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real estate: Amenities at the Eclipse - 05/31/12 07:07 AM
Amenities at the Eclipse May 30th, 2012by Aubrey N..[Edit] Amenities at the Eclipse include: a fitness room, 24 hour security, and a swimming pool. The Eclipse is located at 3600 South Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia 22202. This luxurious condominium community is pet friendly and situated near Crystal City. There are lots of shops and restaurants in the area. The Eclipse was built in 2007-2009. Most of the units have one bedroom, one bathroom, granite counter tops, and hard wood floors.
Looking up from the pool deck at the Eclipse in Crystal City
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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real estate: Drafting Purchase Agreements - 04/07/12 07:52 AM
Almost all states have laws that prohibit the unauthorized practice of law. In the majority of states (National View) practicing law includes drafting contracts on behalf of another. This includes real estate related contracts and purchase agreements. However most states do permit non-attorney brokers to assists and advise clients in completing standard fill-in-the-blank purchase agreements. In most states, non-attorney brokers who draft real estate related contracts (sales contracts) may be prosecuted for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
 
A minority of states deviate from this general rule. Virginia has an exception that permits Real Estate brokers to prepare sales … (6 comments)

real estate: Inventory in Fairfax VA back to normal - 06/01/11 06:41 AM

Over the winter inventory of homes and condos for sale in Fairfax dropped to less than 200 properties. However Spring has seen a rise in homes on the market and as the inventory has risen the median price of homes available for purchase has returned to around $570,000.
Showing properties 1 - 5 of 500+. See more Fairfax. (all data current as of 6/1/2011)
$407,900 : 3894 Plum Run Ct, Fairfax 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths Lot size: 9,036 sq ft $475,000 : 4068 Oak Village Ldg, Fairfax 3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths Home size: 2,450 sq ft Lot size: … (5 comments)

real estate: In Falls Church real estate continues to move - 05/30/11 01:56 AM

Real estate in Falls Church continues to sell, but perhaps a little slower than owners would like to see.  For the past two months, the average listing in Falls Church has remained on the market from 90 to 100 days.  These rates are not far from what one might expect to see historically, and although some might hope for quicker results, the action is a far cry from over the Winter when the average days on the market increased to more than 120 days.  Meanwhile the median price of a home in Falls Church over the past year has ranged from a … (2 comments)

real estate: Alexandria sales volume holds steady - 05/30/11 01:55 AM

The chart shows the number of sales in Alexandria VA over the past year.  Although there has been some decline that decline has been statistically insignificant.

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real estate: Real Estate Contracts With Contingencies - 05/30/11 01:38 AM
 
Real estate contracts sometimes come with contingencies. This is a part of the contract that states certain conditions or timelines are met or the seller or buyer can void the contract. The conditions or timelines can be any that both parties agree on and are put within the contract.
Contingencies usually last for a specified period. Once the contingency ends the contract could end or the contract is valid without the contingencies agreed upon.
Usually the buyer is more eager to have a contingency plan but in today’s economy and market they are more widely accepted by both sellers and buyers. … (2 comments)

real estate: Single Family Homes or Condo - Townhouse Homes? - 05/08/11 06:21 AM
Deciding on whether a single family home is much more suitable than a condominium or townhouse home requires much thought and consideration. But in the end it still comes down to what you want.
Here are a few facts to consider:
Single Family Homes
Close knit community with possible green spaces No monthly homeowners/condo fees Less strict community rules and regulations Restrictions cannot be imposed by an association without your consent. Less restriction and fees with parking Condo and Townhomes
All expenses towards maintaining your home is covered by the condo fees such as common area repairs, roof repairs, other maintenance … (0 comments)

real estate: Pre-approvals Before Home Purchasing - 04/30/11 11:22 AM
Purchasing a home is a process that cannot go smoothly unless you take it step by step. This is where having a real estate agent is important.
It is essential that you are prepared and already have a loan secured. Securing it early will assist you in making decisions with your home purchase.
With a secured loan, you can either broaden or lessen your prospective homes as you would need the price to be within your budget while your offer will be good one as you are ready to buy. Getting the finances in order will make the process quicker without … (4 comments)

real estate: Condos in Arlington Priced Between $975,000 and $1,000,000 - 03/19/11 11:39 PM
Condos for sale in Arlington VA
Find every condo listed in Arlington VA in the MLS for sale at a price between $975,000 to $1,000,000.
Showing properties 1 - 3 of 3. See more city of Arlington real estate. (all data current as of 3/19/2011)
$999,900 : 3650 Glebe Rd S #948, Arlington 2 beds, 2 full bathsSize: 1,580 sq ftLot size: n/a

$989,000 : 1401 Oak St N #G-6, Arlington 3 beds, 2 full bathsSize: 2,554 sq ftLot size: n/a

$995,000 : 1615 Queen St N #M502, Arlington 2 beds, 2 full bathsSize: 1,691 sq ftLot size: n/a
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real estate: Real Estate for Sale in 12006 Glen Alden Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 - 03/17/11 04:53 AM


12006 Glen Alden Rd, Fairfax  
$334,900
3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
Size: 1,730 sq ft
Lot size: 1,500 sq ft
Year built: 1984
Parking spots: 2
Walk Score ® : 66
The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, comes in part from Metropolitan Regional Information Systems ("MRIS"). The information provided is for the viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All real estate listings include detailed information about them that includes … (0 comments)

real estate: Virginia Aims to Slow ‘Drive-by Foreclosures’ - 01/19/11 03:45 AM
Virginia lawmakers are fighting against “drive-by foreclosures,” saying the foreclosure process in the state is one of the fastest in the nation and needs to be slower and have judicial review.
Bills in the Virginia House and Senate will set out to slow the state’s fast foreclosure pace by increasing the time required for foreclosure notice from two weeks to 30 or 45 days. The goal is to give borrowers more time to challenge the foreclosure if needed.
“We simply don’t have enough time to stop a foreclosure because of the fact that it’s in 10 days or seven days,” Todd … (3 comments)

real estate: Sell my home now! - 12/30/10 05:05 AM
It’s easy to sell property. The hard part is selling real estate now. When there are more sellers than buyers, properties still sell. Staging your home is important, but not so important as some might lead you to believe. Advertising your property is critical and brochures can be beneficial. Ultimately, the most important factor is to get the home in the MLS and to price the home properly.
If a home is priced too high, few potential buyers will even see your house. After the home has sat on the market for a long time, buyers will expect a price drop … (3 comments)

real estate: Sobering news about Property Values - 11/19/10 06:41 AM
Consider this piece of information if you’re about to buy a home:
According to the Zillow Home Value Index (HVI), we have just completed our 17th consecutive quarter in declining home prices as values declined 1.2% from the previous quarter and 4.3% since Q3 2009. Although not a steep decline, it is consistent with other economic indicators pointing to a continued gradual decline as 77% of markets covered by Zillow experienced value dips.
According to Zillow, “with home values 25% below their June 2006 peak, the current housing downturn is approaching Great Depression-era declines, when home values fell 25.9% in five … (0 comments)

real estate: From Location to Commute, Will This Affect Real Estate? - 08/22/10 08:38 AM
For those searching for homes in Northern Virginia, the location is always the main and important factor. However, there are a lot of specifications that would decide on a location. Those would be the exact neighborhoods, views, noise, schools, accessibility to shopping centers/ entertainment/ convenient stores/ healthcare and more. But there is one factor that will remain to be the most important specification and that would be Commute.
Washington DC does have the most gridlock highways in the country and as regional planners suggest improvements to handle the current situation, people and employment still rains hard. Although from the perspective of … (2 comments)

real estate: A Light at the End of the Commercial Tunnel - 07/24/10 11:30 AM
Observers of the commercial real estate market in California are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.
"After eighteen months of pessimism about office and industrial markets we are now seeing indications that, after the markets hit bottom later in this year or early next year, they will follow the pattern of increased non-residential construction coming two to three years after the end of the recession rather than the pattern of a multi-year stasis in this sector," said Jerry Nickelsburg, senior economist and an author of the UCLA Anderson Forecast.
Optimism is greater in Los Angeles and Orange … (1 comments)

real estate: Persuade Sellers to Accept Realistic Pricing - 07/17/10 12:51 PM
As prices continue to decline in many areas, home sellers are having a lot of trouble accepting the market value of their properties.
Here are six tools, recommended by Inman News columnist Bernice Ross, to help sellers understand that what they are hearing is true.
1. Tell them the odds. Calculate the absorption rate in their area. Divide "1" by the number of months of housing inventory. For instance, if there are 12 months of inventory on the market, the probability of selling in any given month is 8.3 percent. The probability of not selling is 91.7 percent.
2. Explain the … (7 comments)

real estate: The City of Fairfax Real Estate - 07/14/10 01:07 AM

The city of Fairfax is located in Fairfax County,Virginia. Fairfax is about 20-25 minutes from Washington D.C. The area offers a hodgepodge of living and office space; including townhomes, apartments, houses, retail, office and commercial properties. The area is thriving and still has that small town charm.
Fairfax is listed on the Register of Historic Places with beautiful restored homes and currently has a population of  approximately 21,000. The city was settled by farmers in the 1700′s from Virginia's Tidewater Region and was named after Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord of Fairfax of Cameron. King Charles awarded Mr. Fairfax millions of acres … (0 comments)

real estate: Median Price in Falls Church rebounds! - 06/29/10 10:24 AM

 
Earlier this spring affluent Falls Church Virginia still showed signs of difficulty in the real estate market.  After posting continued gains in the median price of homes, the prices declined for three straight months. But that sharp decline was followed by a bounce that is back at the levels seen late last year.
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real estate: What Do Property Managers Do? - 06/25/10 11:19 PM
Property managers can come in the form of a person or a company. Either way, what they do can be simply summarized as: getting paid to oversee a real estate property on behalf of the owner.
The responsibilities of a property manager include (as applicable) dealing with the property's tenants, facilitating repairs or improvements necessary for homes, assuring overall cleanliness and general maintenance of the property, landscaping, etc. This is, of course, in line with any arrangements the property manager has agreed upon with the owner.
It is possible for a property manager to handle multiple properties and interface with several … (4 comments)

real estate: Fairlington 1 BR - 06/11/10 04:32 PM
1 bedroom in Fairlington less than $300,000
Fairlington was built in the 1940s as the largest housing project financed by the Defense Homes Corporation during World War II. For this reason, Fairlington is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and on the Virginia Landmarks Register. The community of Fairlington has many brick townhouse-type condominiums. Fairlington provides some of the finest homes with 2 beds less than $300,000.00.
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