Ask Yourself One Question: Are You Ready? - 05/29/08 07:16 AM
You've prepared yourself for your home search and think you know what you want. You've been watching the market for some time now and following prices, trends, and available homes. You've done your research by reading Blog Articles for Buyers.
Taking the next step, you've outlined your criteria … (18 comments)
Turning Point of the Year -- 2,468 More Homes on the Market! - 05/27/08 10:58 PM
Memorial Day typically represents a turning point in the year for most people. According to traditional fashion etiquette, you are now allowed to wear white clothing, shorts, and linen. I've never followed these rules to the letter, but then again I've also been known to order a glass of Cabernet or … (11 comments)
REALTORS are on a different schedule from the rest of the world.
I hope that everyone gets to take at least some time off this weekend to relax, enjoy a barbeque, and pause to remember and reflect upon the sacrifices and service of the … (41 comments)
Memorial Day Weekend: It's Pool Time! - 05/23/08 06:56 AM
The official start of Summer is finally here!
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
It's a time to honor the men and women of our armed forces for their service to our country and their brave sacrifices. It's also a time for burgers, barbeques, and parades.
While many Americans are getting ready to hit … (17 comments)
Young, Urban, Hip & Prosperous: The D.C. Metro Area - 05/22/08 07:41 AM
Young, Urban, Hip = Economic Prosperity
That's the D.C. metropolitan area. Once thought of as just a government town, the District of Columbia and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland are now attracting that vital demographic of young, urban professionals between the ages of 18 and 34. (Note: … (21 comments)
Alexandria Knolls West 2 BR Condo -- Price Can't Be Beat: Just Reduced to $270,000! - 05/22/08 07:09 AM
Alexandria Knolls West is a great place to live -- take it from a REALTOR who actually lives in the building.
The owners have just reduced the price to an unbeatable price for a 2 bedroom in this popular condo building located on the West End of Alexandria.
Terrific Price for … (2 comments)
Townes at Cameron Parke: Come to the Open House Sunday May 25th, 1-4 p.m. - 05/22/08 06:59 AM
Come to the Open House this Sunday, May 25th from 1-4 p.m.! You'll have the opportunity to see this newly listed end townhouse in Townes at Cameron Parke. Great community close to Old Town Alexandria, metro stations, recreation areas. Right next to Lake Cook fishing area and Cameron Run Regional Park … (2 comments)
You've been watching the market for quite some time. In fact, if you are like most homeowners, you've put a lot of careful thought into the decision. You didn't just wake up one morning and decide you wanted to sell. Perhaps you've been … (43 comments)
Alexandria Virginia Townhouses Sell Faster Than Condos or Single Family Homes - 05/18/08 07:38 AM
Good news!
If you are trying to sell your home in Alexandria, the market is picking up. Homes are selling faster each month. Not lightning fast like 2004 when a sign post went up and the home was sold, but at an ever-increasing speed since the beginning of the year.
Alexandria, … (9 comments)
OPEN HOUSE 5/18: Alexandria Knolls West Condo - 05/16/08 11:04 PM
OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, MAY 18TH FROM 1 TO 4 P.M.
Alexandria Knolls West is a great place to live -- take it from a REALTOR who actually lives in the building.
Not only do I live here, but I sell condos here too! I just helped a buyer buy a … (4 comments)
Townes at Cameron Parke -- Terrific Townhouse for Sale - 05/16/08 04:29 PM
Newly listed end townhouse in Townes at Cameron Parke. Great community close to Old Town Alexandria, metro stations, recreation areas. Right next to Lake Cook fishing area and Cameron Run Regional Park with miniature golf, waterslides, wavepool and batting cages. You don't want to miss this one, especially at this great … (6 comments)
Northern Virginia Housing Styles -- Colonials - 05/15/08 09:30 AM
Different strokes for different folks! Everyone has their own particular tastes when it comes to housing styles. Some like the airy and open eclectic Contemporary homes. Others prefer the cute and charming Cape Cod or Bungalow. Still other home buyers prefer the practical Split Level or Split Foyer, while others may … (14 comments)
Northern Virginia Housing Styles -- Cape Cods - 05/08/08 09:58 PM
When searching for a home in Northern Virginia, there are many considerations. Most important among these are typically Location (it's a tried and true real estate truism -- say it three times), Price, and Condition. What else matters? Size. Oh yes, size does matter! Size of the house. Size of the … (19 comments)
Alexandria Virginia April 2008 Home Sale Hot Spots - 05/07/08 06:33 AM
HOT SPOTS IN A COOLER MARKETALEXANDRIA HOME SALESAPRIL 2008 In April 2008, there were 150 home sales in the City of Alexandria. This was a precipitous drop from the 204 sales made during the same month of 2007. Sales prices ranged from $131,500 up to $1,650,000. The good news for … (14 comments)
Alexandria Virginia Recognized for Promoting Affordable Housing - 05/06/08 06:50 AM
This news just in... Alexandria, Virginia was one of six cities recognized by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors as doing a great job to promote affordable housing opportunities. See the NAR press release here. The other cities designated as 2008 Ambassador cities are Allentown, PA, Asheville, … (10 comments)
I've Been Inside 5,000 Homes or Thereabouts - 05/05/08 04:45 PM
REALTORS go inside people's houses. That's just what we do! Big ones. Small ones. Cute ones. Ugly ones. We take elevators and soar to the penthouse condo with a view. We enter small basement apartments. From berber carpet to laminate to Brazilian cherry hardwoods, we've seen all kinds of flooring. White, black, stainless … (41 comments)
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Next REALTOR But Were Afraid to Ask - 05/03/08 08:58 PM
In real estate, negotiating skills, market knowledge, and transactional expertise, education and experience matter a lot. How about personality? If you are working with a REALTOR to help you purchase a home or to sell your current home (or both), chances are that you'll be spending a lot of time meeting and talking … (24 comments)
Blog Articles for Sellers - 05/03/08 07:53 PM
If you've found my blog while searching around the internet, you may have come to a particular article that I wrote about some aspect of real estate. Perhaps you read a market report about sales in Northern Virginia or information about available inventory in a particular Alexandria neighborhood. You may have … (25 comments)
Blog Articles for Buyers - 05/03/08 07:16 PM
If you've found my blog while searching around the internet, you may have come to a particular article that I wrote about some aspect of real estate. Perhaps you read a market report about sales in Northern Virginia or information about available inventory in a particular Alexandria neighborhood. You may … (15 comments)
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