Archive for May, 2008
Stop Believing The Lies! Ashburn Village, Ashburn Farm, and Belmont Home Sales Are On Fire!
May 14th, 2008 categories: Ashburn, Ashburn Village, Market Statistics
I know that the media is very convincing that the sky is falling. Some are you are believing it and are going to hold out no matter what the numbers say. For those of you who just need a boost of confidence this should do it.
I have outlined 3 of the largest communities in Ashburn 20147. These numbers do not include condos. The average sales price means little when you know that I am mixing foreclosure townhomes with large single families.
Nevertheless, look how many homes are under contract! Ashburn Village has around 42% of their current listings under contract, Ashburn Farm has over 50%, and Belmont Country Club and Land Bay has around 30%! This is way up from the previous months.
Also Read: Brambleton And Broadlands Home Sales Stats
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Community Of The Week: Pulte’s Windermere In Ashburn
May 13th, 2008 categories: Community Of The Week, New Construction
A few months ago I wrote a post on Pulte Home’s new project in Ashburn called “Windermere.” Pulte had just begun the project at that point so I wanted to give an update since my last post.
Windermere is a smaller community featuring only 187 homes built for smaller families. The community is nestled on a premier lot off of Ashburn’s newest cut through, Croson Road. Directly to the south is the Broadlands, north is Belle Terra, east is Amberliegh, and west is also the Broadlands. Since we still have faith that Ashburn will one day host the metro, living in Windermere will be location gold mine only a couple of blocks away from the silver line stop.
To be honest, I am at times a little reluctant with selling brand-new construction that is new on the block. There is simply a lot of price cut risks, financing limitations, and a messy construction environment until the community has matured. I held off on showing Windermere in the beginning. Once I caved, I quickly found out that they are currently the fastest selling community in Ashburn and Pulte’s quality of construction had me thinking of buying myself. I didn’t pull that trigger but I did sell one of their town homes to some of my good friends. They are set to move in within 2 weeks.
I would quote you some of their incentives but truthfully they change all of the time. As a base, you can typically expect Pulte to give at least 10k toward closing along with paying the 1% loan origination fee. The great part about Pulte’s homes are that they come standard with sooooo many great upgrades that you may find that the bare minimum is enough for you without paying extra for them. I.E… granite counters, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, granite in bathrooms, GE profile appliances, and more. Not a bad deal when you realize that a comparable re-sale goes for the same with few to no upgrades.
Townhomes (103 being built) - 3 floor plans (Westley II, Tyler, Stratford). Prices range from $427,900 to $462,900. Square footage ranges from 2,369- 2,855.
Singles (84 being built)- 4 floor plans (Ashford, Kenley, Wynnewood, Jamestown II). Prices range from $537,900 to $627,900. Square footage ranges from 2399-2,972.
Schools
Legacy Elementary, Eagle Ridge Middle, and Briar Woods High
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Friday’s Ashburn, Broadlands, and Lansdowne Photos
May 9th, 2008 categories: Ashburn, For Fun, Lansdowne On The Potomac
Here are a few photos that I was able to take this week in Ashburn, Broadlands, and Lansdowne as I was going about my day. Enjoy!
THE NEW BROADLANDS SIGN ON ASHBURN VILLAGE BLVD AT THE CORNER OF OLD RYAN ROAD.
THE WATERFALL IN LANSDOWNE ON THE POTOMAC
NOTHING SPECIAL. HOWEVER THE FIRST REMINDER OF SUNSHINE AFTER A COUPLE DREARY DAYS.
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How To Use My MLS Home Search And Automatic Email Feature
May 8th, 2008 categories: For Fun
The Internet is currently the greatest tool we have for searching for homes. Therefore, to keep you in the know I want to show you how to use my MLS Home Search Feature along with the automated update of homes that can be emailed to you every time one becomes available that matches your criteria.
I have found a really cool tool called the Jing Project that records my computer screen while I show you how this works!
CLICK THE PHOTO FOR THE SHORT VIDEO!!!!
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Lansdowne, River Creek, Potomac Station Housing Stats
May 7th, 2008 categories: Lansdowne On The Potomac, Market Statistics
Yesterday I wrote an article on Lansdowne On The Potomac which inspired me to give you some stats on the housing activity there.
For those of you who live in Eastern Leesburg today is for you. I have done some research for you to share with you what is happening in Lansdowne, River Creek, and Potomac Station. I have compiled some stats for you of detached and town homes in these location.
If you need assistance selling your home in Lansdowne, River Creek, or Potomac Station or you are interested in Purchasing there CONTACT ME!
All data is considered accurate but should be verified for accuracy. It was compiled from MRIS. Sales Price does not include final negotiated price.
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Community Of The Week: Lansdowne On The Potomac
May 6th, 2008 categories: Community Of The Week, Lansdowne On The Potomac
Tuesdays are all about great communities.
After spending the weekend roaming around Lansdowne during their spring festival I decided to highlight the luster of the well designed community that is showing it’s true beauty this Spring. Every time I drive through the community I find myself saying 2 things….
- Wow, that is a beautiful home
- How the heck did I end up over here?
The community has so many cul-de-sacs and turns around the golf course that it is not a normal grid-like road system that is easy to figure out, at least for me.
Good To Know:
Lansdowne has 2,155 homes. 1,422 Detached… 713 others (I am not sure this number includes the condos currently being built around the town center. It was built by well know local builders; Centex, Beazer, Brookfield, and Van Metre.
Lansdowne On The Potomac is the home of a luxury resort center with rooms, spa, dining, and a golf course that residents can join.
Amenities:
Lansdowne residents enjoy the large 30,000 square foot Potomac Club which is home to a 25 meter indoor pool, outdoor pool, exercise room, business center, game room, along with a ball room with dining. There are also tennis courts, a tot-lot, and an outdoor amphitheatre.
Lansdowne’s website states, “Two significant bodies of water (Goose Creek and the Potomac River) are in and around Lansdowne. The community includes businesses and residential areas. Businesses include: INOVA Loudoun Hospital, the Lansdowne Resort, Leisure World, The Prison Ministries headquarters, and The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. In addition, the area will soon include the Lansdowne Town Center, a mix of residential and retail space. Lansdowne also has a neighborhood elementary school and middle school.
The developer of Lansdowne has dedicated certain areas to Loudoun County, including a natural park on the Potomac, a canoe/kayak launch on Goose Creek, a park integrated with our middle school, and hiking trails and paths.”
Location:
Lansdowne On The Potomac is located off of the Potomac River 19 miles west of Tysons Corner. 12 miles to Dulles International Airport, and 2.7 miles to Leesburg Outlets.
Schools:
Elementary: Seldens Landing
Middle: Belmont Ridge
High: Stone Bridge
If you are interested in selling or purchasing a home in Lansdowne CONTACT ME!
CLICK HEREto search for homes in Lansdowne On The Potomac.
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Lansdowne, River Creek, Potomac Station Housing Stats
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Community Of The Week: BIG BRAMBLETON
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Dulles Metro Is One Step Closer
May 5th, 2008 categories: Local Issues
Many of us have become a little too comfortable with disappointment and bad news this year with all that is going on with politics, the national economy, housing market, and the Redskins loosing to the Seahawks. Not to play the philosopher but it can be a dangerous thing when you begin to be suspicious of optimism and good things happening.
It is at times hard to believe a person in sales like myself when it comes housing optimism but today I am only ECHOING the article in the Post about the extension of the Dulles Metro Rail. If you live outside of the Beltway between Tysons Corner and Ashburn this is some the best news heard in a while.
For months now, the 4 decade vision of the Silver Line extension of the Metro that would connect Falls Church to Loudoun County has been at a stand still as decision makers have been working out the details of how this costly project would continue. The current plan only has the rail extending to Wiehle Avenue in Reston while the extension to the Western locations including Dulles Airport has but put on hold.
This doesn’t solve the whole problem but for now this will work. I seriously doubt that having this rail end in Reston will last for long. Nevertheless, to receive Federal funding this is what is needed to get started. According to the Post, the second half of the Rail is not contingent on federal funding. It will be paid for in part by Loudoun and Fairfax County and tolls collected on the Dulles Toll Road.
As a Realtor and homeowner, I am very excited about the opportunity of the Metro extending to Ashburn. I believe Ashburn is one of the best locations in the Northern VA/ DC Metro area to live and there is no telling the amount of value it will bring to Ashburn once it FEELS A LITTLE EASIER TO ACCESS!
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Lansdowne Festival Pictures
May 4th, 2008 categories: Lansdowne On The Potomac, Local Events
Some friends and I stopped by the festival taking place yesterday at the Lansdowne Town Center. There was a lot of great food, music, and fun. Here are a few pics I took with my phone camera …
Related Posts:
Community Of The Week: Lansdowne On The Potomac
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Ashburn and Leesburg Friday Pics
May 2nd, 2008 categories: Ashburn Village, For Fun
I try to keep it light on Fridays. This week I wanted to share with you a couple of pictures I was able to grab while out.
I am a personal fan of Ashburn Village. Its not as fancy as Brambleton and has a few homes that need some love. Nevertheless, overall it is beautifully maintained and has some of the best amenities around including 4 lakes.
One of the largest lakes in the community is beside the Sports Pavilion. If you have driven by lately you will notice that they have been staining the small pier and replacing the railings. Yesterday, when driving home I noticed that not only was the gazebo at the end of the pier missing, it had floated away!
Another great location in Loudoun is Downtown Leesburg. It has great historical value for the area along with some great mom & pop shops.
I was driving behind some stores off of Main Street, where there is a row of other stores. I for some reason found it very humorous to find that this electric wheelchair had taken up a whole parking spot and that the person needing this chair felt good enough to walk right in to the store.
Enjoy your weekend!
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Give Me Back My Money!
May 1st, 2008 categories: Local Issues
If you were one of the home owners who sold your home between January 1st of this year through March 3rd you most likely paid WAY TOOOO MUCH to Uncle Sam for your Grantor’s Tax. You can read about it more in this previous article that I wrote called “So Long Grantors Tax”
How much? Try 5 times too much!
The good news is that you have a refund coming. How do you collect it?
Here is the time table….
- Clerks of Courts will receive funds from NVTA no later than May 1.
- Clerks have until May 23 to get the funds to the settlement agents (Where you signed your papers).
- Settlement agents have 90 days from receiving the funds to get them back to the seller. No later than August 22.
- If sellers didn’t use a settlement company, a system will be set up through the Circuit Court for them.
If you are a little anxious for the money as I would be, I would stay on top of the settlement company to ensure a quick refund.
For more info check out: Loudoun.gov/clerk
Related Articles:
What The VA Supreme Court Did Today That Gives Sellers A Reason To Dance!
So Long Grantors Tax- Huge Update
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