Did You Know These Things About The Acadia At the Metro Condominium

The Acadia Condominium sits at the beginning of the orange line metro in Vienna, Virginia. The building was constructed in 2002 and consists of 167 luxury contemporary condominium units. Floor plans for the Acadia include one studio, 77 one-bedroom units and 88 two-bedroom units. The building is conveniently located right off of the Nutley Street Exit on Interstate 66 and sits right next to the Marquis Condominium. Continue reading

Why To Consider Halstead at the Metro?

Halstead at the Metro sits just across the street from the Dunn-Loring Metro stop on the Orange Line and adjacent to the Mosaic District. The Halstead was originally built in 2005 and consists of 2 buildings with 438 units, which includes a few commercial spaces. Halstead floor plans include all variations from Studios up to two-bedroom, two-bath units ranging from 559 to 1,264 square feet.  The building has assigned parking spaces in the above-ground parking garage which is attached to the buildings. Continue reading

What Buyers Do—and Do Not—Want

With the U.S. housing market finally picking back up, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) conducted a large study to pinpoint how recession may have influenced consumers' lifestyle preferences and home wish lists.  Released this month, the survey found that Americans desire:
  • Energy Star appliances above all else
  • energy-efficient laundry rooms
  • high-end amenities such as kitchens with double sinks, French doors, and whole-house technology
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What homeowners and buyers do not want, meanwhile, are:
  • elevators
  • golf course homes
  • laminate countertops
NAHB also determined that the outer suburbs are favored when it comes to home location, with just 8 percent of those queried citing a preference for living in a city center.  That is a departure from what those in the apartment sector believe: that recession and escalating gasoline prices are creating demand for urban lifestyles. "What Home Buyers Want," CNBC Europe (Feb 25, 2013) © Copyright Information Inc. 2013