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Looking for a Realtor in Reston Virginia..Scott Montgomery of Keller Williams Can Help You!

If you’re looking to move to the Northern Virginia area and you’re looking for a planned community that has everything…Look no further than Reston Virginia. Nmed after is planner, Robert E Simon, Reston boasts shopping centers, restaurants, parks and sports fields. This community also offers a country club for the avid golfer and bike trails that will take you directly into downtown Washington D.C. for the athlete in all of us.

Scott Montgomery and his team welcomes you to contact us for more information or for a quick tour of the area as your home buying or relocation needs warrant. scottmontgomery@kw.com or call direct to 703-283-4524.

Here are several links to a few of the neighborhoods we serve as pulled from Reston’s very own Association website:

Beacon Hill Cluster

www.beaconhillcluster.org

Belcastle Cluster

www.belcastlect.com

Birchfield Woods Cluster

www.geocities.com/bwca.geo

Brookshire Cluster

www.brookshirecluster.org

Cedar Cove’s web site:

www.cedarcove.org

Coleson Cluster

www.colesoncluster.org

Colts Neck Cluster

www.coltsneckcluster.org

Country Walk Cluster

www.countrywalkcluster.com

Glencourse Cluster

www.glencoursecluster.net

Golf Course View Cluster

www.golfcourseview.org

Hemingway Cluster

www.hemingwaycluster.org

Hunters Green Cluster

www.huntersgreencluster.org

Hunters Square

www.hshoa.net

Hunters Woods Village Condominium Association

www.hunterswoods.org

Lake Audubon Terrace West Cluster

www.lakeaudubon.org

Lakeswinds II Cluster

www.lakewindscluster.org

Lantern Way Cluster

mywebpages.comcast.net/bealorjk/lanterncluster/index.html

Mediterranean Villa Cluster

mediterraneancourt.com/pages/1/

North Shore Cluster

www.NorthShoreCluster.com

Polo Fields

www.polofieldsinreston.org

Regency Square

www.RSCA-VA.org

Ridgewood Cluster

www.ridgewoodcluster.org

Sawyers Cluster

www.sawyerscluster.org

Shadowood Condominium

www.shadowoodcondos.com

Solar Ridge

www.ldcamera.com/Solar

South Bay Cluster Association

www.south-bay.org

Southgate Square

www.southgatesquare.org

Summer Ridge Condominium

www.summerridge.com

The Wharf Cluster

www.thewharf.org

Vantage Hill Condominium

www.vantagehill.com

Vintage Place

www.vintageplace.org

Walnut Ridge Cluster

www.walnutridgecluster.com

Washington Plaza Cluster Association

mywebpages.comcast.net/wpca_webmaster/

Weatherstone Cluster

www.weatherstone.org

Wescottwoods Cluster

www.wescottwoods.org

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midtown Reston Town Center

Midtown Reston Town Center is brought to you by Kettler.  Check out their video below for more information on this wonderful condo community in the heart of Reston Virginia at The Reston Town Center.

Please contact Scott Montgomery for availability and to set up a showing for this or any Reston, Virginia property today!

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Condo living in Reston Virginia, 20194’s exclusive, The Paramount

The buzz is out! Reston Virginia’s short kept secret is slowly being unveiled to everybody looking for value! The Paramount condominiums.

This magnificent High Rise Condominium has it’s penthouse suite and plenty of other units for sale even as I share the news today. Come home to a purely indulgent high rise condominium style of living. Your prices vary according to  features and are anywhere from low $400’s to over $1 mill.

Built in 2005 this fairly new construction boasts all of the modern day amenities one would expect in a premier location like the Reston,Virginia. Granite, Marble, 9″ ceilings, stainless etc. these units have it all. And are less than a block from the shops and eateries of what is growing to be one of Northern Virginia most popular shopping mecca’s, The Reston Town Center.  No matter what you like The Paramount is sure to please when youre looking for that special one of kind place to live.

 

Please call me today to set up a time to show you in person the wonders of  The Paramount at The Reston Town Center.    703-283-4524

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Reston Association Pool and Tennis Information

To visit any of the number of pools that the Reston Association provides access to, any member from age 1 and up, must present a Pool Pass to gain access. Each pool has separate hours of operations, and dark days (days the facility is closed), so make sure you check the Pool Hours before you get your suit on!

Hours for the pools change from each session this summer:

Session 2: May 24- June 17
Session 3: June 18 - August 17
Session 4: August 18 - September 1
Session 5: September 2 - September 28

Pricing Information for the Pool/Tennis pass is as follows:

 

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Lions, Tigers, and Bears - Oh My!! The Reston Zoo

With the weather getting nicer everyday, finding new and fun things in the area for the whole family is imperative! Why not try a visit to the Reston Zoo (1228 Hunter Mill Rd, Reston)? Open Daily 9am-5pm (extended hours to 6pm begins May 24th), and affordable admission ($10 adults, $9 65+, $8 (ages 2-12) and free admission for kids under 2). With rides to see bison, zebras, antelope, and ostriches, and the ability see alligators, camels, and reptiles, it’ll keep the kids entertained all day!

For a special event, visit the Zoo on May 17th between 10am and 1pm to see a “Sheep Shearing” demo!

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Great Grapes! Food & Wine Festival This Weekend at The Reston Town Center

For fun this weekend, visit the Great Grapes Food, Arts, and Wine Festival at the Reston Town Center,  both Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 6pm. Hosted by the Virginia Wineries, there will be over 100 unique wines to taste! For those looking for some education on wine, there will be seminars, cooking demonstrations, and of course, shopping!!

Ticket information is available online at the Reston Town Center website. Get out and enjoy this beautiful weather!

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Hampton Point Condo For Rent - Reston, VA

Situated across from NorthPoint shopping center of Northern Reston Virginia (Blockbuster, Giant, dry cleaners, Starbucks and more…) This perfect 1 bedroom (almost 2 bedroom) with 1.5 bath unit boasts a den divided from main living area by glass paneled french doors. Hardwood floors, large, eat in updated kitchen, full size washer and dryer (stacked), double sinks in master bath, wrap around wooden deck accessible from master bedroom and living area, first floor living wth dedicated parking and public transportation across the street. Call or email today for a showing!!

$1.450.00/month
Available May 1 (potentially sooner)
House trained dogs considered

 Call or email us today for a showing!

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Reston Virginia Association - An Introduction By Keller Williams

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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Keller Williams Examines the Fairfax County Police Report

Keeping with the theme, for those of you in Fairfax County Virginia that are interested in Crime Reports, Fairfax County Police Department publishes a weekly report with incidents that occurred that week. This information can be found on their website. Their report includes:Major Incidents

Property Crimes

Animal Control

The report is good for the cities of Reston, McLean, Franconia, and West Springfield.

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Keller Williams Herndon, VA Examines Police Activity

Those of you thinking about safety as well as property value, might find some peace of mind in the weekly publishings of police activity for the city of Herndon, VA. Below is the link to the publishings reported by the Herndon Police Department. The public release consists of Major Incidents, Other Crimes, Serious Traffic Related Incidents, Assistance of Other Agencies, and Miscellaneous activities. On the Herndon, VA website you can find other relevant data about the city.

Police Activity Reports

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Keller Williams Visits Reston Town Center

Reston Town Center is located in downtown Reston at:

11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190

The Center offers something for the whole family! There’s plenty of stores for shopping, restaurants for dining, and entertainment for everyone!

-Until Mid-March, there will be Ice Skating at the Pavilion for adults ($9) and children ($7 under the age of 12).

-13 Screen Multiplex 

- The Reston Town Festival (July 12/13 2008)

It’s a great place to walk outside, enjoy a beautiful day, the fountain and all that Reston has to offer. The Reston Town Center is a short walk from the neighboring townhomes and condos of Reston.Condominiums and Townhome buildings located near the Town Center are:

Midtown, Stratford, Lincoln Park, Madison Park, Market Street, The Savoy, Oak Park, Edgewater, Mercer Condominiums, West Market, and more!

 There’s so much to see in Reston, let me show you!

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Christmas Light Extravaganza, Reston #7

Tacky Christmas light shows? Reston just ranked #7 in the Fairfax area.

11303 Stones Throw Drive, Reston, VA

If tacky christmas lights are your thing, you might want to check out the address above! Visit  Holly’s Tacky Christmas Lights for more information on local homes with crazy Christmas lights!

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How Keller Williams Arlington Got My Buyers to the Closing Table

In today’s ”buyers” real estate market it’s a wonder why I had to pull out all the stops to get my buyers to the closing table.

After ratifying the contract and with a settlement date set for 5 weeks out, USAA offers my client a great conventional fixed rate mortgage at 100% financing. They appraise the place at $1,000.00 over contract price and with 6 days left before the scheduled closing USAA calls the buyer. USAA insists the values of this local real estate market (Reston, VA) had dropped in the past two weeks enough that in order to fund the loan they would need a whopping $17,000.00 cash down from the buyer in order to settle the deal. Needless to say my buyers calls me to solve the problem! 

Fortunately, I had a top notch mortgage broker on my team (Nations Home Funding- Debbie Mullan 703-481-2291 ext 117) who was able to help the buyer with 100% financing and only raised the interest rate 3/8 of a point- She even took the application on a Sunday afternoon and had it through underwriting and submitted to the settlement attorney with 2 days to spare.  Ironically Debbie’s appraisal STILL HAD THE UNIT APPRAISING FOR $1,000.00 over contract price. I guess Reston’s real estate hadn’t really dropped in value as USAA described!

Sadly this doesn’t seem to be an uncommon story these days. I suggest another contributor to our stagnant market is attributed back to the mortgage types that the buying community is able to get, versus all of the interest only and deferred payment options offered a few years back - seems some of the new lending restrictions and “Free-to-Do whatever they want” spirit may have forced a lot of folks who were once in the market right back out!

BUYER BEWARE and don’t underestimate a lenders ability to change the name of the game at any time before the closing table!

 

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Reston, VA - Former Town of NBA Star Grant Hill

Reston, Virginia is served by 10 public and 6 private schools. The primary high school in Reston, South Lakes High School, is the former high school of NBA Star Grant Hill (Phoenix Suns). Residents of Reston are served by the Fairfax County Public School system. Fairfax County Schools comprise the 13th largest school district in the U.S.

For a complete list, visit Reston public and private schools.

For more information, visit Fairfax County Public Schools.

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Keller Williams Reston, Virginia is Going to the Top, Closing Table

With another first time buyer….

After a weekend of counter offer leading to counter offer it is final today…. we ratified…I have a soon-to-be satisfied first time buyer who just tonight came to my office to finalize the signatures on a great condo here in Reston, Virginia. We are expected to settle in less than 30 days, just in time for Thanksgiving in their new home.

I’m particularly proud of this customer since, like my other first time buyer this past weekend, this customer has taken the time to understand the market and review all their options (without beating down the door of every single available unit) they paid close attention to what they wanted and looked for it. They focused on their ”Location-Location-Location” and then we scoured the market within those parameters. They were realistic on the offer and knew what to expect for a counter offer and are now soon to be proud new homeowners.

It’s weeks like this that I love my job! Keep those referrals and first time buyers headed my way!!!!!!!!

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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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