With snow on the ground, we feel like it's REALLY the Holiday Season. We hope you do too! Several of you have found incredible bargains during this period between Thanksgiving and Christmas; both in AND out of Parkfairfax. One of our long-term Parkfairfax neighbors hired The johnANDjohn TEAM and has moved to one of the largest blocks of land in Beverly Hills, the detached home section of Alexandria that touches Parkfairfax in the Gunston Road area. Another long-term resident who hired us has moved to Springfield this month. Her detached house is so large and beautiful. And the townhome we found for a Parkfairfax tenant in Lorton was JUST what they wanted....and a great price. For those of you who've just moved to Parkfairfax with us (you got bargains, too) we look forward to seeing you in The Park. Please take advantage of the many opportunities to volunteer your services. Call Parkfairfax 703-820-9723 and ask or call The johnANDjohn TEAM 703-820-9723. We've love to tell you about the opporunities to serve your community. For those of you who have loved ones serving in the US Armed Forces, our thoughts and prayers are with you. So many of you have told us of your loved ones; and we hope to hear from more of you. Please continue to visit The johnANDjohn TEAM on any given Sunday at our open houses in Parkfairfax and outside. We'll keep you posted on www.johnANDjohn.net and www.Parkfairfax.com. Allow us to introduce ourselves. We continue to be blessed with referrals from our clients. THANK YOU! We'll do our best to serve YOU and your friends, family, and co-workers who want to buy or sell in DC or Northern Virginia personally. We can locate the best Realtor for you anywhere in the world.
Carter, David, John & John
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving, 2010
What a year! Interest rates at historic lows; Money magazine says there will be no better time to buy a home in decades, than today. Of course, we see on TV, read on blogs and some print media that we should be afraid. Banks are being VERY relaxed in allowing money to be borrowed....I know, you've read otherwise....just not true for our clients!!!! Call The johnANDjohn TEAM, we'll refer you to (local) Mortgage Lenders who want to loan money to our clients at LOW rates while giving great customer service (even on the weekends). Come on out of the "buyers'" closet and let us find you a home for $10,000's of $$$$ less than just a few years ago AND at mortgage rates that will astound you. Your parents have never seen rates this low, which equates to low payments. We see renters leasing for more money than for the payments for a home-tax benefits.
A wise person once told me, "When you are at parties and people are bragging about the HOT investment of the day; then is when you know NOT to buy that product, it's already been done". I was at a Parkfairfax function the other night; people asked me, "Is this a good time to buy real estate, I'm buying bank stock and getting a good dividend?" You betcha, on top of getting an investment when you buy a home, you're getting a place to LIVE, and tax breaks!
Thank you for your referrals of friends, relatives and co-workers; we appreciate you and will take great care of these people when they sell OR buy real estate. For those of you who have bought homes this year; the economy thanks you. For our sellers, congratulations on your bargains! I recently read that for every home purchased, approximately $25,000 goes into the economy, with all the additional purchases like furniture, insurance, etc.
Happy Happy Happy Day to be Thankful to you all. Take great care.
The johnANDjohn Team
A wise person once told me, "When you are at parties and people are bragging about the HOT investment of the day; then is when you know NOT to buy that product, it's already been done". I was at a Parkfairfax function the other night; people asked me, "Is this a good time to buy real estate, I'm buying bank stock and getting a good dividend?" You betcha, on top of getting an investment when you buy a home, you're getting a place to LIVE, and tax breaks!
Thank you for your referrals of friends, relatives and co-workers; we appreciate you and will take great care of these people when they sell OR buy real estate. For those of you who have bought homes this year; the economy thanks you. For our sellers, congratulations on your bargains! I recently read that for every home purchased, approximately $25,000 goes into the economy, with all the additional purchases like furniture, insurance, etc.
Happy Happy Happy Day to be Thankful to you all. Take great care.
The johnANDjohn Team
Friday, September 24, 2010
www.Parkfairfax.com
So far this month 39.26% of the visits to www.Parkfairfax.com have been new visitors. We thank the 60.74% of you who visit us with frequency. What does this mean for you, an owner in Parkfairfax? Buyers are coming and want to see photos of your properties on www.Parkairfax.com . When The johnANDjohn TEAM lists your property, photos are viewed almost 6000 times per month.
Property prices are increasing from 2008 and 2009. We suspect the next 2 months will be VERY good for our sellers.
For those of you who have chosen The johnANDjohn TEAM to find qualified buyers, we work every day for you and thank you. And for those of you who've hired us to find qualified tenants for your investment properties in Parkfairfax, we also thank you. We will sell those investment properties in the next few years.
We are currently working with buyers in Beverly Hills, Braddock Heights, Fairlington, Shirlington AND in DC! Where you do you want to move? Call us 703-820-9723 .....7 days per week.
We thank you for your business and humbly ask you to refer your friends, relatives, and co-workers to the real estate The johnANDjohn TEAM. We all work full time! All of us are Accredited Buyers Representatives.
Property prices are increasing from 2008 and 2009. We suspect the next 2 months will be VERY good for our sellers.
For those of you who have chosen The johnANDjohn TEAM to find qualified buyers, we work every day for you and thank you. And for those of you who've hired us to find qualified tenants for your investment properties in Parkfairfax, we also thank you. We will sell those investment properties in the next few years.
We are currently working with buyers in Beverly Hills, Braddock Heights, Fairlington, Shirlington AND in DC! Where you do you want to move? Call us 703-820-9723 .....7 days per week.
We thank you for your business and humbly ask you to refer your friends, relatives, and co-workers to the real estate The johnANDjohn TEAM. We all work full time! All of us are Accredited Buyers Representatives.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The End of Summer
The interest rates have created a climate SOOOO attractive for buying a home as summer ends. Yet, when at coctail parties, I'm not hearing about the fantastic real estate deals. I'm telling them! Join me in telling people, THIS IS THE TIME TO BUY! When you see investors begin to buy in the neighborhoods where you want to live; you know you've missed the boat. That's what I saw on Sunday. The savy buyers (investors) are buying the best homes in the neighborhoods. They can borrow money for less that they've ever been able to borrow (5% interest). If you're wanting to buy a Parkfairfax condo in which to live; we can help you get a rate as low at 4.375% with 3.5% down payment. Just today, we put a 1 bedroom upper (Monroe) model up for sale. The kitchen has been fantastically renovated with granite countertops, all wood cabinetry, tile floor for $255,999! It's at 3151 Martha Custis Drive. Also, you must see 1901 Quaker Lane, a 2 bedroom Lincoln Model....all renovated on 1 level. The kitchen, the bath, structural work in the dining area to enlarge the space, all for $339,999!! And the bargain of all bargains-$234,999 for a 1 bedroom patio model with washer/dryer, dishwasher, gleaming hardwood floors, and more closet space than you can use. I've seen an association being run out of 2 of these closets! Call us! 703-820-9723
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Post Government Tax Credits
At this time, there are buyers who didn't want to compete with those vying for the government programs called tax credits, who now want to buy. Interest rates at below 5%! This is a great motivator. My 1st mortgage interest rate was 18.275%. RUN don't walk to the property where you want to live-NOW! Who knows how long these interest rates will last. Speaking of interest rates, which brings me to mortgage loans; appraisers, the people who are hired by your lender to determine value, look at comparable sales in Parkfairfax during the last 3 months!!! Value 6 months ago is of no value to the lender. Therefore, when we show you the comparable property sales to help you determine your selling/buying price; this is where those numbers originate. A Parkfairfax resident asked me on Sunday where the price came from? The Multiple Listing Service lists those prices AND the amount of seller subsidy (seller can pay up to 3% of purchase price to help with buyer closing costs + is necessary in most transactions to help the buyer). This IS a buyers' market. ARE THE BUYERS READING THIS? Only Realtors can see this amount in the Multiple Listing Service of SOLD properties. This amount isn't listing on any government website. The seller subsidy lowers the "net to the seller". The only way for prices to escalate is for someone to pay cash above the prices of the comparables. Of course, if you have a new kitchen or bath. The appraised amount WILL change based on quality of the renovation. At that time, unless the BUYER wants an appraisal, there is none. That cash price becomes one of the new comparables and prices will go up. I hope this clears up pricing for sellers. And for buyers, THIS IS THE TIME to buy.
Has anyone eaten at Chez Andres lately on W. Glebe just before reaching route 1 in Alexandria? It's only about a 5 minute drive, or a 30 minute stroll. If not, try it! Several Parkfairfax owners and I ate there on a Sunday night 2 weeks ago. The prices are normal, the wait staff is experienced and friendly, and the food is fresh-for example, they had soft-shelled crab. Ask for Cathy Fudge as your wait person. Tell her The John and John Team from Parkfairfax referred you! And look for the coupons that come in the mail. Two residents used those for 1/2 price meals!
Also I want to recommend the Greeting Card store in the little mall across from Lindsay Cadillac. It's next to CVS. Lindsey is the owner and works on Sundays. Tell him The John and John Team from Parkfairfax sent you. He's very nice and a welcoming owner. And the selection of cards is vast! And in Old Town on King Street, check out Arts-A-Fire. Our friend Joe Egerton is the owner. You'll want many of the decorative items AND for women; there's tons of jewelry from low prices-to the max!
Sales of Parkfairfax condos continues to be strong. As of this writing there are only 15 homes for sale out of 1600+. Values are staying rather firm. Come visit us at Open Houses most any Sunday from 1-4pm and bring along a possible buyer you'd like to have live in Parkfairfax. We'd love to help introduce them to our wonderful 132 acre Condominium in a Park, 1 stop-light to DC, non-stop public transportation to the Pentagon. Thanks for your business!
Has anyone eaten at Chez Andres lately on W. Glebe just before reaching route 1 in Alexandria? It's only about a 5 minute drive, or a 30 minute stroll. If not, try it! Several Parkfairfax owners and I ate there on a Sunday night 2 weeks ago. The prices are normal, the wait staff is experienced and friendly, and the food is fresh-for example, they had soft-shelled crab. Ask for Cathy Fudge as your wait person. Tell her The John and John Team from Parkfairfax referred you! And look for the coupons that come in the mail. Two residents used those for 1/2 price meals!
Also I want to recommend the Greeting Card store in the little mall across from Lindsay Cadillac. It's next to CVS. Lindsey is the owner and works on Sundays. Tell him The John and John Team from Parkfairfax sent you. He's very nice and a welcoming owner. And the selection of cards is vast! And in Old Town on King Street, check out Arts-A-Fire. Our friend Joe Egerton is the owner. You'll want many of the decorative items AND for women; there's tons of jewelry from low prices-to the max!
Sales of Parkfairfax condos continues to be strong. As of this writing there are only 15 homes for sale out of 1600+. Values are staying rather firm. Come visit us at Open Houses most any Sunday from 1-4pm and bring along a possible buyer you'd like to have live in Parkfairfax. We'd love to help introduce them to our wonderful 132 acre Condominium in a Park, 1 stop-light to DC, non-stop public transportation to the Pentagon. Thanks for your business!
Monday, March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
Finally March is here. Another 8" of snow since I last blogged. We've seen alot of shrub, tree and property damage. God bless those people in Haiti and Chile. We've had problems, but those people have had disasters!! Let's start thinking about warming breezes and outdoor evenings. But I just heard from a relative who lives in Tampa. They're having our future "yellow dust" season! You remember, your car, shrubs, patio furniture or outdoor seating is COVERED with yellow dust.
Parkfairfax Condominums continue to sell well. As of this writing there are only 7 units for sale. Call The JOHNandJOHN Team at 703-820-9723 to discuss them. With the $8000 buyer Tax Credit.....the closer we get to April 30th, the more people will be ANXIOUS to buy. Also please remember (for those of you who want to move to another home) $6500 tax credit can be yours!!! Call us now. There are so many good properties in the metro area that are available for sale. You may think $8000 or $6500 isn't alot of money. When is the last time you heard of the government giving a tax break (cash) to purchase property-never!! Why NOT take advantage of this gift.
We've recently found properties for clients on Upland, Harvard & Columbus in Alexandria, and N. Vermont in Arlington. And there's the couple who bought a bargain, completely renovated Hollin Hall area of Alexandria, Fairfax County. Alot of you have told us you think we work only in Parkfairfax and it's our job to let you know that about 1/2 of our annual sales come from Parkfairfax; although we are BY FAR the most productive Realtors for Parkfairfax.
In 2009, we were named the 100th top Team out of all the 85,000 Realtors in all of RE/MAX! In the Northern Virginia Board of 13,000 Realtors, we're in the top 10 again for the 10 year in a row. What does this mean to you, our client or customer-our listings attract buyers from the other top 19 Realtors. Those Realtors know us and our professionalism and WANT their buyers to procure one of our properties. For our buyers, this means we're usually advised of listings before they go public and can therefore let our qualified buyers see them 1st. Or we know when a bargain has appeared and can let you know immediately.
Thank all of you who have referred us business in 2009/2010. We continue to be able to give our clients/customers the ultimate in service working 7 days per week, 365 days per year. All 4 of us appreciate YOU.
Carter, David, John and John
Parkfairfax Condominums continue to sell well. As of this writing there are only 7 units for sale. Call The JOHNandJOHN Team at 703-820-9723 to discuss them. With the $8000 buyer Tax Credit.....the closer we get to April 30th, the more people will be ANXIOUS to buy. Also please remember (for those of you who want to move to another home) $6500 tax credit can be yours!!! Call us now. There are so many good properties in the metro area that are available for sale. You may think $8000 or $6500 isn't alot of money. When is the last time you heard of the government giving a tax break (cash) to purchase property-never!! Why NOT take advantage of this gift.
We've recently found properties for clients on Upland, Harvard & Columbus in Alexandria, and N. Vermont in Arlington. And there's the couple who bought a bargain, completely renovated Hollin Hall area of Alexandria, Fairfax County. Alot of you have told us you think we work only in Parkfairfax and it's our job to let you know that about 1/2 of our annual sales come from Parkfairfax; although we are BY FAR the most productive Realtors for Parkfairfax.
In 2009, we were named the 100th top Team out of all the 85,000 Realtors in all of RE/MAX! In the Northern Virginia Board of 13,000 Realtors, we're in the top 10 again for the 10 year in a row. What does this mean to you, our client or customer-our listings attract buyers from the other top 19 Realtors. Those Realtors know us and our professionalism and WANT their buyers to procure one of our properties. For our buyers, this means we're usually advised of listings before they go public and can therefore let our qualified buyers see them 1st. Or we know when a bargain has appeared and can let you know immediately.
Thank all of you who have referred us business in 2009/2010. We continue to be able to give our clients/customers the ultimate in service working 7 days per week, 365 days per year. All 4 of us appreciate YOU.
Carter, David, John and John
Monday, January 25, 2010
January 25, 2010
Can you believe the snow is finally ALMOST gone. After about 6 weeks of snow sticking around, we're ready for these warm days and nights. Who know what is to come? More snow? Properties have been selling rather quickly. We've attracted buyers for practically all The JOHNandJOHN Team's listings and are eager to help new owners find buyers for their Parkfairfax and other listings in the area. We service DC and Northern Virginia. If you know a seller or buyer who want great service in other parts of the country; we have a network of Realtors who have our education and experience to refer. In N. VA for example, we are in the Top 20 of all Realtors and we communicate with all of them. Just released information from RE/MAX International, The JOHNandJOHN Team is #100 out of 85,000 in RE/MAX. You might say, "How can this help us as sellers and buyers?" Buyers' Agents/Sellers' Agents DESIRE to work with us; therefore they're attracted to our listings (and bring their buyers) because we have a fantastic reputation for being professional, a great track record, work every day of the year and LOVE what we do. We're energized! With 50 year "artificially low" interest rates and the $8000 or $6500 tax credit.......has it ever been this motivating to buy your next home?
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