• Graph showing closed Real Estate Sales for 2022 in Tysons Corner
  • Graph showing number of new real estate listings in 2022 in Tysons Corner
  • Table showing NVAR market statistics for October 2022 vs October 2021

Tysons Market Still Going Strong into 2023

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The year 2022 follows a fantastic 2021 in real estate in the Tysons Corner area. The expecrted interest hikes created a strong demand from buyers wanting to secure a home with still low interest rates. In most areas homes were flying off the market with multiple offers and escalation clauses – and with prices going […]

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Bamboozled on Bamboo in Fairfax County

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If you own a home in Fairfax County with bamboo on your property, you may be in for a surprise come January 1, 2023. Run amok bamboo has become an issue and the bamboo is difficult to remove and contain. A new Fairfax County ordinance goes into effect on that date, and neighbors can report […]

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Contract Accepted – now what?

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The current real estate market is very competitive in Northern Virginia. Multiple offers and waived contingencies are the norm for updated homes in popular locations. Having your offer accepted is only half the battle however. After your offer is finally accepted, there are a multitude of dates. steps and contingencies to keep track of to […]

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Easy living at the Gates of McLean

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Located just down the street from Tysons Corner mall, Gates of Mclean is a community I have been active in for many years. Gates of Mclean is a medium sized condominium community squeezed in between I-495, Chain Bridge Road and the Capital One campus. Gates of Mclean was built back in 1997 as an apartment […]

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I Want No Animals in My Rental!

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Many homeowners have a strict no pets policy for their rental units. Reasons could be many, but some common considerations would include the potential for noise for neighbors, damage to the home, hard to remove odors, allergies, cultural or religious reasons and so on. There are no limits on restricting pets from your rental – […]

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  • Image showing share of homes by primary space heating fuel from 2009

What is the most efficient way to heat your home?

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A recent $400 electric bill made me wonder what the most efficient way would be to heat a 1,800 square foot home. The journey brought me down a DuckDuckGo hole where I ended up learning about pellet stoves, Biomass Stove Tax Credits, HHV, full-home propane and heat pump limitations. In my situation, have an electric […]

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Are rates jumping for second home and investment mortgages?

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Per Mortgage News Daily mortgages on second homes and investment properties are about to become more expensive: FHFA (Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s conservator) announced March 10 that they are limiting new loans secured by second homes or investment properties to 7% of the overall loans they purchase (roughly HALF their historic levels!), effective April […]

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In 2021 real estate prices are going…

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2020 was an unbelievable year in so many ways. Who would have thought possible the amount of change we have all had to endure and live through? Some thrived, a few failed, and many struggled. Everything considered, real estate would been one industry that thrived. So, where is real estate now that 2020 is over? […]

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Finding Great Tenants – The Online Ad

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Our online ads generate a lot of responses from prospective tenants. Great images and an enticing description will get you views. However, the downside to a successful online ad is that you also receive scam emails as well as unqualified prospects. A first time landlord often has trouble distinguishing a great tenant from a deadbeat […]

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