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Military Buyers – VA Mortgage Loans – Are You Getting the Best Deal From Lenders? Are VA “Affinity Programs” Costing You Money Behind the Scenes?

Since 1944 the Federal VA mortgage loan guaranty program has helped those who serve our country realize the dream of home ownership. Because VA loans are backed by the government you can buy a home with no down payment, no PMI, competitive interest rates, and it is easier to qualify because there is less risk […]



House with a Great Backyard? How Much is it Worth in Northern Virginia?

Have you noticed that in the close-in counties in Northern Virginia that lot sizes on houses are getting smaller and smaller? Especially in new house communities. That’s because there is little or no land left to build on in the “easy-commuting” locations.  Much of the new building for single family homes is called “in-fill” development.  […]





Northern Virginia Buyers – Finding the Best Mortgage Rates Make Sure You Do Your Homework – Is “Loyalty” Worth a Higher Rate and No Paid Closing Costs?

Today there are online lenders willing to give you “immediate” loan approval, even from your smart phone, and “rebates” for your loyalty that sound good on the surface. There are “brokered loans” where you think you are “pre-approved,” when in reality the loan has not been approved by investors or underwriters. All of this “information” […]


Northern Virginia Home Sellers- Is Your Home Listed Correctly Online? How Simple Data Input Errors Can Kill Your Sale!

At Integrity Real Estate Group, we are very honest with our clients about critically important factors that will influence the success and timing of their home sale, such as preparing the home properly, pricing strategies that produce the best results, and great photographs for online marketing. Some of the best strategies that our agents employ […]