Are you ready to learn how to prepare for Condo hunting in the tough Alexandria real estate market?
Understand that you can't know the “ideal” time to buy.
If you find the dream home today, you don't want to miss out because you think you can guess a trend in the future of Alexandria real estate. Outside factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make any real difference in an individual high-rise condo’s price in Alexandria. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual neighborhood in the City of Alexandria where you're shopping! Every single property in Alexandria is distinct. So, property that you miss out on today, might never be on the market again.
Yours is the only opinion that matters.
It's nice to have some support when you're making a big decision, but who is ultimately going to pay the mortgage and live in the home? Focus on the wants and needs of the people who will actually be living in this high-rise condo.
Every home in the City of Alexandria, including 307 Yoakum Pkwy #215 requires some sort of compromise.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. The living room may be perfect, but the bathroom needs an update.The association doesn't have enough amenities, but the association fee is low. We will prepare a list of priorites, so that we can concentrate on the factors that are most important.
Don't expect that to negotiate too much in 22304.
Just because a home has been sitting for a long time, doesn't mean that the seller is willing to negotiate. Sometimes it means just the opposite.Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price or refusing to budge may cost you the home you love.
When you're buying a home, you're buying a community.
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
- privacy
- parks
Formulate your plan.
When you find the home you want, you should have already:
- learn more about home inspections
- investigate insurance
- select a Realtor
- list your priorities
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. Contact me if you’d like to learn more about 307 Yoakum Pkwy #215.
Brand New HVAC! Newly painted! Updated Kitchen & Bath! Tons of Closet spaces. Gated community with full amenities including indoor/outdoor pool, free shuttle to Metro, walking trail, cafe, indoor/outdoor tennis, sauna, hair salon, car wash, … [Read more]
Price: $189,500 : 307 Yoakum Pkwy #215, Alexandria, VA
22304
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Beds: 1 ||
Baths: 1 ||
Half-Baths: 0 ||
Living Area: 881 ||
Days On Market: 1 ||
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Watergate At Landmark ||
Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $0 || MLS: AX10161710
