The Virginia General Assembly enacted a landmark transportation law (HB 2313) to raise new revenues to pay for transportation initiatives across the commonwealth, with an emphasis on funding capital projects in the Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads areas of Virginia.

Effective on July 1, 2013, transferors of real estate located in Northern Virginia will be subject to an increase in the grantor’s tax from 0.10% to 0.25% of the applicable purchase price, exclusive of the value of any encumbrance. Currently, the grantor’s tax on transfers of property is $0.50/500.00 ($1.00/1000) this new statute imposes on the grantor an additional $1.50/1000 of value (or consideration, whichever is higher). The result is a total grantor’s tax of $2.50/$1,000.

Therefore, on a conveyance where the consideration is $600,000.00, the grantor’s tax was $600.00. As of July 1, 2013 the grantor’s tax will be $1,500.00. The increase is styled as a “Regional Congestion Relief Fee.” The increase does not affect the recordation tax applicable to mortgages.

According to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Taxation the affected localities are:

the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park
and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.

Contact me if you have any questions about this increase. I can help you navigate this and any other changes to northern Virginia’s real estate market.

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The Avery, located at 1200 N. Rolfe St., is situated in a park-like setting adjacent to Fort Myer, The Avery enjoys a highly convenient location just an eight-minute walk to the Courthouse Metro station. Residents will enjoy easy access to Routes 50 and 66, the George Washington Parkway, and to the shops, restaurants, culture and nightlife of both the District and Arlington. Georgetown and the Kennedy Center, just two miles away, can be reached easily by car, public transportation, or on local bicycle trails.

Almost 90 percent of The Avery’s homes have private outdoor spaces – some up to 300 square feet – including large patios, balconies, and individual rooftop terraces. The floor plans feature open entertaining areas, gourmet kitchens with large granite- topped islands, and wide plank flooring. Especially impressive is the abundance of closets, built-in shelving, and in-unit storage space. Individual condominiums, with ceiling heights up to ten feet, range from 750 SF to 1,750 SF, and most feature powder rooms. Some 40 percent of the homes offer private dens that are perfect for home office or guest room use.

The Avery at 1200 N. Rolfe St. offers stylish amenities that include an elegant entrance lobby with a staffed front desk, The Avery Club Room opening onto a large outside terrace with landscaping, seating, and cooking station, and a residents’ rooftop terrace. The fitness center offers both strength training and cardio equipment with IPod docks. Garage parking, bike storage, and individual storage spaces also are available.

The Avery offers luxury condominiums in Arlington. Every detail has been designed for sophisticated, contemporary tastes and modern needs. These large one or two-bedroom residences feature generous entertainment space and light-filled corner homes as well as private patios, balconies and rooftop decks. The Avery offers six different floor models.

Priced between $400-$900K, these homes are surrounded by the best our area has to offer.

If you are interested in the Avery at 1200 N. Rolfe St. or any other homes in Northern Virginia, please don’t hesitate to call me today!

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Located at 2408 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, Pike 3400 Towns offers hard to find new construction from the areas premier luxury builder. Nestled within metropolitan Arlington, our townhomes offer close access to the region’s myriad attractions. Greater Arlington is home to some of America’s most fascinating historical attractions, and is also nationally recognized as an area of rapid economic growth. Within an easy walk are the shops and daily conveniences of Arlington. Restaurants featuring the best American and International cuisine are all around you. As a part of DC metro Virginia, Arlington is one of the nation’s most prosperous counties, and provides abundant opportunity in a wide range of sectors—from defense and aerospace to finance and technology. Pick any spot in Washington DC, and it’s minutes from your front door.

The Neighborhood:
Our Pike 3400 Townhomes are available in 3 floorplans, all of which showcase our new & exciting urban design and well-appointed high end interiors. Built with three individual bedrooms, our townhomes also come constructed with a roomy two-car garage. The community itself offers ease of convenience like walking to retail and entertainment and a variety of dining. Ease of travel and its location offer quick commutes to Washington, DC itself, with I-66, I-395, and I-495 only a short drive away.

Home Features:
• 4-Story homes with open urban floor plans featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and 2,000 to 2600 sq. ft. of living space
• 2-Car garages, rear decks and rooftop terraces with outdoor courtyards (per plan)
• GE® stainless steel appliances and gas cooking
• Every home is ENERGY STAR® Certified and third-party verified
• 10-Year structural warranty—peace of mind you can’t get in an older, resale home

NVHomes is the proud recipient of the EPA’s 2011 and 2012 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award and we proudly offer ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes for over 30% lower monthly Energy Bills. Every NV home is not only 100% ENERGY STAR® Certified, but also verified by a third party resource.

If you are interested in these or any other homes in Northern Virginia, please don’t hesitate to call me today!

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A new subdivision is being developed in the North Arlington neighborhood of Waycroft-Woodlawn, and the developer, The Barrett Companies, is giving us a preview of what to expect.

The Chamberlin family has run The Barrett Companies since the 1980s and prides itself on designing homes that are an alternative to “McMansions.” Their vision of Lacey Lane includes beautiful Georgian homes that fit into the size and scale of the neighborhood.

The base model will start at around $1.4 million and offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. These nine homes will be accessible through a private road, fostering what the Chamberlin family hopes is a 1950′s sense of community in which neighbors know each other and interact, while maintaining a sense of privacy, as well.

In addition to homey features such as “sleeping porches” and spacious patios, the Barrett Companies strive to incorporate green building techniques with a focus on energy efficiency.

Please contact me right away for more information about these homes and others in Arlington!

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The former site of Dr. Dremo and Taco Bell are about to be transformed into a 7-story mixed-use project. The project will have 154 residential units and 30,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. Arlington County approved a site plan amendment in December 2009, which reduced the amount of retail space and increased the number of units from 141 to 154. This project has been named 2000 Wilson Blvd. and Washington View and has required a General Land Use Plan amendment, undergoing a significant rezoning process. The project will include features such as a garden and a rooftop pool with views of the Washington Monument and Washington Cathedral.

Project type: Condos

No. of units: 154

Amenities: Rooftop Pool

Website:www.elmstreetdev.com

Last updated: July 22nd, 2012

Status: Planned

Sales begin: TBD

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All signs point to an early thaw in the Northern Virginia real estate market. The Washington Post reports a marked increase in home buyers this winter as compared to last. Heavier foot traffic in homes listed for sale, more buyers requesting “pre-approval” letters from mortgage companies and banks, and more visitors to real estate websites all point to a much more active winter real estate market than in recent years.

One major reason for this “early spring” is low interest rates, offering home buyers an added incentive to begin the search for a new home sooner rather than later.

Don’t get left out in the cold. I am here to all your questions about the current real estate climate in Arlington. Call or email me today and I can show you how to take advantage of this great buying season well  before the spring rush.

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Lyon Pointe

2702 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22201

Arlington has been going through various changes all of which should bring more individuals to our amazing and progressive county. 

Lyon Pointe is another up-and-coming condominum property that has many talking within the Lyon Village Community. Lyon Pointe will be located just off of Lee Highway and will be considered as Arlington’s newest luxury condos. Not only is it in walking distance to Clarendon Metro but it is also just seconds from shopping, fine dining and Washington DC.

The property was designed by GBI Corporation and constructed by Ellisdale Construction & Development company. The property will consist of only 8 exclusive units in a 4-level boutique styled building each of which have been designed with amazing, luxury finishes.

Building Ameneties

• Secure garage parking w/ every unit
• Semi-private elevator access
• Private patios & balconies
• Designer lobby & elevator interiors
• Secure electronic entry system
• Energy efficient design
• Penthouse residences w/ private roof terraces availbale
• Conservative-conscious landscaping designs
• Maytag full size Washer/Dryer in every unti

Luxury Finishes

• Chestnut hardwood floors
• Designer lighting throughout
• Decorative trim appointments
• 7″ Entry and interior doors
• Optional fireplaces
• Stainless steel undermount sinks
• Kohler fixtures & fittings
• Limestone & glass tile backsplashes
• Custom shaker-style cabinets
• Granite countertops
• Open, gourmet chef’s kitchen w/ Viking appliances

Floor Plans (Additional plans available at Lyon Pointe)

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Mosaic at Clarendon

2201 North Pershing Drive, Arlington, VA

Within the next several weeks, I will post blogs that will briefly discuss some new property developments here within our area, todays pick:  Mosaic at Clarendon.  

Mosaic is expected to open Fall of 2012 (already here) and is conviniently located at the intersection of Route 50 and North Pershing Drive. Property will consist of 188 units, 123 parking spaces and 31,500 sq. ft. of retail space. Retail plans include specialty or gourmet grocer, restaurants , cafes and more.

The Clarendon area has been successfully developing rapidly for several years now and has become one of the most popular locations to live within Arlington. It is in walking distance to all shops, restaurants, metro and more.

Additional Links

• Mosaic at Clarendon- Arlington Planning Division
• Mosaic at Clarendon-Rappaport Developing Company

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