A Snapshot of the Real Estate Market in McLean Virginia: November 2009 That's my RE/MAX Allegiance office in McLean, Virginia. We're located at 6226 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101 Stop on by and say hello (I'll even buy you a coffee at the 2 story Starbucks in the parking lot). I'm the Managing Broker of the office and either myself or one of our 40 terrific agents can help you with any of your McLean, Virginia real estate needs. SO... What's Happening today in the McLean, V... Read Full Story
Passionate about Real Estate, Passionate about LifeLessons in life can come from the most unlikely of sources. You expect to learn from your parents, your teachers, your coaches, and your mentors. You learn from your colleagues, your clients, your friends, and sometimes even your children. But a Chicken Farmer? Who would have expected that? THE EVENT Last week, I had the fantastic opportunity to attend the TEDx MidAtlantic event in Baltimore, Maryland. If you ever have the chance ... Read Full Story
Extension and Expansion of $8000 Tax Credit for Northern Virginia and D.C. HomebuyersYou've likely heard that the Homebuyer Tax Credit was extended last week. The previous deadline was November 30th. Now you have more time to get up to an $8000 tax credit for the purchase of your first home in Virginia or D.C. (or anywhere else for that matter) Current Virginia and D.C. homeowners also have the opportunity to get up to $6500 when they move up and purchase their next home.&nb... Read Full Story
Local Northern Virginia Restaurants and Stores Offering Free Meals and Deals to VeteransVeteran's Day is coming up in just one week. It's an important time to pause and say thanks to those who have served our country so valiantly. To honor our United States veterans, some local restaurants will be providing free meals on Veteran’s Day (November 11th) to current and former service members. Bring an ID card, DD Form 214, or something else identifying you as a Veteran (VFW/Amer... Read Full Story
Most Expensive Home Sales in Northern Virginia during October 2009Are you wondering about Northern Virginia real estate and pondering what has sold recently? Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in Northern Virginia (Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City) for October 2009. All information was obtained through MRIS. Overall, there were 55 Northern Virginia home sales topping $1 million during the month of October 200... Read Full Story
Look at these Halloween Pictures!Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest. Today at noon was the last time to enter the 1st Annual Block Real Estate Group Halloween Home Decorating Photo Contest. The contest was held on my Facebook Fan Page located at www.Facebook.com/blockrealestate Drumroll please... Here are the winners of the contest and their winning photos: 1st Place -- Jay Matsueda, Los Angeles, CA. Congratulations! Jay wins an iPod Shuffle. Jay submitted several... Read Full Story
Trick or Treat for Halloween Gives You a Glimpse into Neighbor's HomesToday is Halloween! Happy Halloween to you and the kiddies.Time to bob for apples, dress up in scary costumes, get some candy, and wait for the Great Pumpkin!Most of all, it's time to trek around the neighborhood Trick-or-Treating. It's the one time of year, that it's considered okay to knock on stranger's doors (and they'll actually open them) and peek inside their homes. On all other days of this year, t... Read Full Story
Vienna, Virginia Home is would be perfect for renovation or tear-down and re-buildThe location is Great, but I have to be honest, the house is Second-Rate. Honesty is always the best policy when it comes to selling homes (or anything else in life for that matter.) So, here it is. I'm asking you to buy this house. And while President Ronald Reagan asked Mr. Gorbachev to "Tear Down This Wall" (referring of course to the Berlin Wall), I'm taking it a step further, don't just tear... Read Full Story
Halloween Home Decorating ContestHalloween is around the corner. It's a time for ghosts, witches, pumpkins, skeletons, and candy. Lots of candy. In honor of the season, the Block Real Estate Group is hosting a contest. Welcome to the 1st ANNUAL BLOCK REAL ESTATE GROUP HALLOWEEN HOME DECORATING CONTEST! Are you decorating your home for Halloween?Some people go all out for Halloween. Do you remember growing up that there was always at least one home on the block that was really dec... Read Full Story
McLean Homes on the market for over a year present a buying opportunityToday is Monday. Monday in McLean. That's got a nice ring to it!To celebrate, I looked at some of the real estate data in McLean, Virginia. Specifically, I was interested today in homes that have been on the market for a long time. A very long time. 365 days or more. If you've ever sold a home before, you know that 5 weeks can seem like a long time, especially with trying to keep the plac... Read Full Story
