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Who doesn’t love a 3-day weekend? If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, here’s a list of some of the local events in celebration of Memorial Day: Saturday, May 23 Wreath-laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial, starts at 11am. Live performances by the Gaslight Society begins at Noon. Sunday, May 24 [...]
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Things To Do In Arlington, VA and Washington, D.C. For Memorial Day 2009
May 22nd, 2009 
Laura Rubinchuk 
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Construction Projects in Arlington, VA: Courthouse & Rosslyn
May 21st, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk While building permits have seen a decline of late, there are still some construction sites in Arlington in the Courthouse/Rosslyn corridor. Here’s a summary of some of the projects underway: Courthouse Residence Inn (Marriott Hotel) - A future 10-story Marriott Residence Inn with 176 rooms and retail space, plus a parking garage. Construction is nearing the [...]
Arlington Virginia Real Estate Update – April 2009
May 19th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk April numbers for Arlington are below…it’s been a crazy time here in Arlington. Inventory is at historic lows in some price ranges (mostly anything under about $500k), as first-time buyers are scooping up new listings as fast as they come on the market! A total of 190 properties sold in April in Arlington alone. Here’s the breakdown [...]
April 2009 Falls Church, VA Real Estate Market Update
May 19th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk Here’s some of the numbers for last month in the Falls Church (both the city of and the part in Fairfax County) area. Single Family Homes (Detached) Average Selling Price: $460,972 after 84 days on the market Townhouses Average selling price: $458,413 after 41 days on the market Condos 1 bedroom, 1 bath: average selling [...]
April 2009 McLean, VA Real Estate Market Update
May 19th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk The real estate market in McLean Virginia has not been immune to some of the foreclosures that have hit Fairfax County. McLean still has mutli-million dollar properties selling, but there are still some hidden gems of affordability in the area. Here’s the breakdown for April 2009: Single Family Detached Homes Average Selling Price: $954,149 after [...]
May 16th and 17th – Arlington Neighborhood Day and Taste of Arlington
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk This Saturday, May 16th is Arlington’s Neighborhood Day. Started in 1997, it’s a way for Arlington Community building. The day is filled with block parties, festivals, and yard sales throughout Arlington County. Some groups organize community service projects like planting trees and cleaning up trash. More information about Neighborhood Day can be found here. Sunday, May 17th is [...]
Construction Projects in Arlington, VA: Ballston
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk Local projects along the Ballston corridor are starting up soon, and some are already under construction. Here’s the rundown of local projects: Founders Square Located on about 5 acres of land between Wilson Blvd, N Randolph, and N Quincy Streets, this future site will hold 362 residential units (17 and 12 stories high), with office [...]
Northern Virginia To See Real Estate Tax Increases
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk Local governments *tried* to make budget cuts to keep costs down…but apparently, Northern Virginia homeowners should prepare to see a slight increase in their real estate taxes. Arlington, Virginia, Arlington County: current tax rates are .838 for every $100 of the assessed value. The budget for 2010 has that increasing to $0.865 Fairfax County, Virginia: tax rates [...]
Just Like The Song, Sellers Say "Take Me As I Am": Buying "As-Is"
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk Bob Dylan said ”Take me as I am, or let me go…” How applicable this statement is in this housing market. Here are some things you should know about buying anything “as-is”… 1. What kinds of properties are usually sold “as-is”? Almost every short sale and/or bank-owned property I have seen has been sold “as-is.” The [...]
Observations from a Weekend Open House: Buyers Know More Than We Think!
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk Yesterday, I held a great listing on 934 N. Daniel St in Arlington, VA. It’s located in a great neighborhood of single family homes called Lyon Park. Close to the Clarendon metro, close to the major highways leading to Tysons Corner as well as downtown D.C. Currently there are 11 properties listed in the neighborhood, with 3 under [...]
