VIRGINIA VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE WITHIN 1 MILE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Vienna homes listed for sale within WALKING DISTANCE of public transportation; bus, Metro, MARC, local bus. See listing DETAILS HERE Single Family Homes for sale in Vienna within 1 mile of public transportation. City Legal Subdivision ListPrice BR FB HB # Gar Lot Acres Vienna OAKTON GLEN $515,000 2 2 0 2 0.344 Vienna WINDOVER HEIGHTS $549,900 4 4 1 2 0.291 Vienna VIENNA WOODS $550,000 3 2 0 2 0.234 Vienna VIENNA WOODS $559,000 3 2 0   0.237 Vienna TYSONS GREEN $699,500 4 3 1 1 0.343 Vienna VIENNA WOODS $699,900 4 4 0 1 0.235 Vienna CEDAR WOODS $1,049,999 5 4 2 2 0.259 Vienna CARRINGTON $1,199,000 5 4 1 2 0.221 Vienna   $1,200,000 5 4 1 2 0.299 Vienna FIVE OAKS $1,210,000 6 4 1 2 0.774 Vienna VIENNA WOODS $1,225,000... 11/03/2011

Once again, Tysons Corner has been selected as the perfect location for an expanding business. Stephen Judge, President of Seasons 52 fresh grill and wine bar recognized Tysons Corner “As the premier shopping destination in Northern Virginia, its blend of popular and upscale retailers provides a lifestyle environment compatible with the Seasons 52 concept.” Seasons 52 offers a casual yet sophisticated dining experience.  Its guests enjoy a seasonally inspired menu as well as international, award-winning wines.  They also have a piano bar with an extensive drink menu. Seasons 52 restaurant has a truly unique concept.  As its name implies, Seasons 52’s menu is based on the freshest ingredients from local farmers markets and the menu changes to highlight each of the four seasons.  They al... 10/30/2011

Market Update - Dunn Loring Woods Subdivision - Vienna, VA 22180 Today’s real estate market update discusses the Dunn Loring Woods subdivision in Vienna, VA. About Dunn Loring Woods The Dunn Loring Woods subdivision consists of 550 homes in Vienna, VA. Most of the homes were originally built from 1961 to 1964. The community is conveniently located near the Dunn Loring Metro (Orange Line) and close to major throughways including I-66 and 1-495. The Dunn Loring Swim Club is also located within the subdivision. Market Analysis Despite the economic times, this subdivision has fared very well in the last 3 months. In the last 3 months, a total of 7 properties have been sold, with almost every property getting their original list price, or higher. Even better, the days on market for most prop... 10/26/2011

For commuters who take Route 123 through Vienna, please be aware that they will be closing the streets on October 26, 2011 for the annual Vienna Halloween Parade.  Maple Avenue, between East Street and Lawyers Road will be closed from about 6:45 - 9pm.  Several side streets will also be closed for provide staging areas for the parade.  All roads will be opened at about 9pm after the parade. Please plan alternate routes or additional time to your commute.  Or, you can also make an event of it and come watch the parade! About the Vienna Halloween Parade 2011 marks the 65 anniversary of the Parade.  It was started by the Vienna Businessman's Association to show off costumes of local kids.  Now, it's grown to a huge event, with almost 100 entries and over 35,000 participants and spectators!... 10/25/2011

In a move designed to allow more people to refinance “no matter how far the value of their homes have declined,” the federal government today unveiled a major overhaul to the Home Affordability Refinance Program (HARP).  Major Changes include: No underwater limits: Borrowers will now be able to refinance regardless of how far their homes have fallen in value. Previous loan-to-value limits were set at 125 percent. Eliminating appraisals and underwriting: Most homeowners will not have to get an appraisal or have their loan underwritten, making their refinance process smoother and faster. Modified fees: Certain risk-based fees for borrowers who refi into shorter-term loans will either be eliminated or modified. Extended deadline: The end date to get a HARP refinance has been extended to D... 10/24/2011

In today's market update, I'm going to looking at what's been happening in one of Vienna's largest zip code area - 22180. This area has almost 8,000 residential housing units available and encompasses the downtown Vienna area, which has lots of shops and restaurants.  Some of the subdivisions in this neighborhood include:  Westwood Manor, Westbriar Hills, Westbriar Estates, Vienna Hills, and Beulah Heights. The charts below show the 6-month trends for the amount of activity on the market (number of active and sold properties), the median sales price, and the average days on market.    Analysis The 22180 real estate market in the past 6 months has been very strong.  While the number of active and sold listings remained relatively steady, the median sales price rose and the days on market... 10/23/2011

Market Update – What’s happening at the Acadia and Marquis in Vienna? The Acadia and Marquis at Vienna Station are two condo complexes across the street from the Vienna metro.  The two are very similar, with the Marquis residents sharing the same amenities in the Acadia.   The condos are easy to rent because of their location and amenities.  This is an analysis of sold data for the past 3 months at both the Acadia and Marquis.    The data: 11 properties total sold in the last 90 days Average Days to Close = Close Date – Contract Date Average Days on Market = Contract Date – List Date      All 1-bedrooms that sold (4 total) were short sales. Type # of Properties Average Sold $ Average DOM Average Days to Close Short Sale 4 $216,750 15.5 134   There were a total of seven 2-bedrooms condos... 10/22/2011

  This picture captures WDG Architecture's rendition of the future for Tysons Corner.    WDG Architecture is part of the team for the Tysons Demonstration Project.   The vision of the project is to turn Tysons Corner into a community that offers a place to work, live and play; a community that is linked to the Washington DC Metropolitan District via the Metro's Silver Line to make for a community that is truly self-contained.   Any community that is self-contained must include a mix of residences and businesses.  It must be easily accessible both by transportation and walking.  Tysons corner will achieve this very successfully.   My past blogs have discussed the future growth with the construction planned for 1775 Tysons Boulevard office building and Tysons Tower.  In addition, construc... 10/15/2011

This Friday Evening At Wolftrap, October 14th, 2011, promises to be a great musical event. The Ahn Trio: BraziliAHN - will be back at The Barn to celebrate Founders Day. The trio is comprised of three very talented artists and you won't be disappointed. In fact, if you go to the Wolftrap Website (I will provide a link in a moment), click on October 14th, you will be able to see and hear them perform. Instructions are there to purchase tickets.The Link: The Ahn TrioEnjoy the show! 10/13/2011

The Barns at Wolftrap will be the place to spend Thursday Evening, October 13th. Why? Simple, The Haggis will be performing there. This is a band from Toronto that according to the "Virginia Is For Lovers" website, "uses dizzying Celtic Rock with unforgettable ballads and punk rock beat". They have performed live on Regis and Kelly and now at Wolftrap - The Barns. Here is the link to learn more. Just point your mouse to the Calendar of the 13th.The Haggis at Wolf TrapEnjoy the show! 10/12/2011

      Today’s ever-changing real estate industry has brought some very challenging questions regarding short sales and foreclosures. One of the questions often asked is whether a seller should go through the short sale process rather than letting their house be foreclosed upon. In almost all instances in which a potential seller is considering a short sale vs a foreclosure, a short sale is the better option. The following are examples to consider:Example A-Short Sale Mr. Smith owns a home in which he has a mortgage balance of $320,000 and a current market value of $250,000. Mr. Smith has elected to short sell his property. His Realtor successfully obtains a buyer with an offer price of $200,000 (80% of the current market value). After reviewing the buyers’ offer and Mr. Smith’s financia... 10/04/2011

  Freda: I am moving to the Washington DC area from Huntsville AL.   Where is the best place around here to go on long runs, bike rides or roller blading adventures?                                 Steve: Freda, probably the most popular place for REALLY LONG ADVENTURES is the Washington and Old DominionRailroad trail. It is around 45 some miles long, 9 feet wide and even has parts where you can ride horses safely.                 You can check it out at:Old Dominion Park as well as Trail link (you can find other local places for adventure on this site)             Friends of ours will routinely ride from Reston into Vienna VA, with ones in really good condition riding all the way in to the Potomac River across from DC.     10/01/2011

Get out your leiderhosen!  Oktoberfest is coming to Vienna, VA! For those of you that are looking for a great family event this weekend in Northern Virginia, come check out Vienna's Oktoberfest this Saturday, October 1st.  The festival runs from 11am - 7pm around the pedestrian-friendly Historic Church Street in downtown Vienna.  According to the event website, there's going to be something for everyong - food, beer garden, children's activities, and live entertainment on two stages (a main stage and a children's stage). With all of this cloudy, rainy weather we've been having, Vienna Oktoberfest seems to have landed on a good day.  The weather forecast for Saturday is a partly cloudy with a high of 59.  Perfect for taking the family out! Here's a map of the event:   Food Vendors (the m... 09/28/2011

Vienna VA Homes for Sale Active MLS Listings Real Estate Update for Sunday September 25, 2011. As of today Sunday September 25, 2011 there are currently 188 Active MLS listed homes for sale in Vienna VA in our MRIS System  in Fairfax County Vienna VA 22182. These are fee simple Vienna VA homes for sale detached single family homes. Vienna VA is located close to Washington DC in Fairfax County. Vienna VA has great homes, neighborhoods, and some great subdivisions with reasonably priced single family detached fee simple homes for sale. Below is a current list of activity on single family homes for sale in Vienna VA. 188 'Active' MLS Listings - Vienna VA Homes for Sale 3 'Cntg/KO' - MLS Listings - Vienna VA Homes for Sale 37 'Cntg/NO KO' - MLS Listings - Vienna VA Homes for Sale 27 'Contra... 09/25/2011

  I  am proud to announce that I have earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist™ (CIAS) Designation, having completed extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the investment opportunities, financing options and calculations needed to provide solutions for each. The five real estate investor types include: First-Time Investors, Move-Up Investors, Portfolio Investors, Performance Investors, and Rehab and Resell Investors. For decades, investing in real estate has proven to be a consistent and stable way for individuals to build wealth, Real estate investment supports a number of industries, including construction, retail and professional services, and is a strong way to energize and increase investment in our local economy. Over the p... 09/25/2011

The big news from last week is that the foreclosure freeze brought on by documentation deficiencies has started to thaw. What this means for homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgage payments is that millions of foreclosures are looming. RealtyTrac estimates that more than 3.5 million homes that belong in foreclosure have been hanging in limbo. The other significant news that has barely been reported is that while banks’ hands have been tied in moving forward with foreclosures for the past 10 months or so, they were shoring up their short sale infrastructures—creating huge cash incentives for financially strapped homeowners, focusing on efficient approvals, and developing systems for reaching out to CDPE agents to help borrowers navigate a short sale. The combination of these forc... 09/21/2011

Homeowners are back to tackling home improvement projects this year, but too many are skipping two important steps in the hiring process. In a recent Angie's List survey, one-third of the consumers who responded admit they don’t verify a contractor's license status. Plus, 16 percent confess they don’t fully read the home improvement contract before they sign it. These two items are crucial to a job's success. Trade licenses are important indicators of quality, reliability and the ability to cover any unexpected injuries or other problems. Contracts literally spell out what the contractor and the homeowner are obligated to do — if a job goes poorly, you'll know what was agreed upon to help protect yourself from financial loss. Follow these 13 hiring guidelines recommended by Angie's Lis... 09/15/2011

HOMES FOR SALE VIENNA VA - MINUTES TO METRO - PENTAGON - AIRPORT - SHOPPING - HIGHLY RANKED PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Why Vienna Virginia for real estate in Fairfax County?? Location:  I-66 to Uptown DC - 15 minutes, Pennsylvania Ave and 14th St. N.W.Pentagon - 15 minutes, Department of DefenseMcLean - 5-12 minutes, high tech businessesReagan National Airport - 17 minutesDulles International Airport - 12 minutes Points of Interest in Vienna Virginia EXAMPLES OF HOMES FOR SALE IN VIENNA WALKING DISTANCE (3/4 MILE) TO SHOPPING, (1 MILES) TO METRO.Click ListPrice for full listing. City Legal Subdivision ListPrice BR FB HB # Gar Lot Acres YrBlt Vienna  New Construction $1,200,000 5 3 1 2 0.299 2011 Vienna  New Construction $1,469,900 4 3 1 2 0.386 2011 Vienna WINDOVER HEIGHTS $564,500 4 4 1 2 0.291 1... 09/14/2011

First, Tysons Corner and the surrounding areas of McLean, Vienna andAlexandria suffered damage caused by the August 23, 2011 earthquake and 13 aftershocks.  Then in that same week, we were victims ofHurricane Irene. The earthquake registered 5.9 and caused strong shaking but only moderate damage to buildings and cars. Fortunately, there were no deaths reported in Fairfax County from the earthquake. One of the major problems caused by Irene was the extensive power outages caused by downed electrical lines.  This really created havoc since many traffic signals weren’t functioning.  Not only were many roads closed due to fallen trees, drivers also had to take extra precautions driving without traffic signals.  As if that wasn’t enough, the heavy rains also caused flooding. In view of the w... 09/02/2011

Tyson Corner is one of the largest business districts in the nation and continues to grow.  There is so much new construction going on and much more planned for the future, yet historical homes and sites are also located in this diverse Virginia area. One such historical home “Maple Shade,” located in Vienna recently went up for sale.  It is a charming farm house that sits on almost 16,000 acres.  The house was built circa 1890 and the current owner knows all about the homes history.  The home actually has an official historical marker. It’s not often that a historical home goes on the market. Historical districts such as Vienna’s Windover Heights Historical District contain a mix of both new and historical homes.  Many of these homes were owned by some of Vienna’s most prominent citize... 08/27/2011