Alexandria Virginia real estate will always be in greater demand.  Location, location, location.  Inside, and just outside the beltway, access to several metro stations, and close proximity to Washington DC, Alexandria VA real estate can be a superior long term investment, and in some cases, a profitable short term investment.  Real estate in Old Town, real estate in Del Ray, and real estate in Kingstowne remain sought after.  Condos, townhouses, duplexes, luxury, and waterfront homes with an Alexandria address, can be a solid choice.

Today, real estate across the country has declined, but real estate in Alexandria has not been hit as hard as other part of the country, or even other parts of Northern Virginia.  Do you own real estate in Alexandria, Virginia and you are a homeowner in financial distress?  Before you consider walking away from your Old Town, Del Ray, or Kingstowne home, and subject yourself to the financial ramifications of a foreclosure, consider a SHORT SALE.  A short sale can not only prevent foreclosure, but it can also save your credit, your job, and your financial future.

What are the main causes of financial distress for homeowners in Alexandria VA?  Believe it or not, there are many factors that can contribute to a homeowner not being able to afford the mortgage.  When preventing foreclosure, many banks consider the following conditions to be acceptable financial hardships that may make you elegible for a short sale on your Alexandria VA home:

• Loss of Job
• Business Failure
• Damage to Property
• Death of a Spouse
• Death of Family Members
• Severe Illness
• Inheritance
• Divorce
• Mandatory Job Relocation
• Medical Bills
• Military Service
• Payment Increase or Mortgage Adjustment
• Insurance or Tax Increase
• Reduced Income
• Separation
• Too Much Debt
• Incarceration

Banks are not in the real estate business, banks are in the lending business.  As a Certified Distressed Property Expert, you'll benefit from my educational training and real estate sales experience to help you avoid foreclosure.  If you are considering short selling your home, be sure to choose a Realtor with the CDPE designation and over 12 years experience in specializing in Old Town, Del Ray, Kingstowne, and Alexandria VA real estate.  A short sale is not just a financial transaction, it's an emotional transaction, but as a CDPE, we help you take the stress out of losing your home to foreclosure.  Successful short sales include all property types, including condos, townhomes, duplexes, single-family homes, luxury estates, and waterfront homes.  Call me today at 703-623-8759 to see if you qualify to sell your Old Town, Del Ray, Kingstowne, or Manchester Lakes home as a short sale.