Congratulations to The JOHNandJOHN Team's clients & customers. More than 70 of you either sold or bought a home in 2009 and most are capable of taking advantage of the Obama Financial Stimulation Program! Until April 30, 2010 this $8000 credit has been extended; along with $6500 for buyers who want a new home. Read www.irs.gov to check your qualifications.
Parkfairfax's beauty was nhanced by the recent 18" of snow. However, we're ready for spring!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Nov. 12, 2009--How much more luck can a 1st time homebuyer have in today Real Estate Marketplace!! Congrats to you all. This is from www.irs.gov. Congrats also to long term home buyers; there $$$ money for you in this new legislation.
1. 1st time home buyers: Buy a home on/before 4/30/2010 can close (settle) by 6/30/2010 for an $8000 tax credit available on either 2009 or 2010 taxes. (Only if you've NOT been a home owner for the last 3 years)
2. Long term homebuyer: Same dates as above, $6500 tax credit, must have lived in your principal residence for 5 consecutive years during the last 8 years.
3. Income limits: phases out between $125K-$145K (single people) or $225K-245K (joint filers)
Contact your accountant from further details. Call The JOHNandJOHN Team to find that next home. The HOLIDAY are the best times for buyers to pick up real estate bargains.
1. 1st time home buyers: Buy a home on/before 4/30/2010 can close (settle) by 6/30/2010 for an $8000 tax credit available on either 2009 or 2010 taxes. (Only if you've NOT been a home owner for the last 3 years)
2. Long term homebuyer: Same dates as above, $6500 tax credit, must have lived in your principal residence for 5 consecutive years during the last 8 years.
3. Income limits: phases out between $125K-$145K (single people) or $225K-245K (joint filers)
Contact your accountant from further details. Call The JOHNandJOHN Team to find that next home. The HOLIDAY are the best times for buyers to pick up real estate bargains.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Summer 2009
Our Parkfairfax Real Estate market seems very stable. It seems the "hot-lane" situation has been halted. Local Resident's complaints along with lack of funding seem to have "done the trick". YEAH!!
For those of you who have waited for combined units to come up for sale (over 1500 square feet), you will soon be rewarded. Our combined units have more square footage than many of the detached houses in Beverly Hills and Braddock Heights. There's a lack of one bedroom units for sale at this time. Call us 703-820-9273.
In the Washington Post today was an article about the 2% increase in values in property during the previous quarter. We see a lot of buyers who haven't quite decided that "this is the time" to buy. This action tells Realtors with a lot of experience (been through hard times before) know "this IS the time to buy". Hard to believe that some properties in Parkfairfax drew multiple offers during the last quarter. The most renovated properties continue to sell most quickly; which means more money for the sellers.
Some appraisers have been horrors for buyers, sellers and Realtors in the past quarter; however, this is changing. We've had several good appraisals during the past few weeks, unlike the early summer. You wouldn't believe some of the prices appraisers were assigning to our precious Parkfairfax properties.
We look forward to hearing from those of you who want to sell and buy. We're here every day of the year! See you in the Shirlington hood at a Restaurant, a bar, the theatre or the grocery store in the next few days....or at one of the 3 Parkfairfax pools.
For those of you who have waited for combined units to come up for sale (over 1500 square feet), you will soon be rewarded. Our combined units have more square footage than many of the detached houses in Beverly Hills and Braddock Heights. There's a lack of one bedroom units for sale at this time. Call us 703-820-9273.
In the Washington Post today was an article about the 2% increase in values in property during the previous quarter. We see a lot of buyers who haven't quite decided that "this is the time" to buy. This action tells Realtors with a lot of experience (been through hard times before) know "this IS the time to buy". Hard to believe that some properties in Parkfairfax drew multiple offers during the last quarter. The most renovated properties continue to sell most quickly; which means more money for the sellers.
Some appraisers have been horrors for buyers, sellers and Realtors in the past quarter; however, this is changing. We've had several good appraisals during the past few weeks, unlike the early summer. You wouldn't believe some of the prices appraisers were assigning to our precious Parkfairfax properties.
We look forward to hearing from those of you who want to sell and buy. We're here every day of the year! See you in the Shirlington hood at a Restaurant, a bar, the theatre or the grocery store in the next few days....or at one of the 3 Parkfairfax pools.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Wow! What a weekend. We had 4 open houses yesterday. It appears that 2 of those will get offers and one of them "multiple" offers. If you want to hold value, buy Real Estate!!! Like my Grandmother used to say when people wanted to buy her farm land. They're not making anymore land, but money they print every day! She wasn't a fan of stocks/bonds!! Fortunately, homes in Parkfairfax, close-in Alexandria and Arlington, along with D.C. have done acceptionally well. We're so fortunate to live here.
We had out of town guests over the weekend. We ate at Landini Brothers in Old Town Friday evening. It was a birthday event. We expected the typical tourist treatment; but were VERY pleasantly surprised. The service AND the food were exceptional and all 6 of us were happy we'd eaten there. The last time I was there was about 12 years ago at a Christmas party. Wow, what a difference. Sunday evening we ate at Arlington Thai in Shirlington. And they know how to make a Negroni. If you want to know what that is, shoot me an email. You know I have the recipe!
We had out of town guests over the weekend. We ate at Landini Brothers in Old Town Friday evening. It was a birthday event. We expected the typical tourist treatment; but were VERY pleasantly surprised. The service AND the food were exceptional and all 6 of us were happy we'd eaten there. The last time I was there was about 12 years ago at a Christmas party. Wow, what a difference. Sunday evening we ate at Arlington Thai in Shirlington. And they know how to make a Negroni. If you want to know what that is, shoot me an email. You know I have the recipe!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sunday, May 17th
I hope a FANTASTIC weekend was had by all. Our sellers are celebrating since offers came in on 3 listings this weekend. Two Parkfairfax listings got 2 or more offers!! An absolutely amazing condo at The Representative in Arlington also went under contract. The "Rep" as we call it, has enormous square footage, balconies, and unprecedented monutment views! There are several more listings there. Call us if you want to view them. We can thank ourselves for living/working in the DC metro area where employment is better than most anywhere in the country. Homes continue to sell here. Talking about DC, we got a fantastic deal for one of our clients at The City View in DC, it a brand new building. For those of you looking at new construction; please call us before going. With The JOHNandJOHN Team representing you; you'll be $$$$'ly pleased!! We know how to negotiate with these builders' representatives. The reps are NOT working for you; only your buyer's agent IS working for you. And we have the sources to get you potentially better loan rates than the builders can.
Last evening we went to Busyboys and Poets for dinner at 6pm. It was CROWDED!!! Then to The Signature Theatre to see GIANT-all 3hours and 45 minutes (including 2 intermissions). It was WELL worth the time. See if before it goes to Broadway. Most of the actors are from Broadway productions.
Please refer your friends and co-worker who want to buy or sale real estate to The JOHNandJOHN Team. We're here for YOU!
Last evening we went to Busyboys and Poets for dinner at 6pm. It was CROWDED!!! Then to The Signature Theatre to see GIANT-all 3hours and 45 minutes (including 2 intermissions). It was WELL worth the time. See if before it goes to Broadway. Most of the actors are from Broadway productions.
Please refer your friends and co-worker who want to buy or sale real estate to The JOHNandJOHN Team. We're here for YOU!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter. We are finding the $8000 stimulus and low interest rates are working. Our listings are selling and our sellers are excited about our results. Well maintained, very clean, and move-in condition homes are selling quickly. This means homes are selling very near or at the selling price. Parkfairfax, Fairlington, The Representative, The Continental, Jefferson Park, Beverly Hills, Country Club Hills, Lyon Village, Addison Heights are where our clients have recently bought or sold homes.
The JOHNandJOHN Team, Carter Hagen, David Lausier, John Meyer, & John Welch work 363 days per year and look forward to working for you, your family and your co-workers. Thanks in advance for referring us to them.
The JOHNandJOHN Team, Carter Hagen, David Lausier, John Meyer, & John Welch work 363 days per year and look forward to working for you, your family and your co-workers. Thanks in advance for referring us to them.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
3/24/09 JW's been in continuing education courses all day. Good classes. Here's the best of what was taught: 1. Get the best accountant possible 2. Make certain your client is well taken care of-don't hesitate to recommend a Real Estate Attorney when questions are out of a Realtor's "paygrade"
And the most important item was: We have chosen this profession and we want the best education possible to help our clients. If we forget to ask for your business, then ask us "Do you want our business?" We are NEVER too busy for your referrals. If we forget to ask you to refer The JOHNandJOHN Team to your friends, co-workers and relatives, please know we want to help them, and work with them to help them achieve their goals.
If any one of the Team; Carter Hagen, David Lausier, John Meyer or John Welch asks for your business and the business of your people who want to move anywhere in the world, then we're doing what we should!!
And the most important item was: We have chosen this profession and we want the best education possible to help our clients. If we forget to ask for your business, then ask us "Do you want our business?" We are NEVER too busy for your referrals. If we forget to ask you to refer The JOHNandJOHN Team to your friends, co-workers and relatives, please know we want to help them, and work with them to help them achieve their goals.
If any one of the Team; Carter Hagen, David Lausier, John Meyer or John Welch asks for your business and the business of your people who want to move anywhere in the world, then we're doing what we should!!
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