The Ins and Outs of Veteran Mortgage Loans

I remember the first time I decided to use my Veteran status to help me secure a Veteran’s Loan. This was 35 years ago, before my Real Estate days and I have to admit I was really quite ignorant. I couldn’t at that time find information to guide me through the process and as a result, it felt clumsy.

 

I recently found this excellent article, something to guide all Veteran’s thru the home buying procedure, specifically securing a VA Loan: VA Loans Offer Good Deals — Ignored in recent years, Veterans Administration mortgage loans are making a comeback.

 

Please feel free to phone me with questions. 

 

David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton, Warrenton, VA
Phone: 703.859.5188
Burrows Properties

 

 

Buying thought for the day:
Buying a house can be a complicated process. Remember to employ a Licensed Real Estate Agent. The Agent should not be afraid to give you valid references upon request.

 

Interested in some great reading on selling your home? Take a look at these articles on my website: Selling Your Home: Where do you begin?

Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.

Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer’s Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.

Try this link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale   When you land on the main page try one of our custom searches listed on the bottom of the page. No registration is necessary for the Fairfax MLS general search on my site. If you check the box to receive automated updates sent to your email, you will be required to give us your name and a valid email address.

Northern Virginia InformationHere you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!

This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.

David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.

 

 

 

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National Cherry Blossom Festival Time In Washington DC

As many of my readers know, the winter has been a bit longer in Northern Virginia this year in comparison to many years in the past. 

I have good news though, something that everyone in Northern Virginia will appreciate. It’s National Cherry Blossom Festival Time in Washington DC. Many of the events of the Festival have already kicked off with the Peak Blooming Time for the Cherry Blossoms predicted to be between April 8-12.

To learn more about this wonderful Springtime Event, I would suggest you go to the National Cherry Blossom Festival website. You will find the information presented on the website to be of great benefit in planning your trip to see the Cherry Blossoms this year.

David Burrows

David L. Burrows, Realtor® 
Classic Realty, Ltd., 
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia 
Direct: 703.859.5188 
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can search Haymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For SaleWarrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more. 

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 

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Help For Making A Smaller Room Appear Larger

Small rooms in a home can sometimes pose big problems. This is true for both Real Estate Agents who are endeavoring to market a particular property and for Home Owners. So how can we work to make a small room look and feel larger than what it is?

RISMedia has an excellent post on this topic. Take a look and note: 10 Ways To Make A Small Room Look Larger

Always remember that knowledge can be power when endeavoring to buy or sell Real Estate. If I can help you in this process, please Write or Phone me.

David Burrows

David L. Burrows, Realtor® 
Classic Realty, Ltd., 
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia 
Direct: 703.859.5188 
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can searchHaymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For Sale,Warrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more. 

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 

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Information About Paying Down Your Mortgage

As a Real Estate Agent, I’m often asked Mortgage Questions. For example: “Can I pay off my Mortgage early?” “If I have two Mortgages, which one should I pay off first?” “How much of my payment is going toward paying down what I owe?” Actually, the list is unending.

Most important, my first response when someone asks me Mortgage questions is always: “You need to talk with your Bank or perhaps your Loan Officer.” Why? I am not a Mortgage Professional – I am a Realtor®! 

On the other hand, since I’m not a Mortgage Professional, let me direct you to a great article written by Jack Guttentag. This post is truly worth the time it will take you to read.

11 must-knows about early mortgage payoff

Hopefully this writing will give you Information About Paying Down Your Mortgage…

David Burrows

David L. Burrows, Realtor® 
Classic Realty, Ltd., 
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia 
Direct: 703.859.5188 
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can search Haymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For SaleWarrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more. 

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 

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Nokesville Volunteer Fire And Rescue Department Open House

I write about once a year on the following subject, the Nokesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Open House. Actually, the Open House is described as being very informal and could I add informative.

The reason for the Open House is to recruit neighbors to become a Volunteer Fire Fighter!

The time is set for Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 at 10 am. Why not stop by, listen to the information and make a decision for yourself. To learn more, take a moment and visit their web page –Nokesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

 
David Burrows
David L. Burrows, Realtor® Classic Realty, Ltd.,
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia
Direct: 703.859.5188
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can searchHaymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For Sale,Warrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more.

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 
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Chaise Lounge Appearing At Wolf Trap On Valentine’s Day

Are you looking for something special to do on Valentine’s Day? You might consider an evening at Wolf Trap with Chaise Lounge. If you like the 60s Big Band Jazz music and great musicians, take a look at Wolf Trap’s Website and give a listen to the Video of Chaise Lounge. It will probably inspire you to purchase tickets for $25.00 each and attend.

Quite frankly, there is nothing quite like an evening at Wolf Trap and Chaise Lounge. Make sure, when you arrive at their web page, you scroll down to the bottom and give a listen.

David Burrows

David L. Burrows, Realtor® 
Classic Realty, Ltd., 
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia 
Direct: 703.859.5188 
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can search Haymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For SaleWarrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more. 

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 

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A Restaurant Worth Experiencing In Haymarket Virginia

Haymarket Virginia rests on the fringe of Northern Virginia but yet has a bit of a Small Town, almost Country like feel to it. One of the reasons I enjoy Haymarket is the variety of ShopsRestaurants and even a Haymarket Museum

Last Monday morning I had a meeting in Linden and decided to stop by one of my favorite restaurants, Cupcake Heaven And Cafe in Haymarket. While the restaurant has lunch and other wonderful food, the Cupcakes are sensational. Their name truly says it all.

Needless to say, the people I met with in Linden were thrilled with the Cupcakes I brought to the meeting. In fact, they have given me a standing invitation to come back anytime, as long as I bring a little Heaven with me. Translated, that means Cupcake Heaven Cupcakes

Hopefully I’ve lured you toward Haymarket with this brief post today. If I have, why not check out my Haymarket homes for sale listings on my website. The site is VERY user friendly and full of ACTIVE Listings for Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia.

Cupcake Heaven is A Restaurant Worth Experiencing In Haymarket Virginia.

David Burrows

David L. Burrows, Realtor® 
Classic Realty, Ltd., 
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia 
Direct: 703.859.5188 
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can search Haymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For SaleWarrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more. 

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 

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Looking Forward To 2014

I want to utilize this moment and thank my clients, broker, associates and friends for a great year in 2013. Quite frankly, because of you I can truthfully say, “I have the absolute best job anyone could ever ask for”. I look forward to getting up in the morning (around 5 am) anxious to go to work and seldom dreading the day as I hear others talk about in their many professions. It is truly a privilege serving my clients in Real Estate.

I wish all of my readers a wonderful and prosperous 2014.

Finally, always remember that knowledge is power when endeavoring to buy or sell Real Estate. When you are ready to make your next MOVE, please Write or Phone me. 

David Burrows

David L. Burrows, Realtor® 
Classic Realty, Ltd., 
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia 
Direct: 703.859.5188 
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can search Haymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For SaleWarrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more. 

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 

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Northern Virginia Under A Winter Storm Warning

Today is December 8, 2013 and I just checked the Weather Forecast for Northern Virginia. We are currently under a Winter Storm Warning according to AccuWeather. The forecast is calling for some snow, sleet and finally, freezing rain. There could be as much as a Quarter Inch of Ice.

While checking the AccuWeather forecast, I noted this excellent post about How to Survive a Power Outage During an Ice Storm. This is an excellent post and with our cold temperatures is certainly worth reading.

Finally, since Northern Virginia is Under a Winter Storm Warning, it makes a lot of sense to stay off the highways, but if you have to drive, please use extreme caution.

David Burrows

David L. Burrows, Realtor® 
Classic Realty, Ltd., 
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia 
Direct: 703.859.5188 
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can search Haymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For SaleWarrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more. 

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 

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Getting To Know Loudoun County Virginia

If you live in or are thinking about moving to Loudoun County, Virginia, you might want to take a look at the webpage Loudoun County Attractions. You will learn a variety of things while visiting the Website.

For example, you will find information for the Arts, Farmers Markets, Dining, Golf, Horse Info, Shopping, Towns and more. I urge you to take a moment and explore, you will be glad you did.

Getting To Know Loudoun County Virginia

David Burrows

David L. Burrows, Realtor® 
Classic Realty, Ltd., 
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia 
Direct: 703.859.5188 
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can search Haymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For SaleWarrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more. 

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 

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A Beautiful Way To Enjoy The Holiday Season In Northern Virginia

The Bull Run Festival Of Lights have been in operation for more than 12 years. It’s described as a “Winter Wonderland from the Comfort of your Car”. The drive is a little over two miles long and will be enjoyed by your entire family.

So why not check out The Bull Run Festival Of Lights website for more information and a money saving coupon. This is a great way to enjoy the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Season.

This is truly A Beautiful Way To Enjoy The Holiday Season In Northern Virginia.

David Burrows

David L. Burrows, Realtor® 
Classic Realty, Ltd., 
7529 Presidential Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20109
Serving: Gainesville VA, Haymarket and ALL of Northern Virginia 
Direct: 703.859.5188 
Office: 703.257.6330
Blog: David Burrows Properties
Blog: Real Estate Starting Point

Search For A Home: Virginia Online Home Search

It is always an honor to assist Home Buyers and Sellers with their Northern Virginia Real Estate needs. If you are searching for Virginia Real Estate Listings, then I urge you to utilize the valuable tools on my VERY USER FRIENDLY WEBSITE. It is there that you can search Haymarket Homes For SaleGainesville VA Homes For SaleManassas Homes For SaleWarrenton Homes For Sale and much, much, more. 

Most important, Write, Phone or Text Me with any questions.

 

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