Montebello Condo Specailist Serving Northern Virginia and Beyond

Night Line 21 February 08 12:14 AM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

Thank god Night Line did a report on unethical realtors who take a house off the market after (ex. 50 day)s on the market and put it back on seconds later to reset the days on market to 0. Realtors that do that should be ashamed of themselves. YThe realtor said something a realtor said to me here at Montebello when I bought a parking space from her "buyer beware" scum.

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Credit 17 February 08 08:11 AM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

Please make sure you credit is in good condition before looking for a home. Lenders have become tougher in their assessment of credit worthiness. Either contact Experion, Trans Union and Equifax to get your scores or ask your lender what you can qualify for. The credit companies allow 1 free credit report each year. You can visit them on the web by searching Google.

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Montebello Activity 27 January 08 06:47 AM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

Ok, after a few months of seasonal slow moving real estate things will
be picking up the next few months. 2 reasons: 1) interest rates have
dropped to low seen only a few years ago between 5% and 6% (Only
people with the best credit scores will qualify for loans) Subprime
loans have been deemed obsolete. 2) Real Estate is seasonal as the
weather gets warmer people will be looking to move. I have sold all of
my listings and I am only accepting listings that are priced to sell
and primarily I am working with qualified buyers. Some sellers still
think the market is the same as years ago, it is a buyers market.
There a couple of things sellers should think about when selling. Is
your property priced right? and If your agent has other listings in
your area how will they price and market yours to compete? You are
competing against other properties and they are controlled by the same
person how will yours stand out? Good luck my buyers are being
selective.

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Stimulus Package 20 January 08 01:54 PM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

With the government implementing a stimulus package and the fed lowering interest rates (hopefully 1/2 point Jan 31st.) maybe the hosuin market will pick up. If the housing market recovers maybe the rest of the economy will rebound. In my opinion its wishful thinking. Consumer confidnce is low the psychology of the consumer is telling them not to spend. If I were a buyer I would be seriously looking to buy this year locking in low interest rates (for those with good credit).

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3 Story For Sale in Farrington 15 January 08 03:48 PM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

2 Parking spots!!!

• 1,200 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm 3 story "Townhouse" - MLS® $375,000 USD - Walk To Huntington Metro!

Farrington, Huntington

Property information

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Happy New Year!!! 21 December 07 05:17 PM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I do enjoy filming the show and providing info. It will continue to be my pleasure.

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Tough Year For Real Estate 18 November 07 03:08 PM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

With the amount of foreclosures rising across the country I do not see a rebound in the near future. We may see a rebound in 2009 or 2010.

Lot / Land For Sale in Davis 12 June 07 02:55 PM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

Park your plane at your house

• lot / land - $65,000 USD - On a airport runway!!

Davis, Tucker County

Property information

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My Services Are Not Free 21 May 07 08:10 AM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

If you have a realtor with whom you are working either to buy or sell a home please DO NOT contact me. I was asked recently to drive someone around to look at houses because their realtor is busy. Well thats your fault for hiring the wrong realtor. I always make time for MY CLIENTS.

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Dishwasher Recall 02 May 07 05:41 PM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

If you have one of these please take the appropriate action.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml01/01054.html

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Mortage Financing 30 April 07 01:54 PM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

Contact me for more info. carlsells@gmail.com

100% Financing to $417,000

6.125% 40 Year Fixed Interest Only (10yr I/O)

5.875% 30 Year Fixed

Interest rates DROP with a 3% down payment or more!

60 day lock standard

NO PMI

NO SECOND TRUST

UP TO $1,200 UNDOCUMENTED INCOME ALLOWED

NO MINIMUM CREDIT SCORE!

Max Income Limit, *$105,840

Programs Available:

30 to 40 Year Fixed

10 Year Interest Only, 40 Year Term

Up to 6% Sellers Concessions

______Buyer only needs to invest $500 of their own funds_______

_Income limit is based on the DC Metro Area. Income limits are lower in some outlaying counties. Call me for details_

Seller can pay up to 6% of the sales price towards closing costs!

Down payment can come from buyers own funds, gift, grant or down payment assistant’s programs

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Make a Donation 29 April 07 07:23 PM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

http://www.ucmagency.org/eme-overview.html

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Market Stats Fairfax County 29 April 07 07:29 AM | Carl Goldberg | 0 Comments

Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Real Estate Trend Indicator - <$30K to >$500K Format

Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Arlington County, Alexandria City, & Falls Church City, VA (NVAR)
From: 03/01/2007 to 03/31/2007 Statistics generated on: 04/05/2007

	Residential Unit Sales Number of Bedrooms				Active Listings		Time on Market
Price Class	2 Or Less	3	4 or More	Condo Coop and Ground Rent	Residential	Condo Coop and Ground Rent	of Units Sold (No. of Units)
Under $30,000	0	0	0	0	0	0	1 -30 Days	615
$30,000-$39,000	0	0	0	0	0	1	31-60 Days	195
$40,000-$49,999	0	0	0	1	1	3	61 - 90 Days	149
$50,000-$59,999	0	0	0	0	0	1	91-120 Days	168
$60,000-$69,999	0	0	0	0	0	1	Over 120 Days	625
$70,000-$79,999	0	0	0	0	0	1	Total	1752
$80,000-$89,999	0	0	0	0	0	0
$90,000-$99,999	0	0	0	0	0	0	Type of Financing of Units Sold (No. of Units)
$100,000-$119,999	0	0	0	0	0	0	Type of Financing of Units Sold (No. of Units)
$120,000-$139,999	0	0	0	0	0	0	Conventional	1567
$140,000-$159,999	0	0	0	4	0	20	FHA	7
$160,000-$179,999	0	0	0	6	0	26	VA	15
$180,000-$199,999	0	0	0	14	0	69	Assumption	73
$200,000-$249,999	0	1	0	72	3	326	Cash	62
$250,000-$299,999	8	3	0	127	49	508	Owner Finance	0
$300,000-$399,999	41	139	20	193	653	715	All Other	28
$400,000-$499,999	25	202	91	67	1149	322	Unreported	0
Over $500,000	20	211	462	45	3928	301	Total	1752
Totals	94	556	573	529	5783	2294
Grand Totals	1752				8077

	2007	2006	% Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume:	$ 932,968,994	$ 1,000,025,997	- 6.71 %
Average Sold Price:	$ 532,517	$ 535,633	- 0.58 %
Median Sold Price:	$ 460,500	$ 477,000	- 3.46 %
Total Units Sold:	1,752	1,867	- 6.16 %
Average Days on Market:	101	58	74.14 %
Average List Price for Solds:	$ 561,788	$ 551,995	1.77 %
Avg Sale Price as a percentage of Avg List Price:	94.79 %	97.04 %

Total Number of NEW listings
taken for the month:	4154
Total Number of Properties
marked Contract for the month:	1295
Total Number of Properties
marked Contingent for the month:	798
Total Number of NEW pendings
(CONTRACTS + CONTINGENTS):	2093