Posted in Uncategorized on September 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
upward, originally uploaded by t-squared.
For the first time in a loooonnnngggg time, prices for Arlington homes have actually gone up.
From July to August, the average price for a single family home in Arlington jumped from $757,382 to $803,949. Accordingly, the number of homes for sale dropped from 382 to 349.
Looking for a [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Deals on September 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Let’s Make a Deal
The Hunt is On
Ok, ok, instead of potentially spamming people with my PIX (they said they wanted me to email it, but still I’m worried about that…) I’ve decided to adjust my format. In the name of all that is ecologically green, not to mention the fact that many great deals were [...]
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Good news / bad news (depending on who you are)
Arlington County Board Authorizes Legal Action on Brompton’s at Cherrydale
Everyone asks and now you know. The Arlington County Board today authorized the County Attorney to take legal action against the Brompton’s at Cherrydale LLC, a property at 3800 Lee Highway in Arlington. The County Attorney is [...]
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Please feel free to stop by. I’ll be hosting this party from 1-4 today.
Ashton Heights is a wonderful neighborhood to explore and has homes at all price levels. This walking tour is a great idea if you’re up for a stroll.
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This is a great moment of opportunity
Simply put, these three things together really do create the “perfect storm” for buyers right now:
Rates just dipped below 6%
FHA limits remain at $729,750 through the end of the year (no guarantees after that)
Inventory is high, and a few really good homes can be found in the glut.
Chris’s [...]
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Posted in Arlington, tagged Arlington on September 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization is Busy Planning the 2nd Annual Taste of the Pike
Multicultural Celebration
September 20, Noon to 7:00 p.m.
And they won’t kick you out!
Preparations are underway for the 2008 Taste of the Pike, an event the community warmly embraced in its inaugural occurrence last year. Once again the grounds of the Arlington Mill [...]
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Posted in Agency, Realtors, tagged Agency on September 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We all have those days
I’ve been carrying around a huge, I mean HUGE, headache with me these past few days. I’m not prone to getting headaches at all. So, something must be going on.
Customer Service 101
I noticed this restaurant in the Outer Banks on my recent vacation. I did not go inside, I [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Is the (real estate) storm coming or going?
A lot of rain the other day, as Hurricane Hanna hit us. Wow. But fortunately Mother Nature stopped the deluge, and things have dried up a bit. The immediate world is returning to normal. Really, it passed pretty quickly.
This morning The Washington post stole my [...]
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Let’s Have a Party!
Tomorrow (9/7) I will be hosting an Open House in a terrific part of North Arlington called Lee Heights. After you get a little coffee from Starbucks, and maybe a light lunch as Cassett’s, come on over to tour a magnificent new home for sale. While I like the look of the [...]
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Khayal : Stressed out
Originally uploaded by KhayaL
Buying a home should be fun
As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.
1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s [...]
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