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northern virginia blog: What's the Average Price of a Home in...? - 06/24/09 07:53 AM
Everyone buying a home wants to know the average home prices in the areas that interest them. People planning to sell their homes like this information too. While real estate is extremely hyper-local, just getting an idea of prices in a particular area can be helpful. Home prices vary greatly from one locality to the next.
Here's a quick and easy guide to the average prices in different cities and towns in Northern Virginia -- note that within each of these areas prices can vary widely depending upon particular neighborhood. This is a general guide just to prices within the cities … (1 comments)
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northern virginia blog: Brian Block on the Neil Cavuto Show on Fox News - 05/30/09 01:28 PM
Just over a year ago, Maryland, which borders my home state of Virginia, decided to raise the taxes on its residents who earn over $1 million per year -- the so-called "Millionaire Tax."
I decided to use this as the perfect opportunity to encourage Maryland millionaires to consider moving down to Virginia! Here's my blog post from April 9, 2008: Virginia Welcomes Migration of Maryland Millionaires
A couple of weeks ago, the state of Maryland reported that state tax revenues were down. 1/3 less Maryland taxpayers reporting incomes over $1 million from a year prior. Where'd they go? As this news … (1 comments)
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northern virginia blog: July's Most Expensive Sales - 08/07/08 06:13 AM
Are you wondering about Northern Virginia real estate and pondering what has sold recently?
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 2008. All information was obtained through MRIS.
JULY'S MOST EXPENSIVE SALES
Single Family Detached Homes:
619 S. Lee Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 -- Sold on July 9th for $4,759,000.This 4 bedroom 5 bathroom home on .82 acre in the middle of Old Town Alexandria was built in 1800 with 8 fireplaces and includes a 2 bedroom carriage house. 914 Whann Avenue, … (14 comments)
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northern virginia blog: Alexandria Virginia Average Townhouse Prices -- July 2008 - 07/04/08 07:04 AM
As of early July 2008, approximately 24% of the homes currently on the market for resale in Alexandria, Virginia are townhouses. Townhouses are spread throughout the City of Alexandria, but the highest concentrations are found in Old Town Alexandria, and the West End of the City, particularly in the Cameron Station, Townes at Cameron Parke, Stonegate, and Summers Grove communities.
There are all styles, sizes and ages of townhouses in Alexandria. They range from brand new construction to several townhouses that are as old or older than our nation itself, including this townhouse built in 1770!
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northern virginia blog: Now Taking Requests - 06/17/08 10:27 AM
As a Northern Virginia and D.C. REALTOR (and blogger), I see it as part of my job and duty to provide you (my readers) with valuable information about the area real estate market and I've been doing that for over a year, since March 2007. If you're new to this blog, please take some time to look around at the previous posts that I've written.
Perhaps you have an interest in a certain area of Northern Virginia or D.C. or a certain aspect of the real estate process.
If you don't already see the information or the answer here, you … (6 comments)
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northern virginia blog: 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 for your next home. Not just your price range, location, beds and baths, but much, much more. Down to the nitty-gritty. You have your specific list of wants and needs. Whether it's abundant closet space, cathedral ceilings, granite counters, hardwood floors, or proximity to your favorite restaurant, you've got it … (18 comments)
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northern virginia blog: 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 Pinot Noir with my poisson.
Memorial Day can also represent a turning point in the momentum of the real estate market. Spring & Summer are traditionally the busiest times for real estate sales, as it's easier to market a home in the beauty of the warm seasons than in the dead … (11 comments)
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northern virginia blog: 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 detest them.
One thing is true in the Northern Virginia housing market:
The Colonial is King!
COLONIALS
According to Wikipedia, "the American colonial style drew its influence from the Georgian architecture of Great Britain, with indirect sources in Italian Renaissance style of the sixteenth century."
A Colonial-style house … (14 comments)
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northern virginia blog: Get Your Culture Fix: Highlights of Current D.C. Museum Exhibits - 10/20/07 12:47 PM
If you are lucky enough to live in or visit the D.C. metropolitan area, you'll never be at a loss for something to do to satisfy your cultural desires.
Whether spending a night at the Warner Theater taking in a show, catching live music at the Birchmere in Alexandria, seeing an opera at the Kennedy Center, or attending a film festival, something interesting exists for people of all interests.
Even the most cultured New Yorkers or Londoners relocating to the D.C. area will find something to suit their taste.
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northern virginia blog: Up Up & Away: What a Day -- The RE/MAX Balloon - 08/18/07 08:59 PM
I went out to Bealeton, Virginia today to the Flying Air Circus to watch WW-I era bi-planes doing aerobatics and to see the hot air Balloon Festival. I had no idea whether there would be a RE/MAX balloon there, but fortunately there was. Wow!! It is truly incredible to see the massive RE/MAX balloon up close and personal for the first time.
The aerobatic plane show was amazing, and there was even a wing-walker. A woman climbed out onto one of the wings in mid-flight at about 100 MPH and then hung upside down holding on with her ankles! Wow! We … (26 comments)
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Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
McLean,
VA
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