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Forbes Names DC Top Area to Buy Real Estate in the World!

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Real Estate Agent with Integrity Real Estate Group

Washington DC Area Names Tops by ForbesWow that is a pretty big reputation to live up to.  Most of us who have lived and worked through the up and down markets in our area know real estate in the DC and Northern Virginia areas has always recovered faster than other parts of the county.  Now Forbes magazine has recognized the opportunities in our area as well.

The news over the last few months has also been positive regarding new jobs coming to our area including Hilton Hotels moving its headquarters from Beverly Hills CA to Fairfax County, VA.   In addition the Base Realignment and Closures (BRAC) movement is underway with 19,000 jobs shifting to the Fort Belvoir and Alexandria areas. 

Parts of our market have shown a significant upturn in sales volume in the last few months.  Prices are at or below 2004 levels in some neighborhoods and with lower interest rate loans available it has made more buyers seriously take a look at getting into a new home.  With the tax benefits of homeownership and rising rents it makes buying a home in our area a proposition worth considering in 2009.


If you are thinking of exploring the option of buying a home in Northern Virginia this year give me a call.  Let's prove Forbes Magazine is right and put you in a new home in the top real estate area in the world!  Give the Cindy Jones team a call at 703-346-2213 to talk about a new home.  No hassle, no pressure just straight talk about buying a new home in 2009.

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If you are interested in learning more about the Northern Virginia Real Estate market including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William Counties give Cindy Jones and Integrity Real Estate Group a call at 703-346-2213.

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Comments(14)

Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Cindy, I hadn't heard about the Hilton thing.  That's good news!

Feb 11, 2009 12:44 PM
Ken Montville
RE/MAX United Real Estate - College Park, MD
The MD Suburbs of DC

Yeah, Fairfax has Hilton but Montgomery County - across the river - has Marriott. So there. 

I hope the word gets out this is the place to buy real estate....and people start buying!

Feb 11, 2009 12:45 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Pat-looks like they are heading to the Tysons Corner area.

Feb 11, 2009 11:06 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Ken-Bill Mariott vs Paris Hilton...come on it isn't even a contest :-)  Hopefully good news about the growth of our area will help the buyers get a better understanding of our local market.

Feb 11, 2009 11:08 PM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

With what's going on in Washington, perhaps all those foreign journalists, not to mention all the lobbyists, need some houses -- LOL

Feb 12, 2009 06:21 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Jim-you are right.  Need to keep those lobbyists in nice digs in case a member of congress needs a place to sleep.

Feb 12, 2009 09:01 AM
James Downing - Metro DC Houses Team REALTORS®, CRS, GRI, ABR,MRP, MilRes
Real Living | At Home - Washington, DC
When Looking to Buy or Sell - Make the Right Move

This IS a good time and a good PLACE to buy!  I think Maryland didn't do a very good job at woo'ing Hilton into their state - so VA wins!

Feb 12, 2009 10:33 AM
Tchaka Owen
Galleria International Realty - Hollywood, FL

Excellent news, Cindy!  This deserves a feature.  Congratulations!

Feb 15, 2009 05:21 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

James-did Marriott have a non compete in their deal with the state to keep Hilton out?  Who knows?

Feb 15, 2009 10:33 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Tchaka-Virginia and Northern Virginia in particular are happy to have Hilton coming our way.

Feb 15, 2009 10:34 PM
Holly Weatherwax
Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA
A Great Real Estate Experience

Great news!  I have noticed a definite increase in activity. The open house I held yesterday yielded the biggest turnout I have ever had (although I have to give the beautiful weather and lake front location some of the credit).

Feb 16, 2009 09:04 AM
Tchaka Owen
Galleria International Realty - Hollywood, FL

Holly - Where was your open house?

Cindy - I am delighted to have Hilton too!!  (hopefully just the company and not the brat)

Feb 16, 2009 09:15 AM
Mike Hogan
The Hogan Group at Keller Williams Realty - Mechanicsville, VA
MBA

Cindy- it's about time huh? I'm hoping you guys start seeing the uptick we are experiencing in Richmond. It's nothing to write home about- but exapansion is definitely a good thing.

Aug 14, 2009 04:01 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Mike-our numbers are up for the last few months.  The prices and inventory are down.  Bidding wars are back in some areas.  We will take any positive signs that the market will provide us!

Aug 14, 2009 11:54 PM