Author Topic: Buying a condo in NoVA? (Read 9087 times)

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #75:** March 27, 2014, 09:14:54 AM »

that's what made us back off the first time we looked. I think around 375-400 is probably the minimum in this area for something decent without a terrible commute.

Slateman · « **Reply #76:** March 27, 2014, 09:21:38 AM »

If I can find something with reasonable condo fees, I might be willing to take a 2 BR condo in this area.

NationalHeat · « **Reply #77:** March 27, 2014, 11:44:48 AM »

http://www.trulia.com/property/3015865405-2637-S-Walter-Reed-Dr-D-Arlington-VA-22206#photo-13

Slateman · « **Reply #78:** March 27, 2014, 11:48:19 AM »

Quote from: NationalHeat on March 27, 2014, 11:44:48 AM

http://www.trulia.com/property/3015865405-2637-S-Walter-Reed-Dr-D-Arlington-VA-22206#photo-13

40k past my condo budget.

Terpfan76 · « **Reply #79:** March 27, 2014, 03:55:57 PM »

$299,777 gets you this in Frostburg.

http://www.mrishomes.com/homes-for-sale/MD/FROSTBURG/21532/107-BRADDOCK-HTS-116380745?embed=

tomterp · « **Reply #80:** March 27, 2014, 07:07:35 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on March 27, 2014, 11:48:19 AM

40k past my condo budget.

Here's a foreclosure a bit closer to your budget.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3241-Ravensworth-Pl-Alexandria-VA-22302/12044558_zpid/

Slateman · « **Reply #81:** March 27, 2014, 07:59:21 PM »

Quote from: Terpfan76 on March 27, 2014, 03:55:57 PM

$299,777 gets you this in Frostburg.

http://www.mrishomes.com/homes-for-sale/MD/FROSTBURG/21532/107-BRADDOCK-HTS-116380745?embed=

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But commie so freak no

Quote from: tomterp on March 27, 2014, 07:07:35 PM

Here's a foreclosure a bit closer to your budget.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3241-Ravensworth-Pl-Alexandria-VA-22302/12044558_zpid/

No longer for sale. Problem with Zillow is that they're are out of date a lot.

tomterp · « **Reply #82:** March 27, 2014, 08:22:01 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on March 27, 2014, 07:59:21 PM

But commie so freak no

No longer for sale. Problem with Zillow is that they're are out of date a lot.

Slateman · « **Reply #83:** March 27, 2014, 10:13:49 PM »

Redfin is more up-to-date

Slateman · « **Reply #84:** April 11, 2014, 01:22:35 PM »

So we actually found a place we like. Has two big bedrooms and is good condition. And it's well within our budget (Would actually be less than I'm paying now)

And it's a short sale. All I've ever heard are nightmare stories about short sales taking forever.

tomterp · « **Reply #85:** April 11, 2014, 01:58:49 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on April 11, 2014, 01:22:35 PM

So we actually found a place we like. Has two big bedrooms and is good condition. And it's well within our budget (Would actually be less than I'm paying now)

And it's a short sale. All I've ever heard are nightmare stories about short sales taking forever.

Patience is a virtue, and can save you $.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #86:** April 11, 2014, 02:02:41 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on April 11, 2014, 01:22:35 PM

And it's a short sale. All I've ever heard are nightmare stories about short sales taking forever.

did the lender approve the number? If not, it may be a case where the owner (who really doesn't care too much) accepts the offer, then you start negotiating with the bank.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #87:** April 11, 2014, 02:40:36 PM »

That garage looks perfect for...uh...

Quote from: Terpfan76 on March 27, 2014, 03:55:57 PM

$299,777 gets you this in Frostburg.

http://www.mrishomes.com/homes-for-sale/MD/FROSTBURG/21532/107-BRADDOCK-HTS-116380745?embed=

(Image removed from quote.)

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #88:** April 11, 2014, 02:42:11 PM »

Meth lab?

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on April 11, 2014, 02:40:36 PM

That garage looks perfect for...uh...

Slateman · « **Reply #89:** April 11, 2014, 02:43:29 PM »

Quote from: tomterp on April 11, 2014, 01:58:49 PM

Patience is a virtue, and can save you $.

I know, but yea

Quote from: HalfSmokes on April 11, 2014, 02:02:41 PM

did the lender approve the number? If not, it may be a case where the owner (who really doesn't care too much) accepts the offer, then you start negotiating with the bank.

I don't think so. The price they had listed is not the "approved price" from the bank. However, when I compared it to everything else, it's on par with comparable units and might be a bit high as the appliances are somewhat dated.

Slateman · « **Reply #90:** April 12, 2014, 04:24:04 PM »

freak it. Made an offer.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #91:** April 13, 2014, 09:00:22 AM »

Theres probably parts of fairfax with more violent crime than my neighborhood in DC but people will always mind fact.

Quote from: HalfSmokes on March 24, 2014, 04:21:00 PM

quick google search has martinsburg with a higher crime rate than most of fairfax, the cost of living might be worth it to some, but that commute would be hell

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #92:** April 13, 2014, 09:13:02 AM »

Quote from: Slateman on April 12, 2014, 04:24:04 PM

freak it. Made an offer.

Good luck

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #93:** April 13, 2014, 09:49:35 PM »

These folks would rather be robbed by people of the same race.

Quote from: PANatsFan on April 13, 2014, 09:00:22 AM

Theres probably parts of fairfax with more violent crime than my neighborhood in DC but people will always mind fact.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #94:** April 13, 2014, 09:50:51 PM »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on April 13, 2014, 09:49:35 PM

These folks would rather be robbed by people of the same race.

Ironically enough, Fairfax is more diverse than some pretty large swaths of DC

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #95:** April 13, 2014, 09:56:18 PM »

Very true. Makes for some great restaurants.

Slateman · « **Reply #96:** April 13, 2014, 09:56:41 PM »

Gotta call my landlord and see if we can extend our lease through June

Mathguy · « **Reply #97:** April 14, 2014, 11:03:45 AM »

However, if one looks at diversity in DC overall vs Fairfax overall, it's pretty equal.

Quote from: HalfSmokes on April 13, 2014, 09:50:51 PM

Ironically enough, Fairfax is more diverse than some pretty large swaths of DC

Slateman · « **Reply #98:** April 16, 2014, 11:35:37 AM »

We're "under contract"

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #99:** April 16, 2014, 11:37:16 AM »

Joining the mortgage interest tax deduction club is a very good move.