National Open House Weekend Celebrated in Loudoun County

The National Association of REALTORS(R)  has named this weekend "National Open House Weekend" and boy are we celebrating here in Loudoun!

There are 34 homes open on Saturday and nearly 200 homes open on Sunday throughout Loudoun County!  Links to all of the listings for these open houses are found on the Facebook page for The Real Estate Whisperer.  Tune in and check them out! 

And don't forget to stop in and meet me.... I'll be holding a house open at 225 Newhall Place, SW, Leesburg  VA which is Open Sunday from 1 to 3 in the neighborhood of Ashton Downs!  It's a brand new listing and I am really excited about it.  Stop in and find out why!

Looking to buy or sell a home in Loudoun County?

Vicky's the Key!

Vicky Chrisner

Keller Williams Realty

703-669-3142

VChrisner@KW.com

http://www.vickychrisner.com/

225 Newhall Place, SW, Leesburg VA (Ashton Downs)

I have a great new listing in the neighborhood of Ashton Downs, in the Southwest part of Leesburg.  From here, you can walk to all the festivals in Downtown Leesburg, and kids are walking distance to the elementary and high schools.  Since you're inside town, you benefit from all the Town of Leesburg ammenities, parks and services... including having FoxRidge Park right just on the other side of Catoctin Circle.

OPEN SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2010

1pm-3pm

This home is located on one of the many cul-de-sac streets in this friendly neighborhood.  You'll often see neighbors walking their dogs, gardening and kids riding bikes and playing with friends.  No matter where you look... friendly faces everywhere.

This house is a 5 bedroom home.  There are 4 bedrooms upstairs, but the 4th is off from the master bedroom, so it serves as an ideal nursery or sitting room.  Bedroom five - the one likely for guests or older kids - is in the lower level.  The walk out basement basement is fully finished and offers a third full bath. 

You enter this home through the main level two story foyer.  It's a traditional center hall colonial floorplan, with an office off to the right of the foyer.  On the left is the formal living room.  Behind that, in the back left of the house is the formal dining room which is connected to the kitchen in the center, back of the home.  The kitchen is fully equipped, offers an island and a breakfast area.  There's an adjoining sunroom with heat and air conditioning, and small sundeck.  Both lead to a lovely, flat, square, back yard - perfect for your gardening, ball playing or BBQing pleasure.  It's surrounded by a 6 foot privacy fence.... perfect to keep the kids or dogs safely contained in the back.  Also connected to the kitchen is the family room with gas fireplace.

Recent improvements to this well maintained home include a newer Washer, Dryer, and HVAC (Air Conditioner, Furnace and Air Handler replaced about 5 years ago). There's also a back up generator built into the electrical system of this house.... you'll have no blackouts here!

It's a great house... to see more information and a full photo tour, click here:

FOR SALE:  225 Newhall Place, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175

Photos, 225 Newhall Place, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175

Condo Available in Fox Chapel

I am pleased to announce a great little listing that all you investors need to look at closely!

It's a two bedroom, two bath condo on the second floor in Fox Chapel in Leesburg, VA.  It's 925 square feet, and has a balcony overlooking the pool!  The address is 106 Fort Evans Road, SE, Unit D. 

Each home here comes with a reserved parking space and since visitor parking is right beside this building, you'll never have parking nightmares here.

What makes it a great investment property?  The numbers work here.  We're selling for $99,000; and rental comps are $1200 a month, easily.

Why is it priced so low?  It needs a little TLC and it's a short sale. 

Really, I suspect it just needs carpet and paint, but even that is a "fixxer upper" for most people looking to buy a new place to call their own.  The kitchen is dated but fully functional, and all mechanicals are in great shape from what I can tell.

This home is a short sale, and has two loans with two banks.  So, I also need a patient buyer.

If I have described you and you'd like more information, give me a jingle and let's get the ball rolling.  If you, on the other hand, are looking for a condo for yourself, I am happy to talk with you about this home.  There are limitations... you'll have to know what your financing/lender requirements are.  The owner occupancy at Fox Chapel is 47% with a 15% delinquency rate.  This means the project does not qualify for many types of financing.  If you're financing plan allows you to purchase at Fox Chapel, I am happy to show you this or any other condo or home that might meet your criteria. 

If you're looking for a buyer's agent who can help analyze options for your personal circumstance, hire someone who really knows the local real estate market.  Hire me!

Vicky Chrisner

Keller Williams, Leesburg

703-669-3142

VChrisner@KW.com

Playhouses that ROCK!

I saw this article this morning, and all I could think was....

Dear Daddy,

When I asked for a playhouse and you gave me the shed you'd previously kept the mower in (because you bought a newer bigger one of those)... Well, perhaps I should have been more specific.

From,

Your Loving

(And Wishing I Could Keep Up w/the Jones's)

Daugther

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PLUS, fun real estate related thoughts like this one!

Vicky Chrisner

Jealous (Even Now That I am A Grown Up) Daughter

and

Real Estate Sales Consultant

Serving Loudoun County

703.669.3142

VChrisner@KW.com

Taste Test Tuesday

On my real estate Facebook page every Tuesday I chose a few homes to showcase what is available at various price points.  This week, I have selected 3 homes from Loudoun County which are all currently for sale at a price of $450,000.  Do any of them suit your fancy?

Which one is more in line with your personal tastes?  Become a fan of The Real Estate Whisperer on Facebook and let us know!  On Tuesday evening, we'll tell you where they are and give you more details.  Join in the conversation!

www.Facebook.com/TheRealEstateWhisperer

Looking for a home in Loudoun County?  I can help!

Vicky Chrisner

Offering Buyer and Seller Agency

in Loudoun County

703.669.3142

VChrisner@KW.com

It's Red Sunday in Loudoun~Check Out All These Open Houses (4/10/11)

It's Red Sunday here in Loudoun County.  Check out all of these homes that are open today!  Most are open 1 to 4pm but please double check the listing for specific times.

OPEN HOUSES IN LOUDOUN COUNTY TODAY 4/10/11

Featured homes for sale are located in  Aldie, Ashburn, Chantilly, Hamilton, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Round Hill and Sterling.  This list includes condos, townhomes and single family homes for sale priced from $235,000 to $1,330,000!  Check it out!

Also, search for homes for sale by visiting this real estate web site.

Need more personalized service?  I can help!

Vicky Chrisner

Selling Homes and Land in Loudoun County

703.669.3142

341 Lake View Way, NW Leesburg, Virginia

The road name is a little misleading, as there is no view of a lake from this home.  But, the neighborhood (Old Waterford Knoll) is still one of my favorites inside the Leesburg town limits.  It's walking distance to Morven Park, Ida Lee, Rust Library and Downtown Leesburg.

This is a large home, including the basement it has about 3500 square feet of finished living area.  It offers 4 large bedrooms and 4 and a half baths, a study and a 2 car garage. It's got a two story family room with a lovely gas fireplace as a center focal point. It backs to a rather steep hill ... a great "sleigh riding" hill we're told.... with a heavily treed area at the top.  While I am sure it's a little difficult to mow, the privacy it affords is fantastic.

Interested in learning more?  Contact me to arrange for a private showing!

Vicky Chrisner

Real Estate Sales Consultant

Serving Leesburg and Loudoun County

703.669.3142

VChrisner@KW.com

Open Houses in Loudoun County April 3rd

Thinking of buying a home in Loudoun County? 

Here is the list of open houses for April 3, 2011:

http://matrix.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?ID=41203831652

We have homes featured in all of these Loudoun County communities this weekend: Leesburg, Sterling, Ashburn, Broadlands, Middleburg, Aldie, Chantilly.

Taste Test Tuesday

It's Taste Test Tuesday!

OK, I will admit that I am stealing the "game" from Zillow.com, but I liked it.  Every Tuesday I will post pictures of 2 or more homes and ask for your favorite.  I might shake it up a bit just for variety, but in this case, I have posted 2 pictures of Single Family Homes, both in Loudoun County, both currently for sale, and both priced the same.  So, which do you like? 

Like "The Real Estate Whisperer" on Facebook and let us know!! Tomorrow, I will post details on the facebook page, and you'll learn the price location and other such fun facts about both homes.

If you are looking for a home like these or any other, I'd love to help!

Vicky Chrisner

Serving Loudoun and the Dulles Area

703-669-3142

New Condos in Loudoun

I have a buyer who has been looking at three bedroom condos in Leesburg or eastern or southern Loudoun.  I believe we've seen them all in the past two weeks.  Even I didn't realize how many new places were building condos... many of them are not even in the MLS yet. 

We checked out a few resale homes, but this buyer continually gravitated toward new homes just being sold by the builder.  We checked out Stratford Club, Stone Ridge, South Riding, Morley Corner, Brambleton, Dulles Parkway, and the Villages of Goose Creek.  Many of these are very early in the building process.  Who knew there were so many?  Our area is about to explode with condos.

Most of the new ones are "2 over 2 towns w/garage"... they are condominium ownership, but they look from the outside like townhomes.  The lower two levels are one condo, the upper two levels are another.  They are very nice and no longer feel like an "apartment" that you own.  I am a little surprised that things like granite and wood floors haven't become the standard yet, but I suppose that is the counter measure for builders who are selling at lower prices than they were a few years ago.

At this time, it looks like we'll be writing a contract for one at the Villages of Goose Creek tomorrow... so stay tuned.  I will provide a post about the community, the contract, and the experience.

 

Vicky Chrisner

Keller Williams Realty, Leesburg

www.VickyChrisner.com

703-669-3142

Key words: Ashburn, Leesburg, South Riding, Stone Ridge, Dulles, Goose Creek, near metro, 2 over 2 towns, garage, condo, Stratford Club, Stone Ridge, South Riding, Morley Corner, Brambleton, Dulles Parkway, and the Villages of Goose Creek, new, for sale

IT'S RED SUNDAY!

It's RED SUNDAY! Look for Keller Williams Open House Signs all throughout Loudoun County.

I will be at 10 FIRST ST SW in Leesburg, VA 1-4. Stop in and see me! 

This month, we have open houses in Aldie, Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, Hamilton, Round Hill, Stone Ridge, Middleburg and Chantilly.  At this link, you can see details on each of these homes for sale, and then come and check them out!

http://matrix.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?ID=40856985441

Thinking of buying a home in Loudoun County?  Give me a call and let me know how I can help, or check out my web site for listings for homes for sale that are always current!

Thinking of selling a home in Loudoun County?  Find out  "What is RED SUNDAY?"   

Interested in having your home participate in RED SUNDAY?  Contact me to find out how!

www.VickyChrisner.com

703-669-3142

VChrisner@KW.com

10 First Street, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175

Have you always dreamed of a home with a white picket fence?  This adorable home is like something from a dream.  Two bedrooms, three levels, nicely remodeled and in a quaint little neighborhood for only $275,000.  Come check it out!  As part of our 'Red Sunday' event, this home will be open today from 1 to 4pm.  Come see me, I will be there!

10 First Street SW

Leesburg, VA 20175

Update 2:30 It is a beautiful day for open houses! Actually, it was a beautiful day for almost anything. I am enjoying sitting in the sun outside my open house...Meeting new people....Watching a dad teach his daughter to ride her bike...And smelling the neighbors grill....What a quaint, friendly neighborhood.  Stop by and check it out for yourself!

Vicky Chrisner

Keller Williams Realty, Leesburg

http://www.vickychrisner.com/

703-669-3142

Key words: home white picket fence Two bedrooms, three levels, nicely remodeled quaint little neighborhood $275,000.  Come check it out!  Red Sunday open 10 First Street SW Leesburg, VA 20175

Vicky Chrisner

Red Sunday~Keller Williams Paints the Town Red

Tomorrow is "Red Sunday", a day that Keller Williams agents all over Loudoun County hold as many open houses as they can. 

We have Red Sunday the second Sunday of every month, and homes are open from 1-4.  There is a great deal of online and even some print advertising for the homes.  By pooling our money, time and creative resources, agents are able to provide more promotion for the open houses than a single agent would typically have the ability to provide.  For buyers, they can make better use of their time by concentrating their house hunting on a day when there are so many open houses.

If you're thinking of selling a home in Loudoun County, be sure your home is included in our next Red Sunday.

If you're thinking of buying a home in Loudoun County, stay tuned here for a list of open houses.

For more personalized service, contact me directly:

Vicky Chrisner

Keller Williams Realty, Leesburg, VA

703-669-3142

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