Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend
This St. Patrick’s Day, make sure to take a peek at these open houses in Arlington. May the luck of the Irish be with you in your search for the perfect home.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
4646 28th Road South
2 BD | 1 BA condominium
Nancy Alert, Re/max Allegiance
Listed: $309,000
Open: Sunday, March 17 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
900 Wakefield Street
4 BD | 2 BA single family detached
Michael Webb, Re/max Allegiance
Listed: $579,900
Open: Sunday, March 17 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
2815 George Mason Drive
3 BD | 2 Full BA, 1 Half BA single family detached
Debbie Kent, Cottage Street Realty Llc
Listed: $826,900
Open: Sunday, March 17 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
3641 Vacation Lane
5 BD | 4 BA single family detached
Robert Wittman, Redfin Corporation
Listed: $1,079,000
Open: Sunday, March 17 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
4800 22nd Road
4 BD | 5 Full BA, 1 Half BA single family detached
Michael Burns, Re/max Allegiance
Listed: $1,150,000
Open: Sunday, March 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend
After this week’s weather rut, take advantage of the weekend’s sunny forecast and check out these open houses in Arlington.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
1300 Arlington Ridge Road
1 BD | 1 BA condominium
Tonya Nelson, Keller Williams Realty
Listed: $225,000
Open: Sunday, March 10 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
3461 Kemper Road
2 BD | 2 full BA, 1 half BA townhouse
Janet McElheney, Keller Williams Realty
Listed: $579,900
Open: Sunday, March 10 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
888 Quincy Street North
2 BD | 2 BA condominium
Shawn Battle, Century 21 Redwood Realty
Listed: $792,500
Open: Sunday, March 10 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
5244 5th Street North
6 BD | 5 BA single family detached
Priti Malhotra, Weichert Realty
Listed: $1,250,000
Open: Saturday, March 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
6319 35th Street N.
5 BD | 6 BA single family detached
Denise Kaydouh, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listed: $1,749,000
Open: Sunday, March 10 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Ask Adam: Real Estate & Elementary Schools
This periodic sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Best Realtors of 2013. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or via email.
Question: We are going to be moving from Maryland to Northern Virginia with our 6 and 9 year old. We are not familiar with Arlington yet and I am wondering if you can point us in the direction of any tools that will help us find the right elementary school district for our future home.
First of all, welcome to Northern Virginia. It seems all too rare an occasion that someone makes a move from one side of the Potomac River to the other.
In regards to researching elementary schools in Arlington, you may want to explore GreatSchools.org. Each school gets a 1-10 rating based on a comparison of test results within the state. Of course, they also recommend factoring in other information, including the quality of each school’s teachers, the school culture, special programs, etc.. You may want to start that process by reading the reviews on GreatSchools.org. This is where parents, teachers and students can post reviews.
Since receiving your question, I spent some time creating a list of all the elementary schools in Arlington. I included in the list, the GreatSchool.org rating, median home sales price in the school’s district and a link to listings in that district. Below is a sample of the list.
Abingdon
- GreatSchools.org Rating = 4
- Median home sale price (1/2013) = $398,000
- Listings in Abingdon school district
Ashlawn
- GreatSchools.org Rating = 9
- Median home sale price (1/2013) = $496,500
- Listings in Ashlawn school district
Barcroft
- GreatSchools.org Rating = 6
- Median home sale price (1/2013) = $525,000
- Listings in Barcroft school district
Barrett
- GreatSchools.org Rating = 6
- Median home sale price (1/2013) = $200,000
- Listings in Barrett school district
If you find this guide helpful, you can click the following link and bookmark the full list of Arlington public elementary schools. It’s only meant to give you a very high level view of your options, but I think it can be a great place to start.
I’m hoping that some of our readers will provide additional advice, tips and tools in the comments.
The views and opinions expressed in the column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com.
Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend
Searching for a new place to call home? Start March off right with a few of these open houses this weekend in Arlington.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
4523 28th Road South
1 BD | 1 BA condominium
Peggy Parker, Keller Williams Realty
Listed: $225,000
Open: Sunday, March 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
1805 Crystal Drive
3 BD | 2 BA condominium
David Salmon, Re/max Allegiance
Listed: $599,000
Open: Sunday, March 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
660 Illinois Street South
4 BD | 3 Full, 1 Half BA single family detached
Alexander Osborne, Century 21 New Millennium
Listed: $624,900
Open: Sunday, March 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
838 Glebe Road South
5 BD | 4 Full, 1 Half BA single family detached
Tonya Finlay,Neighborhood Real Estate, Llc.
Listed: $969,000
Open: Sunday, March 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
3118 2nd Street North
4 BD | 3 BA single family detached
Ronald Cathell, Keller Williams Realty
Listed: $1,075,000
Open: Sunday, March 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend
If you’re looking for a new home, there are at least 44 open houses to choose from in Arlington this weekend.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
1014 Rolfe Street South
2 BD | 1 BA single family detached
Agent: Keri Shull, Keller Williams Realty
Listed: $399,900
Open: Sunday, Feb. 24 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
2047 Glebe Road North
3 BD | 4 BA condominium
Agent: Carol McEwen, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listed: $650,000
Open: Sunday, Feb. 24 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
5649 5th Street North
3 BD | 2 BA single family detached
Agent: Marty Merriam, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc
Listed: $679,000
Open: Sunday, Feb. 24 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
1201 Garfield Street North
2 BD | 3 BA condominium
Agent: Gabriel Deukmaji, Keller Williams Realty
Listed: $925,000
Open: Saturday, Feb. 23 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.
2819 23rd Road North
4 BD | 6 BA single family detached
Agent: Diane Schline, Century 21 Redwood Realty
Listed: $1,549,000
Open: Sunday, Feb. 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Ask Adam: Why Isn’t My Home Selling?
This periodic sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Best Realtors of 2013. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or via email.
Question: I keep hearing how much the Arlington real estate market has recovered, but our house has been sitting on the market for several months and we still don’t have any offers. Any advice you can provide is appreciated.
We’ve already hit a seller’s market surge in 2013 and it is barely February. Almost every offer I have written in the last two months has been against competing contracts. Yet, certain homes sit there collecting days-on-market. You really can’t blame the market anymore. It’s time to look at the items you have control over.
Price – Zillow, tax assessed values and comparable sales (“comps”) do not determine market value. Comps play a big role in determining appraisal value and are often used when trying to predict market value, but the open market is what determines market value. In case it needs to be said… what you owe, paid or would like to make on your home, does not influence market value either.
If people are not coming to see your home then it is usually a good indication that you priced your home higher than what the market is willing to consider. In Arlington you should expect at least one showing per day on average. That number should be substantially higher for homes along the Orange Line.
Waiting is not going to help. If you have over-priced your home, address the issue as early as possible.
Days-On-Market (DOM) – The higher your DOM, the lower the perceived value will be of your home. Potential buyers begin to wonder what’s wrong with the home. They wonder why everyone else has passed it by. They also begin wondering how low they can get you to come down on price. This is why it is important to put your best foot forward as early in the listing process as possible.
If the damage has already been done and you have already racked up a large number of DOM then you need to implement a new strategy. Your strategy should take into consideration the feedback you have received from potential buyers and showing agents. You may also want to interview other agents to gain a fresh perspective of how someone else would help you sell your home.
Another option is to take the home off the market for 90 days to reset your DOM in the MLS. I can’t say I recommend this during the current market.
How it Shows — If your home is vacant and less than beautiful on its own, you may want to have it staged. A good stager is synonymous with a miracle worker. It will help divert attention away from every imperfection. It also goes a long way towards helping the potential buyers envision how they would live there.
Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend
The Super Bowl starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. If you want to find a pregame activity that doesn’t involve anxiously pacing back and forth, misappropriating game time snacks or watching yet another retrospective of the past NFL season, perhaps you can head out to find the home in which you’ll be watching next year’s Super Bowl.
There are more than a dozen open houses scheduled in Arlington this weekend. See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
3823 Tazewell Street
5 BD | 6 BA single family detached
Agent: Karen Close
Listed: $1,669,000
Open: Sunday, Feb. 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
2201 19th Court North
4 BD | 4 BA townhouse
Agent: Jon Ritland
Listed: $1,074,800
Open: Sunday, Feb. 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
1941 Utah Street
3 BD | 1 BA single family detached
Agent: Sally Kramer
Listed: $675,000
Open: Sunday, Feb. 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
2120 Randolph Street
4 BD | 3 BA single family detached
Agent: Marilyn McBay
Listed: $597,500
Open: Sunday, Feb. 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
4165 Four Mile Run Drive South
2 BD | 2 BA condominium
Agent: Jesse Price
Listed: $379,000
Open: Sunday, Feb. 3 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend
If you were able to brave Friday’s onslaught of light flurries, making it out to do some home shopping on Sunday shouldn’t be a problem. Currently, forecasters are calling for mostly sunny skies and a high of 36 degrees.
There are about 50 open houses scheduled in Arlington this weekend. See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
5218 17th Street North
4 BD | 5 BA single family detached
Agent: Mark Middendorf
Listed: $1,349,900
Open: Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
1881 Nash Street
1 BD | 2 BA condominium
Agent: Julie Zelaska
Listed: $1,265,000
Open: Sunday, Jan. 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4124 Richmond Street North
4 BD | 3 BA single family detached
Agent: Marlene Baugh
Listed: $775,000
Open: Sunday, Jan. 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
2912 17th Street South
3 BD | 1 BA condominium
Agent: Roger Cornell
Listed: $295,900
Open: Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Today’s Featured Event
ELP Friendraiser & Social w/ special guest Hon. Walter Tejada
Wednesday, January 23 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Guarapo Lounge (2039 Wilson Blvd)
Calling ALL former, current & future MENTORS! Mentors are a key part of the success of Edu-Futuro’s Emerging Leaders Program (www.edu-futuro.org). Come meet up with old friends, meet new ones and learn about this initiative! And, find out how YOU can support the success of Latino youth.
RSVP at info@edu-futuro.org. Questions? Contact info@edu-futuro.org or 703-228-2560.
Be sure to check out the full Arlington event calendar. Submit your event to the calendar here.
Open Houses in Arlington This Week
Neither the inauguration nor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day nor Lee-Jackson Day will stop Arlington’s housing market from charging on. About three dozen open houses are on tap this weekend.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
4726 25th Street North
5 BD | 5 BA single family detached
Agent: Diane Lewis
Listed: $1,299,000
Open: Sunday, Jan. 20 from 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
2815 11th Street North
3 BD | 4 BA townhouse
Agent: Michele Symcak
Listed: $989,000
Open: Sunday, Jan. 20 from 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
1600 Oak Street North
2 BD | 2 BA condominium
Agent: Maria Sison
Listed: $549,900
Open: Sunday, Jan. 20 from 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
2720 Arlington Mill Drive South
2 BD | 2 BA condominium
Agent: Peggy Parker
Listed: $525,000
Open: Sunday, Jan. 20 from 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend
If you’re in the market for a new home, there are quite a few open houses to choose from in Arlington this weekend.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
1510 Edgewood Street
1 BD | 1 BA condominium
Agent: Christina O’Donnell
Listed: $279,000
Open: Sunday, Jan. 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
4615 3rd Street North
3 BD | 2 BA single family detached
Agent: Zig Ustaszewski
Listed: $500,000
Open: Sunday, Jan. 13 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
612 Jackson Street
3 BD | 5 BA single family detached
Agent: C. Michael Lekas
Listed: $750,000
Open: Sunday, Jan. 13 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
1881 Nash Street
2 BD | 3 BA condominium
Agent: Jan Brito
Listed: $2,075,000
Open: Sunday, Jan. 13 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Ask Adam: Predictions for Arlington Real Estate in 2013
This periodic sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Best Realtors of 2013. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or via email.
Question: What changes do you see coming for the Arlington real estate market in 2013?
Based on how 2012 ended, I’m prepared to make five predictions for the Arlington real estate market in 2013.
1) Appraisals – During the last five or so years, appraisal values have been based on an amount equal-to or less-than the most recent home sales in a neighborhood. With home values on the rise, appraisals are going to have to start taking appreciation into consideration above what the most recent sales values have been. For example, let’s say the most similar homes sales were $99k, $102k and $103k, but the subject property has a contract for $105k. In this case the appraiser may need to take appreciation into consideration instead of defaulting to the most recent sales value of $103k. Obviously, appreciation will have to be merited.
2) Selling Buyers To Sellers – As I’ve talked about in past articles, we are seeing more and more competitive situations out there. As a buyer’s agent, I am finding myself “selling” my clients to home sellers more often. By appealing to the sellers on a rational and emotional level, I’m trying to improve the chances of them choosing to work with my client over the other buyers that are submitting offers on the same home.
3) Pre-Construction Sales – I expect that many new homes will sell before they are completed. The bad news is that you will have to use your imagination to envision the finished home. The good news is that you may have an opportunity for input on some of the finishes and design decisions. There is also an opportunity for the home to gain value prior to you closing on it (of course the reverse could also happen).
4) Higher Interest Rates – We’ve been spoiled by absurdly low interest rates, but from what I’m being told by mortgage experts, rates are going to begin inching back towards “normal.” If you intend to purchase a home this year and are depending on the current interest rates, you may want to initiate the buying process sooner than later. Once you have a ratified contract, you can usually lock in your interest rate.
5) More Inventory – As home prices continue to appreciate, I expect that it will motivate more homeowners to sell their homes. The result should be a greater volume of listings and sales in 2013. But, I’m not convinced the housing supply will catch up with demand in Arlington this year. At least not for the under $750,000 market.
I’m looking forward to keeping you updated throughout the year. Please keep the questions coming.
Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend
If you’re looking for a new home, there are numerous open houses to choose from in Arlington this weekend.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
5709 22nd Street North
Single Family Detached — 5 Bed / 5 Bath
Listed: $1,535,000
Agent: Dean Yeonas
Open: Sunday, Jan. 6 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
2401 George Mason Drive North
Single Family Detached — 3 Bed / 3 Bath
Listed: $759,000
Agent: Susan Ricci
Open: Sunday, Jan. 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
2200 Westmoreland Street North
Condominium — 2 Bed / 2 Bath
Listed: $559,000
Agent: Margaret Richardson
Open: Sunday, Jan. 6 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
2103 Taft Street North
Condominium — 2 Bed / 1 Bath
Listed: $311,990
Agent: Charles Ramsey
Open: Sunday, Jan. 6 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Ask Adam: Upgrade Your Home Like a Flipper
This periodic sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Best Realtors of 2013. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or via email.
Question: My wife and I recently purchased a house in Arlington and plan to make some improvements to it over the next couple of years. Can you recommend which improvements will bring us the most value when it comes to resale value?
House flipping isn’t just a popular TV show genre (Flip This House, Flip That House, Flip Men, Flipped Off, etc.), it can also be a profitable mindset to adopt when considering home improvements.
Here is a list of the top 5 improvements in order of what I think Arlington home buyers will value most. Each of these improvements can have wildly varying degrees of style and quality. You will have to weigh the options against your budget when making these choices.
1) Kitchen – A nice kitchen is not just a box the potential home buyer is checking off, it is often where the emotional attachment to the home begins. Granite counters and stainless steel appliances used to make a home stand out from the crowd. Now they have become a minimum standard in Arlington real estate.
If you are on a tight budget, I recommend exploring some of the options available at Ikea. If you are not on a tight budget I recommend choices that will help your home stand out such as eco-friendly materials or exotic stones and woods. Amicus Green Building Supply in Kensington, Md. is a great source for eco-friendly options.
2) Bathroom — I’m sure it is no surprise that bathrooms are a close second to kitchens. Many home buyers appreciate a nicely updated bathroom. The level of your bathroom upgrades should correspond to your target audience and your “competition.” Consider the homes you looked at while shopping for the one you ultimately chose. Which bathrooms stood out to you?
Some savvy shopping can save you a lot of money on this category. I’ve even spoken to builders who are now relying on the internet to purchase vanities from places like Overstock.com.
3) Flooring – There are people out there who want carpet, but they are in the minority. Whenever possible go with a hard surface. Hardwood is usually the preferred option. Alternatives like bamboo and cork are also very nice. I would stay away from ceramic and marble in the living areas of your home. They are expensive and not appealing to the masses.
Be sure to research the durability of the flooring you are considering. Nothing is worse than investing a lot of money only to have it damaged by pets and high heels.
Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend
If you’re looking for new home, it’s your lucky weekend. There are plenty of open houses to choose from in Arlington on this, the last autumn weekend of 2012.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
2866 Abingdon Street South
Condominium — 2 Bed / 2 Bath
Listed: $399,000
Agent: Barbara Wood
Open: Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
2448 Nelson Street
Duplex — 3 Bed / 3 Bath
Listed: $399,000
Agent: Michael Webb
Open: Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
4606 4th Road North
Townhouse — 3 Bed / 4 Bath
Listed: $685,000
Agent: Kim Sharifi
Open: Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
247 Barton Street
Single Family Detached — 3 Bed / 3 Bath
Listed: $869,900
Agent: Jean Benedett-Matich
Open: Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
1910 Tuckahoe Street
Single Family Detached — 6 Bed / 6 Bath
Listed: $1,250,000
Agent: Mark Middendorf
Open: Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
