Ronald Reagan airport is on the blue and yellow metro line. This airport is in Arlington. This airport is a transportation hub for commuters traveling to different parts of the country, and world. Reagan is located at 2401 Smith Boulevard, near the George Washington Parkway.
A sign for Reagan near an illuminated parking deck
Nesbitt Realty is there for all your real estate needs in West End Alexandria VA.Cameron Station cupola
The 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 VA
The 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.
Put a cup of water in the microwave for 5 minutes (this will make steam, which will loosen food particles), then wipe down the interior.
Spray half water diluted bleach Clorox for mold and discoloration in the bathroom. Avoid use of bleach on reglazed or refinished surfaces, or hire a professional. Additionally, to clean in between tub tile mold grout, leave a soaked rag as close to the spot as possible, for 1 hour.
Clean grease in the kitchen. Use EASY OFF (fume free) on the following surfaces.
Inside of oven. (Safe to leave on for hours depending on the condition)
Interior of Range hood vent covers (unless they are painted)
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Very safe on range hood filters.
Bottom of microwave ( gets really greasy when it sits above the stove)
Hard Plastic microwave vent
Safe on Ceramic Tile backsplash.. Not safe on stone surfaces
Safe on glossy paint that is found on most Kitchen.
Perfect for outdoor grills.
Wipe the residual off with paper towel and rinse off with a wet towel. Always use gloves.
PS...Always test on a small surface on painted surfaces and never leave for more than 10 minutes . A trained eye can easily determine when to safely use the product on any surfaces so call us when in doubt.
Clean the stinky garbage disposal. Put 2 handfuls of ice cubes down the disposal add a cup of vinegar or baking soda and run the disposal till the Ice is gone. I normally suggest to turn the water on to almost a trickle to easy the grinding.
Clean dull floors. Quick Shine is your friend on any kind of floor finishing . Yes, from stone to laminate and everything in between. Easy as squirt and mop, most important is to make sure you mop in the direction of the grain of the surface especially on laminate and wood. It is a wax based floor finish thus not advisable to use on your floor every week due to build up. Its very high gloss on wood so if you are not the shiny kind , stay away. Brings the best out in dull laminate floors... Grab a bottle from the Home depot, do a spot treatment on a corner and thank us later. Lastly, magic eraser pads are a must have in every household.
Is a E M D asked for when the other party doesn 't believe the buyer is serious? Also if I refuse to put down a earnest money deposit do I risk ending negotiations for the property?
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A buyer should always ask his or her own agent questions like this. If you don't trust your agent to give you the right answer you probably have the wrong agent. When you question your agent's judgement you can always ask for an explanation from the agent's broker. That said, what follows is not a specific answer to your specific situation, but some general advice about EMD's.
EMD stands for earnest money deposit. Earnest money deposit literally means money that you've deposited to show you are earnest. Nearly every real estate offer these days will include some amount of earnest money to show that the buyer is serious. Offers without any earnest money generally mean that the buyer lacks the capacity to actually make the purchase or that the buyer doesn't want to risk any money in the transaction.
Nobody likes risk. So what is the risk of putting up an earnest money deposit. An EMD check is in practice often not cashed if the offer is not accepted. An EMD check is usually only cashed when the buyer and seller agree to terms and price. Once that check is cashed it is deposited into an escrow account. That means that the money is NOT in the broker's bank account. That money is in a separate account that does not comingle with the brokerage's funds. Once the money is in that account the money generally only comes out one of four ways:
When the transaction closes. When the sale happens the money is applied to the buyer's expenses and/or down payment.
When a judge gives the money to someone. If the sale doesn't happen and parties cannot agree who to give the money to, a judge will decide who deserves the money.
When both parties agree to distribute the money. Both parties must agree who to give how much money to.
When a sale is canceled. There are many reasons a sale might not happen. Sometimes the buyer can't get financing. Sometimes the home won't appraise. Sometimes buyers and sellers mutually agree to cancel the sale. When that happens the money is returned to the buyer.
So where is the risk? If the buyer acts fraudulently or negligently the EMD is put at risk. That means that if the buyer lies or attempts to defraud the seller then the sale won't happen and the money might be forfeit to the seller or the brokerages involved. This doesn't mean the seller can just take your money if he thinks you've lied. The seller can't take that money. But a judge can take the money and give it to the seller. And the buyer and seller can negotiate to give some or all of the money to the seller.
The Purpose of Earnest Money
High-rise condominium
When a seller accepts a buyer's offer, the seller takes some risk. The seller takes some risk because when the property is under contract, he cannot sell the property to other buyers who might be interested. In other words, if the seller agrees to a price with some joker who is just playing around and who won't buy the house, the seller might miss out on someone who really wants to buy the house. So sellers want to know that if they are risking something then the buyer is risking something.
How much the buyer is willing to risk is usually a good indication of how solid the deal is. We usually advise our buyers to put down 1% of the purchase price as escrow money, but some buyers put down more . . . sometimes much more. The bare minimum you'll see in most contracts in Northern Virginia is $500 to $1000. Offers with those minimal amounts are rarely accepted, or get a counter offer asking for more earnest money. Very rarely the lower EMD is accepted when the buyer is a veteran using a VA loan, because a VA loan might be more then 100% of the purchase price.
A buyer who puts up a larger EMD is saying to the seller, "I am rock solid. If you accept this deal, you will sell your house." It sort of like when you buy a car and you pull out the cash and show it to the seller. Then the seller knows you are serious. A buyer who puts up a smaller EMD is saying to the seller, "I don't have that much money on hand. I don't want to risk much money because I might not be able to hold up my end of the bargain."
How to get your EMD back.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
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Are you selling a home this Spring? You might want to consider these tips to improve the value of your home by improving the value of your bathroom. Potential buyers may walk away if bathrooms are outdated and unappealing. Here are some low-cost ways to give the facilities a facelift:
Scrub-a-dub-dub. Give everything, including drawers and cabinets, a deep cleaning.
Paint the walls. Remove aging wallpaper and paint the space with a bright semi-gloss shade made for use in the bathroom.
Replace aging fixtures. Put a tub liner over the old tub and update sinks, toilets, and faucets.
Accessorize. Buy fresh, new linens, rugs, and shower curtains.
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Did you know that this booming metropolitan county exceeds the total population of seven American states and is the most populous region among city areas in not only Virginia, but also Washington? In fact, Fairfax County is home to a whopping 13% of its state’s total population.
Fairfax County districts
What is it about this Northern Virginian county that caused an estimate of 1,015,302 (as of the April 2008 consensus) to make this part of the country their dwelling place?
Formed in 1742 from the northern part of Prince William County, and named after Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, this county is bordered by Potomac River and friendly neighboring regions such as Arlington County, Alexandria, Falls Church, Loudoun County and Prince William County.
Studies conducted have shown that most of the adult citizens, who call Fairfax County their home, are four-year college degree holders and a good number of them have reached even higher educational attainment.
Research has also shown that, aside from being the first county in the US to achieve a median household income of six figures, Fairfax also has the second highest median household income (next to Loudoun County) among counties with 250,000 or more residents.
With those statistics in mind, potential residents can have some level of assurance that they are living among some of the best citizens the nation has to offer. It can also be a plus that they’ll be able to rub elbows with the county’s upper class society.
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Aside from that, Fairfax offers people, who are considering the county as their abode, residential areas that will surely fit their unique tastes and preferences. Residential communities like Kingstowne and Burke can give the suburban comfort and security that citizens may be looking for. Meanwhile, areas like Vienna, Huntington or the inner Beltway bustle of Bailey’s Crossroads can offer the convenient accessibility and metropolitan flair required by those more accustomed to a fast-paced, urbanite lifestyle.
With all that Fairfax County has to offer, no wonder people are rushing in to make it their home!
Seal of Fairfax County Virginia
If you're shopping for a home in a particular school district, we have every home listed for sale in every school district in Fairfax County. Because Fairfax County such a large school system there's not enough space here to list all the schools but you'll find them in the links below.
