Foreign sales rise in top five countries; three states account for nearly half of all purchases

Foreign Sales Rise in Top Five Countries; Three States Account for Nearly Half of All Purchases Buyers from China exceeded all countries by dollar volume of sales at $31.7 billion, which was up from last year’s survey ($27.3 billion) and topped 2015 ($28.6 billion) as the new survey high. Chinese buyers also purchased the most housing units for the third consecutive year (40,572; up from 29,195 in 2016). Rounding out the top five, the sales dollar volume from buyers in Canada ($19.0 billion), the United Kingdom ($9.5 billion), Mexico ($9.3 billion) and India ($7.8 billion) all increased from their levels one year ago. Continue reading

Foreign U.S. Home Sales Dollar Volume Surges in Alexandria 49 Percent to Record $153 Billion

Foreign U.S. Home Sales Dollar Volume Surges in Alexandria 49 Percent to Record $153 Billion

Fueled by a substantial increase in sales dollar volume from Canadian buyers, foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate skyrocketed to a new high, as transactions grew in each of the top five countries where buyers originated. This is according to an annual survey of residential purchases from international buyers released today by the National Association of Realtors ®, which also revealed that nearly half of all foreign sales were in three states: Florida, California and Texas. Continue reading

Creating a Home’s First Impression in Alexandria

Creating a Home's First Impression in Alexandria   Curb appeal is a home’s first impression, and the first chance to impress potential buyers. Whether buyers are amazed by a beautiful and immaculate yard or turned off by dirty exterior walls and an overgrown lawn can meaningfully affect the speed and price at which a home sells. Improving a home’s curb appeal can be as simple as repainting a front door and getting rid of weeds in the front yard, or as involved as creating an outdoor lighting design and replacing all of a home’s windows. Before placing a home on the market, it is important to make sure that the home is prepared - inside and out - so it sells quickly and for top dollar. Continue reading

Save $736 On A 2 Bedroom Home At 6616 10th St #C1 In Alexandria VA

Photo of 6616 10th St #C1 Nesbitt Realty saves buyers money by rebating a portion of our commission to our clients. That means that buyers can work with a local, family-run, small business AND still enjoy real estate savings. Why pay more than you have to? We are full service Realtors. We enjoy our business because we enjoy seeing dreams realized. 6616 10th St #C1 Alexandria is an interesting property for a price of around $249,000. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 and 0 in 768 sqft of living space. To view this or similar properties, talk to Julie Nesbitt. Our buyer rebate is paid to the buyer at closing. If your lender allows it, that money can be used toward your down-payment or can reduce the price of the property. Of course, certain limitations and exclusions apply and these will be disclosed in your representation agreement or when you contact us. [Learn More About Our Rebates To Buyers]

6616 10th St #C1 Alexandria VA :: $249,000 :: REBATE: $736

Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half-Baths: 0 Living Area: 768 Subdivision: Belle View Zip Code: 22307
6616 10th St #C1, Alexandria 22307
TOP FLOOR- View of large grassy area w/ Potomac River and Wildlife, 2 BR, 1BA corner unit w/ lots of Light, no neighbors on any side. Laundry access in same entrance, New AC 2012, Storage area, Bike storage, Great Bus, Bike, Metro commuter … [Read more] Continue reading

Bright Cheery 2-Story Condo Located Near Ft. Belvoir

Photo of 8852 Walutes Cir #B 8852 Walutes Cir #B has 1 BA and 0 1/2 BA.
8852 Walutes Cir #B, Alexandria 22309
Bright, cheery 2 story condo with pool & playground conveniently located near Ft. Belvoir. Walking distance to restaurants & shopping. Interior fully painted in last 5 years. Enjoy outside dining & relaxing on a private patio. Easy parking with … [Read more]
The recent housing crisis has caused some to question the long-term value of real estate in Fairfax County, but even in the most recent 10 years, which included quite a few very bad years for housing, values are still up 7.0 percent on a cumulative basis. Mortgage payments let you build equity ownership interest in your home in Fairfax County. If you have questions about this other, contact buyers agent Will Nesbitt. Will Nesbitt can help you with any home listed for sale in Alexandria. Continue reading