1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing.
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2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property.
3. Get your finances in order. Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, talk to a lender and get prequalified for a mortgage. This will save you the heartache later of falling in love with a house you can’t afford.
4. Don’t ask too many people for opinions. It will drive you crazy. Select one or two people to turn to if you feel you need a second opinion, but be ready to make the final decision on your own.
5. Decide your moving timeline. When is your lease up? Are you allowed to sublet? How tight is the rental market in your area? All of these factors will help you determine when you should move.
6. Think long term. Are you looking for a starter house with plans to move up in a few years, or do you hope to stay in this home for a longer period? This decision may dictate what type of home you’ll buy as well as the type of mortgage terms that will best suit you.
7. Insist on a home inspection. If possible, get a warranty from the seller to cover defects for one year.
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8. Get help from a REALTOR®. Hire a real estate professional who specializes in buyer representation. Unlike a listing agent, whose first duty is to the seller, a buyer’s representative is working only for you. Buyer’s reps are usually paid out of the seller’s commission payment.
9. Check out Nesbitt Realty. Our search tools and tips are among the best you'll find in Northern Virginia.
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Eisenhower's Statue on Eisenhower Avenue
Eisenhower Valley stretches from South Van Dorn St. to Holland Lane along Cameron Run. The area features: Great Waves Waterpark, AWLA Animal Shelter, Eisenhower Metro station, and the Cinema. Contact an agent to find out some of the benefits of living in Eisenhower Valley.
Located off Slater's Lane in the Old Town Alexandria, the Old Town Greens is a perfect neighborhood for people who love the outdoors. Residents of these homes enjoy swimming in the community pool, hitting the walking/jogging paths, playing a game of tennis on the private, well-lit court, hiking the nearby Potomac River trails, or simply enjoying the well-kept picnic area and community playground.
Built around 2000, these colonial style, red brick townhomes are large and luxurious. Most offer 3 to 5 bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, and up to 2,875 square feet. Some even boast two car garages, private patios, and beautiful wood floors.
Located only a few minutes away from Jefferson Davis Highway, George Washington Parkway, Slater’s Lane and The Braddock Street Metro, the Old Town Greens community offers luxury and convenience
The residents of Old Town Greens Condos are served by Jefferson-Houston Elementary School, George Washington Middle School and T.C. Williams High School.
Condos for sale in Old Town Greens Condos:
A lot of families roam this area. For example: kids participating in martial arts at the Karate Masters, high school students visiting Subway and Roy Rogers on lunch break, and parents selecting groceries at Safeway. For someone older then 21 this is a good place to get a 6 pack (to save money) before going out on Friday night.
The Washington, D.C. area has emerged from the recent recession with Northern Virginia leading the way, a George Mason University economist recently told local Realtors.
George Mason University economist Stephen Fuller said the economic recovery has been underway for about 17 months and is stronger than analysts expected.
He pointed to bright spots for the No. Virginia economy:
1) Employment: Fuller said the manufacturing segment has led the economy out of the downturn with increased hiring for 17 months in a row. Gross domestic product is higher now than when the recession started in November 2007.
2) Housing Shortage: He also predicted a future housing shortage for the region.
According to Fuller, the area likely will absorb about 700,000 more people in coming decades and needs to build about 35,000 housing units per year to keep up with demand.
While some apartment developers may err on the side of overbuilding, Fuller said more condominiums and smaller townhouses and single-family house are being built. The number of larger single-family developments is declining
But don’t uncork the champagne just yet. He also said consumer confidence remains low, despite the good economic news.
Northern Virginia Community College located just off of Harry Flood Byrd Highway, 1000 Harry Flood Byrd Highway Sterling, VA 20164, is a great way to begin your college career. Six Northern Virginia Community College Campuses are offered in the region making it more convenient to learn without the fear of distance. Parking is available on each campus and a parking pass can be purchased as well.
College credits can be earned that count towards transferring to a four year university of your choice. Students are able to create their own schedules providing all the flexibility needed to enhance future careers. Several programs are offered to obtain degrees and certificates such as Allied Health and Nursing Programs, Accounting, Administration of Justice, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, American Sign Language to English Interpretation, Automotive Technology, Business Management, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and many more.
Summer, spring, and fall courses are given making year round study possible. Online courses can be taken in addition and with so many campuses, it’s easy to make good connections with teachers and councilors to make college life adjustment simple. Here quality education is affordable and accessible to everyone.
The Newseum located in the heart of DC claims itself to be the most interactive museum in D.C. It is found on 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001 and is kid friendly. The newseum is a great place for younger audiences to interact with local and national headlines. It offers a balcony flaunting an excellent view of the capitol (pictured below).
View of the Capitol from the Newseum Balcony
A first Amendment Tablet made of marble is located on the front of the museum. The exhibits include a Great Hall of News, a Pulitzer Prize Photography Gallery, a 4-D film adventure theater, a Berlin Wall Gallery, a Documentary Theater, and a Sports theater. Special sites include a September (9-11) gallery of the news coverage of this landmark event and an archive of major news headlines ranging from the presidential impeachments to technological achievements.
The museum is very visitor oriented; there is even a broadcast studio that guests can report the news themselves. It features a green screen and teleprompter that guests can read off of. Options even include a weather reporting station.
Homes for Sale in Arlington
Found in Northern Virginia, the community of McLean has recently found itself becoming more and more relevant. Housing markets and businesses have begun to emerge in the area, quickly industrializing the region and harvesting its full potential. Located on the outskirts of the District, McLean is a modest compromise between the hustle and bustle of city life and the rural areas of Virginia.
Several notable residents call McLean their home; Newt Gingrich (former Speaker of the House of Representatives), Colin Powell (former Secretary of State), and Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia have all taken advantage of the area’s prime location. Several corporate officers also live in McLean which also has headquartered companies such as USA Today, Mars, and Freddie Mac.
Homes for Sale in Mclean
The Villas is located in Woodbridge, VA, right off of Old Bridge Road, in Prince William County. Its convenient for commuters because its close to I-95 and route 1. The townhouses are about mid-sized. They're not very well kept. You cant see most of the front of the houses because of fences in the front yard. The neighborhood seemed pretty quiet. Their is a playground in the community for the children.
College credits can be earned that count towards transferring to a four year university of your choice. Students are able to create their own schedules providing all the flexibility needed to enhance future careers. Several programs are offered to obtain degrees and certificates such as Allied Health and Nursing Programs, Accounting, Administration of Justice, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, American Sign Language to English Interpretation, Automotive Technology, Business Management, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and many more.
Summer, spring, and fall courses are given making year round study possible. Online courses can be taken in addition and with so many campuses, it’s easy to make good connections with teachers and councilors to make college life adjustment simple. Here quality education is affordable and accessible to everyone.
