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Heatherlea Condominiums -- walking distance from the Village at ShirlingtonLocated in: Arlington, VA
Halloween is around the corner. It's a time for ghosts, witches, pumpkins, skeletons, and candy. Lots of candy.
In honor of the season, the Block Real Estate Group is hosting a contest.
Welcome to the 1st ANNUAL BLOCK REAL ESTATE GROUP HALLOWEEN HOME DECORATING CONTEST!
Are you decorating your home for Halloween?
Some people go all out for Halloween. Do you remember growing up that there was always at least one home on the block that was really decked out for Halloween?
Let's see your pictures. Whether it's your house or another in your neighborhood.
COMPLETE RULES AND INFO ON BLOCK REAL ESTATE GROUP FACEBOOK PAGE:
Post your pictures to the Block Real Estate Group Fan Page on Facebook, email to me directly or send via Twitter to @blockrealestate.
Must be a Fan of the Block Real Estate Group Page on Facebook to be eligible to win.
Pictures are due by 12 noon on November 2nd and winners will be announced later that day.
1st Place Winner will get an iPod Shuffle
2nd Place Winner will get some candy
3rd Place Winner will get some candy
All winners and participants will be acknowledged on ActiveRain, Facebook, and on my blog at http://www.virginiarealestatenews.net
Thanks for participating!
Happy Halloween!
Today is Monday. Monday in McLean. That's got a nice ring to it!
To celebrate, I looked at some of the real estate data in McLean, Virginia.
Specifically, I was interested today in homes that have been on the market for a long time. A very long time. 365 days or more. If you've ever sold a home before, you know that 5 weeks can seem like a long time, especially with trying to keep the place clean, constantly preparing for showings, leaving the home when buyers come around in the evenings and on the weekends.
Now imagine a full year, or two, or yikes -- 3 full years on the market, as one home in McLean (8521 Georgetown Pike) remains.
Of the 332 McLean homes on the market, 56 of them have been on the market for a total of 365 days or more. Let's look at some statistics about these homes, their prices, their price reductions, and then compare the data with the McLean homes that have been actively listed for less than one year.
McLean Homes on the Market One Year or More:
56 homes
Average days on market - 654
Average current listing price - $2,990,167
Average original listing price - $3,359,169
Current listing price as percentage of original listing price - 90.88%
Average price reduction - $369,002
McLean Homes on the Market Less than One Year:
276 homes
Average days on market - 124
Average current listing price - $1,635,731
Average original listing price - $1,690,504
Current listing price as percentage of original listing price - 96.76%
Average price reduction - $54,773
Overall analysis: It's not rocket science. The statistics prove what common sense dictates. The more expensive homes in McLean Virginia are staying on the market longer. The longer the time on the market, the larger the price reductions. If you're in the market for a McLean home, you can likely get a pretty good deal with a home that's been listed for a while.
Yes, the majority of homes on the market over one year are in the upper price ranges, but there are a few lower priced ones too.
The other night I snapped a photo of this flyer that's hanging in the elevators in the condo where I live, Alexandria Knolls West:
A condo that gives to the community. That's something that can make me proud of where I live.
Does your condo or neighborhood give to the community? Little things like this really do make a difference.
For more information about Alexandria Knolls West or any of the condominium buildings in Alexandria, give me a call at 703-626-0715 or contact me by e-mail at brian@brianblock.com.
Live somewhere you can be proud.
That's my RE/MAX Allegiance office in McLean, Virginia.
We're located at
6226 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101
Stop on by and say hello (I'll even buy you a coffee at the 2 story Starbucks in the parking lot). I'm the Managing Broker of the office and either myself or one of our 40 terrific agents can help you with any of your McLean, Virginia real estate needs.
SO...
What's Happening today in the McLean, Virginia Real Estate Market?
Here's a snapshot of McLean Virginia home sales in the last 30 days from mid-September 2009 through now:
MCLEAN VIRGINIA HOME SALES:
Interesting Notes:
There are 215 homes or nearly 65% the homes on the market in McLean priced at $1 million or more.
There's an additional 117 McLean homes under contract that will be going to settlement soon.
The McLean real estate market remains hot!
Contact Brian Block, Managing Broker, RE/MAX Allegiance, McLean:
Licensed in Virginia & Washington D.C. 703-626-0715.
If you are interested in purchasing or selling a property in McLean or elsewhere in Northern Virginia or Washington D.C., contact Brian today.
In an effort to "measure. inform. guide.," the City of Alexandria just released its 2009 Community Survey conducted by the Center for Research and Public Policy. They interviewed 1,000 Alexandria residents between September 8 and 23rd to get their opinions on quality of life in Alexandria, reasons for living in Alexandria, strengths of Alexandria, and issues of most concern in Alexandria.
85.6% of Alexandrians surveyed responded that their overall quality of life was better than 2 years ago or remained good. Only 10.6% of Alexandria survey responders said that remained poor or became worse than 2 years ago.
Alexandria residents are typically quite happy with City of Alexandria public services, with 88.6% of those surveyed saying that services always or most of the time meet expectations.
View the full survey here: 2009 City of Alexandria Community Survey
and then click here to start your Alexandria, Virginia home search.
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Brian Block is proud to serve the Northern Virginia real estate market. View his website for the latest listings and homes for sale in Northern Virginia and search all active homes.
Brian Block is the Managing Broker / Branch Vice President of the McLean, Virginia office of RE/MAX Allegiance.
Brian Block looks forward to helping you with your next real estate transaction. He possesses unique personal and professional qualifications to lead and grow his business at RE/MAX Allegiance. In addition to being a Virginia Real Estate Broker, Brian holds the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI), Seniors Real Estate Specialists (SRES), and the ePRO Certification of Internet Professionalism (ePRO) designations based on hundreds of hours of formal classroom study and proven sales in real estate. Brian is also a licensed, practicing Virginia Attorney. Although he no longer practices law full-time, he uses his in-depth knowledge of real estate law, contracts, and sharp negotiating skills to benefit his many real estate clients.
Brian graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and got his law degree at George Mason Law School in Arlington. After working for several law firms in D.C., Brian has been actively involved in residential real estate sales with RE/MAX in the Northern Virginia area.
Brian is actively involved in the community serving in high leadership positions in several charitable, fraternal, and business organizations. He is widely respected as a results-oriented real estate professional who cares about the Northern Virginia region!
Brian is licensed in Virginia and Washington D.C. and primarily serves clients looking to buy or sell homes in Washington D.C., Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax County. Brian works with many first-time homebuyers and enjoys educating them about the homebuying process. In addition, with the heavy influx of military into the D.C. area, Brian takes special pride in assisting with military relocations to the area, including the following installations: The Pentagon, Fort Myer, Fort Belvoir, Andrews Air Force Base, and Quantico Marines Corps Base.
Brian lives in Alexandria with his wife, who runs a highly successful ballroom dance business. Together, they enjoy dancing, exercise, reading, martial arts, and travel. Brian successfully ran the 2004 Marine Corps Marathon.
INFORMATION ABOUT NORTHERN VIRGINIA:
ALEXANDRIA -- George Washington made Alexandria his home -- maybe you should too!! From the thriving, historic, waterfront community of Old Town Alexandria to the gorgeous estates near Mount Vernon, Alexandria offers myriad cultural activities, great schools and colonial charm. Fantastic restaurants, theaters, and shopping abound. The pleasant small town feeling and lifestyle, great public schools, plentiful job opportunities and strong economic base combined with the area's rich history make Alexandria a wonderful place for your family to live. The United States Patent and Trademark Office moved over 7,100 employees from Crystal City to a new facility on Eisenhower Avenue, thus spurring the growth on the western end of Old Town. Alexandria is ranked as one of the top "Big Cities for Doing Business" in the U.S. and is ranked among the nation's "Best Cities for Women" by Ladies Home Journal Magazine. Some famous Alexandria landmarks include the George Washington Masonic National Memorial which towers over Old Town, Robert E. Lee’s boyhood home, and Gadsby’s Tavern. Alexandria’s public high school, T.C. Williams was featured in the movie “Remember the Titans.”
Popular Alexandria communities include: Del Ray, Old Town Alexandria, Cameron Station, Carlyle Towers, and Watergate at Landmark condos.
ARLINGTON -- Arlington is a wonderfully diverse community just across the river from our nation's capital. Great schools, numerous public parks and monuments, easy commutes, and tons of shopping and a fine mix of multi-cultural dining make Arlington an ideal place to call home. The neighborhoods range from urban highrise condominiums to historic and unique homes. Enjoy a close-in suburban lifestyle while taking advantages of the resources of D.C. and Arlington. Transportation around Arlington is made easy by the metro area's top-notch Metro bus and subway system. Lively bars whose happy hours attract well-dressed young professionals are situated alongside hip clubs where loyal regulars can enjoy the local arts and music scene. Arlington's world-class shopping includes major retailers such as Macy's and Nordstrom as well as hundreds of unique and interesting stores of all sizes throughout the neighborhoods and large malls. Business is booming in Arlington with many technology firms, government agencies, foundations and other organizations making Arlington their headquarters.
Arlington is an ideal place to live if you work in or around D.C. and wish to take advantage of everything the metro-D.C. area offers. Arlington has it all!
Make sure to read Why You Should Purchase Your Next Home in Arlington, Virginia where I wrote a description of Arlington that may even entice a Hollywood superstar to move here.
You can contact Brian Block at Brian@BrianBlock.com.
Please visit my other blog to read all the latest Northern Virginia Real Estate News.
As a Realtor and Real Estate Attorney, I am uniquely equipped to serve all of your real estate needs. My experience as a real estate attorney makes me well-versed regarding the many contracts and forms involved in every real estate sale. Having advised and helped numerous clients before, during, and after their real estate transactions, I recognize and understand the mistakes that can be made, and instruct my clientele on avoiding those mistakes.
As your real estate consultant, my purpose is to educate you, provide you with the necessary information, and counsel you on making the most valuable investment decisions. My publication of articles on real estate topics including mortgages, homeowner insurance and title insurance evidence my strong commitment to education. I look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals. I'm licensed in Virginia and Washington D.C. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me!
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Testimonials from Brian's Loyal Clients
"Brian, your recommendation of locations and areas were on point with what we were looking for and we couldn't have asked for a better experience." Chris Fowler & Jennifer Herrera, October 2007
"We had a great first time homebuying experience. Thanks Brian!" Stephanie & Jeff Briscoe, February 16, 2007
"Dear Brian, Thank you so much for all of your time and effort in helping Sean and I find and close on our first home. We enjoyed working with you and will absolutely recommend you to anyone we know looking for a Realtor." Kathleen Lewis, May 30, 2006
"Brian helped us buy our first home. He is a terrific Realtor! He really listened to what we wanted and was incredibly patient. He never pressured us and always kept us fully informed about a property. Brian works with you to help customize your home buying experience -- this is what sets him apart and why we loved working with him!" Lauren and Jason Gerbsman, March 2006
"Dear Brian, Let me express once again our appreciation for the help you gave us in finding our new home. The daily updates of new houses available was exactly what we were looking for. We used the information to focus in on only those that were of particular interest to us. Then we were able to visit the homes at a time convenient to our schedule on the weekends. Your work with the seller was excellent. We had heard horror stories about closings, but your work made everything both transparent and smooth. Instead of lengthy explanations and haggling over this or that, we sat down, signed the papers and prepared to move -- largely due to the work you had already done. What could be easier than that? Whenever we hear that any of our friends are looking for a new home, it will be our pleasure to send them to you -- indeed, to insist that they see you first." Tom and Marion Moore, October 2005
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