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I was recently quoted in an article for the International Business Times called “The Hottest US Real Estate Markets: Washington, DC.” Read the full article here: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/292621/20120203/hottest-real-estate-markets-washington-dc.htm
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Questions to Ask When Interviewing An Agent To Sell Your House
February 3rd, 2012 
Laura Every agent would love the opportunity to sell your house, but sometimes it may not be the right fit. Finding the right agent for your personality and style is important, just as important as finding one who will do a great job selling your home for the most money. Here’s a handy list to ask: [...]
How Long Does It Take From Contract to Closing?
February 2nd, 2012 Laura From the time you put your property on the market, to the time you accept a contract (in writing), that’s the time known as days on the market. From the time you accept a contract, known as ratification, until the time you close, a number of things will happen. Here’s the general timeline of events: [...]
Arlington Neighborhood Spotlight: Virginia Square Wills & Albrittains Townhomes
February 1st, 2012 Laura Located just a block and a half from the Virginia Square Metro and Quincy Park, the row of 10 townhomes located at 1000 Monroe St N in Arlington, VA 22201 is known as Virginia Square Wills & Albrittains. These townhomes were built in 1994, feature about 1,500 sq ft over 4 levels. Units have parking [...]
What’s Being Built on N Rolfe St Near Rt 50 in Arlington?
January 31st, 2012 Laura You might have noticed some construction going on near the intersection of Rt 50 (Arlington Blvd) and N Rolfe St, where there’s now a big blue Clark Construction sign. Their used to be apartments there that have since been knocked down. The plans for this site include: 67 rental apartments Underground Garage Rooftop Terrace Resident Lounge Fitness [...]
Tax Time Tips
January 31st, 2012 Laura It’s everyone’s favorite time of year – tax time! If you bought or sold a house in 2011, remember to bring your HUD1 Closing Statement with you when you’re preparing your tax files. Here are some things to remember: If you bought: Your mortgage company will send you a 1098, which you’ll use to deduct [...]
Multiple Offers Everywhere
January 30th, 2012 Laura The last two weeks have been a turning point for our real estate market. I have seen multiple offers on almost every type of property in Arlington but especially condos and (soon to be) townhouses. Here’s the dirt on what’s going on: Where: The “affordable” price range in Arlington spans from $300k – $650k-ish. Basically [...]
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No Comments »2011 Arlington Real Estate Market in Review
January 27th, 2012 Laura So how was the market in 2011 now that we’re almost a month into 2012? In a nutshell, a good year for recovery and growth. The year was fueled by fewer numbers of short sales and foreclosures, along with fewer sales and less inventory, which helped increase sales prices throughout the county. Since we clearly [...]
2012 Real Estate Assessments Now Available
January 26th, 2012 Laura You should have received your 2012 real estate assessment from Arlington County by now (or should soon). You can also find them online now: Arlington Real Estate Assessment Property Search. Here are some important things you should know about what they mean: -Values are assessed using sales data from June 2009 to June 2010, meaning [...]
Posted in Arlington Tags: arlington real estate, arlington real estate taxes, tax assesments No Comments »Researching Residential Building Permits
January 25th, 2012 Laura I recently read the description of a house that said something like “amazing remodel! everything new – deck, windows, kitchen…” and thought “I bet that’s pretty inside.” Then I went to Fairfax County’s website because it appeared the be flip done in 3 months. Much to my surprise, all of this work had been done [...]
Posted in Arlington, Investor, New Construction Tags: construction, rehab, residential building permits No Comments »
