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After months of waiting the Department of Defense has published the guidelines for the processing of applications for military families who are eligible for the DoD Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP).
The guidelines provide for different processing rules for the three major categories:
Wounded Warriors
Surviving Spouses
Active Duty with PCS Orders
Homeowner Assistance Program Guidelines
If you have applied for relief under the HAP program make sure you check out the new guidelines and contact your counselor at the appropriate field office to make sure your file is in line for processing.
The biggest concern for homeowners is the tax consequences of the funding. Currently the ruling specifies that the homeowner will have to cover the benefits received as taxable income and the tax liability will be deducted from the funds at settlement. If you would like to support H.R. 3590 to remove this from the bill contact your representative as well as Rep. Pelosi and Rep. Rangel to request the support of expediting the passage of H.R. 3590
Current I have four military families with contracts on their homes and finally seeing the guidelines published is a big relief. It was interesting to note that the guidelines suggest "if a home sells in its first marketing week, it was probably under priced." They are obviously not aware of the Northern Virginia real estate market where anything that is priced right and in good condition may get multiple offers in the first week.
If you are a military family station in the Northern Virginia area and you qualify for the Homeowners Assistance Program call Cindy Jones at 703-346-2213. I've been working with military families stationed at Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, Quantico and other Military District of Washington installations this year to help them to market their homes under the HAP guidelines.
If residents of the Landsdowne Community in Alexandria (VA) wanted to walk to Fort Belvoir they could. It is less than ½ mile to the Telegraph Road gate to the base and once inside Telegraph gate you are close to the golf course, PX and Commissary.
The Landsdowne community is a mix of townhouses and detached homes originally built by Pulte and Richmond America in the late 1980's. With just over 600 homes the community pales in comparison to its neighbor Kingstowne's 5800 hundred homes but residents aren't complaining about their small size. With their own community pool, tennis courts and tot lots residents of Landsdowne don't feel deprived.
Besides the close proximity to Fort Belvoir, owners in Landsdowne can also walk to the Landsdowne shopping center and the Kingstowne library. Only a few miles from the Springfield or Van Dorn Metro Stations and with easy access to I-95 & I-495 owners who commute to the city or the Pentagon have multiple commuting options, including a Fairfax County Connector bus that runs through the neighborhood.
When you need more activities you can head to the Lee District Recreation Center or the Greendale Golf Course both run by the Fairfax County Park Authority. The restaurants and movie theaters at Kingstowne are close by as well as historic Mount Vernon and Woodlawn Plantation.
If living in a smaller community with easy access to Fort Belvoir is on your to do list then give the Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213. Let me show you the through the Landsdowne neighborhood and close by shopping and commuting options. No hassle no pressure, just straight talk about whether buying a home is right for you.
The Sydenstricker School in Springfield VA was the last one room school house in operation in Fairfax County. It closed in 1939 but the building is still used today as a community meeting hall. The belfry contains the original school bell purchased in 1920's from the Sears Roebuck store in Alexandria.
The school was named after the first minister of the original Sydenstricker Church next door built in 1909. Rev. Syndenstricker was also the uncle of Nobel Prize Winner Pearl Buck the author of The Good Earth.
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Helping buyers & sellers throughout Northern Virginia. Specializing in support for military relocations including Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Pentagon and Military District of Washington.
Whether you are buying or selling property in Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington, Alexandria or the surrounding Northern Virginia area, it is important to have confidence in your real estate professional. My commitment as your local Realtor® is to provide you with the personalized real estate services you deserve.
Providing information on the Northern Virginia area that is up-to-date, reliable and applicable to the local market enables you to make the best possible decision about one of your largest financial assets. In a market where change is around every corner it is important to have an agent who has expertise in marketing, negotiation and understanding the complexities of the real estate transaction.
As a area native of the area and with extensive knowledge of local communities I have a unique perspective on the changes in Northern Virginia over the years. I have seen the real estate market in the area go through numerous cycles and can help you gain a perspective on what that means to you over time.
If you are considering buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your neighborhood, please don't hesitate to call, e-mail me or visit my webiste Cindy Jones Homes. Let me show you how I use the Power of RE/MAX and my innovative marketing strategies to work for you. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
As a surviving spouse of a military officer I do all I can to support our troops either here in the Northern Virginia area or those stationed overseas. 
I proudly work with military families relocating to the various bases in the Northern Virginia area. Whether your orders bring you to the Military District of Washington, Pentagon, Quantico, Navy Yard, Ft. Belvoir, Ft Myer, Andrews AFB or any other installation in the area I look forward to helping you find the neighborhood and home that works for you. It is my honor to serve those who serve our country every day. If you find yourself with orders to the DC area give me a call. I look forward to helping you with your relocation needs.
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What is the single most basic element of my job? Helping people. More specifically, I help people realize their home ownership dreams. I love what I do. I have the privilege and fun of helping people find a home that’s just right–one in which they can live, love and laugh. I also consider it an exhilarating challenge to help people sell a home-getting the property ready, highlighting its features and bringing the right buyers to see it. Education is a major part of keeping abreast of the real estate industry and local market. I have earned my Virginia Brokers license (180 hours of real estate education plus national and state exams) and I am Certified Residential Specialist , something only 4% of Realtors® nationwide have the production and education requirements to do. I never stop at just getting the required hours needed for license renewal I exceed them so that I can stay abreast of what is happening in the industry.
Prior to becoming a full-time Realtor® I worked in both the higher education and educational technology fields helping to build new programs and integrate technology on universities campuses world-wide. With an MBA and professional coursework in Conflict Negotiation and Resolution I know what it takes to write winning contracts, work through the details and end up with a win/win situation for both buyers and sellers.
I believe this background, combined with my real estate experience gives me an edge to help me get the best deal for my clients. You will never hear me say I am #1 because if I don’t get the job done for YOU, the most important person in the real estate transaction, then it doesn’t matter what else I might have accomplished.
Testimonals Cindy thanks again for helping us find a place to rent while I am stationed at the Pentagon. A number of other agents blew me off but you took the time to listen to what my family needed and found us just the right neighborhood to call home during my tour here. You can be assured I'll tell everyone else in my command about how you went the extra mile to help a military family. Col Jim Sheradan USA
"I attended the Home Buyer's Seminar, and as a prospective first time buyer, I thought the seminar was extremely informative, personable, and comprehensive. We were able to get thoroough information from everything on what to look for in obtaining a mortgage, red flags in home inspections, as well as the contract signing process. I would highly recommend this seminar to anyone who is a first time buyer, or someone who would like the latest information out there."
Ted Fenn-Senior Consultant Deloitte Touche
"Thanks Cindy for your approach to getting my unique hold some. The sign rider with the address (6705 Fox Den) of our home was great and made it easy for anyone to find the listing on the internet. We were wowed with all you did and how fast you got our home SOLD! We will recommonded you to anyone who needs an agent in the future." Sherri
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