Northern Virginia Highlights of the Trends in Housing Report - 07/31/07 04:51 PM
What’s happening in the housing market and where is it heading? None of us possess a crystal ball, but one comprehensive report that pulls a lot of weight in predicting trends is the MRIS Trends in Housing Report.
MRIS is an abbreviation for Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. and is … (1 comments)
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Alexandria Homeowners Can Get a Little Bit of Tax Relief - 07/31/07 12:22 PM
Over the last few years, property values in Alexandria City, and indeed throughout Northern Virginia have skyrocketed. Along with rising home values come higher property taxes. To people with a fixed-rate mortgage, these tax increases are the only real variable in their monthly payment. It is even more difficult for … (1 comments)
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Lotus Flowers & Water Lilies in Anacostia? - 07/30/07 01:01 PM
BEAUTY IN ANACOSTIA?
This D.C. neighborhood on the east bank of the Anacostia River is primarily known for its excessive crime rates. Out of 195 D.C. homicides in 2005, 62 occurred in the Greater Anacostia area of the District.
But amidst this turmoil, neglect, abandoned homes, and bad reputation, there exists an … (1 comments)
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Northern Virginia: July's Least Expensive Sales - 07/29/07 01:43 PM
Yesterday's blog post discussed Northern Virginia's most expensive sales for the month of July 2007. Today we examine the least expensive sales of single family homes, townhouses and condos in Northern Virginia for the month.
The buyers who bought these homes were able to do so without losing the shirts off their … (2 comments)
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Sparkling? No! Renovated? No! Upgraded? No! - 07/29/07 06:54 AM
Doing some research on the MLS, I came across the following remarks on a listing:
"Sparkling? No! Renovated? No! Upgrade? No! This is the deal of the year. Create your own sweat equity. It's been rented to the same little old lady for 20 years. It's not pretty! It needs paint, carpet, … (17 comments)
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Northern Virginia: July's Most Expensive Sales - 07/28/07 02:14 PM
Are you wondering about what has sold recently in Northern Virginia?
Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in Northern Virginia (Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City) for July 2007. All information was obtained through MRIS.
JULY'S MOST EXPENSIVE SALES
Single Family Detached Homes:
1091 … (0 comments)
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Alexandria Virginia Homes Inventory - 07/27/07 05:19 PM
A Look at the Housing Market Inventory in Alexandria, Virginia
Today's Washington Times article on "Charting the local market" reported that the median price of home sales in Alexandria for June was $485,000 (this number takes into account Alexandria's large inventory of condos) and that homes spent only 59 days on the … (1 comments)
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Coming in One Week: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday August 3-5th - 07/26/07 02:17 PM
Everyone loves a sale!
How about a state sanctioned sale?
Coming next weekend is the second annual Virginia Sales Tax holiday. It starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2007 and ends at midnight on Sunday, August 5, 2007. Virginia's normal sales tax rate is 5%. During the August 3-5 sales … (4 comments)
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"Condo Canyon" -- Landmark Area of Alexandria has Loads of Condos for Sale - 07/26/07 10:02 AM
“Condo Canyon” so called because of the multitude of large condo projects in a condensed area of West Alexandria offers many choices for today’s homebuyer.
This interactive map shows the locations of the four main condos in the area (in counterclockwise fashion): Olympus at Landmark, Sentinel of Landmark, Watergate at … (0 comments)
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The Incredible Bionic Blog! - 07/24/07 07:23 PM
I'm sure many of you remember the Bionic Man, Steve Austin, otherwise known as
"The Six Million Dollar Man" (played be Lee Majors)
Probably the most famous line from that 70's t.v. series was:
"We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that … (14 comments)
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Cameron Station Market Update: Summer Sales in Premier Alexandria Community - 07/24/07 04:03 PM
Cameron Station is one of the premier communities in Alexandria, Virginia. Summer sales have been strong. Currently there are 13 homes on the market. This includes 11 townhouses and 2 detached single family homes, priced from $569,900 through $1,149,900.
Here’s an update on the sales in Cameron Station during … (0 comments)
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What's on Your Goddard List? - 07/23/07 03:47 PM
This morning, I wrote up my first AR MeMe post and described 5 things about me that nobody knows. Of course there are many more, hopefully to be discussed in later posts. I spoke with my mother today who just returned from an Alaskan cruise and she told me about meeting … (3 comments)
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Who?? MeME! - 07/23/07 10:38 AM
Last night, I got back from a send-off party for a friend who's heading out for a four month tour of duty in Iraq and found out that courtesy of Patricia Kennedy, I'd been Meme'd!
It’s not easy to pick just 5 things, but here goes:
1. CATAPULTED OFF AIRCRAFT … (32 comments)
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Can You Have a House with Land Close to D.C.? - 07/22/07 12:42 PM
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Harry Potter Mania -- D.C. & Northern Virginia Top the Country! - 07/20/07 03:22 PM
Harry Potter mania is officially here with the book being released across the country tonight at midnight! Have you reserved your copy?
Today's Washington Business Journal reports that Falls Church, Virginia leads the nation in pre-orders for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Harrows" according to Amazon.com.
Fairfax, Virginia, and Vienna, Virginia, two close-in … (5 comments)
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Recent June 2007 Sales & Current Inventory in Arlington, Virginia - 07/19/07 05:22 PM
308 ARLINGTON HOMES SOLD IN JUNE 2007!
Home sales in Arlington, Virginia for June 2007 totaled 308 homes at an average price of $572,362. This is pretty much on par with sales in May 2007 which totaled 307 sales at an average price of $574,398. At an average of 56 … (0 comments)
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Best Places to Live? Not on the list, but we have the skinniest people says Money Magazine - 07/18/07 05:03 PM
Well, it's that time of year again -- Money Magazine has released it's annual list of The Best Places to Live in the U.S.
It seems that everyone is writing about their hometowns making the cut:
It's been very nteresting reading everyone's blogs and learning about different great towns across the country:
Diane Aurit … (11 comments)
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Tax Considerations in Virginia & D.C. - 07/18/07 01:04 PM
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Write a Good Letter... To Yourself! - 07/17/07 10:33 PM
A couple of years ago at a real estate class, I can't recall now which one, but maybe Ninja Selling, the instructor recommended at the very end of the class that each of us take the time to write a letter to ourselves that night, seal it in an envelope and … (9 comments)
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The Difference Between Realtors & Lawyers - 07/16/07 09:24 PM
So, why choose real estate over law?
As someone who has a license to practice both real estate and law and who spent the first several years of my career as an attorney, I get this question all the time. Even from my parents!
This is how I respond:
As an ATTORNEY:
People … (27 comments)
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Mid-July Market Update: Alexandria Virginia Zip Code 22304 Home Sales - 07/16/07 12:46 PM
More than halfway through the year, and halfway through July, it's time for an update on home sales and housing market inventory in Alexandria, Virginia Zip Code 22304 (the area where I live). In the last four months there has been a lot of activity with an additional 200 sales within 22304. … (0 comments)
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Pool Party: What's the Price? - 07/15/07 01:09 PM
On this beautiful Sunday afternoon in the D.C. area, I’m getting ready to head over to the pool at my in-law’s house near Mount Vernon in Riverside Estates. We have our own pool at our condo in Alexandria, but it’s more relaxing when it’s just a family affair!
Anyways, … (4 comments)
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Kingstowne Inventory of Homes - 07/15/07 12:27 PM
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Safe Neighborhoods in Northern Virginia & D.C.: Area Crime Statistics Online Links - 07/15/07 12:23 PM
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Average Arlington Single Family Homes Top $1 Million Mark - 07/13/07 02:22 PM
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Just Listed at Alexandria Knolls West -- $250,000 - 07/13/07 12:23 PM
Fantastic 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo on first floor at the very popular Alexandria Knolls West condo.
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Del Ray, Alexandria: A Popular and Eclectic Neighborhood - 07/12/07 04:31 PM
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Bucking The Trend: June 2007 Sales in McLean, Del Ray, and Shirlington - 07/12/07 01:30 PM
MRIS just released the sales data statistics for June 2007 for area housing sales. As has been the story for most of this year and last, housing prices are continuing to trend downward as well as number of sales and total sales volume.
For all of Northern Virginia (which includes Arlington … (1 comments)
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Hot, Hot, Hot: Showing Homes in the Scorching Heat! - 07/11/07 08:25 AM
Heat Wave -- It's hot around the country!! What are your best tips for showing homes to clients during the hot weather? It's been 95 plus here in D.C. & Virginia all week, but I know some of you guys in Phoenix or Las Vegas are pushing 115-120 degrees!!
Please … (11 comments)
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Blog Around the Clock: How Much Time Blogging? - 07/10/07 01:09 PM
My apologies to Bill Haley
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, blog, Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, blog, Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, blog, We're gonna blog around the clock tonight. Put your computer on and join me, hon, We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one, We're … (14 comments)
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Getting the Keys for Less: Alexandria and Arlington Homes for Under $200,000 - 07/10/07 09:23 AM
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Anyone familiar with/use the NACA referral program - 07/09/07 03:25 PM
I recently stumbled upon the website of NACA -- Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America. They have a low-interest rate mortgage that they provide as well as homebuyer training classes for potential homebuyers. They have a referral program where they will refer pre-approved buyers who have attended their classes to agents. It … (2 comments)
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Northern Virginia Neighborhoods: An Introduction to Cameron Station, Alexandria - 07/09/07 09:53 AM
If you have ever driven up and down Duke Street through the West End of Alexandria, shopped at the new Harris Teeter grocery store at Shops at Foxchase, or taken your children to one of the many programs at the Charles E. Beatley Library across the street, then you are aware … (0 comments)
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Single Family Home Inventory in Alexandria - 07/09/07 09:28 AM
Looking to buy a single-family home in Alexandria?
As of this July 9, 2007, there are 115 single-family detached homes on the market in Alexandria City. They range in price from $400,000 up to $3,450,000 with an average listing price of $897,000. This includes 24 homes that are priced at … (0 comments)
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What Are All Those Letters After a Realtor's Name? - 07/08/07 04:19 PM
A Brief Explanation of Realtor Designations & Education
A while back a friend of mine asked what all the letters and abbreviations after my name were after I sent him an e-mail. For reference, my e-mail signature looks like this:
Brian Block, Esq., REALTOR / Attorney ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI, SRES … (3 comments)
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Survey Confirms Realtors Still Very Important in Closing the Deal - 07/08/07 04:12 PM
A survey in the Washington Business Journal recently confirmed that Realtors are still vitally important in the real estate transaction according to consumers.
The Journal commented on the changing role of the residential real estate agent, and asked it readers, given their experience in the D.C. and Northern Virginia region's headline-making housing … (3 comments)
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Bustling Ballston Condos High-Rise Condo Inventory - 07/08/07 04:07 PM
When you think of Ballston or drive around the area, you think "Ballston is built-up!" And when you look up, what you see is high-rise condos and apartments.
There are 27 condo units currently available in Ballston in the following high-rise buildings: Alta Vista, Ballston 880, The Continental, Hyde … (0 comments)
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D.C.'s Dozen: Top Twelve Real Estate Deals of 2007 in Washington D.C. - 07/08/07 08:17 AM
Halfway through the year, here are the top twelve sales in Washington D.C. so far in 2007.
D.C.'s Top Dozen Sales: (information provided by MRIS)
1. 2860 Woodland Drive, NW 20008 -- topping the list at a sales price of $7,400,000, this home in Massachusetts Avenue Heights is on almost an acre … (2 comments)
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Leveraging Good Press - 07/07/07 07:15 PM
What's the best way you've found to leverage good press that you may have gotten in the newspaper or other publications to forward your career. Of course it's great to post on your website, blog, in your marketing materials, handouts to clients, etc.
But I'm looking for some ideas to build … (2 comments)
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Garage Parking Spaces for Sale - 07/07/07 06:08 PM
I noticed this morning that our MLS (MRIS) in my local areas of Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia has several listings of nothing but a parking space. There was even one in D.C. that sold this year for $50,000! Imagine paying more for a parking space than for your … (33 comments)
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