Nat's Neighborhood News #20
To all of our wonderful veterans, thank you for your service!
In this issue of Nat's News: Hot SCOOP--Just in time for Thanksgiving: Lyon Park Home priced under $800K, coming on the market soon. Details on the new Lyon Park home & other Listing News, Open House Invite, Market Updates, Testimonials Why the holidays are a good time to buy or sell & more below!
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Nat's November Hot News Tip!
A charming home in the heart of Lyon Park will be on the market 
soon. The price will be less than $800K. This prime property, which is being listed by the Cathell Team, is six blocks from the metro & Clarendon and close to parks, bike trails and Long Branch Elementary School. The cozy two bedroom, 1 bath home with expanded kitchen & porch, is on a lovely quiet street. Lots of expansion possibilities. If you have been looking for a home in the Lyon Park/Clarendon area and you are not working with a real estate agent already, by all means contact me. This is your chance to get in early and check out an adorable home in Lyon Park! Call me at 703-819-4915 or drop me an email. I would love to represent you as a buyer agent and help you write an offer to purchase this desirable property!
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Nat's Listing News
I have a new listing in The Jefferson, a Sunrise Senior Living complex  for 55+ Adults. It is located at 900 Taylor Street North, in the heart of Ballston near the metro, shopping, and parks. This lovely 1 bedroom apartment with a balcony is on the 11th floor. It has comfortable floor plan and lovely living space. The price for this condo is $75,999. A monthly service fee of $2,164.00 (not optional) provides meals, housekeeping, security, transportation and much more. The Jefferson includes a host of amenities for its 55+ adult community including a beauty shop, indoor pool, gym and underground garage. The location and facility cannot be beat for someone looking for a safe and vibrant community for seniors. Priced low to move quickly. Call me for further details. To get more information on The Jefferson click HERE. |
An Arlington County house spent an average of 29 days on the market in October 2013. Compare that to 47 days in October 2012, a more than 38% drop. That essentially means we are still very much in the midst of a strong seller's market, because inventory continues to be very low. The second chart details the average price for sold homes. In October 2013, the average was $601,307. In 2012 the average price was $551,092, representing a 9.11% increase.
Montgomery County Program for Residents
If you are a resident of Montgomery County, MD and are having difficulties paying your condominium fees, real estate taxes etc. Home Savers can provide some assistance. Home Savers is operated by a nonprofit organization, the Asian American Homeownership Counseling (AAHC), and is approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In addition to providing assistance in negotiating loan modifications with a resident's mortgage lender,
AACH offers an interest free, micro-loan up to $4,000 for eligible county residents. There are a number of conditions and criteria that need to be met in order to be provided assistance by AACH. For more information on this very worthwhile program go to www.aahc.org or call 301-760-7636.
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Bicycling House Hunting
Be sure to schedule a special Late Fall House Hunting Tour Today!
"Biking was such a fun and informative way to house hunt. It really was a great real estate workout!"
Leslie
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You are invited to a festive Open House Next weekend, Sunday, November 17th, at 3132 N 8th Street from 1-4 PM.
Come join me and enjoy delicious pumpkin pie & whipped creme! The price for this spectacular home has been reduced to $1.349M. It is priced to move. You will not find a better location anywhere, 4 blocks from Clarendon, shopping, restaurants, parks & playgrounds!
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Donnan & Sarah Becker - November 2013
Fairlington Condo in Arlington, VA
We were extremely lucky to have Natalie Roy assist us with the purchase of our first home! She is very professional and worked tirelessly on our behalf every step of the way. Her extensive knowledge of Arlington and energetic approach helped navigate us through the trial and tribulations of first time home buying jitters. Natalie listened well and was attentive to our needs. We never felt rushed, nor were her opinions about each home we viewed anything less than 100% sincere. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any of our family and friends who are in the market for a home or investment property in the DC area. She is the BEST!
Payal & Milind Shah - October 2013
Townhome in Silver Spring, MD
We were in a time crunch to find a nice townhome to rent, large enough for our family of four and close enough to work and family. We gave Natalie our home and location wish list and she helped us find the perfect spot in Silver Spring, Maryland! She showed us a wide range of properties in a short time frame, skillfully negotiated with the listing agent, and worked hard for us throughout the process. If time is of the essence, and even if it is not, Natalie Roy is the real estate agent to call!
DONALD CESARONE United States Army - July 2013
Apartment in Pentagon City, Arlington, VA
As a service member, I can attest that frequent moves with accelerated timelines and strict budgets are commonplace, and that finding the right real estate agent is critical. Natalie Roy IS that agent. Her attention to detail, unparalleled work ethic, and outstanding professionalism made finding my new apartment quick and easy, and resulted in my seamless transition from Germany to the D.C. metro. I provide my highest recommendation.
Diane Regas & Dan Lashof - June 2013
Home in Lyon Park, Arlington, VA
Natalie Roy is a top notch Keller Williams agent who knows Arlington neighborhoods cold. We had moved out of the area and needed an agent who could be trusted to work directly with contractors for needed repairs and sprucing up, to get our house ready for market. She did an outstanding job! Throughout the process she provided valuable guidance and advice which resulted in us receiving top dollar for our home. If you want a hard working agent who will work 24/7 for you, call Natalie Roy!
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This Lyon Park Gem under contract after 6 days & SOLD!
This charming 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, that I listed last month, nestled in the heart of Lyon Park, is SOLD! If you are contemplating selling your home or buying a new one, call me TODAY. You will not find a more energetic real estate agent anywhere, who will work tirelessly on your behalf. Thank you for the opportunity to earn your business.
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Three people are lucky winners from the last Nat's News contest. They are the recipients of delicious gourmet cupcakes! Congratulations Lee, Bonnie and Molly! Cupcakes will be delivered. The right answer was the White House of course! Stay tuned for the next Where's Natalie?
Don't forget to follow me on twitter at NatalieRoyRealEstate @BicyclingRealEstate & on Linked in
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If you are looking for a community minded &
eco-friendly realtor
who delivers
contact me today! I can help you with all of your real estate needs in Virginia & Maryland!
There's no place like SOLD!
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Natalie Roy
Real Estate Professional
(Licensed in VA & MD)
703.819.4915 (cell)
Team Cathell
Keller Williams Realty
6820 Elm Street
McLean, VA 22101
703-636-7300
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What CONVEYS and What doesn't when you purchase a home?
Does not convey generally means that the listed items are not included in the sale of the property. Another way to think about conveyances is to ask, what is considered part of the house - like a window- and what is considered the seller's personal property - like a table?
A good rule of thumb to use is that anything that moves will be taken by the owners. There are times there are questions and even disagreements about various items including chandeliers & other light fixtures, porch swings & furniture and even appliances. Better to be safe than sorry. Make sure to have a detailed list of what you want conveyed or not, from the start. It will save you all kinds of drama down the road.
Remember call me if you want to house hunt on a bike! It is eco-friendly, fun and one of the best ways to get to know a community!
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HOLIDAY SEASON
The upcoming holiday season is a special time for family gatherings, holiday parties, buying gifts for friends & family, and donating to needy organizations. It is also a terrific time to house hunt or sell your home.
People mistakenly think the holiday season is not a good time to put their home on the market. Actually it could be the best time since often times the people house hunting now are more than likely very serious buyers.
For buyers there might be less to choose from but there is also less competition. This Spring we saw multiple offers galore because of the low inventory. During the holidays the competition will be less. Something to think about!
Also consider giving your family & friends a special holiday gift! Refer them to an real estate professional who cares, has tons of energy and will do a good job, ME!
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