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A Distinctive Family-Friendly Neighborhood in Mount Vernon
The feeling of space is the first thing that hits you when you visit Mount Vernon Grove. The large homes in this area have lots of green space, which makes for wonderful gardens and plenty of room for the kids. The houses were built in the 1970's, in a classic colonial style, but over the... Continue reading→
Homeowners are special people
Of course as a homeowner you'll be responsible for maintenance and repairs on the house. As a condo owner, many of these responsibilities are handled by the condo association. Either way, you're the type of person who has taken charge of his or her life. You can paint your wall any color you want. You... Continue reading→
Ronald Reagan National Airport in Crystal City / Arlington
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, formerly Washington National Airport, is on the Potomac across the river from Washington DC. Along with Baltimore Washington International and Dulles International, Reagan National is one of three major airports serving the Washington Metro area. Reagan National is easily my favorite of the three airports for a number of reasons.... Continue reading→
Are First-Time Buyers Being Shut Out?
Across the country, first-time home buyers have been putting in offers on homes, but many of them keep losing out. One working mother says she’s put in 30 offers on homes in the $100,000 range in the Atlanta area, bidding $2,500 to $3,000 above the asking price, but each time she’s been outbid. “We have... Continue reading→
Live Near the Base at Fort Myer Heights
Fort Meyer Heights lies at the southern side of Rosslyn, along Fort Meyer and toward Arlington National Cemetery. Fort Meyer Heights is behind the Iwo Jima Memorial toward Clarendon. But, Fort Myer Heights is just one of many communities close to military bases which Nesbitt Realty serves. For more information about homes near the base... Continue reading→
How are rental agents paid?
I just received this: I am a student interested in the field of real estate. I understand that a real estate agent makes money on the sale of a property based upon a percentage of the final sale price. I was wondering how a real estate agent makes money on a lease of a rental... Continue reading→
What is Lower Alexandria?
Northern Virginia has several independent cities and the City of Alexandria is one such independent city. The City of Alexandria borders Fairfax County, but the City of Alexandria is not in Fairfax County. Fairfax County is not in the City of Alexandria. However, there are large parts of Fairfax County that have an Alexandria postal... Continue reading→
Some Buyers Snap Up Retirement Homes Early
With home values falling over the past few years, some buyers are seeing a great opportunity to buy their retirement home now instead of waiting until they retire years later. For example, in one of the largest retirement areas in the nation — Century Village in Boca Raton, Fla. — the average age of a...
Home Size Preferences Differ With Age, Culture
The median home size most highly desired among home shoppers is 2,226 square feet, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ “What Home Buyers Really Want” survey. But looked at more closely, the size of home most desired can vary greatly depending on the buyers’ age, race, and ethnicity, the study found. As buyers’... Continue reading→
Sellers Who Delay May Miss Out
Some would-be move-up home sellers are eying home prices carefully. They’re waiting to see how much home prices appreciate more before they consider selling their home. But they may be missing their perfect opportunity, some housing experts say. The best time to move may depend on when the home owner purchased their current residence, says... Continue reading→