February 4, 2012

Figuring out the McLean Real Estate Market – August 2009

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There have been some impressive claims about the real estate market in August, but there is a sharp dividing line between McLean 22101 and 22102. Yes, 22101 saw some good real estate sales numbers. The strength of the McLean home market is its strategic location keeping this area in demand since access to D.C., Tyson’s, Arlington plus Dulles and National [...]

Figuring out the Vienna Home Market… August 2009

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I understand that you are bombarded with August’s real estate sales data, but I always like to keep it simple, and the Vienna home market  in the 22182 zip code was actually pretty flat versus 2008… which may be good news to some of you. But, if you are a seller with a home priced over $800,000 [...]

Figuring out the McLean Home Market… July 2009

With all you read about the July real estate market, I was surprised to read through the MRIS data for the two McLean, Virginia zip codes, 22101 and 22102. The sales numbers remain down although prices have dropped and mortgage rates were close to 5% on 30-year loans. The strength of the McLean home market is its strategic location keeping [...]

Figuring out the Vienna Home Market… July 2009

You may be bombarded with July’s real estate sales data but I want to keep it simple, and the Vienna home market  in the 22182 zip code appears to have picked up pace in July over 2008′s numbers. If you are a seller with a home priced over $800,000 then you are still searching for a needle [...]