fairfax county real estate: Avoiding Deer Car Collisions as Deer activity is increasing in Northern Virginia - 11/29/09 03:17 AM
In Northern Virginia deer are getting very active in the 4th quarter of the year, and they will be more active over the next few months. It is not uncommon to see deer lying on the sides of many roads in the area. To avoid hitting a deer here are some valuable tips to drivers from The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. 1. When driving, particularly at dusk and dawn, slow down and be attentive. If you see one deer, likely there will be others. If one deer crosses the road as you approach, others may follow. 2. Deer … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Northern Virginia's Market is giving first time buyers the blues! - 10/18/09 09:56 AM
Real Estate Market Trends for September in Northern VA The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® reports on September 2009 home sales activity for Fairfax and Arlington counties, Alexandria, Fairfax & Falls Church Cities, & towns of Vienna, Herndon and Clifton. A total of 1,684 homes sold in Sept. 2009, a 2% increase above Sept. 2008 home sales of 1,650. Active listings decreased by 24.40% from last year, with 6,889 active listings in 9/09, compared with 9,112 active homes available in Sept. 2008. The average days on market (DOM) for homes in September 2009 decreased by 32.26% to 63 days, compared with … (1 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Can it be a Seller's market in Northern Virginia's Alexandria and Arlington? - 09/13/09 04:36 AM
Being close to the Federal Government in Washington DC creates strong demand for housing. Momentum continues as buyers gain confidence that the bottom of the real estate market is at hand. Lower interest rates and lower prices have really helped fuel the market in 2009. In some price points and geographic areas there have been modest price increases along with multiple offers. Appraisals still remain a challenge in many sales, coming in lower than what buyers are willing to pay. Does this mean it's a seller's market? Well, it depends. It all boils down to location, price and commodity. Any property … (1 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Healthy Outlook for Northern Virginia real estate market in 2009 - 01/26/09 01:00 PM
Greater Washington Economic Conference Dr. Steve Fuller, Economist at George Mason University says “The payroll job loss as likely to go deeper and longer – perhaps 18-20 months. There are currently 13 million unemployed, and many of these people will stay unemployed because the new jobs will have different qualifications than those for the people getting laid off. He predicted oil will still be below $80 per bbl in 2011. Normally there are 5 million house sales per year (it got up to 7 million a few years ago), and we are currently around 4.5 million now. Consumer spending will be … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: October 2008 Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - 11/06/08 04:29 AM
Fairfax County Real Estate Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of October 2008. In October, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 5426. Of those active listings, the minimum list price was $57,000 while the maximum list price was $16,500,000. The average list price was $659,603. The average number for property days on the market is 134. The number of listings under contract was 1086. Of those listings under contract, the minimum list price was $65,500 while the maximum … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - May 2008 - 06/10/08 04:06 AM
Fairfax County Real Estate
Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of May 2008.
In May, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 7084. Of those active listings, the minimum list price was $87,852 while the maximum list price was $17,500,000. The average list price was $630,604. The average number for property days on the market is 116.
The number of listings under contract was 1466. Of those listings under contract, the minimum list price was $96,500 while the maximum … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - April 2008 - 05/05/08 12:18 PM
Fairfax County Real Estate
Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of April 2008.
 
In April, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 6980. Of those active listings, the minimum list price was $87,852 while the maximum list price was $15,000,000. The average list price was $619,334. The average number for property days on the market is 118.
 
The number of listings under contract was 2057. Of those listings under contract, the minimum list price was $89,900 while … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - February 2008 - 03/11/08 04:26 AM
Fairfax County Real Estate
Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of February 2008.
 
In February, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 6064. Of those active listings, the minimum list price was $99,900 while the maximum list price was $15,000,000. The average list price was $624,608. The average number for property days on the market is 136.
 
The number of listings under contract was 949. Of those listings under contract, the minimum list price was $107,000 while … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - January 2008 - 02/12/08 05:09 AM
Fairfax County Real Estate
Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of January 2008.
 
In January, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 5697. Of those active listings, the minimum list price was $110,000 while the maximum list price was $15,000,000. The average list price was $616,283. The average number for property days on the market is 149.
 
The number of listings under contract was 952. Of those listings under contract, the minimum list price was $114,900 while … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - December 2007 - 01/04/08 05:07 AM
Fairfax County Real Estate
Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of December 2007.
 
In December, the total number of active listings was 5867. Of those active listings, the minimum list price was $118,900 while the maximum list price was $14,000,000. The average list price was $615,636. The average number for property days on the market is 140.
 
The number of listings under contract was 742. Of those listings under contract, the minimum list price was $119,900 while the maximum list price was $5,200,000. … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - November 2007 - 12/07/07 05:03 AM
Fairfax County Real Estate
Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of November 2007.
 
For the month of November, the current number of active listings is 6679. Of those active listings, the minimum list price was $99,000 while the maximum list price was $14,000,000. The average list price was $579,913. The average number for property days on the market is 129.
 
The number of listings under contract was 661. Of those listings under contract, the minimum list price was $139,900 while the maximum … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Fairfax County Real Estate Market Conditions - 11/06/07 12:48 AM
Fairfax County Real Estate
Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics to inform our clients. Below you will find real estate stats for the month of October 2007.
 
For the month of October, the total number of active listings on the market in Fairfax County was 5000. Of those active listings, the minimum list price was $109,500 while the maximum list price was $7,665,500. The average list price was $569,900. The average number for property days on the market is 104.
 
The number of listings under contract was 701. Of those listings under contract, the minimum list price was $144,900 while the maximum … (0 comments)

fairfax county real estate: Recordation fees in Virginia with regard to Assessed Value + Grantors Tax increase - 11/05/07 12:40 PM
When you buy or sell a home there are typically recording fees that county, city, and state governments charge. In Virginia, the recording fees have to be collected on the assessed value of properties if the assessed valued is higher than the sales price. What this means for the sellers is the grantor's tax of $1.00/$1,000.00 of value will be equal to the assessed value or the sales price, whichever is higher. For the buyers that will apply to the County and State tax stamps for the Deed. Those recording fees are $3.34/$1,000.00 of value and will be figured either on … (0 comments)