If you're thinking of buying a new construction, you probably already know that every new development will have its own sales staff. These people are often friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the new condominium or new house. However, the on-site sales people work to sell this property only. That means that the on-site staff of a new condominium knows the property as-well-as or better than anyone around and they are there to assist you. But that also means that the on-site sales staff works for the builder.
When in the market for a new condo or a new home, it's a good idea to employ a buyer's agent such to protect your interests. A condominium agent knows the entire area, not just one property. A buyer's agent knows the pitfalls and benefits of buying new, and best of all it won't cost you one dime more than if you use the onsite staff. You have a right to representation: exercise that right today!
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***JUST IN TIME FOR POOL SEASON*** VACATION RIGHT HERE***EASY TO SHOW***APPTS CONFIMRMED IMMEDIATELY***Expanded split on quiet cul-de-sac with gorgeous pool surrounded by 6' no -maintenance vinyl fence.
.. that's just for starters! Open concept main level with hardwoods and gas fireplace. Stunning 2022 kitchen renovation featuring GE top-of-the- line CAFE appliance package. Huge quartz center island gas cook top with ceiling height over head hood offering a clear sightline to the living room. Dual wall ovens with convection microwave/air fry feature. Kitchen opens to TREX deck overlooking pool. All 4 bedrooms on upper level with hardwoods. Primary bedroom with huge walk-in closet. Primary bath with jetted tub and new skylight. Nicely updated hall bath. Finished walk out level comes with 2 rec rooms, one with wood burning fireplace that opens to pool deck. Pool has new liner. New roof & skylights 2022. HVAC 2008. Service panel updated 2000. Laundry appliances 2019. Located within a 2 mile radius of Huntington and Eisenhower METRO stations. [Burgundy Manor - $849,000]
Location, Location, Location! Welcome to this light, bright and spacious end-unit condo with 1555 sqft of living space in the sought-after Barkley Condominium*Centrally located in the Columbia Heights/Penrose neighborhood, this complex offers easy access to Metrobus, Metrorail, abundant shopping possibilites, dining and local entertainment options*Enjoy large living areas throughout with floor-to-ceiling windows*Spacious living room leads to an inviting, over-sized balcony (20x7) for relaxing, reading and dining overlooking trees and courtyard*Separate dining room*Remodeled kitchen boasts loads of granite counter space, eat-in area, ample cabinets, stainless steel appliances and pantry*Full-sized washer/dryer in separate laundry room*Gleaming engineered hardwood floors throughout*Primary bedroom boasts two large closets, one a walk-in, separate dressing area (10x4) and remodeled bathroom*Nice-sized secondary bedroom*Updated hall bathroom*Closet space galore throughout*Freshly painted*This unit has a dedicated parking space G1/6 and an assigned storage area off the terrace level*Building amenities include a concierge, outdoor swimming pool with lap lane, large sunning deck, library, exercise room, sauna and ample outside terrace space for barbecuing and relaxing with friends and family*Condo fee includes many building amentieis plus all utilities except electric *The Barkley is just minutes away from the brand new Amazon HQ2 / National Landing, Pentagon, Pentagon City, Pentagon City Metro, Old Town Alexandria, Clarendon-Rosslyn corridor, Washington DC, and National Airport.
5-bath colonial on over half an acre, tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac just one minute from GW Parkway. Main level boasts a cozy living room with fireplace, den, formal dining room, and expansive 40' Trex deck with a screened-in porch. Hardwood floors. Spacious family room with fireplace adjoins the gourmet kitchen featuring granite counters and double ovens. Upstairs offers 5 bedrooms, including a primary suite with 2 walk-in closets. Fully finished walk-out lower level includes a recreational room, bedroom, and full bath. The property also features a 2-car garage with epoxy flooring. Zoned for Chesterbrook ES, Longfellow MS, McLean HS. [Potomac Hills - $1,495,000]
Huge Price Improvement.
Welcome to your Tudor oasis nestled in a serene cul-de-sac, less than a mile away from the Silver Line Metro/Tysons, within the esteemed Spring Hill/Cooper/Langley High School pyramid. This grand residence boasts Tudor-style charm with modern amenities, offering a lifestyle of luxury and convenience.
As you approach, you're greeted by a circular drive leading to a stately four-car garage, providing ample parking for guests and family. The expansive extra-height fenced backyard beckons with its lush greenery, seasonal flowers, inground pool, Jacuzzi tub, and outdoor built-in grill—a perfect retreat for family entertaining and relaxation.
Inside the main residence, great living space awaits your personal touch. Step into the dramatic two-story great room, flooded with natural light from a magnificent wall of windows, creating an inviting atmosphere for gatherings or quiet evenings by the fireplace. Adjacent, a sunroom beckons, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor living.
For the discerning chef, the kitchen boasts Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, along with high-end cherry-paneled cabinetry, ensuring culinary excellence with every meal. The dark cherry-paneled library offers a cozy retreat for work or study.
Upstairs, the indulgent master suite awaits, featuring a luxurious spa-like bath, tray ceiling, and custom-built closets, offering both elegance and practicality. Additional bedrooms also feature customized built-in closets throughout, providing ample storage for every need.
The lower level offers endless possibilities, with a full kitchen, an additional bedroom, a playroom for kids, and space for recreation or relaxation.
Plus, there is a separate guest house on the detached garage side, complete with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, full bathroom, and cathedral ceiling second-floor living, providing privacy and convenience for visitors or extended family members.
With its blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort, this Tudor retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience refined living within reach of urban conveniences. Don't miss your chance to make this extraordinary property your own. Schedule your private showing today. [Summerwood - $3,250,000]
Beautiful brick townhouse with a captivating patio! 3 bedrooms /3.
5 bathrooms , two fireplaces with a hybrid office/bonus room option on the lower level. Updated bathrooms , freshly painted, new carpet, new refrigerator , windows replaced in 2018, HVAC was replaced in 2019. Lighting on main level is connected to Lutron Caseta Smart Home, which works withand light fixtures. Experience the enchanting allure of abundant natural light that fills every corner of this inviting home, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere throughout the day. Nestled in Huntington at Mount Vernon one of the friendliest neighborhoods, where neighbors embrace the joy of community with leisurely strolls, accompanied by their furry friends or little ones, or simply enjoying peaceful moments .
Immerse yourself in the comforting ambiance of this welcoming environment, where the laughter of children playing outside echoes through the air. Revel in the array of amenities at your fingertips, including a refreshing pool, tennis courts, Farmers market ( Wednesdays ) , tot lot, and a serene canoe launch.
Enjoy the convenience of being just a stone's throw away from various access points to the GW Parkway trail, with Dyke Marsh, Fort Hunt Park, and Collingwood Park mere miles away. Collingwood Park, in particular, offers a plethora of recreational activities such as tennis, pickleball, ball fields, and a playground, coupled with easy access to the GW bike and running path. Two assigned parking spaces in front of the unit. Commuter routes, Huntington Metro, Ft Belvoir, the Pentagon, National Harbor and GW Parkway. Close to retail , restaurants , major shopping, hospitals ( INOVA) Mt. Vernon Estate. [Huntington At Mt Vernon - $599,999]
COZY STUDIO CONDO IN OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA PERFECT LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS**CLOSE COMMUTE TO BELVOIR, PENTAGON, POTOMAC RIVER AND GW PARKWAY**STUDIO FEATURES KITCHEN WITH SS APPLIANCES AND WINE COOLER**GARDEN STYLE COMMUNITY WITH GRASSY AREAS AND LOTS OF SHOPPING/RESTAURANTS NEARBY**SHARED LAUNDRY AREA WITH SMALL FITNESS GYM**EASY ACCESS TO METRO AND BUSES.
Beautiful mid-century modern SFH with 1 car garage in a perfect location.
Commuter’s delight. Minutes away from the major highways (95/395/495) and close to Franconia-Springfield Metro Stop and Springfield Town Center. Spacious corner lot. House has been totally renovated with high end materials. New kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring, and entire has been freshly painted. This lovely home has lots of natural light. [Springfield Estates - $695,000]
Welcome to this meticulously maintained gorgeous 3 finished level Colonial with over 6000 finished square feet in the sought after Carrington community! Built by the luxury builder Gulick, stunning in every way, this home has it all! This luxurious 5-bedroom, 4.
5-bath home has a grand, two-story foyer that features an elegant staircase leading to the second level. The main level offers a spacious family room with a gas fireplace that leads to a private deck, a lovely sunroom, a dedicated office room, a formal dining room and a gourmet kitchen with breakfast area and an oversized two-story window. This main level has newly finished hardwood floors and porcelain tile flooring. The kitchen, office and dining rooms boast magnificent bay windows. The upper-level features four generously sized bedrooms all with hardwood floors and three bathrooms. The large owner’s suite has two walk-in closets, and a master bathroom with dual vanities, a jacuzzi tub and a separate shower. The fully finished lower level offers a bedroom with a full bathroom, a large open area that can be used for multiple living spaces, and two storage rooms. This level also includes a kitchen area with a fridge, a dishwasher and a sink. The lovely backyard features a large newly painted deck and offers a lot of space for play and relaxation. Located on a cul-de-sac with a big lot, this home with a new roof, newly painted interior and exterior has a long driveway that can fit additional 6 cars. The highly desirable Carrington community features wooded walking trails and streams, tennis courts, playground, new mailboxes, newly paved streets and lighted sidewalks for evening strolls. With a great school pyramid of Spring Hill Elementary, Cooper Middle and Langley High School, this house is in an ideal location, with easy access to Dulles Toll Road, I-495, 15 mins to DC and less than a mile to Spring Hill Metro. Conveniently located and in close proximity to Tysons Mall, Tysons Galleria, Wolf trap National Park and with multiple shopping and dining options, the home is ready to just move in and enjoy!
Upgrades:
New Roof – 2023
New Flooring First Floor– 2023
Exterior painting – 2023
Deck painting – 2023.
Interior painting – 2023
Kitchen Window replaced – 2021
Dryer replaced – 2021
DishWasher – 2024
Upstairs all hardwood floors – 2018
Garage door replaced – 2018 [Carrington - $2,165,000]
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A truly unique complete renovation and 2 story addition of this Warwick Village townhome created a 3/4 bedroom 3.5 bath luxurious home with 2330 sqft of living space on 3 levels (1722 sqft above and 608 sqft below). Not a detail was overlooked from the front sidewalk to the back of the rear yard! Thoughtfully designed with 4 skylights, custom lighting throughout, and an expanded walkout basement this interior townhome is basked in light! Next up, the expansive "family" kitchen! The heartbeat of most homes and families, this kitchen offers bar seating on 2 sides, endless counters, tons of cabinet/pantry storage, and Brand New Kitchen Aid Appliances. Finishing off the main level is a 1/2 bath, large living/dining area, hall closet and custom built in entertainment center. On the second level of the home you will find 3 skylights, 2 luxurious bathrooms with marble/onyx tiles, 3 bedrooms hardwood floors and custom closets in each. The lower level of this home offers another luxurious bathroom, large laundry room, living space with custom built in cabinetry and a bonus room (4th bedroom) perfect for au pair suite with a small kitchenette and walk-out to the rear yard which includes a storage shed. The custom designed flagstone patio is as welcoming as Warwick Village is itself , offering plenty of space for outdoor dining or just enjoying a glass of wine with your neighbors. Plus large planters for those of us with a green thumb! Schedule a showing or visit one of the open houses this weekend from 1-3pm Saturday and 1-4pm Sunday (Perfect Mother's Day gift!) [Warwick Village - $959,950]
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M.! LIVE, WORK, COMMUTE AND PLAY AT YOUR DOORSTEP! Welcome Home to this Rarely Available Luxury, Stately, Brick 4-Level End-Unit Townhome located in the Premier GATED, Most Coveted Neighborhood in Tysons - Westwood Village! This Gorgeous, Light-filled, Pottery Barn Home boasts Brand New Hardwood Floors, 9+ Foot Ceilings, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Large Eat-in Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Countertops, Fresh Paint, Walkout Basement with Fireplace, Deck, Dual HVAC, Upstairs Laundry, and 2 Car Garage. With 4 Light & Bright Levels, this Meticulously Updated Home offers 3 Large Bedrooms (including Two Primary Bedroom Suites) with Spacious Walk-in Closets & 3.5 Bathrooms! When parking is at a premium, this home has a 2 Car Garage as well as a permit for 1 owner and 1 visitor parking! Gated Community backs to a Wooded Reserve & Trails! Enjoy all Westwood Village has to offer with Community Pool, Exercise Facilities & more! 1 BLOCK TO METRO STATION, Tysons West Shops & Restaurants, Large Grocery Store, State-of-the Art Fitness Club and over a dozen restaurants! Commuter's Dream with easy access to Metro, Dulles Toll Road, I-495, Route 7, I-66 & more! [Tysons Village - $999,999]
A survey by American Lives, a consumer research firm in California, conducted a study for the trade magazine Builder to answer that question. Here are their conclusions:
They are young. Most are under 45. Half said they had annual household incomes of $75,000 or less. Two-thirds are married.
They are frugal. They consistently told surveyors they were eager to live a simple lifestyle.
They are concerned about their financial future. About 70 percent said the economy is “not so good” with 27 percent saying it was getting worse and 27 percent saying it was getting better, and two-thirds saying it would get better in a year. Some 55 percent said they were concerned that they might lose their jobs.
They see themselves as energy efficient but not necessarily “green.” About 32 percent said they’d pay extra for energy-efficient features but only 16 percent said they’d pay extra for recycled or renewable construction materials.
Neighborhood is important. Ninety-five percent said they thought the community was as important as the home itself. Seventy-nine percent wanted the most square footage they could afford, but 69 percent said they’d consider a smaller home in the right neighborhood.
A study from Bankrate found that 90 percent of owners do not regret buying their home.
The findings also revealed improved mortgage awareness, with only 8 percent of home owners in the dark about what type of loan they have -- down from 26 percent two years ago.
The poll of 1,001 randomly selected home owners in August showed that 79 percent had fixed-rate financing, and this type of mortgage was used by almost 90 percent of respondents who make more than $75,000.
Source: Realty Times, Broderick Perkins (09/02/10)
With more home buyers interested in eco-friendly features, property stagers are placing more emphasis on the overall performance of green dwellings.
To give their listings a competitive edge, they can perform an energy audit and indicate the changes and upgrades made as a result to boost energy efficiency.
They also should provide a checklist detailing the benefits of the home's green features, ensure cleaning products in cabinets are eco-friendly and food in pantries is organic, and include an aesthetically pleasing recycling center that goes beyond the traditional blue bins.
Additionally, chemical odors should be eliminated from the home, living plants should be added a to help enhance indoor air quality, sustainable upgrades should be encouraged, and eco-friendly landscaping like vegetable gardens and native grasses should be chosen over lawns that require a lot of maintenance.
Source: RISMedia (06/16/10)
According to research economist Jessica Lautz, "More than one-third of all home buyers buy a home for the desire to own. This has been the most cited reason consistently for the last several years, but it is even more true of single female buyers. Nearly half of single female buyers purchase a home because they have a desire to own a home. The second most cited reason for single female buyers in choosing to purchase a home is a change in family situation—13 percent of single female buyers purchase for this reason, compared to 9 percent of all buyers.
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"In comparison to other household types, single female buyers are more likely to have lived with parents, relatives or friends before buying their own residence, 20 percent compared to 12 percent of all buyers. Single female buyers are also more likely to rent an apartment or house before buying their own place compared to all buyers. Both previous living situations are related to the large share of single female buyers being first-time buyers."
Her research indicates: "The median age of all home buyers was 39 years old, compared to 41 for single female buyers. Among single-female buyers, 58 percent were first-time home buyers in 2009, compared to 47 percent of all home buyers. The median household income for single-women home buyers was lower than that of all other homebuyer household types. Single females reported a median household income of $47,900 in 2008 compared to $73,100 among all home buying households. This difference in household income should not be completely surprising as 68 percent of home buying households are couples – and so perhaps likely to have two income earners. The difference in median income for single women households compared to those for single men is less striking—single men typically made $53,700 in 2008. Additionally, single women households are less likely to have children living at home than couples. Results from the survey show that 22 percent of single women home buyers have children at home, while 38 percent of all home buyers have children at home."
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If you're thinking of buying a new construction, you probably already know that every new development will have its own sales staff. These people are often friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the new condominium or new house. However, the on-site sales people work to sell this property only. That means that the on-site staff of a new condominium knows the property as-well-as or better than anyone around and they are there to assist you. But that also means that the on-site sales staff works for the builder.
When in the market for a new condo or a new home, it's a good idea to employ a buyer's agent such to protect your interests. A condominium agent knows the entire area, not just one property. A buyer's agent knows the pitfalls and benefits of buying new, and best of all it won't cost you one dime more than if you use the onsite staff. You have a right to representation: exercise that right today!
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