your agent Nora YellandOver the last few years, lower interest rates have come along, making it more affordable than ever to buy a home in Northern Virginia. In order to buy a house, you’ll need to start saving your money and have enough for the closing costs and a down payment. Check out our Closing Cost Estimator and talk to an agent to get an idea of what you need to have on hand to make your home purchase.
In most cases, the closing costs will run you around 5% of the property price. Before you purchase the home, you should always get an estimate. An estimate won’t be the exact price, although it will be really close. You should always plan to save up a bit more money than you need, just to be on the safe side. It’s always best to have more than enough than not enough.
You’ll know your ready to buy a home when you know exactly how much you can afford, and you’re willing to stick with your plan. When you buy a home and get your monthly mortgage payment, it shouldn’t be any more than 25% of your total monthly income. Although there are lenders out there who will say that you can afford to pay more, you should never let them talk you into doing so – but stick to your budget instead.
Read more about buying nowArlington is an urban county of about 26 square miles located directly across the Potomac River from Washington DC. Arlington’s central location in the Washington DC metropolitan area, its ease of access by car and public transportation, and its highly skilled labor force have attracted an increasingly varied residential and commercial mix. Arlington has a number of prominent villages such as Rosslyn and Crystal City on the metro.
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Nora has more than a dozen years of experience selling real estate.Buуіng a home іѕ an important task that is a realization of a dream for many people. As a home buyer will need to walk through a process and overcome hurdles іn оrdеr tо ensure thаt your goals are achieved. At tіmеѕ, hоmе buуіng саn еvеn bе ѕtrеѕѕful. However, іf buy with a Nesbitt Realty agent, we can take the stress out of the process. Our agents know where and how to find the best properties for your needs. Our agents are experienced with deep local connections. And we can save you thousands on your purchase.
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If you don’t know the West End from Old Town, we can help sort that out here! We’re also here to help in the neighboring communities of Arlington, Fairfax County and Falls Church.
Alexandria VA is on the banks of the Potomac River.
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At the boundary of Arlington and Alexandria
This aerial picture shows older development, new development, high-rises and garden-styles all in close proximity to Four Mile Run. Four Mile Run separates Alexandria from Arlington and is the defining geographic feature of Arlandria.Arlandria straddles the border between Arlington and Alexandria VA.
Much of Arlandria was developed between 1940 and 1980, although some homes and structures are newer or older than this. This area was originally a neighborhood who residents worked in the industrial areas near Potomac Yards train center and nearby industries in Old Town and Crystal City.
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Masonic Temple framed by Carlyle District towersThe neighborhood at the eastern end of Eisenhower Ave, closer to Old Town and the USPTO, is known as the Carlyle District. At the western end of Eisenhower Avenue one will find warehouses and businesses such as FedEx and UPS who appreciate easy access to the Interstate. Click Eisenhower West to search property at the west end of Eisenhower, near the Van Dorn Metro station.
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House with wide frontyardDel Ray is one of Alexandria's older neighborhoods. Del Ray was founded in 1894 as a "streetcar suburb" to Washington, DC. Most of Del Ray was built from the 1890's to the 1950's and retains that small town charm despite being so close to the center of the universe.
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Old Town is full of shops, restaurants and attractions.Many people feel that Old Town is the heart of Alexandria VA.
As the name implies, Old Town is the oldest part of Alexandria, a port in colonial times. Historic Old Town Alexandria is found along the Potomac, just inside the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and then north toward Reagan National Airport. Old Town is served by the King St. Metro and the King St. trolley. With over 100 restaurants, shops, boutiques, coffee shops, ice cream houses and more, there's always fun to be found in Old Town.
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Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate on the PotomacThe Mount Vernon District of Fairfax County is located in the southern part of Fairfax County along the banks of the Potomac and around toward Old Town Alexandria. Mount Vernon is one of nine magisterial districts in Fairfax County. The Mount Vernon area unofficially spans from Belle View Boulevard at the northern tip of the Fort Hunt area all the way down to Dogue Creek just across from Fort Belvoir. Many folk also refer to that part of Mount Vernon which is closest to museum and grounds of the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens as Mount Vernon.
Lower Alexandria & Mount Vernon Neighborhoods
A few neighborhoods in Alexandria of Fairfax County include:
Locally, “Alexandria” generally refers to greater/postal Alexandria, while “City of Alexandria” refers to the jurisdiction of the City of Alexandria.
Mount Vernon and Lee District are both part of Lower Alexandria—that part of Alexandria which is in Fairfax County.
Cameron Station cupolaThe West End of Alexandria is a mixed bag. Condos and high rises abound in "Condo Canyon" near Landmark and Lincolnia.
But single family and townhouse development from the 1950's and 1960's is also found tucked on side streets and around unexpected corners. The homes around and near Seminary Road are regarded by many as stately and highly desirable. Another interesting neighborhood in the West End is Cameron Station. Cameron Station is a newer development of townhouses and condos, but the stylings and architecture imitate the best of Old Town. Cameron Station is relatively close to both Landmark Mall and Old Town.
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The Watergate at Landmark is one of many high-rise condominium communities in West End Alexandria VAThe West End is well connected to Washington DC via I-395. The West End is the newest and largest part of the city. The West End has a diverse selection of restaurants and shops as well as Landmark Mall and several fine hotels. Fort Ward Park and Museum is found in the West End of Alexandria.
Click West End for a glance at what's for sale and to see a map of the West End.
West End Alexandria offers some of the best value-priced homes inside the Beltway.
We're looking at one property in Arlington Virginia. We focus on a property that we find compelling, unusual or well priced. This home in Nauck can help you understand the market.
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If you're considering a townhouses purchase at Heathcote Commons in Prince William County, you might want to check out these facts we've uncovered. We can help you make sense of this data. Feel free to call us if you wish to discuss. The most common-style of home in Heathcote Commons is Colonial.
13995 Cannondale Way #121 has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half baths. All of the townhouses currently for sale at Heathcote Commons have garages while 20% of these have basements. 14126 Haro Trl is the most expensive property for sale in Heathcote Commons. 13995 Cannondale Way #121 is the least. The average living area in Heathcote Commons is 2,125 while 13995 Cannondale Way #121 has 1,741 sqft of living space.
Townhouses in Heathcote Commons are 3 years old. The schools serving Heathcote Commons include: Tyler Elementary School Elementary School Bull Run Middle School Middle School Battlefield High School High School
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If you can afford $1,258,950 and you're shopping in Fairfax County, you'll want to know your options. In 22039, we have a few houses that might work for you. We chosen to highlight this houses at 6707 Browns Pond Ln in Donovans Ridge.
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Do you want to spend around $997,395 for a home in Fairfax County? What will that get you? You'll have several choices if you're going to buy a houses in Springfield. 7403 Long Pine Dr in North Springfield is a great example of 3,515 sqft in Springfield.
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North Springfield in Fairfax County is has a postal address of Springfield. Nesbitt Realty puts together this data because we want our buyers to have the best information possible about North Springfield. 7403 Long Pine Dr is asking $949,900 but how does that compare to others in North Springfield?
7403 Long Pine Dr has 4 bedrooms while others in the neighborhood can have up to 7 and as few as 4. Half of the homes selling in North Springfield have garages. Properties in North Springfield range from $949,900 to $435,000. The living area in North Springfield is 3,515 while 7403 Long Pine Dr has 3,120.
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Are you wondering how much home you can buy for around $710,000? Prices vary across the county but here's a taste of what you can buy in 22204. If you're shopping for 1,182 sqft, then a house at Arlington Heights might be your next home.
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If your home buying budget is around $330,000 in Prince William County, your first question is what type of home can I afford? We spotted several houses in Woodbridge that might suit your needs. If you need 2,102 sqft then Lake Ridge is a great place to begin your search.
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