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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
Welcome back to our weekly market update, where we take a closer look at the latest happenings in the real estate world. Let's dive right in and see what's been shaking up the scene this week.Contracts on the RiseIt's official - contracts are on the rise, and they're exceeding numbers from last year. For the week ending April 14, new contracts surpassed those from the same week in 2023 by a solid 10.4%. And that's not all - there was a whopping 15.4% jump in new pending contracts compared to just last week.Canceled Listings on the RadarHere's the scoop: canceled listings are spiking, surpassing last year's numbers. With 332 canceled listings in the Bright MLS service area this week, that's a hefty 19.9% surge from the same week last year. Sellers might be hitting pause, waiting for the ...
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
Fairfax Homes For Sale Townhome Condo Foreclosure Short Sale Distressed Properties
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
We just got this short sale approved in 35 days!!!  It will be closing in less than 60 days from ratification. http://www.my1245shortsale.com/ Quick Facts Hardship: To Much Debt, Upside Down on the mortgage Days for Approval: 35 days to get the approval and we closed within 60 days. Amount Forgiven: Over $100,000 and the seller does not have to pay the bank back! Cenlar / Bayview / Fidelty & Trust was great to work with and they moved the file along very quickly. This loan had Mortgage Insurance & an Investor.  Surprisingly they all agreed to short sale very quickly. We were able to bring a a cash offer Here's the Cenlar / Bayview / Fidelty & Trust short sale approval letter. The banks states "The preforclosure sale may have an impact on your income taxes. You should consult with your t...
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By Steve and Jan Bachman, Realtors - Northern Virginia
(RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax )
Welcome to the Foxfield July 2011 Town House report. Thanks for stopping by! Our goal is to keep you up to date on what is happening in the Foxfield Town House real estate market and to tell you a bit about this fine neighborhood with a few photos thrown in.   A cool photo for a very hot day :-)         In addition to single family homes, Foxfield offers a large neighborhood of town houses that stretches between Stringfellow Rd and Lees Corner Rd. Sales data for the town homes appears below.            The following report shows the 13 Townhouses that have Sold in Foxfield since the beginning of the year: Foxfield Town Homes Sold this Year. Once in the report, click on the mls# to expand the listing and the camera or movie reel icon to the left to see the pictures     The Homes for Sale...
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
Here is a recent Suntrust Bank Short Sale Approval Letter (Preforeclosure) http://www.my1245shortsale.com/ Quick Facts Hardship:  To Much Debt, Upside Down on the mortgage Days for Approval: 58 days to get the approval and we closed within 90 days.  We lost the first buyer but got another buyer ASAP and still closed within 90 days from ratification. Amount Forgiven: Over $125,000 and the seller does not have to pay the bank back! Suntrust was great to work with and they moved the file along very quickly.  Here's the Suntrst Bank short sale approval letter. The banks states "The preforclosure sale may have an impact on your income taxes. You should consult with your tax preparation professional. Additionally this transaction will be reported to the credit bureau as 'Settled in full for l...
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By Steve and Jan Bachman, Realtors - Northern Virginia
(RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax )
    Welcome to the Franklin Glen July 2011 Home Sales Report. Thanks for stopping by. One of our goals for our blog posts is to introduce you to outstanding neighborhoods you may have overlooked in your search for the next good place to live. Our other goal is to keep Franklin Glen residents up to date on home sale activity in their neighborhood.  It is 100 degrees outside at the moment so enjoy this photo show of Franklin Glen decorated for Christmas...give it a few seconds to load it's a bit slow. There is an autumn neighborhood photo tour further down the post.         Digital slideshow customized with Smilebox   The following reports will help you keep track of current home sales activity ( both townhouses and single family homes)as well as sales trends since the beginning of the y...
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By Virginia Cheezum
(F. C. Tucker Company)
Here's hoping this signals a bright and happy tomorrow!  Beautiful moment captured in Fairfax, Virginia.  I haven't seen a rainbow in years, I suppose, and I forgot how very special they are.  The pic does not capture the moment as spectacular as it really was...but none-the-less, here's hoping it signals a bright and happy tomorrow!
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By Steve and Jan Bachman, Realtors - Northern Virginia
(RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax )
Welcome to the Stonehurst Fairfax VA 22031 July 2011 Home Sales Report.  Our goal is to let prospective home buyers know a bit about this fine neighborhood and to keep Stonehurst residents apprised of what properties are currently on the market and to illustrate home price trends.          This report shows the 1 home actively for sale in Stonehurst, Fairfax VA as well as the 3 under contract as of July 12, 2011.   The report in this link shows those 8 homes that have sold in Stonehurst in the last 6 months.     Click the links above to get the reports. Once inside, click the MLS # to Expand the listing and get all the info. Clicking on the camera or movie reel icons will show whatever pictures have been provided.           What is Stonehurst like? Well...traditional all brick colonial...
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By Steve and Jan Bachman, Realtors - Northern Virginia
(RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax )
        Welcome to the Mosby Woods July 2011 Home Sales Report. Stop in monthly to see what homes are currently for sale in Mosby Woods and follow the price trends by seeing what homes have sold for in the last 6 months.                Affordable single family homes on large lots with mature trees, a location close to major commuter routes, shopping and entertainment and Fairfax City Schools are the reasons that folks want to live in Mosby Woods.                  This report shows the 3 single family homes for Sale in Mosby Woods as of July 10, 2011               The following report shows those 9 homes that have sold in Mosby Woods the last 6 months: Homes sold in Mosby Woods The average # of "Days on Market" of these homes was 79 with the median set at 48. "Days on market" means the n...
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
MyFairRidgeHome.com   Relevant Real Estate Information for the Fair Ridge Townhome Community   There are 5 active listings at Fair Ridge. There are 6 homes under contract and 1 sold in the past month. These condos are selling in less than a month. If you are thinking about buying or selling here in the Fair Ridge community contact me.   Contact me   As of today (July 6, 2011) there are  5 active homes in Fair Ridge, 3 homes that are currently under contract and 5 home(s) that sold in the last 30 days.   Here’s the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:   According to MLS, new listings this week: 3   ACTIVE LISTINGS               UNDER CONTRACT   According to MLS, there are 3 homes under contract.               I will have the final numbers for these once they close.   SOLD   Accordin...
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
MyGatesofFairLakesCondo.com   Relevant Real Estate Information for Gates of Fair Lakes . A gated condo community.   Activity has increased again at Gates with another active listings this week, 3 homes under contract and no home sold this month. If you are thinking about buying or selling here in Gates of Fair Lakes Contact me   As of today (July 6, 2011) There is 3 active listings in MLS, 3 condos currently under contract and no condos sold in the last 30 days.   NEW LISTINGS   According to MLS, the number of new listings this week was: 1   ACTIVE LISTINGS   Here’s the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:               UNDER CONTRACT   According to MLS, there is 3 condos under contract.               I will have the final numbers for this once it closes, if it closes.   SOLD   Acc...
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
MyFairfaxRidgeCondo.com Relevant Real Estate Information for the Fairfax Ridge Condo Community   As of today (July 6, 2011), there are 4 active homes in the MLS, 8 homes are currently under contract and 2 homes sold in the last 30 days.   Here’s the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: 1 bedroom units: 1 2 bedroom units: 3 3 bedroom unit: 0   UNDER CONTRACT According to MLS, there are  8 condos under contract.   I will have the final numbers for these once they close   SOLD in last 30 days                   SOLD in 2011     Click below for all Fairfax Ridge Condo sales for 2009-11 Sales More Than 30 Days ago       Fairfax Ridge Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs 2009       Fairfax Condos Sold for 2007 vs. 2008 vs. 2009     RENTALS   Condos currently for rent: 3   1 bedroom units: 1 a...
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
Coming Soon!! See this property before anyone else. For Video click the link below  http://11375aristotledrive.blogspot.com/ 1 master bedroom suite - $155,000  2nd Level Condo in Excellent Condition. 1 master suite with Hardwood Floors, updated kitchen. Private patio off the family room. Newer appliances and full size washer and dryer. Amazing amenities! Community Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center. Just seconds to Fair Oaks, Fair Lakes, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Routes 66/50/29 & Fairfax County Pkwy.    
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
www.MyPenderbrookHome.com See this property before anyone else!! Video and Pics at the link below  Short Sale Coming Soon  2 Bedroom 1 Bath - $175,000  1st Level Condo in Excellent Condition. 1 master suite with walk in closet. Private patio off 2nd bedroom/Den/Office. Updated kitchen, fireplace, newer appliances, new windows installed throughout! and front loading washer and dryer. Amazing amenities! Community Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center. Just seconds to Fair Oaks, Fair Lakes, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Routes 66/50/29 & Fairfax County Pkwy.  http://12152penderviewterrace.blogspot.com/    
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By Steve and Jan Bachman, Realtors - Northern Virginia
(RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax )
Joan is moving to Fairfax County and wants information on Penderbrook. This community has so much to offer that one article is not enough...so...you can also visit our June 2011 Penderbrook Real Estate Report where you can see current homes for sale and  past sale prices.     Joan: I will soon be relocating to Fairfax County VA and be working in Rosslyn so I want to be close to an Orange Line metro stop. My  husband is going to work at Fair Oaks hospital and wants to live nearby. We like golf, tennis and we want access to a nice pool. Do you think Penderbrook is a community that would meet these requirements? Is it FUN ??                   Steve: I would definitely recommend that you investigate Penderbrook.                         The Vienna metro is only 3 miles up route 66 ... and th...
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By Steve and Jan Bachman, Realtors - Northern Virginia
(RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax )
  Welcome to the June 2011 Penderbrook home sales report. Penderbrook......Fairfax County's premier golf community...close to the Vienna Metro on the Orange Line and right in the heart of all the shopping, restaurants and entertainment in most of the known world. Stop in monthly to see what homes are available and follow the trend by checking out what has sold as well. If you have not seen this fine community, visit the photo tour in the post below.       The following reports show the different home styles currently for sale in Penderbrook as of June 28, 2011:       5 Single Family Homes for Sale in Penderbrook 9 Townhouses for Sale in Penderbrook 14 Garden Style Condos for Sale in Penderbrook    Once in the reports, click on the MLS # to expand the listing and the camera icon to see ...
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
Coming Soon!! See this property before anyone else. 11375 Aristotle Drive   1 master bedroom suite - $155,000   2nd Level Condo in Excellent Condition. 1 master suite with Hardwood Floors, updated kitchen. Private patio off the family room.  Newer appliances and full size washer and dryer. Amazing amenities! Community Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center.  Just seconds to Fair Oaks, Fair Lakes, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Routes 66/50/29 & Fairfax County Pkwy.          
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
MyFairRidgeHome.com   Relevant Real Estate Information for the Fair Ridge Townhome Community   There are 5 active listings at Fair Ridge. 6 homes are under contract and 1 sold in the past month. These condos are selling in less than a month. If you are thinking about buying or selling here in the Fair Ridge community contact me.   Contact me   As of today (June 7, 2011) there are  5 active homes in Fair Ridge, 6 homes that are currently under contract and 1 home(s) that sold in the last 30 days.   Here’s the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:   According to MLS, new listings this week: 3   ACTIVE LISTINGS             UNDER CONTRACT   According to MLS, there are 6 homes under contract.             I will have the final numbers for these once they close.   SOLD   According to MLS, ...
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By Steve and Jan Bachman, Realtors - Northern Virginia
(RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax )
        Welcome to the Franklin Glen May 2011 Single Family Home Sales Report with 2 neighborhood photo tours. Thanks for stopping by. One of our goals for our blog posts is to introduce you to outstanding neighborhoods you may have overlooked in your search for the next good place to live. Our other goal is to keep Franklin Glen residents up to date on home sale activity in their neighborhood. Yes I know that Memorial Day just passed and the pools are open but I like this photo show of Franklin Glen decorated for Christmas...give it a few seconds to load it's a bit slow. There is an autumn neighborhood photo tour further down the post. Franklin Glen looks great in all seasons.         Digital slideshow customized with Smilebox   The following reports will help you keep track of current...
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By Steve and Jan Bachman, Realtors - Northern Virginia
(RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax )
      Welcome to Penderbrook: Fairfax County's Resort community...close to the Vienna Metro on the Orange Line and right in the heart of all the shopping, restaurants and entertainment in most of the known world. Stop in monthly to see what homes are available and follow the trend by checking out what has sold as well. If you have not seen this fine community, visit the photo tour in the post below.       The following reports show the different home styles currently for sale in Penderbrook as of May 25, 2011:       4 Single Family Homes for Sale in Penderbrook 9 Townhouses for Sale in Penderbrook 14 Garden Style Condos for Sale in Penderbrook    Once in the reports, click on the MLS # to expand the listing and the camera icon to see any pictures.     The following report shows those ho...
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