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ASHBURN VIRGINIA NEW HOME READY FOR QUICK OCCUPANCY.

Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Maryland & Virginia: Real Estate Brokerage in Rockville, MD

ASHBURN VIRGINIA NEW HOME READY FOR QUICK OCCUPANCY.

Located in one of Loudoun County's most popular communities in Ashburn, this newly constructed home is ready for quick occupancy. 

Three finished levels provide 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bath and a finished basement for new owners.

Tour this brand new home here and if you like what you see, the price is right.

                                                                    $470,000

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Lenn Harley

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988, E-mail.

"NEVER A FEE TO BUYERS"   Ask about the Homefinders.com New Home REBATE!

  • Loudoun County Virginia - Search Homes for Sale. 
  • Contact us to tour homes in Loudoun County, VA. 800-711-7988.

For your copy of the Homefinders.com home buyers relocation package, just give me a call.   Whether you're moving to Loudoun County from out of the area or just across county, we can help.

 

Brambleton Home Sales 2009 │ Brambleton Ashburn VA - Single Family Detached Home Sales 2009

Ellen Crawford-Virginia & Maryland Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Leesburg, VA

Brambleton Home Sales 2009. Brambleton Ashburn VA Single Family Detached Home Sales 2009


In the Brambleton subdivision in Ashburn VA in Loudoun county this year, there have been 14* single family detached fee simple homes in Brambleton that sold since January 1, 2009. These were resale Brambleton homes listed in MRIS.

  • High Price Resale Sold Price $620,000
  • Medium Sales Price $532,875
  • Low Sales Price $452,086
  • Average Sales Price $528,033
Brambleton Homes for Sale MLS listings


There are currently14 MLS listings for Brambleton Homes for Sale as of this post 8/08/2009 *MRIS 8/08/2009


Now is the time to Buy a Home in NoVA

Donny & Meredith Samson: Real Estate Agent in South Riding, VA

How to Choose a Home

Here are some tips to help determine which house is best for you.

Once you've settled on a couple of preferred neighborhoods for your home search, it's time to pick out a few homes to view. Having a house features "wish list" keeps you focused on which features are most important to you.

When narrowing down your home search, consider the following:

  • know what types of home you want to buy
  • determine what age and condition of the house you want to buy
  • consider resale potential
  • use a features wish list to keep focused
  • use a home search comparison chart to keep organized
  • act decisively when you find the right home

Determine What Type of Home You Want to Buy

There are several forms of home ownership: single-family homes, multiple-family homes, condominiums and co-ops.

Single-family homes: One home per lot.

Multiple-family homes: Some buyers, particularly first-timers, start with multiple-family dwellings, so they'll have rental income to help with their costs. Many mortgage plans, including VA and FHA loans, can be used for buildings with up to four units, if the buyer intends to occupy one of them.

Condominiums: With a condo, you own "from the plaster in." You also own a certain percentage of the "common elements" - staircases, sidewalks, roofs, etc. Monthly charges pay your share of taxes and insurance on those elements, as well as repairs and maintenance. A homeowner's association administers the development.

Co-ops: In some cities, cooperative apartments are common. With co-ops, you purchase shares in a corporation that owns the whole building, and you receive a lease to your own unit. A board of directors, comprised of owners and elected by owners, supervises the building management. Monthly charges include your share of an overall mortgage on the building.

Decide What Age and Condition of Home You Want to Purchase

Weigh your needs, budget and personal tastes in deciding whether you want to buy a newly constructed home, an older home or a "fixer-upper" that requires some work.

Consider Resale Potential

As you look at homes, you may want to keep in mind these resale considerations.

  • One-bedroom condos are more difficult to resell than two-bedroom condos.
  • Two-bedroom/one-bath single houses generally have less appeal than houses with three or more bedrooms, and therefore have less appreciation potential.
  • Homes with "curb appeal," i.e., well-maintained, attractive and with a charming appearance from the street, are the easiest to resell.
  • The most expensive houses on the street, or ones with anything unusual or unique are not suited for resale. The best investment potential is traditionally found in a less expensive, more moderately sized home.

Use a Features Wish List to Keep Your Search Focused

Make a features wish list to clarify which features are most and least important to you when looking for a home. Using this features wish list will keep your house hunt focused and effective.

Use a Home Comparison Chart to Keep Your Observations Organized

While house hunting, it's a good idea to make notes about what you see because viewing several houses at a time can be confusing. Use a home comparison chart to help you keep track of your search, organize your thoughts and record your impressions.

Act Decisively When You Find the Right Home

Before you begin the home buying process, resolve to act promptly when you do find the right house. Every REALTOR® has stories to tell about a couple who looked far and wide for their dream home, finally found it, and then said, "We always promised my Dad we'd sleep on it, so we'll make an offer tomorrow." Many times the story had a sad ending - someone else came in that evening with an offer that was accepted.

Resolve that you will act decisively when you find the house that's clearly right for you. This is particularly important after a long search or if the house is newly listed and/or underpriced.

*from my website www.dmsamson.com

Northern Virginia Real Estate - Market Update - June 23rd

Donny & Meredith Samson: Real Estate Agent in South Riding, VA

Low Rates, Plenty of Buyers and Low Inventory
Make it a Perfect Time to Sell

Most Markets in Northern Virginia are now
SELLER'S MARKETS!


In January of 2009, for every 5 homes on the market, 1 was under contract. In many areas of Northern Virginia, there are now 3-4 homes under contract for every 5 on the market. Homes that are priced correctly will have multiple contracts within one week. Many home sellers are pleasantly surprised with their pricing.

The sellers market extends beyond the lower priced homes. In some markets there is almost no inventory of luxury homes allowing sellers to command top dollar. All markets differ, but most markets, regardless of location and price, find themselves in a seller's market.

Tips for our Sellers:

Foreclosures and short sales are not your competition: We do not take their sales into account when pricing your home. Many buyers need to find a quality home and a seller who can make a decision and deliver the home within 60 days. Foreclosure and short sale buyers eventually get tired of losing contracts.

Know your buyers: Buyers are out there and they are paying top dollar for nice homes. You need to know where that price point is. Do not get greedy.

Moving up, or down: The ability for sellers to get top dollar for their home, creates a great opportunity for them to make a move on their next home and lock in low, long term rates.

The PROBLEM: The question is not what will your home sell for, it's what will it appraise for. New rules have made getting the appraisal job #1. I had 5 contracts on a home within a week, and then had to struggle with the appraiser to get our price.

Selling commissions With today's technology, no one has to pay more than 4.5% to sell their homes.

Tips for our Short Sellers:

Obama backs short sales: On May 14 the Obama administration urged banks to do more short sales and less foreclosures. This has led to new policies and procedures and turned short sales into a much more expedient process.

Pricing: Banks will generally accept 90% of a homes fair market value. Buyers are bidding most short sales to 95%-100% of value, so approval based on price is not a problem. Selection of short sale buyers is NOT BASED ON PRICE, but on lack of contingencies and security that the buyer will be there when the deal is approved. Selecting the right buyer is the critical issue.

Defining hardship: Banks require that the seller demonstrate a hardship and must sell. For some banks, owing $100,000 more than the home is worth is hardship enough. Samson Realty maintains a matrix of bank policies and can help in this process.

Timing: Most short sales go on the market on Thursday, held open on Sunday, collect contracts on Monday and ratify on Tuesday. Approval can now be obtained in less than 40 days, with settlement in 30.

Reentering the home market: Short sellers will take a hit on their credit, and at this time, will be unable to reenter the buying market for 12-18 months. There will be a huge number of rebound buyers that will be reentering the market in 2010-2013

Interest Rates:

Higher rates will slow refinancing, but not buyers: Rates have ticked up over the last two weeks. This was caused by all of the refinance bubble of homeowners taking advantage of lower rates. Rates still hover in the low 5% range and has not deterred buyers. The Fed is working to drop rates, but this is a more than acceptable range for buyers. 5 Year ARMS are available for 4% with 2 points. Rates are subject to change.

ASHBURN VIRGINIA, NEW HOMES INVENTORY.

Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Maryland & Virginia: Real Estate Brokerage in Rockville, MD

ASHBURN VA IN LOUDOUN COUNTY IS A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY WITH NEW HOME SALES GOING STRONG. Due to the continued growth of high tech and aerospace employment opportunities in "The Dulles Corridor", new home construction is vigorous.

Wegmans

MORE HOUSE FOR YOUR MONEY in ASHBURN. Builders have reduced the base price for their models and are offering incentives to new home buyers for these lovely homes. Many of the homes in inventory or specs under construction offer upgrades to make sure the home will be competitive in the resale market. Many communities offer amenities with swimming pools, tennis courts, tot lots, community centers with gyms and meeting rooms for community members, walking trails and more. Quality of life is wonderful for Ashburn home owners with convenient shopping and quick access to commuter routes. Wegmans is coming to Ashburn

Examples of homes in inventory or under construction below offer incentives of $10,000 builders contribution to closing costs, attractive interest rate mortgage loan programs. Work with an Homefinders.com agent as your Buyer's Agent and receive a Buyer REBATE of 1% of the purchase price at settlement.

Gourmet Kitchen Ashburn VA Ashburn Inventory June 2009

"Gourmet" Kitchens include Island and upgraded appliances. Home inventory Ashburn $539,900.

HOMES IN INVENTORY AS OF JUNE 1, 2009. This is just a partial list with more to follow.

Moderate priced homes on lots of 6,500 square feet to 12,000 square feet.

SPEC HOME #1. July/August Move in - 3,000 square feet plus finished basement - $589,000. . . . Double Front Porch design, finished basement, stone fireplace in family room, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, double wall-oven, Granite counter tops in Kitchen.

SPEC HOME #2. August move-in - 2,899 square feet plus basement $489,069. . . . . Extended family room with fireplace and built-in bookcase, double French doors to first floor study, deluxe master bath, hardwood floors, Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances.

SPEC HOME #3. Sept/Oct delivery - 2,700 square feet plus finished basement $469,125 . . . . Large extended family room with fireplace and built-in bookcase, double Doors to first floor study, deluxe master bath, finished recreation room.

SPEC HOME #4. Sept/Oct delivery - 2,700 square feet plus finished basement $495,665 . . . . Large extended family room with fireplace and built-in book case, French doors to first floor study, deluxe master bath, finished rec room.

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Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988, E-mail.

Home in Inventory in Ashburn