March 29th, 2010:
Condos for sale at Savoy Park in Bailey’s Crossroads
Maps of condos for sale in Bailey’s Crossroads
Savoy Park is located near the intersection of Seminary Rd and Leesburg Pike (Route 7) in the county of Fairfax with a Falls Church, Virginia postal address. With shuttle directly from your front door to the Metro station and easy access to 395 and the Beltway its location is ideal for getting to Old Town Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington D.C.
A Good Time to Buy a High-End Home
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Some of the best housing deals are on high-end homes, many over $1 million. Some of them need TLC or they aren’t in the most-coveted locations. But there are plenty of desirable properties and lots of sellers who are getting impatient.
Buyers with cash have the best opportunities. Buyers who need a mortgage should move especially quickly. With the Federal Reserve ending its purchases of mortgage securities this month, the mortgage market is likely to rise from its current low level. Even if prices fall further, the rising cost of borrowing could eliminate any savings.
As Kenneth Rosen, chairman of the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics at the University of California, says, this is a “very good time to be a buyer at the high end.”
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Nick Timiraos and James R. Hagerty (03/27/2010)
I don’t want to reduce the price of my home.
view of Pentagon City
— Rich Levin, Real Estate Trainer and Coach
It’s true: we’re still in a buyer’s market. I don’t see prices continuing to decline, but there are only two options if you want to sell your home: wait patiently for a buyer to see the value of your home, or lower the price to entice a buyer to act now. In the past, homes were selling for more than what they are worth. Today, they are probably selling for less than what they are worth. If you have the time to be patient, hold out to get your price. If you want to act now, don’t worry too much because if you sell at a low price, you’ll be buying at a low price.
Will Nesbitt
Will Nesbitt is the Principal Broker of Condo Alexandria.
Condos for sale at Fort Ellsworth
Map of condominiums for sale at Fort Ellsworth in Alexandria VA
The Garden Style Condos at Fort Ellsworth offer the ideal location for getting to King St and Duke St right near the heart of Old Town. Built in 1974, these three story condos are just two blocks from the King Street metro, VRE and offer:
- Community Party Room
Union Station in Alexandria backs to the King Street Metro
- Pool
- All utilities included in condo fees
- Reserved parking spaces
George Washington National Masonic Memorial
Condos for Sale at the Monroe in Ballston / Arlington
Map of condos for sale at the Monroe
Located at 3625 North 10th in Arlington Virginia, the Monroe was completed in 2007 and is located in the heart of Arlington’s Ballston community; inset among several high-rise condos located a 1/2 block from the at Virginia Square Metro Station on the Orange Line near the Ballston Common Mall. The Ballston community in Arlington is an urban landscape that is home to a gamut of modern apartment and condominium complexes, the Ballston Common Mal/homes-sale-northern-va/arlington-homes-sale/ballston-homes-sale//nesbittrealty.com/homes-sale-northern-va/arlington-homes-sale/ballston-homes-sale/”>Ballston business district, and a hip (if not commercial) variety of restaurants and bars to boot.
Understanding Agency Relationships
It’s important to understand what legal responsibilities your real estate salesperson has to you and to other parties in the transaction. Ask what type of agency relationship your agent has with you:
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Seller’s representative (also known as a listing agent or seller’s agent)
A seller’s agent is hired by and represents the seller. All fiduciary duties are owed to the seller. The agency relationship usually is created by a listing contract.
Buyer’s representative (also known as a buyer’s agent)
A buyer’s agent is hired by prospective buyers to represent them in a real estate transaction. The buyer’s rep works in the buyer’s best interest throughout the transaction and owes fiduciary duties to the buyer. The buyer can pay the licensee directly through a negotiated fee, or the buyer’s rep may be paid by the seller or through a commission split with the seller’s agent.
Subagent
A subagent owes the same fiduciary duties to the agent’s customer as the agent does. Subagency usually arises when a cooperating sales associate from another brokerage, who is not the buyer’s agent, shows property to a buyer. In such a case, the subagent works with the buyer as a customer but owes fiduciary duties to the listing broker and the seller. Although a subagent cannot assist the buyer in any way that would be detrimental to the seller, a buyer-customer can expect to be treated honestly by the subagent. It is important that subagents fully explain their duties to buyers.
Disclosed dual agent
Dual agency is a relationship in which the brokerage firm represents both the buyer and the seller in the same real
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estate transaction. Dual agency relationships do not carry with them all of the traditional fiduciary duties to clients. Instead, dual agents owe limited fiduciary duties. Because of the potential for conflicts of interest in a dual-agency relationship, it’s vital that all parties give their informed consent. In many states, this consent must be in writing. Disclosed dual agency, in which both the buyer and the seller are told that the agent is representing both of them, is legal in most states.
Designated agent (also called appointed agent)
This is a brokerage practice that allows the managing broker to designate which licensees in the brokerage will act as an agent of the seller and which will act as an agent of the buyer. Designated agency avoids the problem of creating a dual-agency relationship for licensees at the brokerage. The designated agents give their clients full representation, with all of the attendant fiduciary duties. The broker still has the responsibility of supervising both groups of licensees.
Nonagency relationship (called, among other things, a transaction broker or facilitator)
Some states permit a real estate licensee to have a type of nonagency relationship with a consumer. These relationships vary considerably from state to state, both as to the duties owed to the consumer and the name used to describe them. Very generally, the duties owed to the consumer in a nonagency relationship are less than the complete, traditional fiduciary duties of an agency relationship.
Moving With Pets
Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets, but there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Experts at The Pet Realty Network in Naples, Fla., offer these helpful tips for easing the transition and keeping pets safe during the move.
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1. Update your pet’s tag. Make sure your pet is wearing a sturdy collar with an identification tag that is labeled with your current contact information. The tag should include your destination location, telephone number, and cell phone number so that you can be reached immediately during the move.
2. Ask for veterinary records. If you’re moving far enough away that you’ll need a new vet, you should ask for a current copy of your pet’s vaccinations. You also can ask for your pet’s medical history to give to your new vet, although that can normally be faxed directly to the new medical-care provider upon request. Depending on your destination, your pet may need additional vaccinations, medications, and health certificates. Have your current vet’s phone number handy in case of an emergency, or in case your new vet would like more information about your pet.
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3. Keep medications and food on hand. Keep at least one week’s worth of food and medication with you in case of an emergency. Vets can’t write a prescription without a prior doctor/patient relationship, which can cause delays if you need medication right away. You may want to ask for an extra prescription refill before you move. The same preparation should be taken with special therapeutic foods — purchase an extra supply in case you can’t find the food right away in your new area.
4. Seclude your pet from chaos. Pets can feel vulnerable on moving day. Keep them in a safe, quiet, well-ventilated place, such as the bathroom, on moving day with a “Do Not Disturb! Pets Inside!” sign posted on the door. There are many light, collapsible travel crates on the market if you choose to buy one. However, make sure your pet is familiar with the new crate before moving day by gradually introducing him or her to the crate before your trip. Be sure the crate is well-ventilated and sturdy enough for stress-chewers; otherwise, a nervous pet could escape.
5. Prepare a first aid kit. First aid is not a substitute for emergency veterinary care, but being prepared and knowing basic first aid could save your pet’s life. A few recommended supplies: Your veterinarian’s phone number, gauze to wrap wounds or to muzzle your pet, adhesive tape for bandages, non-stick bandages, towels, and hydrogen peroxide (3 percent). You can use a door, board, blanket or floor mat as an emergency stretcher and a soft cloth, rope, necktie, leash, or nylon stocking for an emergency muzzle.
6. Play it safe in the car. It’s best to travel with your dog in a crate; second-best is to use a restraining harness. When it c
omes to cats, it’s always best for their safety and yours to use a well-ventilate
d carrier in the car. Secure the crate or carrier with a seat belt and provide your pet with familiar toys. Never keep your pet in the open bed of a truck or the storage area of a moving van. In any season, a pet left alone in a parked vehicle is vulnerable to injury and theft. If you’ll be using overnight lodging, plan ahead by searching for pet-friendly hotels. Have plenty of kitty litter and plastic bags on hand, and keep your pet on its regular diet and eating schedule.
7. Get ready for takeoff. When traveling by air,check with the airline about any pet requirements or restrictions to be sure you’ve prepared your pet for a safe trip. Some airlines will allow pets in the cabin, depending on the animal’s size, but you’ll need to purchase a special airline crate that fits under the seat in front of you. Give yourself plenty of time to work out any arrangements necessary including consulting with your veterinarian and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If traveling is stressful for your pet, consult your veterinarian about ways that might lessen the stress of travel.
8. Find a new veterinary clinic and emergency hospital. Before you move, ask your vet to recommend a doctor in your new locale. Talk to other pet owners when visiting the new community, and call the state veterinary medical association (VMA) for veterinarians in your location. When choosing a new veterinary hospital, ask for an impromptu tour; kennels should be kept clean at all times, not just when a client’s expected. You may also want to schedule an appointment to meet the vets. Now ask yourself: Are the receptionists, doctors, technicians, and assistants friendly, professional and knowledgeable? Are the office hours and location convenient? Does the clinic offer emergency or specialty services or boarding? If the hospital doesn’t meet your criteria, keep looking until you’re assured that your pet will receive the best possible care.
9. Prep your new home for pets. Pets may be frightened and confused in new surroundings. Upon your arrival at your new home, immediately set out all the familiar and necessary things your pet will need: food, water, medications, bed, litter box, toys, etc. Pack these items in a handy spot so they can be unpacked right away. Keep all external windows and doors closed when your pet is unsupervised, and be cautious of narrow gaps behind or between appliances where nervous pets may try to hide. If your old home is nearby, your pet may try to find a way back there. To be safe, give the new home owners or your former neighbors your phone number and a photo of your pet, and ask them to contact you if your pet is found nearby.
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Even guinea pigs need to move sometimes ...
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Source: The Pet Realty Network
For Sale at the Astoria
Map of Condos for Sale at the Astoria in Rosslyn VA
The Astoria in Arlington, Virginia is situated in a stately brick condo mid-rise building that echos Victorian design features. The Astoria condo community is found in the Rosslyn area of Arlington within a ten minute walk of the Rosslyn Metro on the Orange Line and within blocks of Georgetown in Washington D.C.
The Astoria residents enjoy a unique lifestyle with amenities including:
- a swimming pool,
- a library,
- a tennis court,
- a club house,
- an exercise room, and
- a garden plaza.
The Astoria also features 24 guest parking spaces for overnight guests, and private, reserved parking for residents.
Condos for sale at Watergate at Landmark
Map of condos for sale at Watergate at Landmark
Click on the tabs below to see more details about these high rise condos. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of Watergate is a 38,000-square foot, multi-purpose community center and an adjoining fitness center. The community center is accessible to all buildings via underground walkways and houses many great community amenities.
