Theodore Roosevelt Island Park

With just under a decade of real estate experience, I still get a thrill over what’s happening in this area’s sometimes unpredictable real estate market. Knowing the ins and outs of this vast region isn’t easy - it takes time and energy and a lot of patience to know the real estate markets of Reston, Falls Church, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Mclean, Ashburn, Manassas and other jurisdictions in the Northern Virginia area. To be able to effectively search out and then write winning contracts for condos and homes on the market is just part of the process, but being able to identify unique ... Read Full Story

View from Balcony Living/Dining Room Almost new 2 bed, 2 bath condo at the Residences at Station Square, one block to Clarendon Metro , in the heart of Clarendon, with excellent shopping, dining & easy living nearby. Gold’s Gym is in the building, Whole Foods is 2 blocks away, Cheesecake factory, Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble, the list goes on!! Beautiful outdoor pool & community room. This is a 7th floor corner unit w/lots of windows, a balcony w/a broad view of trees and sky. Jetted tub in Master Bath. Gas fireplace, corian counters. TWO garage spaces & oversized storage! Number of Rooms: ... Read Full Story

Beginning on, or around January 15th (tomorrow), the Department of Real Estate Assessments will be mailing all Arlington, VA property owners (including detached single family homes, townhouses, and condos) their assessed property values. All assessments are for 100% of value, meaning the assessed value = current sale price (if the property were placed on the market today). The assessment also includes last years’ property value. Formulas for calculation vary, but the Department uses adjustment factors that are dictated by neighborhood sales in order for assessed property values to equal sales prices. If you believe that the assessed value is incorrect, there is a period ... Read Full Story

I just found myself scarfing down another yummy burger from Five Guys Burgers . This seems to be a new chain of burger joint that is taking our NorthernVirginia area by storm. I know of at least 6, Arlington Virginia, Reston Virginia, Alexandria, Virginia, Annandale Virginia and Ashburn Virginia as well asGeorgetown, D.C. but apparently there are dozens of locations all throughout our state. I was introduced almost a year ago by a pretty terrific colleague (especially now that’s shes introduced Five Guys) and I have been hooked ever since. The best part is the appetite wetting peanuts your allowed to indulge in while ... Read Full Story

The proposed Stimulus package by President Bush will take affect sometime before June, say reports. Aside from the obvious advantage of $600 for singles (earning less than $75K) and $1,200 for married couples (earning less than $150K), there’s an additional benefit for the housing market. The stimulus package will help those markets - like Northern Virginia, where home prices are higher. It will aim to make getting a mortgage easier, refinancing easier, and prevent foreclosures. The package will raise FHA and VA loan caps to $725K, and would be permanent. Additionally, for those requiring a “jumbo” loan, the cap will be higher (currently $417K). ... Read Full Story