Northern Virginia Real Estate: Home Prices Rise

Zillow recently released data showing that their "Zestimate" demonstrated falling home price, but folks the "real" numbers are in and that's far from correct.

First of all it is is true that in our area fewer homes are being sold. However, the price of those homes has increased over the last 12 months. DC showed increases of over 7%! Gains were reported in 49 states including DC. Lower priced homes had the best performance as first time home buyers continue to enter the market.

Bottom line, real estate is still a great investment and it's always a great time to buy!

Northern Virginia Real Estate Listing: 888 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA - FABULOUS LOACATION!

Gorgeous, 10th floor, luxury high rise built with class, style & convenience. 3 blocks to Ballston metro, 4 blocks to Virginia Square. Corner, light-filled unit with two floor to ceiling walls of windows. Wide plank hardwoods, gorgeous kitchen with stainless steel & classic, but modern granite. Generously sized master suite. Luxury MBA w/deep soaking tub, dual vanities & separate shower. Luxury amenities: roof top deck with panoramic views of DC, gym, lounge & pool. Parking spot conveys.

Check out the virtual tour:
http://tour.circlepix.com/tour/Nitro/loadingPage.htm?tourId=911418

Northern Virginia Real Estate Listing: 920 Queen Street, Old Town Alexandria - MAKE IT YOURS!

Old Town, where your story begins. Gorgeous, 1830s row home two blocks to King Street. Easy walk to two metros, Old Town waterfront, charming shops, trendy restaurants, exercise trails, parks, waterfront & more. Quick drive to D.C. Updated baths & kitchen with stainless appliances & granite counters. Large bedrooms. Spacious back garden perfect for entertaining, charming brick patio - your own little bit of serenity in a busy world! Plentiful indoor and outdoor storage for bikes, strollers, and more! What's not to love!

See a virtual tour with photos:

http://www.homevisit.com/tour/mrisTour.asp?id=50726&ver=

The details:

$565,000

2 beds, 1.5 baths

Call me today to arrange a showing or pop by our OPEN HOUSE on SUNDAY MAY 15, 2011 from 1PM-4PM!

melinda@myagentmelinda.com

Newest Listing: 5418 Chieftain Circle in Alexandria

Luxury and comfort abound in this spacious, private home well located just off 395 and just one exit to 95/495. Minutes to Tyson's Corner and DC. Just a few blocks to the metro bus!

Open, five level floorplan overlooking parkland with fantastic deck. Wall of windows in living room (UV protected) with gas fireplace. Upgraded, oversized kitchen with breakfast bar, family area and/or eat-in area. Great community amenties including pool. A perfect 10!

Check out the virtual tour:
http://tour.circlepix.com/tour/Nitro/loadingPage.htm?tourId=925642

365 Reason to Love Falls Church. Reason #11: Springtime

Falls Church is an older community with mature trees. It is unbelieveably green this time of year and with our milder climates what a great time to get out and enjoy it. Take a run, walk or ride down the WO&D trail, dine on the patio at Sweetwater, Chevey's, Grevey's, Dogwood Cafe, Clare and Don's beach shack or Uno's. Hit the famers market in Falls Church city, one of my personal favorite things this time of year. Tour open houses! Spring is the most popular time of year to buy and sell in the DC metro area!

365 Reasons to Love Falls Church. Reason #10: Home to Veterans

Thank you to all of our Veterans and those still fighting to keep our Country safe and free.

I'm a little late getting this out today. Sometimes being a wife, mother and business owner overwhelms me, but if it wasn't for our Veteran's who knows if I'd even have the great opportunities and privilege's that I have today!

Ever wondered why we have so many homes built in the 50's in Falls Church? That there are such a multitude of 2 and 3 bedroom 1 and 2 level cape cod or rambler homes? After World War II there were many homes built for the GI's returning home. I recall a neighbor, Josephine telling me her husband and her had paid $8000 for their 1 level, 3 bed, 1 bath home. They'd finished the attic later to help give their three girls a space of their own to play. Suffice to say there are many Veteran's living in our area!



Photo courtesy of Peter M Kiesel www.pmkprophoto.com

 Give your neighbors a shout out and thank them for their service. Don't wait for Veteran's Day, any day will do!

365 Reasons to Love Falls Church. Reason #9 It's Fall in Falls Church



Photo by Peter M Kiesel http://www.pmkprophoto.com/



Don't you just love fall? The amazing colors. The crisp, cool, air. The smell of the dried, fallen leaves. A fire in the fireplace...Heaven.

I got married in the Fall for these very reasons. It rained at first, but as the storm departed, the crisp, cool air came in and it was amazing!  

In Falls Church we have so many wonderful Autumn activities to enjoy. Of course there is Halloween and Thanksgiving, but locally we have the Fairfax Fall Festival to look forward to and the Falls Church City Fall Festival & Taste of Falls Church. You could also take a stroll or ride a bike on the W&OD trail or wander around one of our many parks. Of course Fido might like to get out for a little exercise and we've got several wonderful dog parks in the area as well. My husband and I used to take our boys (dogs) out to a dog park in East Falls Church and then to Baskin Robins for ice cream after. I don't know who enjoyed it more. Us or them.

Keep an eye out for the yellow signs in your neighborhood letting you know when Fairfax County's finest will be around for leaf collection!