I wanted to start off the new year with some December 2011 stats. I think it is important for home buyers and home owners to know and understand where our current real estate market is and probably heading. As we already know, the Northern VA area is a well-known area where many wish to migrate to for employment or to raise a family.  Let me help those who are trying to sell a home or those who are interested in buying within the area.

Considering the table above, December 2011 was a positive way to end the year when it comes to real estate.  Homes on the market were sold at an average increase of 3.64% meaning homes on the market were sold at its true value and more. The number of days a listing was on the market decreased at 4.62%; homes were on the market for a lesser period of time compared to that of the previous month.  As a home owner trying to sell, December was a good month!

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According to CNNMoney,  Washington, D.C. was named the most attractive area to move into for 2011.

United Van Lines annual migration studycalcualted that nearly twice as many Americans moved to Washington, D.C. “making it the most migrated destination in the nation for the fourth year in a row.”

There are many reasons on why one would move in the first place but  the most common reason today is for employment. The DC, MD, VA area have the advantage of being close to the nations capital where our government body resides.

“The federal government hired about 150,000 workers, not including postal employees, since 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of the new jobs were in D.C. and the surrounding areas in Northern Virginia and Maryland. And government salaries have been increasing, sometimes dramatically, drawing in many affluent professionals — the kind likely to hire a large, full-service mover like United — to the area.”

Full Article: Washington, D.C. leads U.S. in attracting new residents

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Searching for a new home can be very time consuming and frankly, many of us are working individuals with families who are unable to find the time.

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Multiple Listing Service, better known as MLS, serves as a database of all homes listed on the market. Realtors and other affiliated professionals have direct access to such database but that doesn’t mean potential home buyers can not use it.

The link below offers access to MLS. This search database is user friendly and you are able to pull up listings through various    keys words or numbers: zip code, neighborhoods, price, schools, number of rooms.       

      Note:Make sure you clear your search criteria found below search box.

MLS Direct Access

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A recent article post by Washington Business Journal reports that the Washington D.C. housing market remains strong and healthy even through recent economical troubles.  According to Clear Capital, California based real estate data firm, the median home prices in the DC area for November were up 4.5% compared to three months earlier. It was granted “the best quarter-over-quarter performace in the nation.” On a nationwide standpoint, the median prices were down an average of 2.2%  compared to a year ago. 

Alex Villacorta, Clear Capital’s director of research stated that “with only a one percent drop in national home prices since January and virtually no change in prices over the last six months, strong evidence suggests the big swings that many market participants are accustomed to could become a thing of the past.”  In other words, it appears that our housing market is starting to settle after years of fluxuation. It is safe to say buying or selling a home right now wouldn’t be a bad idea! 

Full Article: Report: D.C. housing still leads nation

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There are several reasons to buy or sell real estate now.

This is the time to Take Advantage of the market.

11 Reasons to Put Your Home on the Market During the Holidays

1. People who look for a home during the Holidays are more serious buyers!

2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you!

3. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home!  Less demand means less money for you!

4. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays!

5. Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price!

6. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than they do during the working week.

7. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons!

8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs.  Since transferees can not wait until Spring to buy, you must be on the market now to capture the market!

9. You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days during the holidays!

10. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year!

11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money!  This will allow you to sell high and buy low!

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We have continuously seen and felt the impact our economy has sustained  over the past year due to inflation:Food at home – up 6.2%,Housing fuels and utilities – up 3.5%,Transportation – up 9.2%. Inflation is considered bad all around but many are unaware of the advantage of owning real estate during such time.

Over the last 30 years, inflation has impacted price of living, school tuition price, price of food and more except for mortgage payments.  The price of owning a home has not increased at all according to National Association of Realtors (NAR). Take a look at the first graph, it compares the  percentage increase in the most common living expenses during the past 30 years.

As time moves forward, it is going to be expensive to get by in this economy therefore owning property will only benefit you in the long run! The second graph projects the best and worst case scenarios of inflation on our economy and your pockets!

 Real Estate as a Hedge against Inflation

Inflation Over the Next Thirty Years

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The number of closings for the month of October decreased compared to the prior months but the average sold price for a listing did increase which means listings were sold at their real value getting what your home is really worth.

The number of new litings did decrease for the month of October as did the average number of days a listing was on the market.  The month of October was steady but we are looking forward to the holiday real estate marketing season!

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– Search for Arlington homes, condos, and townhomes for sale by metro stop
– Arlington VA condos for Sale  – Clarendon Condos for sale
– Relocating to Arlington, VA

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At this point you have already completed the closing process and are finally moving into your new home. Here are some tips on what to do when your first move in to that great home:

1. Change Locks-It’s better to be safe than sorry! Keys can be dublicated therefore the keys that came with the house are probably not the only ones out there.
2. Re-program garage door opener-Again this is a security measure, reset your garage door openers (See make and model for exact insturctions)
3. Replace furnace filters-Most manufactureres encourage filters to be replaced every month, so replacing filters with new ones when first moving in won’t hurt.
4. Install new batteries for smoke detectors & carbon dioxide detector- For the well-being of your family and yourself, it is imperativeto make sure all detectors are working accurately.
5. Replace toilet seat covers-For sanitary reasons, changing tiolet seat covers won’t hurt!

I am most certain that there are many other ’To Do’ tasks when you first move in which all vary by home. These listed are just a few generic ones that every new homeowner should take into consideration.

Full Article: 5 Things to Do When You First Move In

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