Spring Market

Parkfairfax and The Shirlington area are where home buyers have interest. The forsythias have yellow buds just waiting for a warm day and the daffodils' stems have pushed through the earth.

Because of the garden-like communities and ease of transportation to DC via I-395, we see 15-30 people in each "open house" on Sundays from 1-4pm. High rise condos are not getting this same vibrant buyer visitation that results in selling homes. Properties are selling!

According to Realty Times, the Washington area is one of the "few" non-declining" real estate markets in the country....and Parkfairfax and The Shirlington area are maintaining values and selling VERY well. Come see us in Parkfairfax on Sunday. We'll have 3 open houses for you to view: a 3 bedroom (RARE), a 1 bedroom (with patio) and a new 2 level/2 bedroom (1st open). We look forward to seeing you.

Parkfairfax Update

2/16/09-Shirlington is bumping today. Had to park on the 4th level of the parking level just to get to the Hair Cuttery. I know, why should I go to get a haircut.....keeps me from having to clean-up the tiny hairs. And Hana is REALLY good. Same price as the barber shop in Bradlee; either of which are walking distance from Parkfairfax; but I was in a hurry. If you know of someone who wants a detached house, look at 1706 Crestwood Drive, $525K. It has 3 bedrooms/3 baths and plenty of room to add on. It needs a new kitchen. The basement is totally unfinished so "have your way" with it. We'll hold an open house there Feb. 22nd from 1-4pm. Come see us. Parkfairfax real estate is doing well. Only 6 available as of today. We put 2 "under contract" this week, maybe 3 after tonight. Let's celebrate and walk over to Shirlington for dinner sometime.

February 6, 2009In 2001, my husband Rob & I were first-time home buyers when we met John & John at an open house. By early Summer we were closing on 3738 Gunston Road, and our love affair with Parkfairfax had begun. It was a romance that would only last for 2 years, but it left a big impact on my life. The early months were filled with hard work, as we stripped paint down to beautiful plaster and demolished the kitchen walls. I learned a lot about home ownership and remodling, and that a girl can fall in love with a Viking range as easily as she can a GE. When the work started wrapping up and we came up for air, Rob & I were able to finally start appreciating the finer points of life in Parkfairfax. We had an easy commute to Alexandria and DC, the pedestrian bridge to Shirlington made for a nice stroll to dinner or a movie, and, as Spring rolled around, we began to enjoy nature awakening all around us. This is unexpected in Northern Virginia, that you could live a stones throw from 395 and still be surrounded by tall trees and beautiful gardens. I often think of my neighbor Trudy Gongorra's, and wish that I had taken the time to learn more about gardening from her. I also miss the azalea sale, and hope that it is still thriving. Rob & I have been living in Williamsburg for almost 6 years now, but we return to the area for work or to catch a show at the Birchmere. We drive through the neighborhood every chance we get. And we're happy to still count all of the John & John Team - John, John, David and Carter - as our friends. Alison Heittman

Feb. 5, 2009-Just finished speaking with Rob and Alison Heittman who designed www.Parkfairfax.com and www.JOHNandJOHN.net. Soon you'll see "google earth" and there will be " live voices" to accompany each listing's highlights. Despite the cold weather and dismal economic news, another JOHNandJOHN Team Parkfairfax listing went "under contract".

This weekend the 1st VERY nice 3 bedroom (RARE) is coming on the market for sale $414,999. See www.Parkfairfax.com for photos. With interest rates at historic lows, we expect many people on Sunday to view it. An architect made the enhancements to the kitchen and else where within the unit. Also, the best bargain of the week is coming up at Pavilion on the Park, a highrise condominium just off Duke St, near Landmark, 5340 Holmes Run Parkway #1115. $199,999 for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and the views are vast, uninterrupted and green for miles.

Tonight is "The Little Dog Laughed" at The Signature Theatre in Shirlington. Several of us will be dining at Shirlington Thai, pre-theatre. If you're there, please drop by our table and say HI!