3916 Green Look Ct Fairfax VA  This property was on the market for less than a month.  We had multiple offers and WON If you are thinking about buying in the next 3 months.  Please send a text or email to Nate Johnson - 703-725-2929 We would be honored to help you find your next home. 02/09/2009

MyFairfaxRidgeCondo.com Relevant Real Estate Information for the Fairfax Ridge Condo Community INTRODUCTION I did not have a weekly report out last week because honestly this market is getting crazy right now.  I am working with 4-5 buyers and just had 2 of them compete in multiple offers on homes.  We negotiated and it looks like we got both of them !     There are so many buyers out right now looking its crazy.  I know the media says this is bad market well the NOVA market is different.  I see it everyday and homes going off the market very quickly and multiple offers on homes.  There are some great steals and first time home buyers and investors are taking advantage. As of today (February 6, 2009 9 AM), there are 15 active listings in the MLS and 6 Condos (+1) are currently under con... 02/06/2009

MyGatesofFairLakesCondo.com   Relevant Real Estate Information for Gates of Fair Lakes . A gated condo community. INTRODUCTION The buyers are out !!!  You will not believe all the multipe offers and buyers out looking at homes right now.  Just another reason to have a experienced realtor.  We just negotiated 2 multi offer deals this week and got homes for our clients at amazing prices. As of today (February 5, 2009) There are 4 active listings in MLS and 2 condo that is currently under contract. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: 2 - 2 bedroom units (1 Bank Owned, 1 Short Sale) 2 - 1bedroom unit (Bank Owned, 1 Regular Sale) NEW LISTINGS According to MLS, there was 0 new listing this week. UNDER CONTRACT According to MLS, there is 2 condos under contract. 12902 FAIR BRIA... 02/05/2009

MyPenderbrookHome.com Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA INTRODUCTION We had a lot of movement this week and we successfully negotiated for one our clients in a multi offer deal here at a Penderbrook Townhome.  We will have more info on that tomorrow. As of today (February 5, 2009 11 AM) there are 22 active homes in Penderbrook and 8 homes that are currently under contract and 1 homes that have sold in the last 30 days. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: Townhomes- 7 active 5 regular sales , 2 bank owned Condos - 15 active Heights at Penderbrook (Condo/Townhome) - 6 condos ( 2 regular, 3 bank owned, 1 short sales) Penderbrook Square (Condos)- 9 condos (3 regular, 3 short sale, 3 bank owned) NEW LISTINGS ... 02/05/2009

Get Your House Ready to Show to Buyers A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained. From experience, REALTORS® also know that a "well-polished" house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they can see is well maintained, they assume that what they can't see has probably also been well maintained. In readying your house for sale, consider: how much should you spend to prepare your house for sale? exterior and curb appeal interior appeal Before putting your house on the market, take as much time as necessary (and as little money as possible) to maximize its exterior and interior app... 02/05/2009

Fairfax City VA Real Estate Update for Monday February 2, 2009. As of today Monday February 2, 2009 there are currently 65 homes for sale in Fairfax City VA in our MRIS MLS System. These are fee simple Fairfax City VA homes for sale and detached single family homes. Fairfax City Virginia is located close to Washington DC in nearby Fairfax County VA. Fairfax City VA has great homes, neighborhoods, and some great subdivisions with reasonably upscale single family detached fee simple estate homes for sale. Below is a current list of activity on single family homes for sale in Fairfax City VA. 65 'Active' - Fairfax City,VA Homes 1 'Cntg/KO' - Fairfax City,VA Homes 14 'Cntg/NO KO' - Fairfax City,VA Homes 7 'Contract' - Fairfax City,VA Homes High Price Listed $1,799,950 Low Price Listed $234... 02/02/2009

MyCedarLakesHome.com INTRODUCTION Not much movement this past week. Just one TH closed.  It was a short sale and someone got a nice TH for a steal ! The numbers are below. As of today (January 30, 2009 11 AM) there are 10 active homes in Cedar Lakes (same from last week) and 2 homes that are currently under contract and 2 homes that have sold in the last 30 days. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: Condos- 7 Cedar Lakes A - 1 (2 regular sales, 1 short sale) Christopher at Cedar Lakes - 5 (2 short sales, 1 bank owned, 2 regular sale) Townhomes- 3 Carr at Cedar Lakes - 3 (2 regular sales, 1 bank owned) NEW LISTINGS According to MLS, there was 0 new listing this week. UNDER CONTRACT According to MLS, there are 1 townhomes (1 short sale) and 1 condos under contract (1 short ... 01/30/2009

Philadanco January 31, 2009 at 8:00 pm GMU Center for the Arts Presents Philadanco Jan 31, Center for the Arts 4400 University Dr. Fairfax, Virginia 22030 "One of Philadelphia's cultural treasures," the Philadelphia Dance Company, or Philadanco, has danced its way into the hearts of America with extraordinary technique, highly skilled dancers, and an exciting repertory of classical and contemporary choreography. "Performers whose blazing physicality and commitment light up the stage," says the Village Voice. For more than 30 years, the company has traveled the globe, performing before sold-out audiences of all ages, races, and cultural traditions. The company has been praised for its innovative, energetic, and exuberant performances by audiences and dance critics. "Sheer pleasure in dan... 01/29/2009

MyPenderbrookHome.com Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA INTRODUCTION We had some interesting movement this past week in Penderbrook.  Read my obversations at the bottom of this post for all the info. As of today (January 29, 2009 11 AM) there are 29 active homes in Penderbrook and 9 homes that are currently under contract and 0 homes that have sold in the last 30 days. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: Townhomes- 7 active 5 regular sales , 2 bank owned Condos - 22 active Heights at Penderbrook (Condo/Townhome) - 10 condos ( 4 regular, 4 bank owned, 2 short sales) Penderbrook Square (Condos)- 12 condos (5 regular, 4 short sale, 3 bank owned) NEW LISTINGS According to MLS, there was 1 new listing this we... 01/29/2009

I recently wrote a thank you letter in the form of an email to a former friend and mentor.  It was simply to tell him that I was doing well, and thanking him for all his help in the past year.  See, I worked as a Litigation Support Consultant in the Washington DC area under his rein as CEO.  We had weekly sales meetings, strategy building sessions, and conference calls where I learned more than I could have even imagined. I felt is was time he deserved to hear how my life was affected in such a positive way. To my surprise I received an email a few short days later telling me he had written an article about ME, yes ME!  This former CEO thought enough about me to write an article on his blog that generates over 10,000 hits a day about his Realtor .  I was incredibly honored while astonis... 01/27/2009

MyFairRidgeHome.com Search For Your Home Now INTRODUCTION We had a lot of movement the past 2 weeks !   We are seeing so many buyers out and looking at real estate right now.  Contact us to see if we can serve you. As of today (January 27, 2009 11 AM) there are 4 active homes in Fair Ridge and 4 homes that are currently under contract and 1 home that has sold in the last 30 days. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: Townhomes- 4 4 Short Sale NEW LISTINGS According to MLS, there was 1 new listing this week. UNDER CONTRACT According to MLS, there is 2 townhomes (1 bank owned and 1 regular sale) under contract. 12303 Fieldbrook Pl  - 126 (DOMP) 3bd/4ba   12319 FIELD LARK CT S #304 - 39 (DOMP) 3bd/4ba   12218 Apple Orchard Ct - 16 (DOMP) 3bd/4ba 4203 Fox Lake Dr -14 (DOMP) 4b... 01/27/2009

 Fairfax Homes for Sale - New Price! 5518 Falmead RoadTownhouse 3 bedrooms2 full/2 partial baths1,540 sqft $337,000Fairfax, VA This is a beautiful 3Bedroom Townhouse with 2 full & 2 half baths. Great Fairfax location, is within walking distance of VRE commuter train, Lake Royal & Park, & 2 miles fm George Mason University. Interior updates include carpeting, windows & SGD, HWH, fridge, stove/oven, hardwoods in foyer & DR, kitchen counter & backsplash. Fenced back yard. 2 assigned spaces convey. For more information please visit www.berniekagan.com   BERNIE KAGAN Samson Realty14526 Lee Road Suite 100, Chantilly , VA 20151direct: 703-216-0985fax: (703) 896-5816berniekagan@hotmail.comwww.BernieKagan.com   01/26/2009

MyPenderbrookHome.com Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA INTRODUCTION I just noticed that of the 29 homes on the market in Penderbrook 8 of these have been on the market less than 90 days !   The only thing that is moving is bank owned properties and properties where the owner has finally decided to come down in price.  So its obvious that you are going to have to come down in price, so why would you want to sit on the market for 120+ days until you bring the price down ?  It just doesnt make sense.  Yes I know you want to get the most money for your property but letting it sit on the market for 90+ days is not doing so. You miss out on all the prospective buyers in the first couple weeks you are on the market. Those are... 01/22/2009

 MyGatesofFairLakesCondo.com INTRODUCTION Gates of Fair Lakes is an excellent place to live. The condos are newer and it is a gated community but... Not much is selling right now here. This is mostly because owners are not willing to drop there price to sell at the current market price. Instead they are deciding to rent out. As of today (January 19, 2009) There are 4 active listings in MLS and 2 condo that is currently under contract. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: 2 - 2 bedroom units (1 Bank Owned, 1 Short Sale) 2 - 1bedroom unit (Bank Owned, 1 Regular Sale) NEW LISTINGS According to MLS, there was 0 new listing this week. UNDER CONTRACT According to MLS, there is 2 condos under contract. 12902 FAIR BRIAR LN #12902 12834 FAIR BRIAR LN I will have the final numbers ... 01/19/2009

Fairfax City 22030 Properties Under $250,000 10123 Mosby Woods Dr             $147,900 3 BD 1 FB 4029 Roberts Rd                       $187,100 4 BD 3 FB 10110 Mosby Woods Dr             $199,900 3 BD 2 FB 4148 Addison Rd                      $209,000 3 BD 2 FB 10007 Mosby Woods Dr             $229,000 3 BD 1 FB 4036 Maple St                          $244,900 3 BD 2 FB 4114 Addison Rd                      $250,000 4 BD 2 FB 4023 Chestnut St                      $250,000 3 BD 1 FB Call for more details. www.FreddySolis.com 703-943-7844 01/16/2009

MyFairfaxRidgeCondo.com INTRODUCTION We had another bank owned 2bd/2ba condo come on the market this week. Don't expect to see this one last long at all. We also had 1 condo go under contract this week ! It was a bank owned 2bd/2ba condo for 240k As of today (January 16, 2009 2 PM), there are 15 active listings (-1) in the MLS and 5 Condos (+1) are currently under contract and 2 Condos have sold in the last 30 days. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: 8 - 1 bedroom units ( 4 short sales, 2 bank owned, 2 regular sales) 6 -2 bedroom units (4 short sales, 1 regular sales, 1 bank owned) 1 - 3 bedroom unit NEW LISTINGS According to MLS, there was 1 new listing this week. UNDER CONTRACT According to MLS, there are 4 condos under contract , 2 bank owned and 1 short sale. 11326 ... 01/16/2009

Mortgage Interest Rates - They are becoming a big topic of conversation in recent weeks. About a month ago, there were many reports stating that rates will come down to 4.5%.  And depending on how you look at it, we are just about there. This is all based on a FHA mortgage ..... (Conventional rates are about 1/2 pt worse and even more so, depending on your credit scores) 4.50% would cost any where from 1 3/4 pts to 2 3/4 pts, depending on your loan amount and the state that you live in. 5.00% would cost any where from zero points to 1 pt, again, depending on your loan amount and the state that you live in.   So what is the deal?  Yes, rates are very low. The MBS's (mortgage backed securities) are being bought by government funds, which have driven the rates lower. But in my honest opin... 01/15/2009

MyPenderbrookHome.com Relevant Real Estate Information for the Penderbrook Community of Townhomes and Condos in Fairfax, VA INTRODUCTION I think its funny that a for sale by owner property came on the market here in Penderbrook this past week. And its definitly priced over 75k over what the market is asking for it. I guarantee that will be on the market for a couple years at that price. There was one more TH that came on the market this week. That is probably also just slightly to high for this market. In all there are 8 TH on the market about half are at fair prices. As of today (January 8, 2009 10 AM) there are 29 active homes in Penderbrook and 6 homes that are currently under contract and 2 homes that have sold in the last 30 days. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS:... 01/15/2009

MyFairRidgeHome.com Search For Your Home Now INTRODUCTION We would be honored to work with you.  We are your neighborhood expert ! As of today (January 14, 2009 11 AM) there are 7 active homes in Fair Ridge and 2 homes that are currently under contract and 0 home that has sold in the last 30 days. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: Townhomes- 7 1 Bank Owned, 3 Regular Sales, 3 Short Sale NEW LISTINGS According to MLS, there was 1 new listing this week. UNDER CONTRACT According to MLS, there is 2 townhomes (1 bank owned and 1 regular sale) under contract. 4203 Fox Lake Dr -14 (DOMP) 4bd/4ba 12331 Quiet Hollow Ct - 15 (DOMP) 4 bd/4ba I will have the final numbers for these once they close SOLD According to MLS, 0 home has sold in the last 30 days . Sold more than 30 days ... 01/15/2009

MyCedarLakesHome.com INTRODUCTION We are your Neighborhood Expert ! We had one Townhome sell this week. We still have 2 under contract. The numbers are below. It was a regular sale and sold for right around 400k. Which is pretty good sales price right now. As of today (January 14, 2009 12 PM) there are 10 active homes in Cedar Lakes (+2 from last week) and 3 homes that are currently under contract and 1 homes that have sold in the last 30 days. Here's the breakdown of all active listings in MLS: Condos- 6 Cedar Lakes A - 1 (1 regular sales) Christopher at Cedar Lakes - 5 (2 short sales, 1 bank owned, 2 regular sale) Townhomes- 3 Carr at Cedar Lakes - 3 (2 regular sales, 1 bank owned) NEW LISTINGS According to MLS, there was 1 new listing this week. UNDER CONTRACT According to MLS, there... 01/14/2009