properties on the market right now. We also have a bunch coming on the market in the coming weeks. If your thinking about buying, contact us for more information.

We have another 1bd condo coming on the market. It is listed at $125,000 This is on the market now. See it before anyone else ! http://3910penderviewdrive.blogspot.com/

As of today (June 21, 2011) there are 24 active homes in Penderbrook and 34 homes under contract and 7 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 13 active
Condos - 11 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 1

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 3 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 27 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 7 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 8 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

4 condo(s) and 4 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

This Month In Real Estate - June 2011

2011-06-16T09:33:00.005-04:00

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 6/14/2011

2011-06-14T10:16:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

There are still quite a few great Penderbrook properties on the market right now. We also have a bunch coming on the market in the coming weeks. If your thinking about buying, contact us for more information.

We have another 1bd condo coming on the market soon. It will be listed at $125,000 This will be listed next week. See it before anyone else ! http://3910penderviewdrive.blogspot.com/

As of today (June 14, 2011) there are 24 active homes in Penderbrook and 30 homes under contract and 10 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 12 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 8
3 bedroom condos - 1

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 5 new listing this week!

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 23 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 10 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 9 condo(s) and 3 townhome(s) and for rent.

3 condo(s) and 4 townhome(s) have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 6/7/2011

2011-06-07T11:54:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

There are still quite a few great Penderbrook properties on the market right now. We also have a bunch coming on the market in the coming weeks. If your thinking about buying, contact us for more information.

We have another 1bd condo coming on the market soon. It will be listed at $125,000 This will be listed next week. See it before anyone else ! http://3910penderviewdrive.blogspot.com/

As of today (June 7, 2011) there are 25 active homes in Penderbrook and 27 homes under contract and 10 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 13 active
Condos - 12 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 8
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are no new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 21 Condos and 6 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 6 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 8condos and 2 townhomes and for rent.

3 condo and 4 townhomes have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 5/31/2011

2011-05-31T10:58:00.002-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

There are still quite a few great Penderbrook properties on the market right now. We also have a bunch coming on the market in the coming weeks. If your thinking about buying, contact us for more information.

We have another 1bd condo coming on the market soon. It will be listed at $125,000 This will be listed next week. See it before anyone else ! http://3910penderviewdrive.blogspot.com/

As of today (May 31, 2011) there are 27 active homes in Penderbrook and 30 homes under contract and 10 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 13 active
Condos - 14 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 10
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 2 new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 22 Condos and 8 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 6 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 6 condos and 1 townhomes and for rent.

3 condo and 3 townhomes have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Coming Soon!!

2011-05-29T15:48:00.000-04:00

See this property before it comes on the market! This is coming on the market Mid June.

1 bedroom Condo in perfect condition on the 2nd floor.

$125,000

http://3910penderviewdrive.blogspot.com/

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 5/24/2011

2011-05-24T09:07:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

Follow one of our current short sales at our site. http://www.myshortsalecondo.com/

We have another 2bd/1ba condo coming on the market soon. It will be listed at $175,000 This will be listed this week. See it before anyone else ! http://12159penderviewterrace.blogspot.com/

As of today (May 24, 2011) there are 28 active homes in Penderbrook and 30 homes under contract and 10 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 13 active
Condos - 15 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 10
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 4 new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 22 Condos and 8 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 10 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 5/17/2011

2011-05-17T12:55:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

Follow one of our current short sales at our site. http://www.myshortsalecondo.com/

We have another 2bd/1ba condo coming on the market soon. It will be listed at $175,000 This will be listed this week. See it before anyone else ! http://12159penderviewterrace.blogspot.com/

As of today (May 17, 2011) there are 25 active homes in Penderbrook and 30 homes under contract and 13 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 10 active
Condos - 15 active
1 bedroom condos - 4
2 bedroom condos - 11
3 bedroom condos - 0

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 2 new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 21 Condos and 9 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 11 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 8 condos and 1 townhomes and for rent.

1 condo and 2 townhomes have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Fairfax Condo Short Sale Sold! Penderbrook Square Bank of America

2011-05-15T16:54:00.002-04:00

This short sale just got approved and is closing the end of May. We are now 18 for 18 with our short sales successfully being approved and closed. The lender was Bank of America. This short sale took 3 months from contract to close. The seller bought the home for $277,000 in 2007 and the condo sold for $175,000. The seller was forgiven over 120k !! If you have any questions about short sales or you know someone that needs help, call me at 703-725-2929 or email me at natejohnson@kw.com Please also visit our websites http://www.myshortsalecondo.com/ and http://www.myshortsaletownhome.com/

To see the short sale approval for this condo Click Here (coming soon)

Coming Soon!! 2bd/1ba See This Before Anyone Else

2011-05-10T16:46:00.001-04:00

http://12159penderviewterrace.blogspot.com/

Click the link for video and photos

12159 Penderview Terrace, Fairfax, VA 22033

Coming Soon!! You are some of the first ones to see this listing. Coming on the market May 20th . If Be the first to see this condo and put an offer in, Contact us asap

$175,000

2 bedroom / 1 bath

Top Level Condo (3rd Floor) in Excellent Condition. 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Master has walk in closet. Updated kitchen, fireplace. Large private patio off the 2nd bedroom. Laundry Room. 1st parking spot by the building is yours. Amazing amenities! Newer appliances. Just seconds to Penderbrook Golf Course and community pool, Fair Oaks, Fair Lakes, Whole Foods, Routes 66

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 5/10/2011

2011-05-10T11:52:00.003-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

Follow one of our current short sales at our site. http://www.myshortsalecondo.com/

We have another 2bd/1ba condo coming on the market soon. It will be listed at $175,000 This will be listed this week. See it before anyone else ! http://12159penderviewterrace.blogspot.com/

As of today (May 10, 2011) there are 25 active homes in Penderbrook and 28 homes under contract and 13 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 9 active
Condos - 16 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 10
3 bedroom condos - 4

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 2 new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 20 Condos and 8 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 13 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 7 condos and 1 townhomes and for rent.

2 condos and 1 townhomes have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

This Month In Real Estate - May 2011

2011-05-09T16:20:00.000-04:00

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 5/3/2011

2011-05-03T09:10:00.001-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

Follow one of our current short sales at our site. http://www.myshortsalecondo.com/

We have another 2bd/1ba condo coming on the market soon. It will be listed at $175,000 This will be listed in 2 weeks. We will have pictures and more info early next week. So check back for that.

As of today (May 3, 2011) there are 31 active homes in Penderbrook and 28 homes under contract and 8 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 13 active
Condos - 18 active
1 bedroom condos - 2
2 bedroom condos - 13
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there are 4 new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 18 Condos and 5 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 12 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 5 condos and 1 townhomes and for rent.

3 condos and 1 townhomes have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Thanks for reading our Penderbrook Real Estate Blog!
Posted by: Nate Johnson - Penderbrook Real Estate Agent
The Johnson Team is apart of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Northern Virginia Real Estate.
703-725-2929

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Buying A Home As-Is

2011-04-27T11:39:00.003-04:00

The Property Is "As-Is"... What Does This Mean? "As-Is" means the seller will not make any repairs to the property.

All bank owned (foreclosure) and short sale properties will be bought "As-Is".

Some people are very concerned about this, so we are going to explain the steps we take to make sure you are not buying a money pit home.

When we look at properties, we will be looking for glaring red flags. As the agent, I will point these out to you and we will discuss them. Most buyers think repair work costs a lot more than it actually does. Some actually do cost a lot, so our priority is to figure out what scenario we are in when we look at the home.

If you love the property and think it has a lot of potential but are still concerned there may be some major issues with it, we would be happy to recommend a home inspector we know and trust.

A home inspection is done after the Bank has approved the contract. We will need to do one typically within a week of our contract being ratified. Once this is done, we will get a better picture of what type of home you might be buying. If there are serious issues, we will get out of the contract and keep looking or we will try to negotiate the price of the home down to reflect these issues. Minor repair work will not be a reason for negotiating price again.

If the HVAC unit or some of the appliances look like they are on their last leg, we will recommend a home warranty. If the property is a bank owned or short sale, we STRONGLY recommend a home warranty. A home warranty covers any of your appliances or HVAC system. If it goes out in the first year, they will send someone out to repair or replace it. You can even renew this year after year should you choose.

Two of the most expensive items to fix in a home are HVAC and the roof. The HVAC will be covered by the home warranty and the roof will be visually inspected by the home inspector.

Typically "As-Is" properties are already being bought at a great price, 10-20% below market value. Most buyers tend to be ok with minor repairs needed on a home if they get it at a good price.

When you are ready to start looking at homes, please let me know and I’d be honored to help!

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 4/26/2011

2011-04-26T10:55:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

We listed another short sale 2bd/2ba condo on Friday this past week at $200,000. It went under contract in 3 days!! This website might have had something to do with that :) Now the fun begins with the bank. We are confident we will get this approved. Go to http://www.myshortsalecondo.com/ to follow along weekly to see how our progress goes.

A bunch of the short sales in this community are finally closing. It still is taking 3-5 months to close a short sale.

Regular sale listings if priced right will sell very fast. Buyers are out like crazy in this spring market right now. If you are thinking about selling your home, contact us for a free consultation. Before you go on the market, we have a stager that comes out and makes sure your home is in the best showing condition. This allows us to get the highest price possible for your home.

As of today (April 26, 2011) there are 32 active homes in Penderbrook and 28 homes under contract and 8 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 12 active -
Condos - 20 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 14
3 bedroom condos - 3

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 2 new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 21 Condos and 7 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 8 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 5 condos and 1 townhomes and for rent.

4 condos and 2 townhomes have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What Our Clients Say

2011-04-25T12:31:00.008-04:00

Client Testimonials:

Judy Short Sold Her Condo
(She decided to not to waste away her savings on a property $80,000 upside down)

Joe & Rachael - First Time Home Buyers

Brian - First Time Home Buyer
He bought his home a year ago and still recommends the 12:45 Team.

Enuma - Short Sold Her Condo
Nate was the best! He had the condo under contract soon after it was listed. You could not find a better realtor to take you through the short sale process. The short sale process went through very smoothly. His team really had the entire process down so there were no surprises. There is no doubt that I would be working with Nate Johnson in any of my future real estate dealings. He knows the business!

Neil & Mary - Short Sold Their Townhome
Thanks for all your help guiding us the through the home sale. We were both very happy to finally get it all done. Although going through the short sale was not a fun process you helped make it bearable and keep us informed. We are more happy getting out of the house then we bought it.

Lisa - First Time Home Buyer
Most realtors are pushy. He wasn't at all. Yet always available/quick to reply with my questions, even after closing when he didn't have to care anymore.
Chris - Short Sold His Condo
The short sale was fairly simplistic once I understood all of the moving parts. There are some things you need to know up front or things to look for once you get the paperwork. But overall process went well. I would absolutely refer Nate to my friends and family

JD & Allison - First Time Home Buyers
We encountered the typical issues with a short sale: non-responsive bank, extremely long wait times. It was tough dealing with a low inventory market. Nate made everything else easy. Nate worked very hard to find the home that we wanted. We encountered some tough situations, but he kept us informed and walked us through the process. We will call him again when we start to expand our family.

This Month in Real Estate - April 2011

2011-04-25T08:43:00.001-04:00

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 4/19/2011

2011-04-19T14:02:00.000-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

We listed another short sale 2bd/2ba condo on Friday this past week at $200,000. It went under contract in 3 days!! This website might have had something to do with that :) Now the fun begins with the bank. We are confident we will get this approved. Go to http://www.myshortsalecondo.com/ to follow along weekly to see how our progress goes.

A bunch of the short sales in this community are finally closing. It still is taking 3-5 months to close a short sale.

Regular sale listings if priced right will sell very fast. Buyers are out like crazy in this spring market right now. If you are thinking about selling your home, contact us for a free consultation. Before you go on the market, we have a stager that comes out and makes sure your home is in the best showing condition. This allows us to get the highest price possible for your home.

As of today (April 19, 2011) there are 29 active homes in Penderbrook and 23 homes under contract and 8 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 11 active -
Condos - 18 active
1 bedroom condos - 3
2 bedroom condos - 13
3 bedroom condos - 2

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 3 new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 22 Condos and 8 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 8 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 4 condos and 1 townhomes and for rent.

4 condos and 2 townhomes have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Free Guide To Buying Distressed Properties In Today's Market

2011-04-17T16:54:00.000-04:00

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You will be emailed shortly with this report.

Best Buy List

2011-04-14T12:35:00.002-04:00

Sign up below to view our weekly best buy list. Each week we will send you the best priced condos and townhomes in the area.

Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 4/12/2011

2011-04-12T14:11:00.004-04:00

MyPenderbrookHome.com
Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

We listed another short sale 2bd/2ba condo on Friday this past week at $200,000. It went under contract in 3 days!! This website might have had something to do with that :) Now the fun begins with the bank. We are confident we will get this approved. Go to http://www.myshortsalecondo.com/ to follow along weekly to see how our progress goes.

A bunch of the short sales in this community are finally closing. It still is taking 3-5 months to close a short sale.

Regular sale listings if priced right will sell very fast. Buyers are out like crazy in this spring market right now. If you are thinking about selling your home, contact us for a free consultation. Before you go on the market, we have a stager that comes out and makes sure your home is in the best showing condition. This allows us to get the highest price possible for your home.
As of today (April 12, 2011) there are 29 active homes in Penderbrook and 23 homes under contract and 8 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 11 active -
Condos - 18 active
1 bedroom condos - 9
2 bedroom condos - 9
3 bedroom condos - 0

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 3 new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 21 Condos and 8 Townhomes under contract.

I will have the final numbers for these once they close

SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 8 homes have sold in the last 30 days

Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

RENTALS

There are currently 3 condos and 0 townhomes and for rent.

5 condos and 2 townhomes have been rented out in the past month.

If you need any help finding a rental or listing your condo for rent, please contact us.

We will take care of all the work for you and do background checks on the applicants to make sure they are qualified. We also partner with a Property Management group that only charges 8%. They manage over 200 properties in the VA and MD area and are excellent. Ask us about this.

OBSERVATIONS

If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months you need to Contact us today!

Keep checking back each Friday for more insight to what is going on at Penderbrook.

Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Short Sale FAQ's - MyShortSaleCondo.com

2011-04-08T22:52:00.000-04:00

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What is a Short Sale?
In the world of Real Estate, a short sale refers to the sale of real property for an amount less than the amount owed on the property. In the short sale scenario, the bank agrees to accept less than the full balance due on the debt, and usually ‘forgives’ all or a large portion of the difference.

How will the Short Sale affect my credit?
Short Sales are still a relatively new concept. Banks have the option of submitting the short sale to the credit bureau as "Paid in Full" or "Settled for less than full balance". As far as your credit score is concerned, there is no evidence whatsoever to support that a short sale will lower your credit score. Some have the idea that this is like a bankruptcy or a foreclosure. That's far from the truth! In a short sale, the lender is simply allowing you to pay less than you owe!

If you are currently behind on your mortgage or facing foreclosure, the short sale will actually help your credit! How? Because once you are approved for the short sale, all collection activity will STOP and you will avoid foreclosure! Foreclosure is what you want to avoid, this will seriously impact your credit and clearances you have.

If your credit score is lowered slightly because of the short sale, just like any negative impact on your report, you start rebuilding it once that negative impact happens. You have to ask yourself. Is a 100 point decline in my credit score worth it to me. If I can recover from this hit in 1-2 years (most of the time sooner) and be forgiven over $75,000 in debt and start over financially, is that worth it to you ?

Do Lenders Approve all Short Sales?
In a word, No. That is why it is critical to work with someone that has extensive training and experience at getting Short Sales approved.

The national average for completing short sales is well below 40% . Right now we are 15 for 15 since last year and we have 3 more closing in April.

From the presenation of the Short Sale package to the lender to working with the lenders Loss Mitigation Department and investors of the loan and even Mortgage Insurance companies, we know how to keep the file moving towards approval. Not to mention we know how to negotiate with the banks to get the best outcome possible.

The first step is to get pre-qualified for a Short Sale. There is no charge for this, and its easy. Email us and we will set up a time to talk with you.

Who benefits from the Short Sale?
Short sales are a win-win situation. Lenders, Mortgagees and Realtors all benefit from the successful short sale. Mortgagors get the majority of their money back, Mortgagees get the relief they need and are able to sell their property and avoid foreclosure, and Realtors can facilitate the transaction and receive compensation (commission) from the sale of the property.

Why would banks forgive the difference?
To mitigate their losses, banks often accept a settlement of less than what is owed on the property. When faced with the option of getting the property ‘back’ through foreclosure, a short sale often makes a much wiser business decision for the bank.

This sounds too good to be true!?
Not really. Things that are ‘too good to be true’ usually don’t make good economic sense. The short sale makes good common and financial sense for the banks who grant them. The fact of the matter is, Mortgage companies and banks are NOT in the real estate business. They are in the LENDING business. The last thing they want is that property back.

Can FHA, Conventional or VA loans receive a short sale?
Yes! I have successfully negotiated short sales for each of these loan types.

Why does my property have negative equity?
Here are a few common reasons:

-Person bought at the height of the market and the market has now declined or paid more than the property was worth.
-The area has become less desirable for any number of reasons, so property values have declined.
-Person purchased the home with little or no money down and wants to sell within a few years of purchase… and the property value has not increased during that time. Therefore, costs associated with selling the property may create a balance due at closing,
-Person refinanced the home (with a high appraisal value) and now has little or no equity.
-Person bought in a brand new subdivision or recently developed area that has not been fully developed or has not appreciated (or has depreciated) in value
-The market is soft because there is too much builder (new home) inventory or too many existing homes on the market (buyer’s market)

What is Negative Equity?
Also known as being "upside down" negative equity is the difference between the value of an asset and the outstanding portion of the loan taken out to pay for the asset, when the latter exceeds the former. For example, if your car is worth $10,000 and you owe $15,000 on it, you would have a negative equity of $5,000. Negative equity can result from a decline in the value of an asset after it is purchased.

Some areas decline in value. In other areas, prices may remain flat so that the properties in that area do not appreciate. If a seller wants to sell within 2-3 years of purchasing their property, they may be in a situation where they have negative equity.

What if I owe what my home is worth?
Even if you owe exactly what your home is worth, you may still need to do a short sale in order to pay for the costs of the sale (Realtor fees, Title Policy and other seller & buyer closing costs).

Why not just let my lender foreclose?
NO! What is the first thing banks do when they foreclose on a property? Hand it over to a real estate agent to get rid of it quick! The foreclosure process is a legal process. It involves attorneys and it costs MONEY. Once they get the property back via foreclosure they must often sell it for MUCH LESS than market value and pay Realtor commissions and all customary closing costs. Doesn’t it make more sense for them to take at or a little below fair market value before foreclosing?

And, even when they do sell it through foreclosure... this does NOT remove your obligation to repay the remaining balance! It is not wiped away!!!

How long does it take?
Short sale approval can take 60 days or longer.

What if my home is already in foreclosure?
Your foreclosure sale will usually be suspended during the short sale process. That's why it's imperative that you contact us right away!!!

Will my lender send me a 1099 on the debt forgiven?
In 2007 the U.S. Congress passed the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Relief Act and it is in effect until 2012. As a result of that act, borrowers no longer pay taxes on the debt forgiven on their primary residence. So if the property is your primary residence, then no, you should not receive a 1099 for the debt forgiven or have to pay any taxes on the forgive debt.

For investment property, the lender does have the right to report to the IRS the amount they have ‘forgiven’ in a Short Sale transaction, the amount of the resulting tax will be far less than the debt forgiven. For example, we had one client who did get a 1099 for $30,000 forgiven. This resulted in additional taxes of $1,300 for that year. The resulting tax is far superior to paying the difference of the debt. Also, if the property is in foreclosure, the foreclosure would have a much more devastating affect on you than the amount of the 1099.

For more information go here: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=179414,00.html

What kind of marketing will you do on my property?
Since last year we have successfully sold 15 short sales.
On our regular listings, we do employ an extensive marketing plan, however we have found that traditional marketing mediums (flyers, virtual tours, open houses, showing feedback surveys, etc) are not effective at generating offers on short sale listings.

What generates success on our short sale listings is over 90% dependent on the property’s PRICE. We typically review the pricing and make adjustments every week or so until an offer is generated.

In addition to pricing, we employ a strong internet marketing presence. We have teamed up with REALTOR.com and ListHub.com to market your property on over 150 web sites.

If there are very few calls or lookers, then we will need to adjust the price until we get an offer. We typically generate an offer within 30 days, unless the property is very unique.

Can I lease out my house while we’re waiting on the short sale?
We don’t recommend that you lease your home while waiting on the short sale to be finalized. Lenders will not be sympathetic to sellers who are collecting rent payments and not making their mortgage payment. Also, homes with tenants are subject to legal rules (tenant rights) and much more difficult to show and to sell.

How will you decide on the list price of my home?
Initially we will set the price based on his extensive market anlaysis. Once we have an offer we will submit that to the bank. Once we convince the bank to agree to do a short sale on your home, they will hire their own independent appraiser who will come out and view your home, and set a valuation, based on its condition.
In order to get the process going quickly, we will need to send you our short sale package and get all of the necessary information we need back from you first, before one of our team members goes out to put up the sign and lockbox.

Who will let me know what I need to do to the home to get it ready for sale?
We won’t be recommending that you do anything to the home that will cost you money. The truth is, since you won’t be netting anything from the sale, the last thing you probably want to do is spend more money on a home you no longer can afford. For that reason, we will be selling your home as-is. Our only suggestion is to clear out as much clutter as you can and keep it clean. Other than that you’re OK. The lender will price your home according to its condition.

I feel so guilty and ashamed for putting myself in this position. How did I allow this to happen to me?
If you learn only one thing from visiting us I hope it’s that you allow yourself to be free of guilt and shame over your circumstances. We are in the midst of the greatest economic downturn in our history as a nation. I don’t believe you are personally responsible for turning our economy upside down nor do I think you are personally responsible for dropping property values 20% to 70%. If you are somehow responsible, please contact us for a different answer to this question.

The only thing you are really guilty of is BAD TIMING. You probably purchased or refinanced your property in 2005, 2006 or 2007. Your circumstances would be quite different if you had purchased or refinanced in 2002 or 2003, wouldn’t they?

If ever there was truth to the notion that there is safety in numbers, you can feel safe in the knowledge that millions of homeowners share your pain and your circumstances. I do not wish to make light of the problem but let’s recognize it for what it truly is. This is “where” you are in life and not “who” you are in life.

Should I stop paying my mortgage in order to complete a short sale? Is it required?

Oversimplified, the short answer is….unfortunately, yes. In reality, this very difficult choice is personal and must only be made after careful consideration of all the benefits and consequences. First I’d like to address the personal and emotional challenges of this issue.

We often feel compelled to continue making mortgage payments even when we can’t afford to continue any longer. Pride, commitment, honor, duty and obligation are all very deeply rooted core beliefs (and rightfully so) that interfere with our ability to make objective choices which might be best for our personal well being and that of our family.

Our sense of duty and obligation is so strong that many of us will borrow from credit cards, draw from savings or retirement accounts (don’t EVER do that) or borrow money from family and friends in order to make the mortgage payment. We don’t realize that digging the hole deeper will not help us get out of our hole. The first rule of recovery when digging a hole is to STOP DIGGING!

When you are deeply upside down in property value (meaning your home is worth less than you owe), you must realize how long it will take for your property value to return to its pre-recession levels. If you have lost more than 25% in value, it’s not likely that your home will return to its prior value in our generation. Think about that. It could take an entire generation for values to restore themselves above the amount that you owe on the property.

That means that you can’t out save this economic downturn. You can’t out live it. You can’t out last it. Every dollar you spend on your mortgage, when significantly upside down, is a dollar that will not be returned. That same dollar will not provide value to you and cannot be spent on your family. If you are upside down in value, you are effectively renting your home.

Do you mind if I repeat that? If you are upside down in value, you are renting your home.

So when choosing whether to continue making mortgage payments you have to first decide what value you receive in return, if any?

As a practical matter, we intellectually rationalize that it’s important to continue paying the mortgage in order to preserve our credit (which is a false belief). Please refer to credit consequences of a short sale for more information.

In addition, it is virtually impossible to get your bank/lien holder to approve a short sale request if you are still current on your payments. Not totally impossible, just virtually impossible. From their perspective, non-payment is a default. Why would they help you to default on their mortgage? They wouldn’t.

Banks/lien holders are very conscious of our private guilt and our need to honorably fulfill our commitments. They would prefer that we listen to our inner conscience and not default even if it’s not in our personal best interest, or that of our family.

If I stop paying my mortgage, should I stop paying my homeowner or condo dues?

No. We recommend that homeowners continue to pay their HOA or condo dues even when in default on their mortgage. This assumes that the homeowner can financially afford the payment and it’s a choice, not a struggle.

Nonpayment affects your neighbors. Homeowner and condo associations run on a strict and limited budget. When they don’t receive payments, it has a direct and immediate impact on their bottom line and trickles down to your neighbors. It can affect property values, benefits and services and quality of life for neighbors. I wouldn’t want a neighbor to do that to me and I wouldn’t want to do it to a neighbor, if possible.

In addition, many associations are now fighting back and seeking personal judgments against the homeowners for non-payment.

If the homeowner can no longer afford the payment, that becomes the most important consideration and they should not pay. A homeowner should not worsen their already tenuous financial position just to make the payment for HOA or condo dues. But, if they have a choice, we ask them to choose to pay the dues.

What if I don’t really have a hardship? I’m very upside down in value and, while I can still afford the payment, it doesn’t leave me with enough to live a quality lifestyle. Can I still do a short sale?

In our short sale program, we don't put a lot of stock in hardship. Everyone has a hardship. Not long ago, hardship was an important consideration in gaining lender approval for a short sale. While it's still considered a benchmark that must be addressed, it's just a benchmark. In the hands of the right short sale negotiator, it's just one more box to check off to confirm that all requirements have been satisfactorily provided to the lender.

Our position with lien holders is that the homeowner is NOT paying their mortgage and nothing that happens during the negotiations will change that. There is not going to be a miraculous epiphany on behalf of the seller where he asks forgiveness, brings his loan current and pays on time through maturity of the loan. The lien holder can either accept a full price, non-contingent, As-Is offer or they can foreclose. Remember, we can't do more than offer the best contract that the market can offer.

I'm not intending to make the hardship sound insignificant. You can't write a hardship letter saying you don't feel like paying your mortgage anymore. But you are also not a prisoner of your home. If you want to, or need to, move and are upside down by $100K and don't have $100K, you have a hardship.

There is no better hardship than, "I'm moving. I'd love to stay but I can't. I'd love to pay, but I can't. I don't have $100K so I'm asking for you to accept my short sale offer." There doesn’t need to be an explanation for why you are moving (although there can be). A lender can't force you to stay in your home just to pay their mortgage, especially when everyone around you is abandoning their home. An informed lender knows that they'll have little choice but to accept the short sale if the purchase offer is a market price offer.

I have a security clearance (or I have a job that is dependent on my maintaining good credit). I can’t afford my home but I can’t stop making my mortgage payments because I don’t want to risk losing my security clearance or my job. What can I do?

It is highly unlikely that you will lose your security clearance or employment because of a short sale. I want you to truly understand your unique circumstances so that you can approach your direct supervisor or human resources department for help AND FOR APPROVAL TO COMPLETE A SHORT SALE while stopping your mortgage payments.

You probably have a tendency to believe that your problems are unique to you which probably causes you to feel isolated. I want you to remember that millions of people just like you are dealing with the issue of being unable to continue paying for their home every day.

It’s such a common phenomenon that most HR departments, even at the highest level of government, have a standing policy for dealing with short sales.

There are many factors that were considered to determine your eligibility for obtaining, or retaining, a security clearance or specialized employment. Credit is only one of the factors used. Let’s understand why credit might be a factor for consideration in such matters.

Employers will want to review a credit REPORT, not a credit SCORE. A credit report is a combination of your credit score and your credit history. Your credit history tells a story of how you have used your credit in your lifetime. Have you exercised good judgment and decision making in your personal use and management of credit? You probably have.

A historical review of credit also helps employers determine if you are vulnerable to influence from third party sources (such as bribery and extortion) because of poor financial judgment. Are you vulnerable to bribery or extortion? You might be if you don’t get rid of your upside down mortgage.

Remember that even if your credit score drops, your credit history will remain intact but it will now include a negative event THAT YOU DIDN’T CAUSE.

Most personnel and human resource departments realize the short sales are an everyday part of our life in this economy. They know that you didn’t cause your circumstances and that by getting rid of the mortgage debt that acts like a financial anchor around your neck, you are exercising good financial judgment and decision making (because failure to act would make you vulnerable to third party influence - such as bribery and extortion).

Also, I don’t know if this describes you but most people face the prospect of a short sale BECAUSE THEY DON’T HAVE ANY CHOICE. They are unable to continue paying their mortgage long term. They need to sell but they owe more than the home is worth and don’t have the financial resources to pay the deficiency. Regardless of whether their supervisors deem it permissible or not, they will do a short sale….which will affect their credit score even if they didn’t stop paying their mortgage. But failure to stop paying their mortgage will likely disqualify them from being approved for a short sale. It’s a Catch 22.

If I’m describing you, I recommend that you actually try to apply for a modification. I don’t recommend this very often. Applying for a modification will demonstrate to your employer/supervisor that you did everything that was reasonably possible to avoid a short sale or mortgage default. Of course, you won’t receive a modification that will cure your mortgage burdens but it’s the process of demonstrating that you tried that matters.

Stop and think about your circumstances. Do you really think that if your employer knew about your financial struggles that they would say, “That’s tough. Find a way to work it out”? Of course they wouldn’t. Would you want to continue working with/for them if they did say that?

Please don’t take my word for it. This is such a critical and sensitive issue but you also don’t have to guess, wonder or worry. The answer can easily be determined by simply asking the question.

Approach your supervisor or personnel department (immediately) to share the reality of your circumstances and ask for guidance. You will likely learn that you weren’t the first to ask (and won’t be the last). They will likely assure you that a short sale will not jeopardize your security clearance or continued employment. It’s that simple.

If it turns out that I’m wrong, and the supervisor refuses to consider allowing you to do a short sale, what are you going to do? You can’t keep making your payments. Maybe you can in the short term but you can’t do it forever. If you’re upside down by 30% or more, you have a short sale in your future. I haven’t encountered any employer that would act, or react, so harshly given the unique circumstances.

I have shared this advice with hundreds of homeowners with security clearance, many with the highest possible clearance, and not one has ever come back to me and told me that their request was denied.

However, in order for this approach to work, you must REALLY believe that you didn’t cause the financial turmoil that turned your home value upside down so that you can’t sell your home or afford your mortgage. If you believe that you are somehow personally responsible for dropping property values by 30, 40 or 50%, then you will not effectively convince your employer (or anyone) that you should not be held accountable for exercising poor judgment and decision making. And if you believe that you are responsible for dropping my/our property values, you are advised to seek therapy immediately because you have a denial issue!

Since this is a difficult issue which may be hard to reconcile, here are the critical points you should include when discussing your circumstances with a supervisor or personnel department. It’s presented in letter form just in case you can’t bring yourself to have this discussion in person:

To Whom It May Concern:

Because of an unforeseen hardship (see attached hardship letter) I am unable to continue paying my mortgage under the current terms.

My lender has been unwilling, or unable, to modify the terms to an affordable or manageable level.

Due to a significant decline in home values I owe more money to my mortgage lender(s) than my home is worth.

I am unable to stay in my home under the current mortgage terms and am unable to sell my home for the full value of the mortgage debt.

My only known option is to proceed with a short sale (where my lenders agree to accept less money than they are owed in exchange for releasing their lien on the property).

A short sale will have a temporary negative impact on my credit score. In addition, it is necessary for me to stop paying my mortgage in order to qualify for the short sale approval (which may have an additional short term negative impact on my credit score).

I’m aware that my credit profile is a consideration in approving/maintaining my security clearance.

Please understand that my overall credit history reflects excellent performance, choices, judgment and behavior.

My credit is very important to me, as is my current job/position and my security clearance.

While I accept the credit consequence of a short sale, I also understand that I was not the cause of the economic circumstances creating my hardship or loss in property value.

My credit score will improve quickly but my overall credit history remains the best indicator of my (continued) eligibility for a security clearance.

I ask that you (look favorably on my application for a security clearance or government contract) or (do not revoke my current security clearance or government contract) for all the reasons previously discussed.

I will gladly consider any other alternatives or options that might be available provided they can cure my current mortgage burden and allow me to keep my current employment and security clearance.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I am happy to provide any additional information upon your request and look forward to your favorable response.

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Penderbrook Townhomes and Condos Weekly Home Real Estate Sales Report for 4/5/2011

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Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA

As of today (April 5, 2011) there are 27 active homes in Penderbrook and 23 homes under contract and 8 homes that have sold in the last 30 days.

Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:

Townhomes- 11 active -
Condos - 16 active
1 bedroom condos - 9
2 bedroom condos - 7
3 bedroom condos - 0

NEW LISTINGS
According to MLS, there is 3 new listing this week.

UNDER CONTRACT
According to MLS, there are 20 Condos and 8 Townhomes under contract.

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SOLD in last 30 days
According to MLS, 10 homes have sold in the last 30 days

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Click below for Penderbrook Home Sales for 2009-2010 More Than 30 Days ago

Penderbrook Home Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009 vs. 2010

Fairfax Townhomes Sold for 2007 vs 2008 vs 2009

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There are currently 3 condos and 0 townhome and for rent.

3 condos and 2 townhomes have been rented out in the past month.

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Disclaimer: Information was gathered from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.