Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Buy it now! 3rd floor Preston Model

Why commute? This home is right where it's at in the heart of the area's #1 job center. And if you don't work here, it's easy access to 495, 66, 123, 7, 267, MD, DC, New Harris Teeter Grocery, Future Metro (1 block) and many other places in the DC metro area.
This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home is on the third floor of a secure four floor building. It's situated in a Gated community. So there is prestige and security. This is the largest true 2 bedroom model in a secure/mid-rise building.

The home has many upgrades throughout: wood style flooring in the hall, dining, and living areas; ceramic tile in the foyer, kitchen, and both bathrooms; crown molding in a variety of locations, 2 walk-in closets, an expansive deck, large bedrooms, a gas fireplace, granite counters in the kitchen + both bathrooms, maple cabinetry with fine hardware, and the list goes on and on. Off the living room there is a long deck. This property style is one of the only two models in the community that has a true extra storage closet on the deck. The property also boasts 2 assigned parking spaces, one of which is garage.

The community has a lot of pluses as well: fitness center, basketball, bbq area, outdoor fitness trail, clubhouse with great room, movie room, outdoor pool, sauna, car wash area, playground, grassy common area, and secure gates.

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For more information, or to see this fine property:

Jeff Wu
Weichert, Realtors
240-994-7938
Licensed VA + MD
AgentKnowsHomes.com
Jeff@AgentKnowsHomes.com
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Metro Full Funding Approved!

Today I, along with many others probably, received the below letter =

"March 10, 2009

Today, the Chairman of the Airports Authority Board of Directors, H.R. Crawford, signed a Full Funding Grant Agreement for the Dulles Metrorail Extension. In a ceremony with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Chairman Crawford noted that this grant in the amount of $900 million will enable the Airports Authority to begin the long-awaited construction of the Dulles Metrorail Extension.As you know, achieving this milestone is the culmination of years of planning and public process that has involved many individuals from our state and local governments, the business community, and our elected officials.Our local project partners, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, the Town of Herndon and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority are committed to bringing major transportation and economic benefits to the Dulles Corridor and to our Washington Metropolitan Region.I want to thank you for your strong commitment to bringing rail to the Dulles Corridor and all your efforts in this cause. Without your support, particularly in recent years, this day would not have come.The Airports Authority looks forward to continuing our partnership and excellent working relationship with you as we move forward on the Project. We are ready to go to work and we will continue to look for your involvement.We hope you will be able to join us later this spring when we have a kick-off event to celebrate the long awaited start of construction.

Sincerely,

James E. BennettPresident and CEOMetropolitan Washington Airports Authority"

Friday, March 6, 2009

2 Sold and Settled in February (09)

The Gates of McLean had 2 properties that Sold in February of 2009. That's a 100% increase vs. the 1 of the same month last year (08). So, definately good news on increasing transactions.

The properties themselves were very different. One was a 3 bedroom, Christine model, in building 1530. It was located on the 2nd floor. That property was asking $374,900 and ending up settling for $354,750. It was a cash transaction.

The other property that sold was a one bedroom, Danielle model, which is the largest you'll find in a secure building(1581). This property was also on the 2nd floor. The property was a bank owned property, also referred to as an REO. It was asking $199,900 and settled for $195,000. It sold rather quickly, being on the market only 23 days.

(data from MRIS)