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About Ron and Ruth Real Estate

RonandRuth.com is changing the way homebuyers and sellers do their online real estate research.  Our approach is simple: to provide the most comprehensive database of homes for sale (including MLS, for-sale-by-owner, foreclosures, real estate auctions.  In addition, RonandRuth.com provides comprehensive real estate information including home values, comparable sales, tax information, real estate news, mortgage information and How-To content to help educate consumers about the real estate industry.

 

Signs of Life from the Real Estate Market
Some housing markets, especially those with the highest rates of foreclosure, are receiving multiple offers on properties, as declining home prices enable more first-time home buyers to enter the market, and investors are enticed by the opportunity to purchase properties at favorable prices.


MAKING SENSE OF THE STORY FOR CONSUMERS

 

      Some homeowners who are underwater also are at risk of foreclosing, enabling home buyers to purchase these homes at favorable prices.  Often, lenders are more willing to negotiate a short sale on a property if it will cost less money than a foreclosure.   While this should create an opportunity for home buyers to negotiate the sales price of the home, in some cases distressed properties are receiving multiple bids, especially those in highly desirable neighborhoods.

 

      Home sales in areas near government, defense contractor, healthcare, biotech, and university jobs are flourishing, as more people relocate to these areas for employment opportunities.

 

 

12 Free Services That Pay Off For Buyers

To buy a home, you need to see things clearly. Knowledge and experience can sharpen your vision, and that's why it pays to shop with real estate professionals. Buying, of course, involves much more than driving around neighborhoods and looking at homes. As experienced real estate professionals, we can offer you the following 12 services (and many more) to make your house hunting a successful and satisfying process.

We will:
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  1. Go over your present and future housing plans to help you decide what kind of home will best suit you.
  2. Go over your budget with you to help you arrive at a realistic, affordable price range.
  3. Explore with you all the suitable homes for sale in the Multiple Listing Service.
  4. Acquaint you with the area, the variety of neighborhoods, shopping spots, and educational, social, religious and recreational facilities.
  5. Explain the differences within each neighborhood, to help you decide which is most compatible with your interests and investment plans.
  6. Show you any home listed by our office, by any other MLS Realtor, or any home advertised by any agency's yard sign.
  7. Help you evaluate the advantages and/or drawbacks among the various homes you examine.
  8. Provide you with the specific information you need about area taxes, government, and laws.
  9. Guide you concerning the various financing plans currently available for home purchase.
  10. Present your offers during offer and counter-offer negotiations.
  11. Assist you through the process of home inspection and buyer/seller agreement concerning responsibility for property condition and conveyances.
  12. Counsel you throughout settlement procedures, to make sure that your interests are well protected.

These are only a dozen of the services we provide to home buyers. To get started, simply give us a call. We'll help you determine what price you can afford and explain how different financing plans can save you money in monthly payments.

 

We would be happy to represent your interests in purchasing a home. Give us a call for more information!

 

Please don't hesitate to give us a call for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your property.

 

Please take a few minutes to look through the site, and be sure to take advantage of the many features offered to you. If there is any way that we can be of service to you, feel free to contact us at

703 727 7700

RonandRuthS@aol.com



FOR BUYERS
Whether you are a first time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran we have all the resources you need to buy real estate in Front Royal, Great Falls or Alexandria.
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FOR SELLERS
Find out how much your home is worth and how we can help you get top dollar for your home.
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Ron and Ruth Shatkowski
  • Ron and Ruth Shatkowski

  • REALTORĀ®
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