AJ's view from the Great Side of the Potomac

  The Arlington Report for YTD September 2009   Model      # Sold               Sales Range            Ave. Price      Ave. Subsidy  A  Lower        1                   $300,000                 $300,000            $9,750  B  Upper        7            $260,000 - $295,000        $283,714           ...

The Shirlington Report ~ September 2009 ~  A total of 32 units went to settlement in the month of September, while 25 of the 27 units under contract were ratified during the month.  Of this activity, 1st time home buyers continue be the driving force as they scramble to qualify for the $8,000 tax...

The Arlington Report for YTD August 2009                                                   Model      # Sold          Sales Range             Ave. Price    Ave. Subsidy           A Lower        1                 $300,000               $300,000         $9,750           B Upper        5         $28...

The Shirlington Report ~ August 2009 ~  A total of 24 units went to settlement in the month of August, while 14 of the 30 units under contract were ratified during the month.  Of this activity, 1st time home buyers appear to have been a driving force as they seek to qualify for the $8,000 tax cre...

This stunning upper level, end unit in The Arlington is located on a pedestrian courtyard, boasts 800 square feet, and features a wood burning fireplace in the Living room, granite in the kitchen, extra windows in both bedrooms, and a balcony off the dining area that overlooks green space for a t...

The Plaza in Alexandria is a refuge from the daily grind, with a secluded 2-acre, professionally landscaped interior courtyard to relax in.  Sitting on N. Howard Street between Duke St and Seminary Road, this fantastic community flies under the radar of most agents here in Northern VA, though it ...

This question came to me after a settlement that was a little rougher than it needed to be.  Here in Virginia, the buyer selects the settlement company since the buyer pays for the title insurance, so the Buyer's Agent (who is with a national brand) put into the contract that they would use their...