O.k. we’re all in this to sell houses.  And we’re all working on the best ways to do that.  We know it helps to find a buyer.  And one with money is even better.  How do we get these buyers attention, and in an effective, and (also important) cost effective manner? Tell me your ideas.  … Continue reading Listing Marketing Ideas – Who’s doing it? and What do you think?

The Lillian Court real estate market has 7 properties available right now. 4 of those are for rent, and the other 3 are for purchase. Rent There are 4 completely different homes for rent. And accordingly so, they all have a different rental asking price.- One Bedroom One Bathroom asking $1,350/month- Two Bedroom One Bathroom … Continue reading 12-29-08 = Available NOW (BUY or RENT) @ Lillian Court

U.S. News and World Report has recently named 4 County High Schools to the Nations top 100. This is out of a review of over 1,900 schools in 48 states. The evaluation was based on college readiness, participation and performance in AP (advanced placement) tests, participation and performance on IB (international Baccalaureate) tests, and proficiency … Continue reading Local Schools Make List of Nation’s Best!

I showed a property for sale today. Regardless if my client liked it or not (Which they did). The listing agent said no FHA contracts. That sounds pretty silly. Especially considering that the FHA loan is the bulk of the loans going through these days. It was a bank owned property that was relatively well … Continue reading Seller says No to FHA

Although not known for meddling in politics, the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce is ready to get involved. The organization is creating a Public -Policy Committee to give voice to the sentiments of the groups members. The decision to create this committee comes out of awareness of the many projects planned or in the works … Continue reading Vienna-Tysons Chamber wants it’s voice heard

Tysons corner is changing everyday, as is every city in the nation. But we have much bigger plans in store for the future. Here’s an update on some of the planned changes: – county staff to draft a new comprehensive plan for Tysons by July 09o “aggressive timeline” said James Zook (director of Fairfax County’s … Continue reading A "Changing Tysons" – Quick Facts 12-18-08

Lillian Court sits in a great location in Tysons Corner. It’s right next to the Galleria Mall, and across the street from Greensboro Drive, which is home to many of the areas big employers: SAIC, BAE, Booz Allen Hamilton, and more. In November 2008 there were 2 properties SOLD in Lillian Court. The first was … Continue reading Lillian Court (Tysons Corner) November 2008 Summary

Harris Teeter is still staying strong. They’re opening up a bunch of other locations across the region very soon. Why do I mention it. Well, there’s not much to talk about in real estate transactions in 2720 Arlington Mill Drive, south for November. There were 0, yes zero, sales for November 08. So I can’t … Continue reading November 08 Recap for Shirlington Village (Arlington)

Let’s see what else happened in November besides Black Friday! In the Fountains at McLean there was 1 property SOLD. That property was a one bedroom in one of the mid-rise buildings. It Sold for $230,000. That property was on the market for 189 days. They originally started asking $264,500. One can only assume that … Continue reading Fountains at McLean = November 08 in Review

November, a month for Thanksgiving and real estate sales. Well one property at the Gates of McLean sold. It was a two bedroom two bathroom home in a mid-rise building. This property Sold for $350,000 and gave back a closing cost credit to the buyer of $5,000. The property was on the market a paltry … Continue reading November Re-cap = Gates of McLean