Despite what you hear in the press, I found this to be a very busy Spring. Looking at the statistics from the Hunters Woods area, it appears that there were many other people who were also busy!
Number of Detached Homes Sold From 4/1/08-6/30/08: 32
Average Net Price in 2008: $536,260
Number of Detached Homes Sold From 4/1/09-6/30/09: 43
Average Net Price in 2009: $522,949
Percentage Price Change: -2.5%
Number of Townhouses Sold From 4/1/08-6/30/08: 51
Average Net Price in 2008: $341,054
Number of Townhouses Sold From 4/1/09-6/30/09: 73
Average Net Price in 2009: $309,773
Percentage Price Change: -9%
Number of Condominiums Sold From 4/1/08-6/30/08: 32
Average Net Price in 2008: $195,774
Number of Condominiums Sold From 4/1/09-6/30/09: 34
Average Net Price in 2009: $200,921
Percentage Price Change: +2%
30% more units were sold in 2009 than in 2008 across all housing types in the 20191 zip code. In the Detached Home segment, there was an increase in the number of units sold with a minor decrease in price. There was a significant jump in the number of Townhouses sold which can most likely be attributed to the decrease in prices. The Condominium market stayed fairly stable with a minor price increase and roughly the same number of units sold in each year.
*data from MRIS
If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Hunters Woods, I would be happy to meet with you and discuss how these numbers will impact your investment. My direct line is 571-643-4902.
Despite what you hear in the press, I found this to be a very busy Spring. In looking at the numbers of detached Single Family Homes sold in North Point between this year and the same time last year, I was not the only one who was busy.
Number of Detached Homes Sold From 4/1/08-6/30/08: 22
Average Net Price in 2008: $888,889
Number of Detached Homes Sold From 4/1/09-6/30/09: 35
Average Net Price in 2009: $829,117
Percentage Price Change: -6.7%
Number of Townhouses Sold From 4/1/08-6/30/08: 47
Average Net Price in 2008: $427,203
Number of Townhouses Sold From 4/1/09-6/30/09: 36
Average Net Price in 2009: $430,039
Percentage Price Change: + less than 1%
Number of Condominiums Sold From 4/1/08-6/30/08: 7
Average Net Price in 2008: $276,227
Number of Condominiums Sold From 4/1/09-6/30/09: 7
Average Net Price in 2009: $271,006
Percentage Price Change: -2%
The net of this is that we have seen increased purchasing power in the detached homes; more sold than last year and at lower prices. In the townhouse market we saw fewer sold than last year, but the prices remained steady. In the condominium market, the number of units sold remained the same with a minimal price drop. Looking at the total number of units sold, across all housing types, the numbers are almost constant from 2008 to 2009.
*This data was gathered from MRIS
If you are interested in buying or selling a home in North Reston, I would be happy to meet with you and discuss how these numbers will impact your investment. My direct line is 571-643-4902.
This morning my daughter reminded me that her Senior Portrait is coming up. Now if you have not lived through this milestone, it is fraught with anxiety--particularly for the young women. I mean, after all, this picture will follow you around your whole life (my senior portrait recently came back to haunt me when a former classmate posted it on Facebook--and it has been almost 30 years). And for young women, it is always about the hair...
I called the hair salon that I use, Rain in Ashburn. My daughter has been one or two times, but I am a loyal customer, having followed my hair dresser, Tracy Robinson, there from another salon. My daughter's stylist, Wilma, was not going to be working that day. Neither was my stylist, Tracy. Uh, oh! Now what?
Much to my daughter's amazement, after I explained the situation, the woman at the front desk spoke to Wilma and she agreed to make a special trip in and do my daughter's hair before the photo.
What a great business decision! We had no flexibility on the date; my daughter was going to get her hair done one way or another that morning. Since we drive by many salons to get to this one, there is a good chance we would have gone somewhere else. Wilma just got a fan for life and we are so appreciative of the extra effort that Karen at Rain made on our behalf.
So here is a shout out to Rain. If you are looking for a new place to get your hair or nails done in the Herndon/Reston/Ashburn/Leesburg area, I would highly recommend them! The stylists are fantastic and the customer service is exceptional!
Rain. a unique salon experience
43330 Junction Plaza
Suite 168
Ashburn, VA 20147
703-723-0023
Carol A. Kearney is back...and we are all thrilled to have her.
Now let me be clear, she never went anywhere physically, but for the past year and half, she has been working with New York Life learning the insurance industry. Sometimes you need to step away to realize what you have, and Carol is thrilled to be back working full time in Real Estate for Momentum Realty. Other than this brief break, Carol has been an active Realtor for nearly 25 years.
When I went back to work after staying home for 8 years with my children, I was lucky enough to find Carol, who became my manging broker. The company we were with changed their business model and we both left and went to another company together. In 2005, after a tough year with a problematic Broker, we decided to form our own company and Momentum Realty was born!
Carol has been continuing in the role of Principal Broker during the past year, but has not been selling Real Estate. I, personally, am glad to welcome her back in a full time capacity. She is a talented Realtor and a great business partner. She and I work well together because we often have different ways of evaluating a situation and we bring new perspectives to each other.
One of the tenents of Momentum Realty is our belief that continuing education should be done, not just because it has to, but because of the value it brings to us as Realtors and practitioners. Carol 'walks the walk' when it comes to education. She is a Graduate of the Realtors Institute (GRI), an Accredited Buyers Representatvie (ABR), a Senior Residential Specialist (SRS) and an Accredited Staging Professional. She also is a member of the Dulles Area Association of Realtors Education committee.
Besides her commitment to education, she is very active in the local community as a member of the Loudoun County Chamber of commerce, with her church, volunteering in the schools and with her neighborhood association. She belongs to several local networking groups and is currently participating in a Toastmasters program.
So raise your glasses and offer a congratulatory toast to Carol and her successful return to the world of residential real estate. We are all lucky to have her!
You can find out more about Carol and how to contact her for advice and assistance in buying or selling real estate at her ActiveRain page: www.activerain.com/carolkearney, or at our company website, www.momentumrealtyva.com.
If you are lucky enough to live within a quick drive of Washington, D.C., there are many great opportunities for cultural and performing arts events.
Yesterday, I provide a list of all of the places that are doing Fireworks for the 4th of July.
If you are not inclined to join the masses downtown on the National Mall to see the spectacular fireworks put on by the National Parks, you can still enjoy the entertainment programs.
On Friday night, July 3, 2009, from 8:30 pm to 10 you can watch the dress rehersal for the concerts that will take place on Independence Day. Some of the artists include: Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow and Natasha Bedingfield. The gates will open at 3. Get there early; many Washingtonians know about this concert and make this an annual event.
So pack up your picnic basket and the family and head down to the National Mall in Washignton D.C. for a night of music under the stars!
Have a wonderful and safe Independence Day weekend.
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An experienced Associate Broker working in Reston, VA the Northern VA area. I work with with buyers and sellers, specializing in Staging and preparing homes for Sale and helping buyers 'buy green.'
I come from a corporate background; I spent a number of years working in consulting and project management. What does this mean to you? It means that you will receive my undivided attention and that details, large and small, will not fall through the cracks. It means that I value you your business and look forward to having you as a repeat client. My focus is on becoming your permanent REALTOR. You don't regularly change accountants or dentists--you shouldn't have to find a new Realtor for each real estate transaction!
I also believe that continuing education is a critical component of good service. I am an Associate Broker, an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), a Graduate of the Realtors Institute (GRI), an EcoBroker (specializing in buying and selling GREEN homes) an e-pro (technical training to meet the needs of my clients) and an Accredited Staging Professional--Realtor (to assist you in preparing your home to sell quickly and for the most money).
I work throughout Northern Virginia, from Arlington to Leesburg, marketing homes and assisting buyers with their purchases. Let me help you find both a house that suits your needs and a community that you will love. Not only do I live in the area (specifically in North Reston), but I grew up here, too!
If you are looking for a Green home, take advantage of my EcoBroker training to learn how to identify those features that will help you to save money. As a seller, my assistance and advice in helping you to prepare your home for sale is second to none. I am an Accredited Staging Professional Realtor, but I also have keen eye for what is important to buyers. My husband is a builder and works with me to provide contracting resources for my clients to get their homes ready for marketing economically and quickly.
1. "Holly Weatherwax is an outstanding REALTOR®. She was very supportive during the sale of my home and my transition to a new state. She is extremely creative, determined, and responsible in all facets of the home sale process. She even made me feel calm at times which says a lot considering selling a home is one of life's most stressful activities. I wouldn't hesitate to ask Holly to be our REALTOR® again in the future. You get the "best" when you have Holly working for you."
Delight, Middleton, WI
2. "My husband and first met Holly by looking at a single-family home she had listed. We inquired about the home, met with Holly and were very impressed by her. Soon we realized, we not only wanted to buy this home, but also have Holly sell ours! We chose not to bring in another REALTOR® putting Holly in the unique situation where she had to wear multiple hats in representing her existing clients and now us. She handled it flawlessly and in a very professional manner. She made herself available to us at all hours, made checklists with timelines to get everything accomplished for closing and most of all, made us feel at ease. Every detail was taken care of we had complete trust in her from our initial meeting, which carried through to the end of our buying and selling experience. I think this is what makes Holly exceptional."
Catherine D'Reaux,
3. "We were so pleased with the way in which Holly Weatherwax completely handled every detail involved in the sale of our Reston home. The way is which she packaged our home to get it ready for the sale, marketed our home, handled open houses, offers for sale and even the closing was professional thorough, attentive and caring. Holly handled every aspect of this sale so completely that we were never overwhelmed or stressed. She made the sale of our home easier and more enjoyable than we could have imagined."
Stacey and Ray T., McLean, VA
4. "I wish to provide a reference for Holly Weatherwax, whom I retained as our REALTOR®. To begin, a written reference cannot express strongly enough the satisfaction my wife and felt through our house purchasing process. It was a privilege to have Holly represent us with exceptional service and integrity.
I have purchased many different homes in the last 20 years in 4 different states. Having used a different realtor with each home purchase, I have had a chance to see many different styles and approaches. While some of the realtors were good...I never felt a strong commitment to use any REALTOR again, until now. Without a doubt, I would use Holly Weatherwax again to sell and or buy another house in the Northern Virginia area."
Clifford Samodurov, Principal, Innovative Benefits Solutions
5. "Holly was a great resource for me in buying my home in Reston last year. She was patient, prepared and thoughful, carefully considering my situation and family needs before showing me a house, responding to my inquiries or suggesting alternatives. Holly was great to work with, wonderfully experienced and possesive of a great blend of real world practicality and shrewd business sense. Whether she was helping you negotiate a transaction or discussing a homes potential (or, importantly, lack thereof), Holly was there for me as a great resource and I am most grateful."
Don Caron, Reston, Va
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