About Arlington County, VA

Are you a first time buyer thinking of starting your search? Low pries, historically low interest rates, and the $8000 tax credit have many people in our area wondering if it's time to buy. Join us for a free educational session at Arlington County Library.

Wenesday, March 3

7:00pm - 8:15pm

Arlington County Library

1015 N Quincy St 2nd Floor Mtg Room

Ballston (Orange Line)

We cover a recap of the market, current trends and market stats including days on market, average sales prices, and inventory levels. We'll also discuss the impact of the banking system collapse and bailout, the home purchase process and common pitfalls, financing basics and a how to get started checklist.

Specific topics covered:

- Northern Virginia, DC, and Montgomery County market analysis

- Mortgage basics: rates, points, fees

- Financing basics: FHA, Conventional, Conforming, and "Jumbo" loans

- Calculating the tax benefits of homeownership - Short Sale, Foreclosure/REO/Bank Owned basics

- Search tips

- Fees and closing costs

- Buyer agency and choosing an agent

There's never any cost or obligation to attend our classes. Simply email admin@wethmangroup.com to register so that we may have materials available for you. More info at www.newhomebuyerclass.com

Built in the late 1940s, Palisade Gardens is a 133-unit condo complex convenient to both the Rosslyn and Courthouse Metro stations. Nearby attractions include Theodore Roosevelt Island, Arlington National Cemetery, and the United States Marine Corp War Memorial. For you outdoorsy types, Palisade Gardens is convenient to a host of local running/walking/biking trails, including the Custis and Washington & Old Dominion trails.

Pet Policy: Pets are allowed, but you can have just one small, domestic pet per unit. All pets must be registered with the board, and don’t forget to clean up after your four-legged friend.

Some individual units have a washer and dryer, but the complex offers a community laundry room if you need it. And if your closets are bursting at the seams, extra storage units are also available. The property also boasts plenty of outdoor common space for your enjoyment. 

Prices: What’s the real estate market like at Palisade Gardens? Just six units changed hands in 2009, according to Arlington County tax records. Prices ranged from $312,000 to $322,000, with an average price of $464.50 per square foot. Currently, no homes are listed in the local MLS, but with the spring market gearing up, some units are expected to be available soon. If you’re ready to start looking, just contact me.

See homes for sale in Palisade Gardens.

Find out how much your Palisade Gardens condo is worth.

All information deemed accurate, but not guaranteed, at the time of this writing. Please verify information. This information is intended to describe an area or building in general, and not a specific home or unit.

Glebewood Village is a 106-unit townhouse community in Arlington. Built in the late 1930s, it’s located near the intersection of Rt. 29 and N. Glebe Road, and is less than two miles from both the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro stations. If you prefer to drive for your commute, just head south on Glebe Road and pick up I-66. Also nearby is the Ballston Common Mall, Virginia Hospital Center, and all of the shopping, dining and nightlife offered in the heart of Arlington.

Glebewood Village has no homeowners’ association, which some people find appealing (no fees!).  It’s also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 2009, six houses changed hands in Glebewood Village. Prices ranged from $455,000 to $494,000, with an average price of $282.83 per square foot.

Currently, there are two houses listed for sale in the local MLS, priced at $484,900 and $499,999. More homes are expected to be available soon, so when you’re ready to start looking, just contact me.

See homes for sale in Glebewood Village.

Find the value of your Glebewood Village home.

All information deemed accurate, but not guaranteed, at the time of this writing. Please verify information. This information is intended to describe an area or building in general, and not a specific home or unit. Source for sales: MRIS and tax records.

Other Arlington Neighborhoods:

Arlington Forest

Berkshire Oakwood

Colonial Village

Lyon Park

Maywood

Tara - Leeway Heights

Waverly Hills

Waycroft - Woodlawn

Westover

Don't forget the closets when selling a home. Staging your closets is just as important as staging your rooms. Most if not all buyers look in closets, cabinets and drawers and it is important to have them organized or staged properly. I'm big on creating unique and interesting scenes in rooms as well as in places that most people ignore, like laundry rooms ,mud rooms, drawers, or closets. We all know buyers will open them and look inside so why not give them something interesting and memorable to look at. So don't forget the closets when selling a home they are just as important as the rest of the home since most buyers are always looking for extra storage space. Happy Staging!

I have just finished a two day Core course for my National Association of Realtors Green Designation. I have an elective to finish on Monday before my designation is complete.

I know that Arlington, Va (where I live and work) leans green (hey, it rhymes) and I'll be checking out the programs and policies of the county I live in.

It was a fascinating course. I have been always been environmentally conscious and have been stuffing my tolerant clients into my Camry Hybrid for a year now. I've learned alot over the last few days and will be sharing that over time.

First things first, I will be changing out the rest of my light bulbs to CFLs. I learned that they are 90% more efficient then standard bulbs. Regular bulbs waste all the energy on heat. Who knew? Maybe you did, but not me. They last 4.5 years as opposed to standard bulbs which last an average of 167 days. I've been changing them out a bit at a time because I knew they saved energy and money over the life of the bulb, but 90% energy savings? Wowser! Even though they cost more (average of $14.00 as opposed to $.50) over the life of the bulb it will save an average of $62.95. My clients will be getting CFLs at closings

Just change one today. Do it for Mother Earth or do it for your pocketbook but just do it.