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For Sale - 238 N. Randolph Road, Fredericksburg, VA

Damo Daran (Ikon Realty, Inc) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:39:56 -0500

A beautiful split foyer home in North Ferry Farms; 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a recreation room in the lower level; Kitchen with almost new appliances and granite countertops; Deck, a shed, a huge back yard (.35 acres); Close to VRE and downtown Fredericksburg; Easy commute to Dahlgren; Lower level needs maintenance; Priced below '08 Tax Value.

Fairfax County Yearly Stats (2005, 2006, 2007)

Damo Daran (Ikon Realty, Inc) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:24:51 -0600

Greetings,

I've enclosed below the yearly sale statistics for Fairfax County compiled by MRIS (the MLS in the Northern Virginia region). These numbers paint a different picture than the doom and gloom that is always projected by the National media.

Fairfax County Real Estate Statistics - (2005, 2006, 2007)

ITEM / YEAR	2005	2006	2007

Ave Sold $$	$543,230	$543,163	$541,982

% Change (From Previous Year)	22.67%	-0.01%	-0.22%

Median Sold $$	$479,195	$470,000	$459,990

% Change (From Previous Year)	24.47%	-1.92%	-2.13%

% Sold Price	99.25%	95.51%	94.05%


DOM	21	63	88

% Change (From Previous Year)	5.00%	200.00%	39.68%


Units Sold	23,114	16314	13557

% Change (From Previous Year)	-10.12%	-29.42%	-16.90%

*Source*: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. MLS Resale Data

Based on the above numbers, the following can be derived:

1. The Ave Sold Price in Fairfax County barely went down from 2005.

2. The Median Sold Price in Fairfax County has gone down by 4% from 2005.

3. The Number of homes sold had dropped significantly by over 58%.

The National Media only focuses on the # of homes sold and the fact that prices have crashed in other parts of the country.

In Fairfax County, the overall price hasn't come down at all. The reason the # of homes sold has dropped is because the consumer is buying into the fear perpetuated by the media.

Lastly, within Fairfax County, different areas will show different numbers and the consumer should do more in-depth research to find out the local information.

The local conditions will be a topic for another blog!

Good Luck.

Sale - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo in Chatilly - Virtual Tour + Photo SlideShow

Damo Daran (Ikon Realty, Inc) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:20:30 -0600

Lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Pinewood Meadows ~ Perfect home for a new family ~ Master Bedroom with Walk In Closet ~ Living room with lighted ceiling fan and fireplace ~ 2 Parking spots (1 Carport + 1 open) ~ Laundry room with access to carpeted attic ~ Across the street from Sully Place Shopping Center ~ Located off Route 50 ~ Close to Route 28 + Dulles International Airport.

For Sale - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo in Chantilly (PineWood Meadows)

Damo Daran (Ikon Realty, Inc) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:58:23 -0600

Damo Daran | Ikon Realty, Inc | 703-867-2224

4199 Meadowland Ct, Chantilly, VA

Lovely 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo For Sale in PineWood Meadows

2 Bdrm Condo

offered at $209,321

Year Built	1974
Sq Footage	895
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$265 per month

DESCRIPTION

Wonderful 2 bedroom, 1 bath Condo for sale in the Pinewood Meadows subdivision of Chantilly. Across the street from the Sully Place Shopping Center, located off of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway and minutes from Route 28 and Dulles International Airport, 4199 Meadowland Ct is a commuter’s dream while being a lovely place to call a first home.

A beautiful living room welcomes you as you enter the door. The carpeted Living Room has a lighted ceiling fan and is the only one in the subdivision with a wood burning fireplace. There is also a carpeted dining room, a kitchen with a movable island, and the fenced patio. The hallway at the end leads to the laundry room, the two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The laundry room has a full sized washer/dryer and affords access to a carpeted attic which has plenty of storage space. The master bedroom is 20 x 15 in size, is fully carpeted and comes with a walk in closet. Also included with the condo are two satellite dishes.

Perfect for a new family looking for their first home, this condo is located in the Pinewood Meadows subdivision of Chantilly. Parking is ample with 1 Carport spot and 1 open parking spot assigned to the condo. There are several visitor spots for guests to use. Also provided are two playgrounds and plenty of lawn area for children to play in.

If you are looking for comfortable peaceful living while having the freedom to travel at a moments notice, 4199 Meadowland Ct is the home for you.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Living room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Attic	Washer
Dryer	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Covered parking	Guest parking	Storage space(s)
Playground

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Damo Daran

Ikon Realty, Inc

703-867-2224

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 21, 2008, 6:28am PST

Short Intro + Virtual Tour of Piedmont Subdivision in Gainesville, Virginia

Damo Daran (Ikon Realty, Inc) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:47:10 -0600

Piedmont is a relatively new subdivision located in Gainesville and Haymarket in Prince William County, VA.

With over 2000 homes, it is one of the largest subdivisions in Northern Virginia.

In addition to an on-site manager, Piedmont has two gated entrances, a clubhouse, a golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, tot-lots, and plenty of grassy lawn areas for children to play in.

Located near I-66 and Route 29, Piedmont is minutes away from shopping centers, schools, and other activities.

Debt Cancellation Tax repealed

Damo Daran (Ikon Realty, Inc) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:03:05 -0600

Homeowners who have had their mortgage debt forgiven have a reason to celebrate. In the past the part of the mortgage debt that was forgiven was subject to ordinary income tax by the US government. The tax was considered by many to be salt in the wounds of already distressed homeowners who were unable to make their mortgage payments.

Congress, however, changed all that by passing a new bill that would repeal the debt cancellation tax. Homeowners who now have they mortgage debt cancelled will no longer be expected to pay a tax bill that they can't afford.

As always, homeowners who have their mortgage debt cancelled should consult a tax professional before doing their taxes.

Good luck!

Sale - 4BR, 2.5BA SF Home in Gainesville, VA

Damo Daran (Ikon Realty, Inc) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:03:16 -0500

Seminar - 11/14/2007 - Foreclosures and Short Sales

Damo Daran (Ikon Realty, Inc) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:49:19 -0500

Rent - $1,900 - 4BR, 2.5 BA Single Family Home in Gainesville, VA

Damo Daran (Ikon Realty, Inc) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:42:05 -0500

Click Here For Tour Of Home

Damo Daran | Ikon Realty, Inc | 703-867-2224

6914 Bitterroot Court, Gainesville, VA

Lovely 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom SFH home in Piedmont.

4 Bdrm Single Family House

$1,900/month

Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	3,480
Parking	2 dedicated
Pet Policy	Cats, Small dogs (< 25lbs), Dogs (any)
Deposit	$1,900

DESCRIPTION

Beautiful 3 Level Colonial with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The home features a Gourmet kitchen with upgraded appliances, hardwood flooring, and a kitchen island. Also included are recess lighting, cathedral ceilings, zoned climate controls, and a master bath with separate shower and tub. There is a huge rec room in the walk out basement. Secluded neighborhood with gated entrance.

Neighborhood amenities include a golf course, multiple swimming pools, tot-lot, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a clubhouse.

The home is located minutes away from schools, shopping, and from I-66 and Route-29.

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Hardwood floor	Family room
Living room	Bonus/Rec room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Granite countertop
Basement	Laundry area - inside	Yard
Cable-ready	High-speed internet

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking	Covered parking	Guest parking
Business center	Clubhouse	Laundry on-site
Fitness center	Swimming pool(s)	Tennis court(s)
Golf course	Lake	Playground
Gated property	Secured entry	New property (< 5 years)
Wheelchair access

LEASE TERMS

1 Year Lease Term. Security Deposit Required. Application fee with application.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Renter contact info:

Damo Daran

Ikon Realty, Inc

703-867-2224

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 11, 2007, 12:03pm PDT