moving up: Top Remodeling Projects - 07/19/11 12:03 AM
Remodeling has become more common place in the market over the last few years as people have decided to remodel their homes vs buying a new home and moving up like they had been doing previously.  I am not saying this happens in all cases, but there has been an increase in the number of homes getting a second story added on or an addition to the rear of the home.  Last year I had a client who was considering listing and moving up but decided against it and decided to remodel their home instead.  Some of the most common rooms … (1 comments)

moving up: Why Sell? - 06/16/11 12:26 AM
There are many reasons to buy and sell homes.  The reasons vary individual by individual, it could be due to being overextending and facing a short sale or foreclosure, children have grown up and it is time to downsize or one of many other reasons.  Below are some of the most common reasons people sell in the market today.
1.       Job relocation.  People change jobs for a better one or their job gets transferred to another city or state thus selling one’s home is necessary. 
2.       Downsizing.   Children have grown up and moved away, thus the three bedroom (+)  house … (2 comments)

moving up: Lyon Village - 04/07/11 08:39 AM
Lyon Village is an historic neighborhood in Arlington that is known for its tree-lined streets, older homes (many were built in the 1920s and 1930s) that contain a mixture of eclectic architecture.
The neighborhood sits between Lee Highway (North), Wilson Boulevard (South), Veitch Street (East) and Kirkwood Road (West) and is considered an “urban village,” next to or part of the Clarendon neighborhood, one of Arlington 's fastest-growing restaurant and retail areas.  To the north there is a shopping complex along Lee Hwy that houses the Italian Store, a bike store, Giant Grocery Store and a CVS among other store in the … (1 comments)

moving up: Is now the time to Trade-up - 02/27/11 01:59 AM
As some people are still underwater on their homes and want or need a larger home, is now the time to trade-up?  This really depends on your individual situation, but if you can afford to put money down, afford the larger monthly mortgage payment, and can take the hit by not making money or having to bring money to the settlement table, then this might be the time for you.  Interest rates are currently staying around 5 percent, which is a good rate, and with the unknown of what will happen with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the near future, … (2 comments)