home: Buying a home in Alexandria VA
- 01/23/17 08:56 AM
Buying a home in Alexandria VA can be one of the best feelings in the world. Nothing beats that feeling of security and satisfaction when you open the door to a new home and are happy with your purchase of your own residence. The question is, how can you best ensure that feeling is going to happen? There are a lot of pitfalls in the real estate world and naturally you want to be able to avoid them and end up with a great home. Here are some great tips on how to streamline your home purchase and keep those little … (0 comments)
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home: Pending Home Sales Drop
- 02/07/16 11:39 PM
Following a surge driven by the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales fell with the expiration of the deadline for qualified buyers to sign a purchase contract, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator, dropped 30.0 percent to 77.6 based on contracts signed in May from a reading of 110.9 in April, and is 15.9 percent below May 2009 when it was 92.3. The falloff comes on the heels of three strong monthly gains as home buyers rushed to take advantage of the tax credit.
The data reflects contracts and not closings, … (0 comments)
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home: Now is the Time to Buy, Investment Firm Says
- 01/17/16 11:52 PM
When you compare the real estate downturn to the real estate market in the 1980s, Blumberg Capital Partners, which provides real estate investment management, finds similarities that lead the company to think now is an optimal time to buy.
Its analysts point out that the recession of the 1980s lasted 16 months, running from July 1981 to November 1982. Unemployment peaked in November of 1982 at 10.8 percent. From that point it took 38 months for the economy to recover fully and for unemployment to fall below 7 percent. It was another 10 months before unemployment was consistently below 7 percent.
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home: Should I Rent or Buy?
- 11/30/15 04:26 AM
Is it time to take the plunge into the home buyers’ world?
If the idea of purchasing your first home or just buying the next home is on your mind, I have some thoughts to add to the collection you’ve already been making in your own mind. Sometimes moving seems like an exciting experience and other times just a nuisance. The act of actual moving is totally irrelevant, though when it comes to actually achieving movers happiness.
In order to gauge the level of success you’ve achieved from a move some factors must be taken into account. The first that I’ve noticed when … (1 comments)
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home: On How Men, Women Differ on Home Buying
- 11/23/15 03:25 AM
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus — and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to home buying. According to Prudential Real Estate’s third-quarter Consumer Outlook Survey, men and women are quite different when it comes to what they value most about home ownership and the process of buying and selling.
Women enjoy the home search more than men, with 87 percent of women versus 77 percent of men saying they like looking at homes, the survey finds. More women associate home ownership with “pride,” “accomplishment,” or “independence,” while men tend to associate it with “control over living space” … (5 comments)
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home: On Five Home Renovations That Can Deter Potential Buyers
- 11/16/15 12:05 AM
Luxury upgrades: Avoid trendy and frivolous renovation expenditures. Simple and relevant renovations are more likely to pay off in the long haul.
Garage conversion: Converting a garage to a family room can turn off potential home buyers. Some people want a garage and not a family room. Consider if you plan on selling in the future before you make the change. Adding a swimming pool: Unless you live in a place that is warm year round, a pool might not the the best idea. Pool maintenance can prove to be very costly. Some home buyers will factor in this cost and … (1 comments)
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home: On Art Deco Real Estate
- 11/15/15 11:55 PM
The 1925 Paris Exhibition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs launched the Art Deco style, which echoed the Machine Age with geometric decorative elements and a vertically oriented design. This distinctly urban style was never widely used in residential buildings; it was more widespread in public and commercial buildings of the period.
Towers and other projections above the roofline enhance the vertical emphasis of this style, which was popularized by Hollywood movies of the 1930s. Flat roofs, metal window casements, and smooth stucco walls with rectangular cut-outs mark the exteriors of Art Deco homes. Facades are typically flush with zigzags and other stylized floral, … (1 comments)
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home: On the Theory of Progression and Regression
- 11/15/15 11:39 PM
The economic theory of “Progression and Regression” states that building a home that is valued substantially above other properties in the same neighborhood will most likely cause the newly built home to value downward toward the other properties. This is sometimes called “overbuilding” because sometimes a homeowner will put additions or improvements on his home that are substantially better than his neighbors.
But the theory is called progression and regression because a home that is in a diminished condition in a better neighborhood will command a higher value. Additionally it is possible for a neighborhood to reach a tipping point. In other … (0 comments)
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home: 8 Tips to Guide Your Home Search in Northern Virginia
- 11/09/15 03:19 AM
1. Get your finances in order.Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, talk to a lender and get prequalified for a mortgage. This will save you the heartache later of falling in love with a house you can’t afford.
2. Research before you look.Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing. Is walkability important to you? How about proximity to the Metro? Perhaps you want your new home to … (2 comments)
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home: Why do people love wood floors?
- 10/05/15 07:01 AM
Step onto any wood floor and you’ll appreciate the warm and inviting tones and colors. As one of the world’s most versatile floor coverings not only do you get traditional beauty but also practical advantages:
Looks great and that great look endures; Hardwood resists stains, including wine and food; Wood is warm to the touch; Wood floors are easier on your feet and knees than concretes and ceramics; Wood flors are easy to clean; Real wood floors are fully restorable; Hygienic and dust free, especially good for allergy sufferers. … (1 comments)
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home: 8 Tips to Guide Your Home Search
- 09/28/15 06:11 AM
1. Get your finances in order.Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, talk to a lender and get prequalified for a mortgage. This will save you the heartache later of falling in love with a house you can’t afford.
2. Research before you look.Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing. Is walkability important to you? How about proximity to the Metro? Perhaps you want your new home to … (10 comments)
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home: Want to know what a “Colonial” is?
- 09/21/15 01:37 AM
America’s colonial period encompassed a number of housing types and styles, including For more information about Colonial styles, see Cape Cod, Saltbox, Georgian, and Dutch Colonial. However, when we speak of the Colonial style, we often are referring to a rectangular, symmetrical home with bedrooms on the second floor. The double-hung windows usually have many small, equally sized square panes.
During the late 1800’s and throughout the 20th century, builders borrowed Colonial ideas to create refined Colonial Revival homes with elegant central hallways and elaborate cornices. Unlike the original Colonials, Colonial Revival homes are often sided in white clapboard and trimmed with … (0 comments)
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home: Want to know simple tips for selling your home?
- 09/21/15 01:32 AM
It’s hard to tell exactly what will sell your home. But it’s fairly easy to spot things that will prevent your house or condo in Northern Virginia from selling. Whenever possible, follow these tips for the maximum impact.
1. Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping closet space. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too.
2. Wash your windows and screens. This will help get more light into the interior of the home.
3. Keep … (0 comments)
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home: Five Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
- 09/21/15 01:22 AM
1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.
2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list.
3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to live in, taking into account items such as schools, recreational facilities, area expansion plans, and safety.
4. Start saving.Do you have enough money saved to qualify for a mortgage and cover your down payment? Ideally, you should have 20 percent of the purchase price saved as a down payment. … (1 comments)
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home: Twelve ways a Realtor from Condo Alexandria can help you
- 09/17/15 05:47 AM
1. Your Nesbitt Realty Realtor® can help you determine your buying power — that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a Nesbitt Realty Realtor® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders — banks and mortgage companies — offer limited choices.
2. Your Nesbitt Realty Realtor® has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent … (5 comments)
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home: Do you need a brand new kitchen?
- 09/15/15 06:39 AM
One of the biggest questions every condo buyer and home buyer has to ask is, “How much work am I willing to take on?”
Some folks want a turnkey residence. Some folks want a residence that has brand new modern appliances and cabinets. Some people want appliances and cabinets that have never been used.
Some people don’t mind an older kitchen. Some people like the feel of a kitchen that was put in long ago.
Others like an older kitchen because they like the idea of ripping out the old and putting in the new. It can be very gratify—not to mention financially rewarding—to … (6 comments)
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home: What is a “National”?
- 08/28/15 06:57 AM
Born out of the fundamental need for shelter, National-style homes, whose roots are set in Native American and pre-railroad dwellings, remain unadorned and utilitarian. The style is characterized by rectangular shapes with (insert link side gabled roofs) or square layouts with pyramidal roofs. The gabled-front-and-wing style pictured here is the most prevalent type with a side-gabled wing attached at a right angle to the gabled front.
Two subsets of the National style, known as “hall-and-parlor family” and “I-house,” are characterized by layouts that are two rooms wide and one room deep. Massed plan styles, recognized by a layout more than one room … (5 comments)
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home: What homes are for sale near ALX VRE?
- 04/08/15 06:40 AM
Homes for sale near the ALX VRE include the following neighborhoods:
Old Town’s historic districts such as Cameron Mews Carlyle Eisenhower Valley Belle View
Condominiums in close proximity include
the Jamieson the Royalton Old Town Commons the Henry
Additionally, the ALX VRE is located near the George Washington Masonic Temple, as well as the King St. Metro. Furthermore, The train station is an alternative to flight.
See all Old Town.
Filed Under: Old Town Alexandria, Roads and Transit, Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
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home: Find a home for a McKinley Elementary School student!
- 03/27/15 03:38 AM
McKinley Elementary School, located in Arlington, Virginia, serves grades PK-5 in the Arlington County Public Schools district.
1030 N McKinley Rd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-5280
Homes for sale in the McKinley Elementary School District See all McKinley Elementary School District.
Filed Under: Arlington, Elementary Schools, School Districts Tagged With: 22205, Arlington, Elementary school, home, homes for sale, Public Schools, Sale, School district, Virginia … (4 comments)
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home: Some of Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax’s most affordable homes
- 03/23/15 03:49 AM
It’s tough to find a nice home or condo for less than $200k, but yet if you know where to look, they are there. Check out these listings in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Springfield for less than $200k.
Alexandria homes priced between $100,000 to $125,000 Alexandria homes priced between $125,000 to $150,000 Alexandria homes priced between $150,000 to $175,000 Alexandria homes priced between $175,000 to $200,000
Alexandria homes priced between $100,000 to $125,000 Alexandria homes priced between $125,000 to $150,000 Alexandria homes priced between $150,000 to $175,000 Alexandria homes priced between $175,000 to $200,000
Fairfax homes priced between … (1 comments)
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Buying a home in Alexandria VA can be one of the best feelings in the world. Nothing beats that feeling of security and satisfaction when you open the door to a new home and are happy with your purchase of your own residence. The question is, how can you best ensure that feeling is going to happen? There are a lot of pitfalls in the real estate world and naturally you want to be able to avoid them and end up with a great home. Here are some great tips on how to streamline your home purchase and keep those little … (0 comments)
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