July 30th, 2010:
$1,369,900 :: 820 Golden Arrow St, Great Falls VA, 22066

4 beds, 4 full 1 part baths
Home size: 0 sq ft
Lot Size: 20,150 sq ft
Added: 06/04/10, Last Updated: 07/31/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Detached for Sale
MLS Number: FX7355735
Tract: Oliver Estates
Beautifully maintained Crasftman Style custom home,featuring an open, flowing floor plan with tons of natural light! Kitchen opens to breakfast room and family room, complete with stone fireplace! 4br, 3ba with a kids internet/study center all upstairs! Finished lower level with adult and kid spaces.Terrific lot backing to ACRES of parkland/open space.AND just a short walk to Great Falls Center!!
Listed with RCV Real Estate, LC
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
$1,999,997 :: 1101 Robindale Dr, Great Falls VA, 22066

4 beds, 4 full 2 part baths
Home size: 8,774 sq ft
Lot Size: 55,458 sq ft
Added: 05/22/10, Last Updated: 07/31/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Detached for Sale
MLS Number: FX7394320
Tract: Phoenix Meadows
CUSTOM LUXURY HOME BOASTING OVER 9000 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE W/GORGEOUS YARD, OVER 1.25 ACRES! Stunning marble foyer, elegant staircases on entry. Gourmet kitchen w/granite, delightful solarium and beautiful views of yard. HWDs ML & UL. Cherry-paneled library w/built-ins ML. MBR suite features WIC, lux marble bath. Fin LL w/rec and frpl, wet bar, full bath. Chandeliers do not convey.
Listed with RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc.
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
$459,900 :: 1025 Quinn St, Arlington VA, 22204

4 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,204 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,763 sq ft
Added: 01/22/10, Last Updated: 07/31/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Detached for Sale
MLS Number: AR7402624
Tract: Southgate
WONDERFUL FANNIE MAE PROPERTY WITH LOTS OF UPDATES ALMOST COMPLETE NOW!! FRESH PAINT, NEW CARPET, NEW HVAC SYSTEM, BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH LOTS TO LOVE - APPROVED FOR HOMEPATH FINANCING TOO, PURCHASE FOR AS LITTLE AS 3% DOWN - OWNER OCCUPIED OFFERS REVIEWED AFTER 3 DAYS, INVESTORS AFTER 15 DAYS.
Listed with Champion Homes Realty, LLC
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
$459,900 :: 1025 Quinn St, Arlington VA, 22204

4 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,204 sq ft
Lot Size: 6,763 sq ft
Added: 01/22/10, Last Updated: 07/31/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Detached for Sale
MLS Number: AR7402624
Tract: Southgate
WONDERFUL FANNIE MAE PROPERTY WITH LOTS OF UPDATES ALMOST COMPLETE NOW!! FRESH PAINT, NEW CARPET, NEW HVAC SYSTEM, BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH LOTS TO LOVE - APPROVED FOR HOMEPATH FINANCING TOO, PURCHASE FOR AS LITTLE AS 3% DOWN - OWNER OCCUPIED OFFERS REVIEWED AFTER 3 DAYS, INVESTORS AFTER 15 DAYS.
Listed with Champion Homes Realty, LLC
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
$539,875 :: 4803 Dodson Dr, Annandale VA, 22003

4 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 1,880 sq ft
Lot Size: 25,655 sq ft
Added: 07/30/10, Last Updated: 07/30/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Detached for Sale
MLS Number: FX7402054
Tract: Tall Oaks
TOP QUALITY ONE OWNER HOME!!..Spacious landscaped lot w/4BR,3BA..4-level home lovingly cared for by original owners..Up-to-date maintenance on all systems..Beautiful wood floors under carpet (never exposed). Comfy family room w/raised hearth wood-burning fireplace..Double Carport w/extra storage & unfinished basement..Light-filled windows to enjoy nature views..Home Warranty..Opportunity Knocks!
Listed with Prudential Carruthers REALTORS
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
$1,895,000 :: 1420 Harvest Crossing Dr, Mclean VA, 22101

4 beds, 4 full 1 part baths
Home size: 0 sq ft
Lot Size: 4,879 sq ft
Added: 12/06/08, Last Updated: 07/30/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Detached for Sale
MLS Number: FX6936873
Tract: Evans Farm
The price of this listing was last reduced on 10/9/2009 by 12%
NEW PRICE! Exquisite home in Evans Farm gated comm. Open flr pln bathed in lgt from many wndws, great for entertaining! Lg rms, 4frpl, hrd fls, 9'/10' ceilings, crwn mld, chr rails/2zone heat/ac, 2car att gar, + Fab.Kithen w/superior stn-steel appls. Fam/Rec rms, Library, Gym, lovely prvt enc. patio w/wrgt iron gate/Vik grill. Upgrades! Mins to shops/rests,DC/Beth/airport.
Listed with WC & AN Miller Realtors, A Long & Foster Company
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
$199,900 :: 2816b 16th Rd S #2816b, Arlington VA, 22204

2 beds, 1 bath
Home size: 886 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 06/22/10, Last Updated: 07/30/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale, Townhouse for Sale
MLS Number: AR7370299
Tract: Arlington Court
The price of this listing was last reduced on 7/30/2010 by 7%
APPROVED!! READY TO CLOSE!!WONDERFUL GARDEN STYLE CONDO IN ARLINGTON! RENOVATED TOP TO BOTTOM!! FLOORS, PAINT, APPLIANCES, BATHROOMS, KITICHEN- EVERYTHING SHOWS BEAUTIFULLY! MUST SEE INSIDE!!! CLOSE TO 395, GLEBE ROAD, ETC. SHORT COMMUTE TO PENTAGON. WON'T LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE! PLEASE CALL OWNER BEFORE SHOWING.SHORT SALE/3RD PARTY APPROVAL
Listed with I-Agent Realty Incorporated
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
$875,000 :: 8454 Chapelwood Ct, Annandale VA, 22003

6 beds, 4 full 1 part baths
Home size: 5,001 sq ft
Lot Size: 13,317 sq ft
Added: 02/26/10, Last Updated: 07/30/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Detached for Sale
MLS Number: FX7347201
Tract: Country Lane
Exceptional BO-BUD 6 BR,4.5 BA cul-de-sac Colonial!Two MASTER SUITES!!Gigantic foyer,10 foot ceilings,gleaming hardwood floors,gorgeous custom window treatments,banquet-sized formal dining room family room with gas FPLC.Chefs kitchen with island,42 inch Cherry cabinets, butlers pantry,planning desk. Spacious finished lower level with home gym,rec-room,wet bar,bedroom/bath.
Listed with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
Renting Unsold Property May Be a Good Move
Home owners who can’t or don’t want to sell their homes in today’s market but must move should consider renting out the property.
Obtaining a professional property manager is a good first step. Professional property managers charge 7 percent to 10 percent of the monthly rent in many areas. Two associations whose members manage small residential properties are National Association of Residential Property Managers and Institute of Real Estate Management.
Current rents may not be high enough to cover carrying charges, including mortgage, taxes, and insurance. Nevertheless, renting out the property may still make sense if property values rise in the next few years.
Offering a 12-month lease that converts to month-to-month is a good idea, if the owners are considering selling eventually. Include language in the lease that allows a real estate professional to show the home to potential buyers with 24 hours’ notice to tenants.
Source: Money Magazine, Amanda Gengler (07/28/2010)
Demand Strong for Well-Prices Homes
Yes, houses will sell as long as they are priced right. In many — but not all places — that means they’re priced low.
“People who price their homes to the market are selling them in a reasonable amount of time, but people who cling to 2004 or 2005 prices aren’t,” says Richard Smith, president and CEO of Realogy, the parent company of Century 21, ERA, Coldwell Banker and Sotheby’s International Realty.
In some areas, pent-up demand has exploded. “It’s crazy,” says Brendon DeSimone, an associate with Paragon Real Estate in the Noe Valley near San Francisco. “I had one house with five offers, and it went from $1.4 million to $1.7 million. The valley has just popped. It’s not uncommon for one open house to have 200 people come through.”
Source: USA Today, Stephanie Armour (07/28/2010)


