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RECENT BLOG POSTS
    I happened to stop by a client’s new house today–a fantastic renovation of a rowhome in Petworth–and whom should I see walking down the street but Mayor Fenty himself! He was checking out the neighborhood, shaking hands, etc.–no doubt checking up on all the recent development in the area! He...
11/04/2009
This is the monthly market update I provide to my clients. To be added to the mailing list so that you receive these updates as soon as they are available, please email me. The market doesn't seem to have slowed down very much this Fall. There are plenty of buyers playing beat-the-clock, but the ...
09/26/2009
Are you one of the estimated 53% of buyers in 2009 who will be buying for the first time? Then register for a free first time home buyer seminar at Arlington Central Library to be held Wednesday, September 16 at 7:15 pm.   As with our other classes, there is absolutely no cost or obligation to at...
09/01/2009
I got to wondering today whether more short sales are closing and thought I would share some interesting data I found. All data is per MRIS as of today. Number of active listings designated "potential" short sales in NoVA* = 607 (# in Arlington = 57) Number of short sales that have closed in NoVA...
08/18/2009
Summer has been surprisingly busy this year in the DC real estate world. Here's the latest: Buyers are in a race against the clock to claim the $8000 tax credit by November 30, which has spurred activity in lower price ranges ($500k-ish and below) dramatically. Northern Virginia inventory, in par...
08/10/2009
The Spring market is hopping, but some recent changes are making it difficult to predict what's around the corner. Here's what's going on in the local real estate world: Interest Rates Jump: Mortgage rates took a significant jump in the past few weeks. The short story is that optimism about the e...
06/13/2009
Are you a first time buyer thinking of starting your search?  Low pries, historically low interest rates, and the $8000 tax credit have many people in our area wondering if it's time to buy.  Join us for a free educational session at Arlington County Library.  Wenesday, June 10 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm ...
05/29/2009
About the Neigborhood Waycroft-Woodlawn consists of about 585 single-family homes that are primarily in the Cape Cod and Colonial styles, common in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s when the area was developed.  Bounded by Glebe Road , I-66, 17th Street , and George Mason Drive/Frederick Street, it is very...
04/30/2009
Located in the furthest western corner of Arlington County, close to commuting routes I-66, Rt 29, and the East Falls Church metro station (orange line), lies Berkshire Oakwood. As of April 27, 2009, there are 25 homes on the market in Berkshire Oakwood, ranging in price from a $529,900 rambler t...
04/27/2009
Located in North Arlington and bounded by Washington Blvd, George Mason, Lexington/Jefferson streets, and 22nd St N, the neighborhood of Tara - Leeway Heights remains one of Arlington's most popular.  Nestled between Ballston and East Falls Church metro stations along the orange line, and with e...
04/26/2009
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