Giving Back
July 28th, 2010 Categories: Arlington Dirt
In October, I will be participating in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk. Light The Night is the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer.
I’m raising money to support the fight against blood cancer. The funds I raise for Light The Night will help find better treatments and cures for blood cancers so patients can live better, longer lives. You can join me in the fight by making a donation or by registering for the Walk and fundraising.
The Walks take place in the evening and walkers carry illuminated balloons — white for patients and survivors, red for supporters, and gold for those who have lost their battle to blood cancer. Anyone can take part — children, adults and seniors are welcome! It’s a casual fundraising event with music, food and fun prior to the Walk. It’s an amazing night! The Northern Virginia Light The Night Walk will take place on Saturday, October 2 at the Reston Town Center. To learn more go to www.lightthenight.org/nca.
Please join the fight by making a donation through my fundraising page. Just go tohttp://pages.lightthenight.org/nca/Reston10/jklaussen to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Any amount donated will help to make a difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancer. Your generosity is appreciated!
Please feel free to forward my request to your friends and family. The more people we have joining the fight, the closer we are to finding a cure!
Thanks for your help!
Jennifer Klaussen
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Short Sales Are SCARY… Or not?
July 16th, 2010 Categories: Northern Virginia Basics
If you were one of the millions and MILLIONS of people who purchased their
homes in 2005, 2006 and maybe even 2007 (at least here in the DC metro area) chances are you now owe more than your home is worth. We call that upside down… Congratulations… ok, not really… doesn’t feel too good, does it?
I certainly don’t mean to sound smug or insincere or uncaring – believe me, I have seen the pain it causes and most people who are in this situation now were simply a victim of timing. Looking back, of course we all should have seen it coming, but if you needed a home, a roof over your head and purchased a home during those years, it is what it is.
If you have questions about short sales or if you think you might find yourself in a tight spot – don’t wait – please, don’t start depleting your savings and your retirement! First step: read the four part series I wrote on short sales and let’s set up a time to talk. Additionally, the organization which which I’m affiliated has regular free, un-scripted, confidential webinars to answer questions as to how to minimize risk, minimize the devastation and how to move forward. I will be happy to share the registration for these confidential events with you – just email me for the link.
If you know a short sale is in your future, give me a call or an email – let’s start talking today and strategize the best solution for you.
Jennifer
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Arlington Virginia Real Estate is LOCAL
July 14th, 2010 Categories: Arlington Dirt
So I was looking to do a little local online advertising and was perusing who of
my colleagues are currently using this particular service which is geared towards a market segment that would be relocating to the Arlington Virginia area. As I scrolled through the listings I didn’t see ONE SINGLE AGENT from Arlington listed – they were all from Manassas, Purcellville, Gainesville, Woodbridge and the likes. Now don’t get me wrong those are lovely areas – but I would bet that they are not experts in Arlington Virginia Real Estate – what say you?
It made me think, are we doing our prospective new clients (you, the readers) a disservice by advertising ourselves in areas we’re really not well equipped to service? I wouldn’t DREAM of advertising my services to a town 35 miles away from where I live and work… perhaps if I lived in a rural county and there were 3 or 4 towns I would understand. But really there’s enough right here in my own back yard to keep me busy.
I guess the bottom line of my message today is if you are researching an area you are planning to relocate to, and you stumble upon a great agent via their blog or Facebook page or Twitter or even a referral from a friend, figure out where they sell real estate – it really is local (I would even call it hyper-local) and you would be best served by hiring a local resource – as for me, I list and sell mainly in Arlington and the immediately surrounding areas of McLean, Alexandria, Falls Church, Vienna and Reston. If you’re thinking of buying and selling in one of these communities, give me a ring and let’s talk!
Happy Thursday
Jennifer
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Condo Focus – Lexington Square 2010 style
July 12th, 2010 Categories: Arlington Dirt, Condos, Market Stats
As most of you know, the Lexington Square condo complex between Ballston and Virginia Square is one of my favorites. Not just because we lived there once, but it just seems to have it all! Great location, great pool, exercise room, grilling area, decent street parking, etc!
So I thought I’d give you a brief rundown of the activity in the Lexington Square complex so far in 2010…
So far this year there have been 17 closed sales compared with only 10 by this date in 2009!! They are summarized as follows:
4 – 1br units have closed between $324K-$348K
4 – 1br/den units have closed between $375K-$389K
7 – 2br/2ba units have closed between $415K-$435K
1 – 2br/2ba/den unit has closed at $520K
2 – 3br/2ba units have closed for $695K and $755K respectively
Currently there are only 2 active units: a 1 bedroom unit listed for $339K and a 3br unit listed for $759K… there are also 2 under contract, both 2br units listed between $425-$430K
This is a fantastic building – nicely managed with great amenities in a wonderful location. If you have any questions about living here please don’t hesitate to call. I have helped clients buy, sell and rent in this great complex and I’ll look forward to helping you, too!
Happy Monday!
Jennifer
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