What Is “Walkable”? - 03/01/11 04:08 PM
You’ll notice in many descriptions the term “walkable” is used, along with distance to nearby public transportation such as the metro or the bus. But what does “walkable” really mean?
It’s commonly thought that anything under 1 mile from the metro is manageable and can be counted as “walkable.” A short 10-15 minute jaunt each morning!
If you’re interested in a specific Walk Score(R) of a neighborhood or address, you’ve got a great resource to turn to. WalkScore.com breaks down Arlington by neighborhood, nearby amenities, and some general statistics. Click here to explore Arlington’s walkability!


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Median Sales Price Up 14.3% in Washington,D.C. - 03/01/11 04:06 PM
When supply goes down and demand goes up, prices follow by going up (the summary of what I learned at Hopkins while getting my masters degree). Washington DC real estate was a prime example last month, experiencing a decrease in days on the market while median sales price went up 14.3%. Nearly 400 properties were sold last month, of which 20% were either short sales or foreclosures.
Single Family Homes (all of DC, not broken down my quadrant or neighborhood)Average Net Sale Price: $644,819 after 81 daysRange: $11,000 – $2,768,775
Townhomes (all of DC, not broken down my quadrant or neighborhood)Average Net … (0 comments)

Featured in A Recent Washington Examiner Post on FHA Financing - 03/01/11 04:06 PM
Last week the Washington Examiner did a post called “FHA sends potential buyers through hoops to get financing for condos.” If you’ve read any of my recent blog posts on FHA Financing, you know i’m not a fan of their constant regulation changes, so it’s no surprise i’m quoted in this article:
Laura J. Rubinchuk, a Realtor with the LJR Group of Keller Williams Realty in McLean, said she advises buyers who plan on FHA financing to immediately check each condo project they have an interest in against an FHA-approved list.
The list, at https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/condlook.cfm, is searchable by city, ZIP code … (0 comments)

 
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