Monday, December 14, 2009

Oakton Rentals and Sales

Update December 14: There are 6 properties for sale in our area. Treebrooke has 2 a bedroom unit for %264,900 and a 3-bedroom unit for $349,500. Flint Hill Manor has a townhouse for $360k. Arrowood offers two townhouses: $419k and $424,900. And Mayfair Manor has a townhouse with a garage for only $525k.
It is the best time to buy. The interest rate is the lowest in 40 years. Prices are down, and it is in fact the best time to bargain. Chances are the prices will start creeping up after the 10th od January. So, if you and somebody you know are just procrasting, call me. I am your neighbor. You can always make an offer with a delayed settlement if you cannot move in just yet.
Good luck!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Oakton - Treebrooke - Update October 19

As of today, you can find 4 properties for sale in Treebrooke and surrounding areas. Three of them are 2 bedroom condo units: 2 in the Vistas and 1 in Treebrooke. They are offered for $260k, $275k, and $350k respectively. There is also a 3 level townhouse for $330,000 in Flint Hill Manor. You should hurry if you want to take advantage of the $8,000 tax incentive.

You can also rent 2 properties: one for $1,500 for a 2-bedroom condo unit in the Vistas and $1,800/mo for a townhouse in Treebrooke.

If you need help, don't hesitate to email or call me.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Rentals Sales in Treebrooke - October 2

If you are looking for Rentals in Treebrooke and surrounding subdivisions, as of today there are 5 units you can find. In Trevor House - $1,500/mo for a 3 bedroom unit; Vistas - $1,500/mo for a 2 bedroom unit; Treebrooke - $1,800/mo for a 3 level townhouse; and $1,995/mo in Mayfair Manor. You can even sublease for $650/mo 1 bedroom 1 bath in a townhouse. All of them are close to the metro and metro bus; major roads; shopping.

If you hurry, you can still purchase a property and get $8,000 tax credit (provided you are a first-time buyer). You can even use it for closing costs. However, most lenders require that you get a ratified contract before October 15 to take advantage of the tax credit. In this location, you can get a townhouse for $410k. Two 2 bedroom units for $260k and $275k respectively. And a 3 bedroom unit for $350k.

A 3 bedroom 2 bath unit at 2817 Jermantown Rd. has just been sold for the listing price of $315k. No seller subsidy was given. And the appraised value was the same.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Update - September 3

As of today, there are 4 properties for sale: 3 2 bedroom condos for $260k each and 1 3 bedroom for almost $350k. There are also 2 fee simple townhouses: 1 for $334k in FLint Hill Manor and the other for $424k in Arrowood. There is also one single family contemporary house for $625 k. It has a circular drive. 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Lots of update although the house was built in 1976.

If you are looking to rent, you can find 4 properties: $1,500/mo for a 2 bedroom condo upto $2,200/mo for a townhouse in Mayfair Manor.

If you need help, please email or call me at 703-937-0328 (VM).

Friday, July 31, 2009

Update - July 31

We see some slowing down in the market in our area. There are fewer properties on the market: just 2 condo units, 3 townhouses and 1 detached house. It is normal for this time of the year.
An interesting feature of the market is that there are many potential buyers looking at properties, however very few make offers. Some are looking for foreclosures (they are rare for our area), others are strong believers that it is best to try and get a short sale simply because the price will be "right".
When dealing with a short sale, you have to know what you are doing (in orther words, you have to get an experienced certified distressed property expert, hopefully, on both ends of the deal). Otherwise, it will be a waste of time (sometimes up to 15-18 months), your security deposit will be escrowed at the time of the contract ratification and you will only get it back when you settle or when the bank refuses to approve this short sale. Most importantly, if your agent and the listing agent are not qualified to handle short sales, you will inevitably end up with false expectations and failure to purchase the property. Need advise? Call or email me.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

First Time Buyer Credit and other possibilities

In today's market, many buyers would like to take advantage of the lower prices and attractive interest rates. But here is one problem. There are no 0-downpayment loans any more. And when purchasers have not saved enough for downpayment and closing costs (sometimes it is a considerable amount), they step back and miss out. Here are a few ways to get around the lack of cash when purchasing a real estate property:
1. You can use $8,000 first time buyer credit;
2. You can get a grant which can be applied both toward closing costs and downpayment;
3. You can ask for seller subsidy.
If you use 1,2, and 3 options you may end up spending $0 at closing and using the $8,000 for renovating your house or for other purposes.
Talk to an experienced loan officer before you give up. If you do not know one, call or email me. I am here to help.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Update - July 3

There are 5 townhouses for sale in this area. They are all with low HOA fees. Purchase price is from $370k in Flint Hill Manor to $518k in Mayfair Manor. As you may guess, the one for #370k is a short sale.
There are also condos for sale: from $240k in Vistas (2 bedrooms and 2 full baths) to $370k for a townhouse-condo in Treebrooke. (The latter is 3 level 3 bedroom and 3 1/2 full bath).

For those who are not sure or cannot get a loan but still want to live in Oakton with its wonderful location and excellent schools, there are 2 condos that are offered for rent, as well as 2 townhouses. Rent ranges from $1,050/mo to $2,100/mo.

If you need real estate help during the holiday week-end, please email or call me at 703-281-2873.
HAPPY 4th of JULY!

Friday, June 19, 2009

Regular Sale at Short Sale Price

There are two properties that are definitely worth investing in in our area.
One is a 3-level townhouse. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half baths. Walk-out basement. New roof, new a/c, furnace, carpeting. Wood fireplace! Two assigned spaces. It is offered for $409k. What a steal! The owner purchased it for over $450k in 2005. And yet he is not putting it on the market as a short sale.
The other is a 3 bedroom 2 full bath condo unit with an underground garage space; updated, beautiful; third floor unit in a secure building with an elevator.
At today's interest rates (which are creeping up!) you can get a great deal. Their loss is your gain. Want to look at either of these? Call or email me.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Market Update - June 10

The low mortgage interest rates that everyone considered a given have quickly gone away. The Fed continues to purchase mortgage bonds in an effort to keep mortgage interest rates low but they face a daunting task as the selling pressure continues. Will $700 bln allocated for purchasing bonds be enough to keep the rates low? Probably not.
Oakton is a very attractive town for homebuyers. However, we can see that the condo market is still adjusting to the current market conditions. With the interest rates going up, people expect home prices to come down. Well, that's what we see on the condo market in this area. There are 10 condo units on sale today. From $215k for a 1 bedroom unit to $385 - condo-townhouse. More than half of them have dropped the price if they have been on the market for more than a month...

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Market update - June 3

Today, you can find 9 properties for rent. One bedroom condo in this location is $1,100+/mo and a townhouse - $1800+/mo.

Sales: there are 12 properties on the market. (By the way, each townhouse that was on sale in Mayfair Manor only a couple of days ago is under contract now.) The cheapest is 1 bedroom condo on Bushman Dr - listing price $215k. 3 bedroom condos are between $315k and $400k. Two fee simple townhouses are on the market - $400k and $412.5k. Both are 3 level 3 bedroom houses.
No foreclosure or short sales.
Interest rates are creeping up. Do not procrastinate. If you need help, I am just a phone call away. 703-281-2873.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Update - May 27

Since the last posting, several properties have gone under contract. Two of them have reduced the price: 11k and 5k respectively. One returned to the market - the contract fell through. There is one property which is short sale - a 2-level 3 bedroom townhouse on Borge St. It is offered for $334k. It is interesting to know that the same townhouse was purchased for $435k only 4 years ago... Sad. However, you should hurry. This is your opportunity to purchase a property at a very reasonable price. And the location is super convenient. Close to metro, step to the metro bus, shops, excellent schools, etc. Let me know if you need help.Good luck!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Market update - May 21

There are 8 properties for rent in this area: starting from $600/mo for 1 room in a townhouse and upto $1,700/mo for a 3-bedroom townhouse.
16 properties are for sale: the cheapest is 1 bedroom condo on Bushman Dr. for 215k. The most expensive is 455k for a townhouse on Turnberry. 4 other ones on the same street went under contract. (The last one - list. price $494,900 - was on the market only 3 days before the contract was ratified!)
Two condo units on 2817 Jermantown Rd. are under contract. The only other unit (3 bedroom 2 full bath - 1,538 sq.ft) is available - the price has been just lowered to $315k. And it is not a short sale or a foreclosure. What a deal! http://matrix.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Email.aspx?ID=30930734091

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Rentals in Treebrooke area

I am frequently asked about rentals in this area. As of today, there are 7 properties for rent. The cheapest is $1,350/mo for 1 bedroom 1 full+1half in Trevor House and the most expensive is $1,800 for a townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 full +2 half baths in Arrowood.
Yes, it makes sense to rent and save some money before you start looking for a property to purchase if you do not have enough cash to go to settlement. These days you should have at least 3.5% for downpayment. And in case of a foreclosure, the seller (bank) most likely will refuse to give you subsidy for closing costs. If you only have 3.5% for downpayment and the property needs to be fixed, an FHA appraiser will most likely refuse to appraise it until it is fixed...So, my advice is - wait and save if you do not have sufficient funds to close the deal. Good luck!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Current market

There are 19 properties for sale in Treebrooke and nearby Vistas, Cherrywood, Flint Hill Manor and Arrowood. The cheapest is 215k (a bedroom 1 bath). A new property just came to the market. Listing price is 385k. It has 3 bedroom and 3 1/2 baths; 3 levels, an a walk-out basement! Wow! Call or email me to see.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

New listings

The market is reviving. More and more properties come to the market. We see multiple offers on some. Condo market is not that great though. We have one more unit in Treebrooke for $269,000 (2 bedroomd 2 baths). There are also two townhouses for sale: $415,000 and $384,500 in Cherrywood and Arrowood. Hurry! Interest rates are still very low. And if you are first-time buyer you can get upto $8,000 back...

Monday, March 30, 2009

Update of Listings for Sale - March 30

Today there are 13 properties for sale in this area. If you want to look at some pictures of select properties, you can check this link out http://matrix.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Email.aspx?ID=29902451041. Should you need more detailed info, please let me know.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

New Unit for Sale




There is a beautiful 3 BR 2 FB unit for sale at 2817 Jermantown Rd. It shows very well. There is a generous size breakfast area in addition to a dining room. Ample storage space (including a storage unit in the basement of the building). And an underground garage space. It is offered for sale just for 320k. What a deal!!!! And the seller is offering closing cost help. Hurry!!!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

New listings

There are 3 new condo units on the market - all the three have 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The price is between $235k and 280k. Condo fees are pretty low - in 2 of them under $220/mo. All the three are updated. Worth checking them out... Need help? I am just a phone call away.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

February 25

There are 9 properties on sale in Treebrooke and close-by Vistas and Cherrywood Square today. The ones in Vistas are two 1 bedroom and one 2 bedroom units - , 200k, 215k and 260k accordingly; Cherrywood Square - 323k. There are also 3 units in Treebrooke (315km 425k and 275k) and two townhouses for 485k and 525k.
4 properties are under contract.
In the nearby Oakton subdivision you can find 2 units for sale : for 238.5k and 275k
Four winds has 9 units (from 196k to 365k); and Concord Village - a townhouse for 445k.
You can find a unit or townhouse in a very good shape and priced reasonably. With today's low interest rates, it is worth purchasing...

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Update - February 19, 2009

This is a link to properties offered for rent in Treebrooke and Vistas. http://matrix.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Email.aspx?ID=29131066283

And this is the one to properties that are on sale (covering the area of Cherrywood, Treebroke and Vistas of Vienna) http://matrix.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Email.aspx?ID=29131072164

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

CURRENT SALES - 2009

CURRENT CONDO SALES - 2009

One condo unit was sold last month with:
01/22/2009 - closing date
$130,000 - sales price
$149,100 - listing price
1 bedroom 1 bath
10206 Bushman Dr
Days on the market -
175

Townhouses - Sales- 2008.


Closing Sales price List price Sell Sub #BR #FB #HB Address


1.05/02...$447,000...$449,000...$9,000...3..3..1....10219 BLAKE LN.. (Days on the market - 243)
2.05/30...$370,000...$399,900...-..................3..3..1...2964 BORGE ST (Days on the market - 298)
3. 03/21...$375,000...$399,900...$5,000...3..2..2..2814 JERMANTOWN RD
(Days on the market -155)
4.06/30..$359,900..$359,000..$12,000..3.2.2..10301 GRANITE CREEK LN (Days on the market - 125)
5.09/30..$360,000...$375,000...$10,000..3..2..2..10313 CHERRY VIEW CT (Days on the market -136 )
6.07/28...$425,000...$438.900...-........3..2..2...10315 BUSHMAN DR (Days on the market-50)
7.07/28...$371,900...$371,900...$2,500......3..2..2......2979 BORGE ST (Days on the market - 65)
8.08/27...$385,900...$399,975...$8,500...3...2..2..2800 JERMANTOWN RD (Days on the market -71)
9.09/30...$355,000...$375,000...$8,100...3..3..1..10250 CHERRY WALK CT (Days on the market -44)
10.09/15..$510,000...$519,995..$10,000...3..2..2..10218 BALTUSROL CT (Days on the market - 9)
11.08/29...$375,000...$384,999...-.............3...2...2..2995 BORGE ST (Days on the market - 127)
12.10/14..$355,000...$350,000...$7,850..3..2..2..10331 GRANITE CREEK LN (Days on the market - 5)

Condo Sales- 2008

CONDO SALES - 2008

# Closing Sales price List price Sell Sub # BR #FB #HB Address

1. 4/04.. $262,000... $279,000.. $7,000.... 2.. 2.. 10210 Bushman Dr....(Days on the market - 213 )
2. 4/15.. $305,000... $319,850.. -............ 3.. 2.. 2817 Jermantown Rd....(Days on the market - 60 )
3. 7/15.. $402,500... $400,000.. $2,500... 3.. 3..1..2832 Jermantown Rd....(Days on the market - 18)
4. 6/30.. $210,000... $208,000.. $6,000.... 1.. 1.. 10200 Bushman Dr.. (Days on the market -246)
5.7/16.. $269,900... $270,000.. - ........... 2..2.. 10200 Bushman Dr.... (Days on the market -10)
6.7/24.. $365,000... $365,000.. $12,150... 3 ..2.. 2..2916 Jermantown Rd.. (Days on the market - 246 )
7.9/24.. $350,000... $355,000.. $7,000...3..3..1..2938 Jermantown Rd... (Days on the market - 7)
8.11/17.. $274,900... $260,000.. $2,500.... 2.. 2 .. 10200 Bushman Dr.... (Days on the market - 12 )

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Treebrooke - Rentals and Sales

Today, there are 2 properties for rent: a condo unit for $1,700/mo and a townhouse for $2,300/mo in Treebrooke.
3 condo units are for sale :$275k, $315k, and $425k. And 2 fee simple townhouses are offered for $485k and $525k respectively.
Need to look at them? Let me know...

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Active Listings

We are approaching the end of the month and this is what is going on in Treebrooke. 2 townhouses ($425,000 and $485,00) and 2 condo units ($275,000 and $315,000) are for sale.
You can click on this link to see the description http://matrix.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Email.aspx?ID=28736165901
One condo unit is under contract.