When looking at detached homes for sale in Del Ray Alexandria VA, one way to keep your home prices lower is to consder a bungalow styled home. Many bungalows in Del Ray have been expanded to include more functional living space such as a family room, an extended kitchen, additional bedrooms, and a rear porch. What distinguishes a bungalow from other detached homes is that no matter how you look at a bungalow, they all have classic character. Unlike the colonials, Del Ray bungalow styled homes usually bear the following characteristics:
Because bungalows are smaller in comparison to traditonal colonial homes, they are usually offered for sale at lower prices. Bungalows for sale in Del Ray can range from the high $400's, indicating a possible need for renovation, to the $800's depending on upgrades, additions, and lot size and features. Many Del Ray homebuyers specifically seek out bungalow styled homes because of their more economical size and square footage. You may not want all of the space that usually comes with a traditional colonial, but still prefer to be fully detached and on a level yard.
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Buying or Selling Real Estate in Del Ray or Old Town Alexandria VA? Contact Tamara Inzunza, Associate Broker of McEnearney Associates, Inc. Realtors to list and sell your home, or purchase a new home. I specialize in Old Town Alexandria, Del Ray, Kingstowne, and Manchester Lakes condos, townhomes, and single-family homes for sale.
Call me at 703-549-9292 x228 or 703-623-8759.
Visit my website and Search All MLS Listings Homes For Sale in Alexandria VA at www.MovingToNova.com/.
If you're thinking about selling Alexandria VA real estate and would like to know how much your Alexandria VA home is worth, visit http://www.confidentialcma.com/ for a complimentary market analysis of your home.
Not selling Alexandria VA real estate but curious about the homes for sale in your Del Ray or Old Town Alexandria neighborhood, visit http://www.movingtonova.info/ for FREE Market Snapshot reports and stay informed whenever a home is listed or sold in your neighborhood.
As the 2008 calendar year comes to a close, I'm sure you've seen many commercials on TV, heard announcements on the radio, received coupons for special shopping times in the mail, and even your favorite stores have probably emailed you about exclusive deals 'for a limited time only'.
The same holds true with real estate and homes for sale in Old Town and Del Ray in Alexandria VA. December has always been a good time to buy a home because you can still take advantage of earning a few extra tax deductions through a home purchase. Last week, the government and mortgage industry made news by announcing lower interest rates.
But, while the low interest rates are 'for a limited time only', the higher amount that you can borrow for a mortgage loan is also 'for a limited time only'.
Starting January 1, 2009, the FHA loan limits will decrease from $729,750 to $625,500 for home purchases in Old Town Alexandria VA. Although the U.S. Housing and Urban Development office made this announcement last month, coupled with insatiably low interest rates, homebuyers who are on the fence have a unique opportunity to pick from a larger inventory of homes, negotiate favorable terms, and borrow money at a long-term fixed rate for less than 6%.
Here's my pick for this week's HOT LIST of homes for sale in Del Ray and Old Town Alexandria VA that you may be able to buy before the end of 2008. In my opinion, now is still the time to buy the cheapest house in the best neighborhood.
Condos, townhomes, and single-family detached homes in the Old Town Alexandria VA zip code of 22314, and Del Ray homes in zip codes 22301 and 22305 are highly sought after because of location, proximity to metro, walkscore.
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Buying or Selling Real Estate in Del Ray or Old Town Alexandria VA? Contact Tamara Inzunza, Associate Broker of McEnearney Associates, Inc. Realtors to list and sell your home, or purchase a new home. I specialize in Old Town Alexandria, Del Ray, Kingstowne, and Manchester Lakes condos, townhomes, and single-family homes for sale.
Call me at 703-549-9292 x228 or 703-623-8759. Visit my website and Search All Homes For Sale at www.MovingToNova.com/. If you're thinking about selling and would like to know how much your Alexandria VA home is worth, visit http://www.confidentialcma.com/ for a complimentary market analysis of your home. Not selling but curious about the homes for sale in your neighborhood, visit http://www.movingtonova.info/ for FREE Market Snapshot reports and stay informed whenever a home is listed or sold in your neighborhood.
First time buyers in the market for Old Town Alexandria real estate can choose from a variety of condos for sale. Move up buyers who want resort-style living and amenities can also take advantage of the Old Town Alexandria condo market. Those wanting to stay close-in will undoubtedly have the 22314 zip code on their radar.
Commuter conveniences such as the Braddock Road and King Street metro stations, nearby Reagan National Airport, and the free King Street Trolley make it easier for car-less buyers to get around and enjoy an active lifestyle.
In the month of October, 29 condos in Old Town Alexandria were listed for sale, and 17 were sold. In September, 17 condo units were listed for sale and 20 units were sold. Those listed ranged in price from $190,000 to $2,795,000. The lowest priced condo home is in the Harbor Terrace community, and the highest priced condo for sale is in the Liberty Row community.
Here's a look at the overall Old Town Alexandria real estate market from September 2008 to October 2008 to include all property types:
| Sep-08 | Oct-08 | % Change | |
| Total Sold Dollar Volume: | $24,733,095 | $22,423,162 | -9.34% |
| Average Sold Price: | $634,182 | $521,469 | -18% |
| Median Sold Price: | $534,795 | $504,065 | -6% |
| Total Units Sold: | 39 | 43 | 10% |
| Average Days on Market: | 71 | 72 | 1% |
| Average List Price for Solds: | $687,109 | $563,661 | -18% |
Old Town home sellers are negotiating which is clearly a good sign for buyers. Right now, condo homes are making up a big portion of the overall home sales in Old Town.
Free Resources: Find Out What Your Old Town Alexandria Home Is Worth
Free MLS Search: Browse The MLS and Search For Old Town Alexandria Condos and Homes For Sale
While many people looking to buy a home for sale in Old Town Alexandria VA or Del Ray start out looking at homes, smart buyers know that once they know their tastes and budget, the next step is to meet with their Realtor for an initial consultation.
The initial consultation serves many purposes both for the Realtor, and the consumer. For the Realtor:
For the consumer:
Buying a home is a big step. And remember, getting pre-approved for your mortgage does not obligate to buy, and meeting with a Realtor for an initial consulation does not obligate you to buy. But these are two very important steps in your information gathering process. Once you have determined how much you can afford, and have an idea of where you'd like to live, it's then time to meet with your Realtor to see what Old Town Alexandria VA and Del Ray homes for sale are available.
Homebuying Process Step 1: Your Lender Consultation
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Buying or Selling Real Estate in Alexandria VA? Contact Tamara Inzunza, Associate Broker of McEnearney Associates, Inc. Realtors to list and sell your home, or purchase a new home. I specialize in Old Town Alexandria, Del Ray, Kingstowne, and Manchester Lakes condos, townhomes, and single-family homes for sale.
Call me at 703-549-9292 x228 or 703-623-8759. Visit my website and Search All Homes For Sale at www.MovingToNova.com/. If you're thinking about selling and would like to know how much your Alexandria VA home is worth, visit www.ConfidentialCMA.com for a complimentary market analysis of your home. Not selling but curious about the homes for sale in your neighborhood, visit www.MovingToNova.info for FREE Market Snapshot reports and stay informed whenever a home is listed or sold in your neighborhood.
*Note: All images Copyrighted by Tamara Inzunza
You've worked hard to build your nest egg, and you've probably been counting on the value of your Alexandria VA home to aid you in a comfortable retirement.
If you're wondering what your Alexandria VA home is worth, we can help. Simply log on, describe the features of your home, including any recent updates, and we'll send you a report on the latest home sales in your neighborhood and give you an opinion of what a buyer is willing to pay in today's market.
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Alexandria VA real estate buyer agent and listing agent. Helping distressed homeowners with short sales. Specializing in the areas of Old Town, Del Ray, Kingstowne, Manchester Lakes.
After consulting and software/database programming, I decided to pursue my real estate career full-time...and never looked back! While there are days that I sincerely miss programming, it can never take the place of the satisfaction I feel when I help a family find their new home. I have always had a fascination with houses. Before I was licensed, I would often spend my spare time visiting model homes in the area and going to home-buying seminars. My education and previous experience as a consultant is the foundation for my success as a Realtor. My business degree laid the groundwork for real estate. I have extensive knowledge and training in Economics, Accounting, Computer Technology, Marketing, Finance, and Management. Transitioning from corporate/government consulting to real estate consultant was very smooth. I have always been in a ‘people' atmosphere, and my technical skills help me when I work with both buyers and sellers! For over eleven years, I have helped many families in Northern Virginia buy and sell homes. Locally, I have helped renters become first-time homebuyers, and then move-up buyers. And I have helped sellers with their cross-country moves when the time came for them to leave the area. My past clients continuously reward me with referrals of friends, neighbors, family members, and other co-workers. That is the greatest compliment that I can receive. Designations & Affiliations: NVAR Education Advisory Committee Member RE/MAX Platinum Club 2004, 2005 RE/MAX 100% Club 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 Associate Broker Accredited Buyer Representative Graduate, Realtor Institute Certified Residential Specialist Certified New Home Sales Professional e-Pro Licensed in Virginia and Washington DC
For the past twelve years, I've been helping first-time buyers move up from renter to proud homeowner. I've also helped many military families with relocation and take advantage of the military benefits such as the VA loan, with ZERO money down. As a Certified Relocation Specialist, I also help government and corporate transferees make a smooth transition to the area. My clients are also moving up as a result of different life stages, and when they need help selling a current home and buying another, I'm able to offer a high-impact marketing strategy that showcases their home on multiple websites to a wide audience of buyers.
When it comes to listings and homes for sale in Alexandria VA, my areas of expertise includes condos, townhomes, and single-family homes in Old Town (22314), Del Ray (22301 and 22305), Kingstowne (22315), Manchester Lakes (22310), Greater Mount Vernon (22306, 22307, 22308, 22309), and the nearby surrounding areas.
Here's what some of my past clients had to say...
I look forward to her unchallenging commitment.
I look forward to her unchallenging commitment in our quest to purchase another home and am confident that she will be there every step of the way with the kind of professionalism we have come to expect from her.
K. and G. Pollard, Woodbridge
I was made to feel important during the entire process.
" I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and tell you how pleased I was with the great service you provided. Starting with our first contact through closing, I was given expert advice, information, suggestions, and constant support.
You understood exactly what I was looking for in my first home purchase and with this understanding; you worked hard to find a house which met all my needs and desires. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to working with you in the future. Because of the great service and professionalism you exhibited, I will not hesitate to recommend you to my friends and co-workers looking for a truly professional real estate agent."
C. Nunley, Lorton
We would definitely recommend you to anyone who is looking to buy or sell in Northern Virginia.
We would like to extend a warm and heart-felt thank you for all of the hard work you did for us. It's amazing when I look back at the timeline, how quickly everything happened. We met for the first time around mid-July, you put my condo up for sale and got a contract around mid-August, then you found us the exact type of house we wanted and we settled mid-September! That's amazing! And thank you so much for the beautiful pictures on CD of our home!
K. and Z. Walker, Alexandria
Thanks for all your help!
It was a pleasure to work with you again. As usual, your professionalism, compassion, and enjoyment in your work, makes your clients feel at ease.
J. Fisher, Woodbridge (Repeat Client)
We can't thank you enough for all that you've done!
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and generous house warming gift. You have been an integral part of our homebuying experience from start to finish, and we can't thank you enough for all that you've done!
L. and T. Hynson, Woodbridge
Your professionalism was super!
I always knew what was going on because you supplied complete lists of what to expect. Your estimate of my proceeds was accurate and you handled all problems with a wonderful calm. I will definitely recommend you to everyone.
C. Rodriguez, Dumfries
I look forward to helping you 'Make That Move'!
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