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.

View photos
http://picasaweb.google.com/AgentKnows/1570SpringGateDrive7308McLeanVA22102?feat=directlink

For more information, or to see this fine property:

Jeff Wu
Weichert, Realtors
240-994-7938
Licensed VA + MD
AgentKnowsHomes.com
Jeff@AgentKnowsHomes.com
Equal Housing Opportunity

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)

Friday, February 27, 2009

Major Construction to begin

SAVE THE DATE!MAJOR CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN TYSONS THIS SPRINGOn Route 123, Route 7, Dulles Toll Road, and the Capital Beltway

You're Invited to"Keep Tysons Moving"An Executive Business Briefing on the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes and Dulles Corridor Metrorail Projects

Thursday, March 26, 20097:30AM - Registration8:00AM - Presentation9:00AM - Workshop: Employer/Commuting SolutionsCapital One1680 Capital One DriveMcLean, VA 22102-3491(703) 720-1000

HOSTED BY:Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)Metropolitan Washington Airports AuthorityVirginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)Fairfax County Department of TransportationTysons Transportation Association (TYTRAN)Fairfax County Chamber of CommerceFairfax County Economic Development AuthorityVisit Fairfax (FXVA)Fluor-TransurbanDulles Transit PartnersBriefing will include:Construction Schedules and Potential Traffic Impacts Resources for Employers & CommutersAnd much more!!

RSVP at outreach@virginiahotlanes.com or (877) 495-VDOT

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Wood floors = Rent it now

End unit condo in secure building in a gated community. Enjoy your wood floors through entire home. Fill up the walk-in closet in the bedroom. Bask in the outdoors on your deck. Experience the ease of cooking with your built in microwave. Be glad you have a washer and dryer in your home. Wash up in your upgraded bathroom. Enjoy life!

Plus enjoy the amenities = clubhouse, outdoor pool, party room, movie room, fitness center, sauna, car wash area, playground, fitness trail, basketball, bbq area, and more!

Plus enjoy the location = Tysons Corner, not far from brand new Harris Teeter, will be a block away from a brand new metro station (completion date not yet known), and close to major roads: 123, 66, 495, 7, 267, MD, DC, and more!

Lots of photos = http://picasaweb.google.com/AgentKnows/1571SpringGateDrive6316FORRENT?feat=directlink

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact:

Jeff Wu
Tysons Corner Specialist
Weichert, Realtors
AgentKnowsHomes.com
703-938-6070x198
240-994-­7938
Jeff@AgentKnowsHomes.­com
Licensed in VA + MD
Equal Housing Opportunity

Saturday, January 24, 2009

One Bedroom for Rent

Gates of McLean One Bedroom One Bathroom For RENT! It will be available to move-in 2/1/09. This great home has real wood floors, is at the end of the hall (so only neighbors on one side), and has a beautiful wooded view. There are real wood floors throughout the entire home. The bedroom has a walk-in closet. Plus there is upgraded lighting throughout, including dimmers. Relax on the balcony, or inside in style. Your car will be taken care of as well, as there is a garage parking.

For more information or to schedule a showing, Contact =

$1275/month
you pay your own gas and electric

Jeff Wu
Weichert, Realtors
703-938-6070 x198
240-994-7938
Jeff@AgentKnowsHomes.com
Licensed in Virginia and Maryland
Equal Housing Opportunity

Friday, January 2, 2009

Gates of McLean - December (2008) Recap

What happened in the Gates of McLean in December of 2008? Well in terms of Real Estate, here's a recap:

There was 1 SOLD property, and 0 (zero) properties that RENTED.

The property that SOLD was a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Preston model. This is the biggest 2 bedroom in the mid-rise buildings (see earlier blog if not sure about mid-rise vs. garden style building). This home sold for $$317,000 with a subsidy of $8,000. So an effective net price to the seller of $309,000. Coincidentally this was a bank owned property.

The lack of rental activity is not suprising. December is one of the most unappealing months to move, as people don't often like to move: a) during the winter, or b) close to the holidays. One would think that in a community of so many homes, and 40+ being rented each year, that there would be at least one rented in December. However, in the same month last year, 2007, there were also 0 (zero) RENTED properties.

(data from MRIS)