Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church Virginia

Arlington VA and the New York Times

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:43:53 -0500

OK so you know it is special when others take note of what you are doing. Especially the New York times. Have you read their article titled An Oasis of Stability Amid a Downturn? It is a very well written article that sums up our area of Arlington VA take a look at an exerpt The 3.3-mile corridor extends from the high-rise riverside canyons of Rosslyn; through Courthouse, the seat of Arlington County’s government; to hip Clarendon; to Virginia Square with its branch campus of George Mason University; and finally to Ballston, a few square blocks of high-rise offices, hotels and residences and also a hub for science and technology. “The Rosslyn-Ballston corridor will continue to be the most sought-after area in Northern Virginia in the foreseeable future,” Cushman & Wakefield said at the end of June. “It has remained resilient during the worst recession in decades, and should continue to do so, as demand will remain healthy and new supply will be low for the next few years.” The positive economic vibe was evident this summer with the announcement that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency would move its 800 employees from older leased space nearby into a new 355,530-square-foot building designed to meet Defense Department antiterrorism standards. We are lucky to live here, work here and if you are thinking of investing or moving to Arlington, VA contact me at 703-587-0945 or Norm@callnorm.com By the way, you can search EVERY home for sale in our MLS for FREE from my website http://www.CALLNORM.com The listings are overlaid on a Google map. Try it today! Search Arlington VA real estate, Fairfax VA Real estate, McLean VA real estate, Falls Church VA Real Estate, and Alexandria VA Real Estate, Arlington VA Realtor, Falls Church VA Realtor, Fairfax VA Realtor, McLean VA Realtor, Arlington VA MLS, Fairfax VA MLS, Arlington VA Schools, Fairfax VA Schools Additional options www.callnorm.com MLS Search Norm@callnorm.com contact me anytime

Energy Efficient Real Estate and Energy Audit

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:48:32 -0500

Recently I took a class titled Energy Smart Real Estate Specialists. It was designed to simplify the Green concept and expose agents to additional components that are coming our way. First of all have you heard the term Energy Efficient? If not, you will. It is a buzz word. But what does it mean? And who is using it correctly in marketing and sales? Are the appliances Energy Star? Is the building an energy efficient design? This class really helped me become ready to use this to benefit my clients. For buyers concerned about energy efficiency I know what questions to ask of the sellers. For sellers concerned about energy efficiency.....get ready because the buyers are becoming more concerned. What I mean is in this market the buyers want to know things that sellers probably are not aware of concerning energy efficiency. Sellers it is documented that buyers are willing to pay more for an Energy Efficient home, because of lower operating and maintenance costs.

So what is the next big thing? Energy Audit at the time of sale for all sales. What? Why? Well this is the time of energy conservation and believe me our government is getting ready to mandate this. Think about this as energy prices rise (just look at your bill) what will this first home or bigger home or older home really cost me compared to another home for sale?

Don't be alarmed in our area Energy Evaluations often require an investment of $2,000 on average to bring the homes energy standards up. Again remember buyers are willing to pay more for homes that are Energy Efficient!

Did you know the first Platinum LEED home in Virginia is here in Arlington? The address is 5803 16th Street North Arlington, VA 22205 In the Westover area of Arlington

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Arlington VA rap Clarendon, Rosslyn, Courthouse, Ballston ....right next to the Whole Foods

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:20:35 -0500

There is a new video going around by Remy about the life in the hood...I mean Arlington. It is hilarious. Take a look for yourself He raps about everything from the shops at the Clarendon Market common to Arlingtons high condo fees. By the way you should chceck out his website at www.goremy.com By the way, you can search EVERY home for sale in our MLS for FREE from my website http://www.CALLNORM.com The listings are overlaid on a Google map. Try it today! Search Arlington VA real estate, Fairfax VA Real estate, McLean VA real estate, Falls Church VA Real Estate, and Alexandria VA Real Estate

PALISADES PARK an Arlington VA townhome community in Rosslyn VA 22209

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:57:33 -0500

Palisades Park, wow it doesn't get much better than this. This close in townhouse community in Arlington VA 22209 has about 141 townhomes There are some older homes that provide a nice mix.

For any townhome , townhouse home sales history and listings for sale please contact me at www.callnorm.com

The community location is steps to the Key bridge to Georgetown, and minutes to the Blue and Orange line at the Rosslyn station. The GW parkway, Interstate 66 and Lee Hwy are all very, very close. Plus the W&OD trail http://www.wodfriends.org/ is steps away. This is the ultimate in location.

Many of these townhomes have multiple decks and beautiful views. Many have views of Georgetown University and the Potomac river. The community was built in 1996 and the schools are

TAYLOR elementary
WILLIAMSBURG middle school
YORKTOWN high school

AR6883358 1537 22nd St N Sold March 17, 2009 for $1,100,000 3bd 4.5 bath and 2 car garage
AR6896258 2211 Oak Ct N Sold April 2 2009 for $1,120,000 3bd 2.5 bath and 2 car garage
AR6959910 1581 21st Ct N is currently under contract list price $839,900 3bd and 3.2 bath 1 car garage AR7009587 1507 22nd St N $857,000 is currently active 3bd 2.5 bath
AR7016027 1767 22nd St N $914,000 is currently active 3bd 3.5 bath
AR7068445 1709 22nd Ct N $1,177,800 is currently active 3bd 4.5 bath

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The Club on Quincy a WCI development, Arlington Condo

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:09:12 -0500

Have you seen the sign? coming soon luxury condos in Ballston Virginia Square. At the site of the Arlington funeral home on Fairfax drive near the Arlington county central library was to be built a 12 story 125 unit condo complex. But from what I hear WCI the builder has filed bankruptcy. That doesn't mean the project is not going to be built but just not now.

There are plenty of resale condos in the area. In the last 90 days condos in Ballston such as The Chatham and Arlington Oaks have listed for $190,000 or more. Newer condos such as The Continental start at $270,000
Lexington Square and Hyde Park condo prices start around $300,000 The Hawthorn and The Residences at Liberty Center start around $390,000

The Ballston area condo fees range from $250 to $500 or more for the assisted living property The Jefferson

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selling a home on a busy street? get ready to sell for less

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:02:39 -0500

So how much impact does a busy road have? What about being close to the interstate? Well in this market it can impact your price significantly. Take a look at these examples.

109 EDISON ST N, ARLINGTON, VA 22203

semi-busy street, it is a cut through street

sold for $515,000 in 1 day on the market.

5322 CARLIN SPRINGS RD N, ARLINGTON, VA 22203

very busy street

sold for $500,000 and 139 days on the market...think of all those mortgage payments

$15,000 and 138 more days on the market is pretty significant.

Look at this example

857 BURLINGTON ST N, ARLINGTON, VA 22203

not a busy a street

sold for $466,000 in 4 days

4849 9TH ST N, ARLINGTON, VA 22203

George Mason Drive is the street next to the driveway..a very busy street

sold for $407,500 in 260 days on the market

$58,500 and 256 days on the market

the busier the street and the closer the home is to the street, the more impact on price.

photos are courtesy of MRIS

So what to do as a seller? My suggestion is get the price to market value as soon as possible. And get as much interest in the property, using an aggressive price to get it sold quickly before everyone assumes the home has nothing to offer because it is so close to the road.

Open House clean up, helium balloons

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:01 -0500

Ever hold an open house or visit an open house? Just curious what people think of all the brochures, directional signs and use of balloons. A lot of Realtors use helium balloons to attract attention. And yesterday around 4PM I saw a Realtor picking up the directional signs, which had balloons attached. The agent just cut the balloon string and let the balloons take off in the air and drift away. Was this lazy? Is it bad for the environment?

It seems at a minimum littering and in my opinion bad for the enviornment. What are your thoughts and what do you do?

Tax Credits for home improvements that are Energy Efficient

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:47:17 -0500

Thinking of increasing your Energy Efficiency, going green or just need to make some new home improvements? For many of the home improvement projects now come with Federal tax credits. For instance, do you need or want new windows installed in your home? Do you need a new furnace or air conditioner? There are new tax credits available to you.

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 and 2010 for qualifying high efficiency products.

This is a true tax credit, not a loan.

Tax credits are available for the following: (existing homes only)

Windows and Doors

Insulation

Roofs

HVAC systems

Water Heaters

Biomass Stoves

Tax credits are also available with no upper limit through 2016 (for new construction and existing homes) for

Geothermal heat pumps

Solar Panels

Solar Water Heaters

Small Wind Energy Systems

Fuel Cells

for more info visit the Energy Star website

many of the homes here in Arlington, VA are in need of at least one home improvement and now is the time to get a great tax credit, and you will see savings immediately in your utility bill. For a list of great local providers that I trust please contact me.

Lacey Forest neighborhood of Arlington Virginia, 22205 close to Westover and Ballston VA

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:24:31 -0500

Welcome home. Lacey Forest is a neighborhood here in Arlington Virginia in zip code 22205. It is made up of 350 homes. Most homes were built in the late 1940's. Several new homes have been built on in fill lots. The home styles range from colonial, to cape cod, to ramblers. Many of the new homes are in the Craftsman style.

In the last year there were 9 homes sold. The sale price range is $638,000- $1,338,000.

One of the big draws to the neighborhood is Lacey Woods park. The park has a large wooded are with trails and picnic shelters which can be reserved for parties. Plus, there is a huge fire pit for groups to gather around. On the North end of the park there is a large playground with swings, a sandbox (always popular) and a giant jungle gym. Plus, another picnic shelter restrooms and a basketball court. Think you have game or just want to test your jump shot, there is always a game in progress here.

Another reason folks move to the neighborhood is the established trees. There are many oak trees here that tower over the homes to give lots of shade in the summer.

There is also easy access to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. W&OD A favorite of runners, bikers and walkers. It connects Mount Vernon (home of George Washington) to Washington D.C, to our neighborhood and then stretches out to Purceville, VA www.wodfriends.org/

The elemantary school for the neighborhood is McKinley

The middle school is Swanson

and the high schools are Washington-Lee and Yorktown It depends on what street you live on.

http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/aps/site/default.asp

Of course many of our neighbors chose the neighborhood because of its easy access to Metro. It is just a short 15 minute walk to the Metros Orange line station at Ballston.

or a short 15 minute walk to the neighborhood of Westover. Here there is the Westover library, Ayers hardware store, The Lost Dog Cafe and lots of additional shops

When you are in town or close by drive through we would love to see you.

The street names for our neighborhood are

Ivanhoe, George Mason, Edison, 10th ST, 10th RD, Frederick St, Emerson St, Harrison ST, Washington Blvd, 11th Rd, 11th ST, 12th St, Illinois St, Inglewood St, Jefferson St, Kensington St, Fairfax Dr,

What You Need to Know About the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:42:48 -0500

Who Qualifies for the Tax Credit?

Never owned a home
• Have not owned a home within the last 3 years--determined by HUD 1 date when previous home was sold
• Purchased a home to be a primary residence between January 1 and November 30, 2009
• Owned a rental property or vacation home which was not used as a primary residence over the last 3 years
• If married and one person owned a home within the last 3 years, the other did not, they do not qualify
• If unmarried and one person owned a home within last 3 years and other did not, they can "designate" the tax credit to the one who is considered the FTHB.
• If parents cosign on a mortgage (and own a home) and the child is a FTBH, they are eligible for the tax credit.
• Non-US Citizens may qualify if they meet resident-alien status (IRS Pub 519)
• Revenue or Housing Bond financing are eligible for tax credits.

Types of Properties
• Primary Residence - Single family, 2-4 units (must occupy one unit) town homes, condos, manufactured homes, mobile homes and houseboats.
• New Construction - "Purchase Date" is the date the owner occupies the home (between Jan 1 and Nov. 30, 2009) Note: They could have owned land and are in the process of building.

Income Limits
• $75,000 Single Person (Partial Credit up to $95,000)
• $150,000 Married Couple (Partial Credit up to $170,000)
• Based on Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) line on IRS Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ Amount of Credit 10% of Sales price
• Up to Maximum of $8000
• Partial Tax Credit if income exceeds $75,000 or $150,000 Repayment Tax Credit

• If sold within 3 years, the entire tax credit needs to be repaid! After 3 years, no repayment is due.

Buyers should check with a tax advisor on how it will affect their individual tax returns.

The Home Buying Process

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:52:29 -0500

The first step in the home buying process is finding a Realtor you can trust, then

Set up a meeting to Analyze your needs in a consultation

Next get pre-Approved with a trusted mortgage professional (your agent can recommend sources)

Select the properties you want to see

set up a time to View those properties

at some point you will want to Write an Offer to purchase the home, condo, or townhome

Earnest Money, this is the time you will also make and earnest money deposit

Negotiate and Counteroffer

Accept the contract

-schedule home inspections- negotiate for home inspection items- remove contingencies

complete your mortgage application --Appraisal

Secure Underwriting - address any conditions

Obtain full Loan approval

Schedule any termite and survey inspections

Title company will preform a title exam

Close on the property

Take possession of your new home!!!

This is a lengthy process. I am very comfortable with every step. Questions, Concerns..ready to get started contact me!

condo docs, HOA docs or Resale documents Resale Package

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:53:24 -0600

Resale Package

Resale Package Request Form If you are selling your home in a condo development or an Home Owners Association, HOA, it's Virginia state law that you must obtain and present to the buyer a Resale Disclosure Packet. The Virginia Property Owner’s Association Act requires a seller of property located in a homeowners' or condominium association to provide the buyer with certain information about the association. This information must be given to the buyer in advance of closing and the buyer has the right to cancel the contract within three days after receiving the resale disclosure packet. This provides the buyer with the opportunity to determine if they agree with the guidelines of condo or HOA.

Note: Some home owners think the resale process consists of merely the copying of documents and are disappointed when learning the resale packet is not available immediately upon visiting or contacting the management company or the business office. Often there are a series of steps that have to be followed, including a physical inspection of each home being sold, a review of files for that account to ensure there are no outstanding architectural issues, and a thorough review of the financial status of the account. The financial status check requires coordination with the Management office, which requires tapping into a second set of work schedules outside the the main management office. Sometimes the work requires getting in touch with the homeowner or a contractor as well.

The best way to ensure the receipt of resale documents in a timely manner is to order the packet when the decision is made to sell the home.

The above info is from the Kingstowne home owners association here in Alexandria, VA

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Contemporary Rosslyn Condo for sale

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:55:24 -0600

Stunning contemporary condo in the heart of Rosslyn. High ceilings 11ft+, Renovated kitchen granite and designer cabinets. Huge living room with floor to ceiling windows. step out onto your private patio, walk in the courtyard perfect for pet owner. 2 blocks Rosslyn Metro which offers the blue and orange line, blocks to Georgetown and the Key Bridge. Fantastic renovation! New HVAC By the way, you can search EVERY home for sale in our MLS for FREE from my website http://www.CALLNORM.com The listings are overlaid on a Google map. Try it today! Search Arlington VA real estate, Fairfax VA Real estate, Falls Church VA Real Estate, and Alexandria VA Real Estate

$49,000,000 Luxury Estate in Washington DC Evermay

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:19:20 -0600

Want to stand out in a crowd and get lost in your own home? Then you must buy 1623 28TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 This home is the most luxurious and most expensive home I have seen in awhile, $49,000,000 to be exact. and the home is Everymay. This home built in 1801 is offered for sale for the first time in a long time...85 years. The home itself is 9 bedrooms 6 full and 5 half baths and 8 fireplaces. This mansion sits on 3.58 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of our Nations capital. Close to Montrose Park this home is fit for a King or Queen, an embassy, or your entire family.

The home is listed on the National list of Historic Places and is walking distance to Georgetown. It was built by Samuel Davidson c.1801.

For all your Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax county real estate needs contact me. We can help you sell or buy a condo, home, townhome, investment property or estate owned property. Search every property available for sale at www.CALLNORM.com. Full MLS search to find Northern Virginia Homes

5410 22ND RD N, ARLINGTON, VA 22205

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:10:43 -0600

Newly Renovated N. Arlington home! This beautiful home has been upgraded and is practically new. It is located in the Broyhill Heights neighborhood Think “NEW!” This 3 Bed/1.5 Bath/3 car driveway brick Rambler with a private fenced-in yard on a quiet street has all NEW hardwood floors on the first level, all NEW energy star windows and ext. doors, a NEW and beautiful updated main bath with decrotive ceramic tile, all NEW kitchen appliances, counter-tops, upgraded lighting and electrical systems, and fresh neutral paint throughout. Lower level features a big rec room with NEW flooring; NEW HVA/C, NEW water heater, NEW drywall; and sep laundry & lots of storage. Living room has a wood burning fireplace with new tile accents. Superb location with a 2 minute walk to Harris Teeter, CVS, banks, and bus stop. Yorktown High School What a great value! A must-see home! Directions: From Rt 66, take 29N, right on Harrison St., right on 22nd Rd to 5410 on left. Sales price: $625,000 search every home, townhome and condo for sale in the northern Virginia areas of Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax and McLean at www.callnorm.com Contact me with questions Keller Williams Realty 2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22201 Colonial Place ---- Across from the Courthouse metro Keller Williams Realty agent Norm Odeneal 703-587-0945

Luxury condos Arlington Va one million dollars (and over) condos in Arlington Virginia

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:10:48 -0500

Virginia has what? Luxury condos and over a million..yes. If you live here in Arlington VA, you know. If you live somewhere else....Arlington Virginia has what? We are big time here. Maybe it is our proximity to Washington DC or our low unemployment or our rating from Business Week magazine as the number one recession proof city. Arlington Virginia real estate has a lot to offer!! Whether you are looking for a luxury condo in Ballston, Clarendon, Rosslyn, Crystal City, Alexandria, McLean, or Tyson's corner there are options. take a look at these current listings in Arlington. All are luxury Arlington Condos priced over a million dollars

1881 Nash St N   $1,120,000 2bd 2ba                          Turnberry Tower Arlington
1881 Nash St N   $7,095,000 5bd 5ba                           Turnberry Tower Arlington Penthouse Arlington Condo
1555 Colonial Ter N $1,395,0002 2bd 1ba 1                 Dakota condo Arlington
2001 15Th St N   $1,225,000 2bd 2ba                           The ODYSSEY condo Arlington
1200 North Nash St    $1,485,000   2bd 2ba                  Prospect House condo Arlington
1401 Oak St N    $1,795,000 3bd 2ba 1                       THE WESLIE Condo Arlington
1600 Oak St N    $1,245,000 3bd 3ba                          BELVEDERE condo Arlington
1615 Queen St $1,249,000 .00 2bd 2ba                     WOOSTER AND MERCER LOFTS Arlington VA
1201 Nash St N   $1,199,000 $1,199,000 2bd 2ba 1 1     Memorial Overlook condo Arlington
1211 Eads St S   $1,599,000 $1,599,000   3bd 2.5ba      Bella Vista condo Arlington VA

for exact unit numbers or to schedule a personal tour contact me.

Our luxury condo market is healthy and this is a great time to get involved. Questions about luxury condos in Ballston, Clarendon, Rosslyn, Crystal City, Alexandria, McLean, or Tyson's corner contact me.
And for a free MLS search of the Washington Area including real estate in Arlington VA, Fairfax VA, Falls Church VA, and Alexandria VA and McLean VA check out www.CALLNORM.com

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Probate Arlington county, Fairfax County Probate information, Probating a will

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:34:52 -0500

Do you have a question or need for info about Probating a will in Arlington county or Fairfax county ?

To Probate a will in Arlington or Fairfax county you may need to talk to the clerk of he circuit court

Arlington County Circuit Court - Probate Suite 6200, 1425 N. Courthouse Road Arlington, Virginia 22201

Fairfax Circuit Court 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 401 Fairfax, VA 22030 Attention: Probate Division

In addition, you may have questions about the value of any real estate associated with the estate. I can help. For a full market analysis contact me.

You may also have questions about which attorney to call, what are the attorney costs?
You may need to appraise furniture or schedule an estate sale of furniture and household items.

We can act quickly and handle all of your needs.

We can get you a wholesale offer for the property and a retail offer.

This is our area of expertise. Let us help you.

Sincerely,

Norm

For all your Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax county real estate needs contact me.

We can help you sell or buy a condo, home, townhome, investment property or estate owned property.

Search every property available for sale at www.CALLNORM.com. Full MLS search to find Northern Virginia Homes

Clarendon Condos, The Arlington Virginia neighborhood of Clarendon

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:42:25 -0500

Clarendon here in Arlington VA is a popular neighborhood! It has a little of everything. Single family homes, Towhnhomes and Condos. There are lots of activities. The Market common has a Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn. There is a Whole Foods. Restaurants galore. And plenty of parks. not to mention the Clarendon metro stop on the orange line.

Here is a list of Clarendon Condos here in Arlington Virginia:

Clarendon 1021
- a popular building with a fantastic roof top pool! Some of these Arlington condos have Washington DC monument views.

The Phoenix
-a new mixed use of commercial space and codo living here in Arlington. Several of these Clarendon condos are brand new and for sale! Would you like to move into a brand new Clarendon condo?

The Hartford
-Does it get in better than this Clarendon condo? In the heart of it all. Right next to Sette Bello restaurant. Backs up to a dog park and the wonderful neighborhood of Lyon Village and at the Clarendon metro on the orange line

Station Square
-Beautiful and right in the action. This building offers a mix of loft living and several 2 bedrooms with dens. It offers a discount to its condo owners who sign up for Gold's Gym

Lyon Hill Residences
-These luxury Arlington condos have it all. Conveniently located on Lee Hwy and just few traffic lights to DC or a 5 minute stroll to the Clarendon metro.

Curious about Arlington condos, townhomes, or single family homes? Contact me via email.
Buying or selling real estate in Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church or Alexandria? we can help.
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Turnberry Tower Arlington Virginia Luxury Condo Rosslyn VA

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:46:56 -0500

Turnberry Tower in Arlington Va is located at the Rosslyn Metro where the blue line and orange line meet. It is also about a block from the Key bridge and Georgetown. This one of the newest luxury condos in Arlington and in Washington DC. It is amazing! Here are some of the amenities Direct access elevators, indoor pool, Sub-Zero and Meile appliances and an exclusive high tech key pad in your luxury Arlington condo, which allows you to access your 24 hour valet, front desk or anyone else. Thinking about cost? Luxury condos here start at $800,000 and go up. Thinking of living at the top or Turnberry Tower? It is beautiful. Contact me for the penthouse pricing.

Construction started in 2007. There are 173 units here.

For a complete list of currently available homes here and/or what has recently sold and for what price....contact me

Norm@callnorm.com

Interested in Arlington VA Real Estate? Do you want to buy or sell a home in Arlington Virginia? Contact me

We have every home for sale on my website www.CALLNORM.com Where you can search the actual Washington area MLS. Northern Virginia homes, townhouses and condos. Keller Williams Arlington

Would you over pay by $60,000?

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:34:55 -0500

Of course not! You have a Realtor...or do you? A new listing, an Arlington condo for re-sale, just came on the market. It is a great place. Nice granite counters, nice hardwood floors. located in Arlington Virginia Clarendon to be exact. So when do you want to move in?....what a minute it is overpriced by $60,000 at least. Now if you didn't have a full time Realtor who knows Arlington, you may never know about the other brand new Arlington Condo with the same square footage for $60,000 less and there are other Arlington condos available for similar list prices..which are always negotiable.

My point is before you go to an open house and make an offer consult a full time Realtor. In Virginia as a buyer you have rights. The right to your own agent. The seller has an agent. Who by the way is generally hosting any open houses...the seller's agent representing the seller's interests. You as a buyer can get your own agent, a buyer's agent. This person will represent you. They will tell you about all the other options. And in this real life example, they can save you $60,000 grand. As a buyer it is free for you to work with a Realtor.

This story is in Arlington but it can be any where. Fairfax County, Alexandria, Falls Church.

Questions, concerns, about Arlington Virginia homes, Arlington VA real estate contact me.

Clarendon Blvd and Wilson Blvd, Clarendon - Wilson Corridor Arlington VA Great Places in Virginia

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:17:24 -0500

The American Planning Association, APA just named Clarendon and Wilson Boulevards one of the ten great streets in America!

Here's what the APA had to say:

If the original Washington, D.C., Metrorail route for Arlington, Virginia, had not been changed, there would be no subway beneath Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards today. It's there because community leaders, planners, and residents successfully championed for a subway route following the area's old commercial corridor instead of along the Interstate 66 median. Since that decision more than four decades ago, the Wilson-Clarendon corridor has been rebuilt into a compact "urban village" with street-level shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and upper-story offices and residences. It is a place where nearly 20 percent of residents don't own a car and 50 percent walk, bike, or use transit to get to work.

The history of these two boulevards — which meet in the heart of downtown Clarendon before continuing eastward and dividing into parallel, one-way streets — demonstrates how active local government and committed business owners and residents used planning and smart growth practices to take advantage of, and effect, change.

The results — including above-average use of Metro, less reliance on automobiles, mixed-use development, increased density, and reduced carbon footprint — are some of the reasons APA has named Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards between the Court House and Clarendon Metro stations among the Great Streets in America for 2008.

Clarendon Virginia has become a landmark. The orange line of the metro has a stop right in the heart of it all. What's here? Everything! Neighborhoods, high-rise condos, restaurants, big box stores, mom and pop stores, and there is even a farmers' market.

Curious about the area and what is available in real estate in Clarendon, Arlington Virginia homes? Contact me at 703-587-0945 or vist my website www.CALLNORM.com which has the actual Arlington MLS with every home, condo and townhome available. You can also EMail me. Sincerely, Norm

Keller Williams Realty Arlington VA - Keller Williams Arlington Virginia

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:44:12 -0500

Keller Williams Realty Arlington

our Keller Williams Arlington office is located

Keller Williams Realty
2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22201
Colonial Place ---- Across from the Arlington Courthouse metro stop on the orange line

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Arlington County Virginia neighborhoods

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:24:29 -0500

Arlingtonians pride themselves on their county and their community. Arlington county is made of several different neighborhoods. And each neighborhood has its on feel. Many are residential within walking distance or access to the Metro, Metro bus etc. Many are in the commercial areas of:

East Falls Church

Ballston

Virginia Square

Clearendon

Courthouse

Rosslyn

Which all hapen to be Metro stops along the orange line.

Here is a list of the neighborhoods in Arlington County.

Alcova Heights
Arlington Forest
Arlington Heights
Arlington Ridge
Arlington View
Ashton Heights
Aurora Hills
Ballston Crossing
Barcroft
Bellevue Forest
Bluemont
Bonair
Boulevard Manor
Buckingham
Cherrydale
Claremont
Columbia Forest
Columbia Heights
Country Club Hills
Crescent Hills
Dominion Hills
Donaldson Run
Douglas Park
East Falls Church
Fairlington
Forest Hills
Glencarlyn
Halls Hill
High View Park/Halls Hill
Lacey Forest
Lee Heights
Lyon Park
Lyon Village
Madison Manor
Maywood
New Dover
Nauck (Green Valley)
Penrose
Rivercrest
Waycroft-Woodlawn
Waverly Hills
Williamsburg
Yorktown

Columbia Pike Arlington VA

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:00:05 -0500

Columbia Pike is really happening! When is the last time you drove down the pike? Major changes are under way and take a look at this walking tour.

New buildings and new homes and new transit is on its way. A beautiful place to live. It has everything: culture, lifestyle, business, restaurants, a close in location. This is the kind of diversity that makes Arlington great!

We are close to Washington DC, the Pentagon, National airport and we share this with you to explore and participate in!

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Lyon Village Arlington VA an urban Arlington Virginia neighborhood with a suburban feel

Norm Odeneal Arlington Virginia Realtor (Keller Williams) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:37:05 -0500

Lyon Village One of the best neighborhoods in our area! It has a suburban feel with an urban presence. Step inside the neighborhood and the tree lined streets and charm will intoxicate you like a fine wine or a delicious desert. You will quickly forget you are blocks away from the action. This is the neighborhood where you had a fireman get your cat out of tree, then you grew up and now your daughter is asking you to call someone to get her cat out of a tree...you just wait for Wally and the Beav to come strolling down Key Blvd. It is that cool!

Check out Lyon Village Citizens Association

It is a neighborhood in Arlington that borders Clarendon, and is close to Courthouse. It is between 2 metro stations. It is awesome. Whether you prefer a single family home , condo, or townhome/townhouse. this is "the area"

From the civic association:

About Lyon Village Lyon Village is an historic neighborhood in Arlington that is known for its tree-lined streets, mix of eclectic old homes (many were built in the 1920s and 1930s), and friendly neighbors. Lyon Village sits between Lee Highway (North) Wilson Boulevard (South) Veitch Street (East) and Kirkwood Road (West) and is considered to be part of Clarendon, one of Arlington 's fastest-growing restaurant and retail areas. Lyon Village is just one block from the Courthouse and Clarendon metro stations. Many residents take the metro to work and to tourist attractions in Washington , D.C. Several major arterials are just a few blocks from Lyon Village : I-395, George Washington Parkway , and I-66. Lyon Village is also known for civic activism. Over the years, a legion of community leaders, elected officials, and good ideas have emanated from Lyon Village . Many of these got their start in the Lyon Village Citizens Association which provides a voice for the residents on various neighborhood and county-wide issues.

There are also Lyon Village apartments.

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