Are Andresen

Prices and Rents are Up in Pimmit Hills in Tysons Corner!

Real estate in the Pimmit Hills subdivision in Falls Church did great in 2011. Over 50 homes sold during 2011 and at a higher "similar home average" than in 2010!  The increase in prices is not that significant but the trend seems clear - prices have stabilized and are slowly increasing (graph later in this post.) So, is the turnaround in prices here to stay? Are there still forclosures and short sales in the pipeline? And how long is the typical home taking to sell...Continue Reading!

Great Communities Near New Tysons Corner Silver Line Metro

With the development of the new Silver Line metro the areas around the new metro stations have gained in popularity. There aren't really that many residential developments in the center of Tysons Corner - here are some of those that will benefit: Tysons -Mclean Gates of McLean, The Westerlies, The Colonies, Encore, Hallcrest Heights, Hunting Ridge, Morgan at McLean Tysons I & II Parc Crest, Lillian Court, Rotonda Tysons Central Rotonda, Lillian Court Tysons- Spring Hill Road Rotonda, Fountains at McLeanContinue Reading!

Timing The Real Estate Market in Tysons Corner?

“When is the best time to purchase a home” and "When is the best time to sell a home" are  questions we get all the time here at Soldsense. Homes are in short supply in this area with stable prices and few foreclosures and short-sales.  It still takes a lot of time to find suitable homes for clients due to the limited supply in this area - based on  the recent year trends my clients may have to wait a few months more. So, if you have...Continue Reading!

Top 8 Merrifield Communities to Benefit from the Redevelopment

As we have written about extensively the Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro area is seeing a massive redevelopment these days. From being a patchwork of new developments (Halstead at the Metro, Wilton House, Westbriar etc) and old light commercial businesses (Remington Mulch, Car repair shops, towing companies etc) it is now turning into a viable and walkable town center destination of its own. Notable current projects include: Route 29 and Gallows Road intersection construction to make the congested area more accessible. Mosaic District with entertainment,...Continue Reading!

The Story Behind The Soldsense Calendar Picture

At Soldsense Realty we send out our magnetic calendars every year. Apart from a useful list of holidays for the upcoming year, we also like to share an image that means something special to us. The first few years we had landscapes, then we switched to native birds and then to birds around the world. You may or may not know this, but both of us (Liezel and Are) love taking pictures and have travelled around the world to pursue that passion....Continue Reading!

11 Sure Ways To Dress Up Your Tysons Corner Home For Sale

First impressions count, and how your home appears from the outside will set the mood for the rest of the showing. To get that “wow—I want to live here” reaction, see if any of the following items may help you get there; (more...)Continue Reading!

5 Reasons Soldsense Rocks For Home Buyers!

Soldsense Realty LLC was formed in 2008 by Are Andresen and Liezel D’souza. Having our own brokerage gives us more flexibility and full control of the buying and selling experience as well as the services we provide to our clients. Our unique background and personalities manifests themselves in the following qualities: 1. Efficiency Our engineering and technology background helps us keep the process streamlined and efficient by supplementing our personal touch with technology whenever we can. We use automatic searches and emails as...Continue Reading!

6 Things for Toddlers and Pre-schoolers To Do in the Fairfax County Area

Living in Fairfax County has many advantages. One is the great schools - another all the great and affordable activities for your pre-school children. Here are 6 great activities for you to try. 1) Feel a Roaring Jet Engine (Free) Not in Fairfax County but probably close enough for most... Kids of all ages enjoy watching the huge planes land from Gravelly Point next to the Ronald Reagan National Airport (off the GW Parkway by the Potomac River.) You can literally see people through...Continue Reading!

Fairfax County Loan Limits Increased!

I wrote earlier this year about the temporary increased loan limits for conventional and FHA/VA loans expiring. The loan limits did indeed end up expiring. However, Congress voted a little while back to restore those increased loan limits to 125 percent of an areas median price (up to $729,750) for two years. So, in our area this means you can purchase home with a conventional loan with a loan amount up to $729,750 before it will become a jumbo loan. A jumbo...Continue Reading!

A New Commons At The Tysons-McLean Metro?

The "word on the street" has for a long time been that changes are coming to the area around Anderson Road. With the new Silver Line metro station coming down the street things have really started heating up.  The transformation started with the old "shady" Safeway property being replaced by a wonderful new Safeway and new  attached storefronts. Multiple other proposals are pending or approved (Scotts Run Station North, Scotts Run Stream Valley Parc/Mitre and at the Capital One property.) Up next seems to be...Continue Reading!