Archive for January, 2009

01-25-09 = Today’s Snapshot = Shirlington Village (Arlington)

Sunday, January 25th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

There have been no SOLD properties of record this year for Shirlington Village, so let's talk about what's available.  I have data on 2 units that are available for purchase.  ... Read more..

Gates of McLean 1 Bedroom for RENT

Saturday, January 24th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Northern Virginia - Tysons Corner - Gated Community - Secure Building Gates of McLean One Bedroom One Bathroom For RENT! It will be available to move-in 2/1/09. This great home has ... Read more..

96.5% is still an A!

Friday, January 23rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Mortgage rates were recently at, and are still very near right now, 40 year lows. Money is still available. And as the first statement alludes, it is very cheap money. ... Read more..

There once were two – Soon there will be none

Sunday, January 18th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

A few months ago we had two Circuit City stores in the Tysons Corner area. One by the Mall, Tysons Corner Center, near La Madeline. The other was farther down ... Read more..

Tysons Corner Grocery – Grand Opening Today!

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

We have so many choices: Giant Food, Safeway, Wegmans, Shoppers, Magruders, Harris Teeter, Food Lion (excuse me - Bloom) and more. Why do we shop for groceries where we choose? ... Read more..

4th Quarter 2008 Review – Rotonda (Tysons Corner)

Friday, January 9th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

In the 4th Quarter of 2008 there were 8 SOLD properties in the Rotonda. The majority of those, 5, were 2 bedroom 2 bathroom models. More data is below.However as ... Read more..

Town of Vienna – Recent approvals

Monday, January 5th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

There were two interesting decisions/approvals by the Town of Vienna and it's governing council:1) A new building was approved, on 12/15/08, at 137 Church St, NW. The new building will ... Read more..

Rotonda has some sales in December 2008 – month recap

Friday, January 2nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The Rotonda was significantly more active in terms of Real Estate transactions compared to most of ther other Tysons Corner communities for December 2008. There were 5 SOLD properties, and ... Read more..

Fountains at McLean – water still on for something in December 2008

Friday, January 2nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Although the temperatures aren't very high in December there was still some life in the Fountains real estate market.In December there were 1 SOLD property, and 3 RENTED properties at ... Read more..

Sales and Rentals (NOT) in December 2008 in the Gates of McLean

Friday, January 2nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

What happened in the Gates of McLean in December of 2008? Well in terms of Real Estate, here's a recap:There was 1 SOLD property, and 0 (zero) properties that RENTED.The ... Read more..