Do you need to know how to prepare for $339,990 place hunting in the competitive Alexandria real estate market?
Know that there’s no “right” time to purchase real estate in Fairfax County.
If you find the perfect $339,990 place now, don't take the chance of losing out because you think you can predict what the future will be in the Alexandria housing market. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual duplex’s price in 22303. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the home itself! Every property is unique. So, an opportunity lost today could be gone forever.
Trust your gut.
It's nice to have some support when you're making a big decision, but too many ideas from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Concentrate on your needs and wants, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Accept that there are no perfect houses in Alexandria.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. Maybe it's picture perfect, but with a price that is painful.The association provides all utilities but the association fee is high. I'll help you to make a list of priorities, and start with homes that meet your basic requirements.
You can't negotiate a super-deal in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Alexandria is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information.If you pay too much, relax. I'll put an appraisal contingency in that will allow you to kick-out of the deal at no penalty if the home sales price is too high.
When you're buying a duplex, you're buying a neighborhood.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a property to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
metro accessibility
convenience
parks
Plan ahead.
When you find the home you want, you should have already:
consider a moving schedule
investigate insurance
list your priorities
figure your budget
I can help with the purchase process. Even if you just need to talk to learn more about how to go forward, please don’t hesitate to call. Talk to me if you’d like to learn more about 5867 Blaine Dr.
Commuter's Dream: Updated Duplex on quiet & friendly cul-de-sac near woods w/ less than 10-min walk to Huntington metro! Granite counters, S/S Appliances, recessed lights + more. Minutes to I-495, RT-1, Metro & about a mile from shopping, movie ... [Read more]
Price: $339,990 : 5867 Blaine Dr, Alexandria, VA 22303
|| Beds: 2 || Baths: 1 || Half-Baths: 0 || Living Area: 896 || Days On Market: 0 ||
|| Huntington || Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $1,293 || MLS: FX10212175
Julie Nesbitt is an ABR who has served buyers in some of Alexandria’s most exclusive neighborhoods. She is a top producing agent who has listed and sold property in Northern Virginia. In addition to helping folks buy, sell and rent property in Northern Virginia, Julie is the primary administrator of the property management services performed by Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. Call Julie at (703)765-0300.
Know that there’s no “right” time to purchase real estate in Fairfax County.
If you find the perfect $339,990 place now, don't take the chance of losing out because you think you can predict what the future will be in the Alexandria housing market. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual duplex’s price in 22303. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the home itself! Every property is unique. So, an opportunity lost today could be gone forever.
Trust your gut.
It's nice to have some support when you're making a big decision, but too many ideas from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Concentrate on your needs and wants, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Accept that there are no perfect houses in Alexandria.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. Maybe it's picture perfect, but with a price that is painful.The association provides all utilities but the association fee is high. I'll help you to make a list of priorities, and start with homes that meet your basic requirements.
You can't negotiate a super-deal in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Alexandria is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information.If you pay too much, relax. I'll put an appraisal contingency in that will allow you to kick-out of the deal at no penalty if the home sales price is too high.
When you're buying a duplex, you're buying a neighborhood.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a property to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
Plan ahead.
When you find the home you want, you should have already:
