February 27th, 2008 Categories: Just for Fun, Keller Williams
The Top 100 Real Estate Blogs did a recent ranking of all of the real estate blogs on the internet. TheRealEstatePost.com got SO close!! We were ranked 109! So I am asking you, my reader, what can Laura and I do to make you want to read our blog more and push us into the top 100!? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks for reading our blog!
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February 27th, 2008 Categories: Keller Williams, Property Values
The assessed value of your home is used for taxation purposes: it’s a value assessed by a public tax assessor.
The appraised value is comparable to the fair market value of the property. The appraised value is computed using comparable sales, including the last value the property was sold for.
Visit one of these websites for information on your local assessors:
Arlington County (Arlington, Fairlington)
Fairfax County (Herndon, Vienna, Reston, Mclean, Great Falls)
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February 26th, 2008 Categories: Just for Fun, Keller Williams, Vienna
As a surprise, I took my wife to try Bazin’s Restaurant in Vienna. Wow. This restaurant has a great atmosphere, great food, and a great wine list!! 
It’s definitely a restaurant to add to your “to-do” list if you’ve never been there. They have an enormous menu that will have something to please everyone in your party.
Try the flatiron steak with Blue Cheese and Creme Brulee. Fantastic.
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February 21st, 2008 Categories: Keller Williams, Properties
Open House!!!
Sunday, 2/24
1-4 pm
2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo
$585,000
1 Block from Clarendon Metro Station
998 sq. ft.
2 Parking Spots
Storage Unit
Balcony overlooking Clarendon
Come by this Sunday to take a look at this beautiful 7th floor corner unit or call me to schedule a showing! 703-283-4524
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February 20th, 2008 Categories: Just for Fun, Keller Williams
More good news for residents in the metropoliation Washington, D.C. area. We’ve just been rated #3 in the U.S. by CookingLight for “places [that] best fit our philosophy to eat smart, be fit, and live well.” Baltimore was ranked 11th on the Top 20 Cities list. With an abundance of different restaurants offering all sorts of different cuisines, both healthy and not (for those looking for a cheat day!).
Yet another reason why this city is one of the best places to live.
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February 19th, 2008 Categories: Arlington, Keller Williams, Property Values
For those closely following the real estate market in early 2008 hoping for signs that things will begin to pick up soon, here’s your sign:
The Northern Virgnia Association of Realtors (NVAR) recently published January 2008 Market Statistics. The highlights include:
Arlington County Condominiums Price Information
Averge Days on Market
January 2008 : 60
January 2007: 75
These are all GREAT indications that the real estate market in Arlington is doing much better than everyone anticipated!!
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February 18th, 2008 Categories: Buying, Keller Williams
Could be NOTHING….
I’ve found that some people are unaware that Buyer Agents are here to help you buy your new home! We work for you to get you the best price for your future home and on our team we will only ask for a payment if the seller isnt willing to pay us on your behalf. Most listings weve come across compensate the buying and selling Realtors.
There are so many reasons why using an agent when buying your home is advantageous. Besides the compepnsation structure, all of the paperwork when writing an offer, securing a contract, and closing is what we’re trained to do. We help to make the headache go away! Buying a new home should be exciting and fun, not a time of stress and heartache.
Realtors are here to help. We’ll share in your excitement when you finally get the keys to your new place, and even help you celebrate ! Please call Laura or me today to help you begin your search for your future home!
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February 14th, 2008 Categories: Keller Williams, Properties
Open House!!!
Sunday, 12/17
12-3pm
2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo
$585,000
1 Block from Clarendon Metro Station
998 sq. ft.
2 Parking Spots
Storage Unit
Balcony overlooking Clarendon
Come by this Sunday to take a look at this beautiful 7th floor corner unit or call me to schedule a showing! 703-283-4524
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February 13th, 2008 Categories: Keller Williams, Real Estate News
The latest attempt to stunt a recession? Project Lifeline.
The goal? To postpone foreclosures for an extra 30 days to allow defaulting borrowers a chance to state their case for maintaining possession of their homes.
The process? Citigroup, Washington Mutual, Countrywide, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo will contact borrowers who are 90 days or more behind on their payments to discuss new terms IF they’re still interested in maintaining ownership in their home and IF, and this is a BIG if, IF they’re current economic status qualifies them a “lifeline,” or second chance. If and when the borrowers make 3 consistent months payments, these newly established terms will become permanent.
The “Solution”? Time will tell! It’s hard to tell what this will do to help fend off increasing foreclosure rates around the U.S.
What happens to those who don’t qualify? Their foreclosures are likely to continue. Mortgages who default, even after their new terms?? They’ll contribute to foreclosure rates also.
It’ll be interesting to see how and if these recession “medications” help. What do you guys think? Helpful? Giving mortgages an extra 30 days to live without paying? A brilliant idea??? Let me know!
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February 12th, 2008 Categories: Just for Fun, Keller Williams
Local Reston mom, Tricia Morgan, wants to give you the inside scoop on Reston, Virginia, motherhood, current affairs, local schools, and so much more. Check out her website, Reston Mom, for information on anything you could want to find on the area and parenting. Check out pictures of her 2 beautiful daughters, guest writers and their thoughts…the list goes on and on! I can’t say enough about the wealth of knowledge from this Reston resident!
Tricia was also gracious enough to spotlight TheRealEstatePost.com on her website. Many thanks to Tricia for her kind words and generous donation of her blog space!!
I encourage all of you to check out her site for any and all information you want on Reston, VA!!
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February 12th, 2008 Categories: Keller Williams, Real Estate News
How did the Northern Virginia* area do during the month of January? Let’s take a look:
January 2008 Home Sales
Detached: 299
Attached: 201
Condo/Co-ops: 216
Total January Sales: 716
Average Days on Market: 123
Total Active Listings: 8,939
Average Sales Price: $486,060
Median Sales Price: $400,000
YTD Sales Volume: $348,018,904
All numbers and figures courtesy of NVAR’s January 2008 Market Summary Report.
Compared to January 2007, 2008 Average Sales Prices are about 7% less, but there was also about a 29% increase in SUPPLY (active listings), explaining why sales prices were slightly lower - more bargaining power!
(*Northern Virginia area includes the counties of Fairfax and Arlington, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax; and the towns of Vienna, Herndon, and Clifton.)
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February 11th, 2008 Categories: Keller Williams, Reston
For new and long-time Reston residents alike, the Reston Association website is a great resource for information on the community. The site will give you information on everything from the History of Reston dating back to the 1960s to future construction plans and renovations around the community. They list important property owner information, including disclosures, assessments, and more. For those seeking new places to explore in the area, there’s a detailed list of shops and parks to visit, including the Reston Town Center. There’s a myriad of information on this site for those looking for more information.
An example of a subdevelopment website, Wescott Woods, will give you an idea of the beauty surrounding you while living and working in Reston.
As a Reston resident, I would love to show you the town! Please call or email me today to find your future home in Reston today!! 703-283-4524
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February 10th, 2008 Categories: Arlington, Keller Williams, Properties
The Residences at Station Square Unit 708
2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo
2 Parking Spots
Storage Unit
998 sq. ft
1 Block from Clarendon Metro
Just Reduced: $585,000
Call Me Today to Make an Offer!!!! 703-283-4524
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February 10th, 2008 Categories: Keller Williams, Sports Talk
After a long drawn-out interview process for a new head coach, to replace Joe Gibbs, Redskins owner Dan Synder announced last night Jim Zorn will be taking over the lead for the Skins. Zorn was offered a 5-yr, $15 Mil contract for the job. Zorn comes from the Seattle Seahawks where he was the QB coach for 7 years. He will be guided by most of the other staff members in tact, except Williams, now the Defensive Coordinator for the Jaguars.The Redskins were 9-7 last year.
Goodluck Skins!!!
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February 9th, 2008 Categories: Financing, Keller Williams
When you hear people talking about a “refi” they mean refinancing their loans…but I want to briefly explain refinancing mortgages. Basically, refinancing means replacing your previous mortgage terms with a new one, usually at a lower interest rate. Given the recent rate cuts, now seems like a great time for folks to “refi” their current mortgages. However, there’s a lot for the lenders to consider when applicants submit refi requests.
CNN Money has recently published an article that says many people are having trouble refinancing, because of qualifications and equity. Call me today to discuss! 703-283-4524!
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Did you know you could find KW Mclean on ActiveRain.Com too? July 23rd, 2008
Scott Montgomery and Team can also be found participating in the ActiveRain Community. For over a year now we have been an active member of www.ActiveRain.com. In the past and even today we […]
Read MoreNorthern Virginia Real Estate Prices continue to FALL… July 23rd, 2008
Northern Virginia’s year to date average real estate sales price is down from last year.
Last years average sales price was $537,339.00 and this years grand total is $482,197.00. Thats is a […]
Keller Williams Mclean Virginia Realtor Scott Montgomery pledges…. July 23rd, 2008
We will never do this to your listing….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNSWccfdO3Y
Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help you sell your property the right way.
Scott Montgomery
703-283-4524
scottmontgomery@kw.com
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