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Sterling Park - Sterling VA

Sterling, VA Real Estate – Sterling Park Subdivision

 

If you are in the market to purchase a home in the Sterling Park subdivision of Loudoun County Virginia, be prepared to encounter a foreclosure or a short sale.  You will get a great value on a single family home.  The prices that you can expect are ranging from $200,000-300,000.  I will say this; the home prices have seen an increase as investors are coming in purchasing these distressed properties to rehab them.  If you’re a first time home buyer there are loan programs out there that will help you purchase these distressed properties. One of these loan programs is the FHA 203K loan.  If you have been on the fence about buying because you think that the market is still going to come down more, I ask you this one question.  What is your motive for buying a home?  If you are looking for a great deal and a good home to live in for the next couple of years then you should move quickly on purchasing your new home. 

 

I do not think the home price will go up too much more in this subdivision, but I do not see them getting lower either.  If you get into a home now, you can take advantage of the all time low interest rates, and the Federal Tax Credit for home buyers.   If you wait till after the Tax Credit is gone you could miss out on that credit.  The dead line to qualify for the Tax Credit is April 30, 2010.  Then if you also wait to long, the interest rates could go higher and that would off set any difference in a lesser sales price.

 

If you are looking to purchase a foreclosure or a short sale I would strongly look at what Realtor you use.  Make certain that they have a Certified Distress Property Expert designation or CDPE for short.  This really does make a difference when you work with an experienced agent.

 

 

It’s a good life,

 

Glenn Stakem

Certified Distressed Property Expert

RE/MAX Select Properties

703-727-9207

 

 

Stratford Club Leesburg, VA

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Stratford Club – Leesburg, VA

    The Stratford Club is a luxury Toll Brother’s Condominium complex that stands above and beyond all other condos in the Leesburg area.  Toll Brother’s is offering 1, 2, and 3 bedroom condos for sale.  If you are looking at buying a condo in Leesburg, this should be your first stop.  You get to pick your style appliances, cabinets, granite and flooring.  The Stratford Club is great for the first time home buyer, working professional and young couple. 

There is a club house for everyone to utilize.  Some of the amenities of the club house are a gym, lounge area with couches, TV’s, internet café, pool table and a room with massaging chairs.  The gym has treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, and other various workout equipment.  The pool table is situated in a room with a number of TV’s to watch as you relax with your family and friends.  In the summer time you can relax by the pool side or in the hot tub on those lovely summer nights.  Now that’s living!

Toll Brother’s has truly done a great job with this community.  The location is perfect as well!  You are seconds from the toll road, route 7, and yes, the brand new Wegman’s!  Now who doesn’t love living near a Wegman’s. 

If you are in the market to purchase a condo there is no fee for using my professional negotiating skills.  As a Buyer’s agent, I represent your best interest.   I have sold numerous Toll Brother Homes, so my experience can provide you with a successful and smooth home buying process. 

It’s a good Life,

Glenn Stakem

Re/max Select Properties

703-547-1509