Northern Virginia First Time Homebuyer News

Builder Incentives!!

mgriffin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:35:18 +0000

: Clubhouse and 18th Hole at Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket VA

I am finding that many builders are offering incentives for buyers to buy their product. One of the more unique is Toll Brothers and their property at Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, VA. Toll Brothers is offering new home buyers the opportunity to use all the facilities and amenities offered at Dominion Valley to purchasers while their home is being built. It sounds like an interesting promotion, especially if where you live doesn’t have a pool – let alone a golf course!! Not a bad deal I would say! Dominion Valley is a lovely community, and one of the few gated communities in Northern Virginia.

In addition to this, they will continue the incentive for an additional six months after closing. Of course, provisions apply, and I haven’t had the opportunity to read the fine print, but it seems worth exploring!

I am made aware of many incentives from the builders, so if a new home is part of the real estate puzzle you would like to explore, give me a call, and let me put my sixteen years worth of experience to work for you!

Bagels and Coffee for Children’s Miracle Network!

mgriffin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:01:02 +0000

I’ve teamed up with Ginny Turley in my office to have a monthly bagels and coffee mixer at my office to raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network. Ginny and I will be hosting the breakfast montly on the first Tuesday of each month.

Feel free to stop by! We are at 1801 Robert Fulton Drive #100 in Reston.

Mark and Ginny Working Hard!

Mark With Dave Liniger and Kristi Graning of RE/MAX International

mgriffin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:20:31 +0000

David Liniger, Chairman of the Board of RE/MAX International and Kristi Graning Sr. VP IT and eBusiness

“The fundamental changes the market has seen all point toward one irrefutable fact: experienced, committed, full-time real estate agents are better positioned today than ever before to dominate the professioan and demand the success they deserve.”

-Dave Liniger

It was a joy to hear Dave Liniger and Kristi Graning talk about today’s real estate market. As always, Mr. Liniger was full of statistics, market updates, economic trends, and the latest that is going on in Washington. Kristi Graning discussed the uses of technology, the improvements being made to REMAX.COM and agent uses of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.

I’ve been with RE/MAX for fifteen years, and it’s a great company to be affiliated with!

Still Some Apples!

mgriffin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:42:50 +0000

Winchester

: Marker Miller Orchards Farm Market in Winchester

I spent a wonderful day with my two youngest children at the Marker Miller Orchard Farm Market in Winchester on Monday. We picked three bags of apples, ate a half dozen apple cider donuts, and spent a glorious day outside!

Although Winchester may seem a far drive from Fairfax, Marker Miller Orchard is definitely worth the trip. They still had plenty of apples, they are located in a very scenic valley, and their traditional farm market is the best.

What’s this have to do with real estate? Not much, actually, I just thought I’d promote a well deserving business. Take the drive!!

Click Here for the Marker Miller Orchards Website

RE/MAX #1 Again in Nearly Every Category!

mgriffin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:42:02 +0000

I’ve been affiliated with RE/MAX my entire fifteen year career. RE/MAX is the best!

RE/MAX Allegiance Hosting Blood Drive for Children’s Miracle Network

mgriffin — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:18:47 +0000

RE/MAX Allegiance is hosting its First Annual Blood Drive to benefit Children’s National Medical Center, Tuesday, June 2nd in front of the Panera Bread in the Kingstowne Shopping Center from 10 am until 2 pm.

The public is encouraged to donate and may pre-register at htts://www.cnmcblooddonor.com Enter zip code 22315 the the registration for RE/MAX Allegiance will appear.

Each pint donated my help three or more patients. As the number of patients treated at Children’s National Medical Center continues to grow, the need for blood donations is greater than ever.

On The Fence?

mgriffin — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:18:17 +0000

You can sit patiently in a boat and wait for the fish to jump into it or you can use the right bait and pro-actively go after them. Similarly, you can wait for buyers to get off the fence on their own or you can coax them down by understanding and communicating the compelling reasons to buy a home now.

Too many people are slow to react and have a tendency to do as the “herd” does. This means that some of the best opportunities are missed.

June 2009 Market Cycle

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First-Time Buyer Tax Credit

mgriffin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:17:26 +0000

It’s been in the news, talked about, and discussed, but this flyer gives a great summary of what 2009 buyers can expect!

First, this credit does not follow the calendar year! It expires December 1, 2009 and is a reduction to your tax liability, not a check sent to you because you purchased a home.

There are also income caps. If you are single, the cap is $75,000 and joint filers it is $150,000, and you need to stay in the home for three years. Unlike 2008, this is a true tax credit, and does not have to be repaid as long as the three year requirement is met.

Take a moment to download this PDF and feel free to call me with your questions!

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Congratulations Mark!

mgriffin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:45:36 +0000

Allow me to blow my own horn…

As many of you know, I’ve adopted the RE/MAX charity, the Children’s Miracle Network as my own. With each sale, a portion of my commission is directed to the Children’s Miracle Network so they can continue their good work, helping children and their families with dire medical needs.

Congrats to Mark!

For example, all the RE/MAX offices worldwide have made a tremendous contribution to the health care of children at the premier children’s hospitals nationwide. The impact of RE/MAX support means:

856 repaired hearts
3,477 brain MRI’s
249 bone marrow transplants
742 lives without cancer
1,356 NICU beds

It was not just my privilege, but an unexpected honor that touched my heart. I look forward to meeting the real estate needs of my customers and clients, and together we can make a difference in the lives of children.

Builder Incentives….. Below 4% Interest Rates??!!

mgriffin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:55:11 +0000

Recently while showing homes, I ran across a builder who was offering below market interest rates to help spur sales… would you believe 3 3/4%!! Other buiders are offering free upgrades for luxury features.

So, if you are on the fence about buying a home, I would think now is a great time to buy. I’ve been selling homes since 1994, put my experience to work for you! I can also help explain how builders work, and the best ways to purchase new construction.