Northern Virginia Homes and Buyers’ Home Size Preferences according to the National Association of Home Builders’ “What Home Buyers Really Want” Survey

The median home size most highly desired among home shoppers is 2,226 square feet, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ “What Home Buyers Really Want” survey.

The size of home most desired can vary greatly depending on the buyers’ age, race, and ethnicity, the study found.

As buyers’ ages increase, they tend to want less space, the study finds:

• Buyers younger than 35 said they most desire a home size of 2,494 square feet.
• Buyers 65 and older, they want a home that is 2,065 square feet.

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Peace of Mind and Additional Protection for Your Home with Umbrella Insurance

Umbrella insurance offers added homeowner liability protection that kicks in after homeowners insurance reaches its coverage limits.

Understand homeowner liability

Liability insurance covers homeowners in the event you get hit with a lawsuit. Some of the liability risks faced by homeowners are more apparent than others. For example, a house guest takes a tumble after slipping on your hardwood floors, or a neighbor’s kid falls off a swing in your backyard. Insurance agents call swimming pools, jungle gyms, and trampolines “attractive nuisances” because they draw children unable to appreciate their dangers.

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Saving Energy the Right Way – Green Energy Efficient Homes For Sale in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Prince William County VA, Arlington County VA, Fauquier County VA

REPRINTED from HOUSE LOGIC – I hope you’ll find many useful ideas. 

Do you see your energy bills rising even if you’ve implemented up to three projects to save energy? In the first of our two-part Q&A with an expert on consumer attitudes toward energy efficiency, we look at the energy-saving truths many of us ignore. Hint: Replacing windows isn’t your best bet.

Suzanne Shelton is president and CEO of Shelton Group, a marketing agency specializing in sustainability and energy efficiency. Shelton Group’s annual Energy Pulse research report — released last fall — tracks consumer attitudes toward energy-related topics. 

HouseLogic: So our energy bills are going up? 

Suzanne Shelton: Yes, for many of us, even though we may think our energy use is going down.

HL: How come?

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National Association of REALTORS Successfully Defended REALTOR® Trademark in Domain Name Challenge – REALTORS and Real Estate Agents in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County VA Homes For Sale, Loudoun County VA Homes For Sale, Prince William County VA Homes For Sale

The National Association of REALTORS® has won a challenge to the use of its trademark REALTOR® in a domain name operated by the website GayRealtor.com 

NAR rules allow members to use its trademark REALTOR® in domain names according to specific requirements and rules. After extensive but unsuccessful efforts by NAR to persuade the operator of the website GayRealtor.com to comply with those rules, NAR challenged the use of that domain name in an administrative proceeding before the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the body that governs use of such domain names.

ICANN issued its decision on March 7, 2012 holding that use of GayRealtor.com was misleading and not adopted in good faith.

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NAR owns numerous U.S. trademark registrations for the term “REALTOR,” and only NAR members can use the REALTOR® marks in accordance with governing NAR by-laws.

REALTOR® marks can only be used in connection with a member’s name or the legal name of his or her real estate firm to identify themselves as a member of NAR. Members are given notice of this obligation upon obtaining membership with the association. NAR also permits the use of the mark REALTOR® in a domain name or advertisement, but only in connection with the member’s name or firm’s name.

“The REALTOR® mark is a valuable branding and marketing resource allowed only to NAR members,” said NAR President Moe Veissi.

“The term REALTOR® is not only protected by federal law, but it is also a membership benefit that distinguishes members from all others in the real estate business. NAR works hard to protect the integrity of this brand for its 1 million members.”

More: http://retechnology.com/news/general-tech-news/nar-protects-realtor-trademark-by-winning-domain-name-challenge

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NOTE from Vivianne: All REALTORS are real estate agents, but NOT all real estate agents are REALTORS – All REALTORS are members of National Association of REALTORS and are held to higher standards of practice as described in The REALTOR Code of Ethics.

NOTE: Contact Vivianne for REALTOR services and all your real estate needs in Northern Virgina, Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Prince William County VA

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SOURCE: NAR; REALTOR Magazine; RETechnology

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Arlington County VA Virginia Homes For Sale and Real Estate, Arlington County VA Virginia MLS Property and Open Houses Search, Arlington County VA Virginia May 2010 Average and Median Home Prices – Arlington County VA Virginia May 2010 Residential Real Estate Statistics

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia for the month of MAY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range.

The data in this summary applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/ 

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

To save your searches and receive automated e-mail updates: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/pw_login.shtml

NOTE:  Contact me directly for a no obligation Customized Market Analysis, CMA, of your home and your neighborhood.

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The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of MAY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, APRIL 2010 and MAY 2009, respectively, in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range.  The table was compiled from MLS data.  273 properties were SOLD in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia during the month of MAY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. Out of those 273 properties, 184 SOLD within 0-30 days of being on the market.

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The Median Sale Price means that 50% of the SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes were below the median price.  The MEDIAN Sale Price in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia was $465K during the month of MAY 2010.

The Average Sale Price was calculated by combining the Sale Prices of all the homes that SOLD during the month of MAY 2010 in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia, and dividing the Total by the number of homes.  The AVERAGE Sale Price in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia was $518K  for the month of MAY 2010.

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Arlington County, Virginia real estate and homes for sale include: Ashton Heights (22201), Aurora Hills (22202), Crystal City (22202), Ballston (22203), South Arlington (22204), Shirlington (22206), North Arlington (22207), Rosslyn/Arlington (22209), and Alexandria. 

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	273 UNITS	255 UNITS	239 UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	92 UNITS	95 UNITS	93 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	37 UNITS	26 UNITS	30 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	144 UNITS	134 UNITS	116 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	42 DAYS	52 DAYS	80 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	184 UNITS	163 UNITS	109 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	1,015 UNITS	1,099 UNITS	997 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	351 UNITS	370 UNITS	424 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	87 UNITS	102 UNITS	98 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	577 UNITS	627 UNITS	475 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE - SOLD	$465K	$446K	$469K
AVERAGE PRICE - SOLD	$518**K	$518*K	$518*K
Single Family – SOLD	$744K	$753K	$712K
Townhouse – SOLD	$562K	$519K	$552K
Condo – SOLD	$362K	$351K	$354K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	96.9%	95.8%	92.2%

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The Listing Price of the SOLD Properties Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the 273 listed in the MLS-MRIS properties that SOLD during the month of MAY 2010 in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia.  The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer: 

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The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 273 properties that SOLD in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 273 properties, 184 units SOLD within 30 days of being on the market in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia during the month of MAY 2010:

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ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia, Median Sale Price, Average Days on Market, and Total Units Sold; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.           Source: RBI   

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ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia:  Average Sale Price as a percentage of  Average List Price; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.                     Source: MRIS 

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MAP of ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA, VIRGINIA 

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate, but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

NOTE: Real estate is LOCAL and statistical data varies across neighborhoods. Contact me for local market statistics.

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SOURCE: MLS - MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
BLOG:  http://VivianneRutkowski.WordPress.com

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Fairfax County VA Virginia Homes For Sale and Real Estate, Fairfax County VA Virginia MLS Property and Open Houses Search, Fairfax County VA Virginia May 2010 Average and Median Home Prices – Fairfax County VA Virginia May 2010 Residential Real Estate Statistics

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, for the month of MAY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range. 

 The data in this summary applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com/   or   www.RealEstateWithViv.com

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

To save your searches and receive automated e-mail updates: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/pw_login.shtml

NOTE:  Contact me directly for a no obligation Customized Market Analysis, CMA, of your home and your neighborhood.

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The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of MAY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, APRIL 2010 and MAY 2009, respectively, in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. The Table was compiled from MLS data.  1,426 properties were SOLD in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia during the month of MAY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5Million price range. Out of those 1,426 properties, 1,029 SOLD within 0-30 days of being on the market.

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The Median Sale Price means that 50% of the SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes were below the median price.  The MEDIAN Sale Price in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia was $390K for MAY 2010.

The Average Sale Price was calculated by combining the Sale Prices of all the homes that SOLD during the month of MAY 2010 in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, and dividing the Total by the number of homes.  The AVERAGE Sale Price in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia was $449K  for the month of MAY 2010.

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Fairfax County, Virginia real estate and homes for sale include: Annandale (22003), Burke (22015), Centreville (20120, 20121), Chantilly (20151), Clifton (20124), Fairfax City (22030, 22031, 22032, 22033), Fairfax Station ( 22039), Falls Church (22041, 22042, 22043, 22044, 22046, 22047), Fort Belvoir (22060),  Great Falls (22066), Herndon (20170, 20171), Kingstowne (22315), Lorton (22079), Mc Lean (22101, 22102), Mount Vernon (22121), Oakton (22124), Reston (20190, 20191, 20194), Springfield (22150, 22151, 22152, 22153),  Vienna (22180, 22181, 22182), and  Alexandria. 

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	1,426 UNITS	1,321 UNITS	1,331 UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	685 UNITS	599 UNITS	697 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	451 UNITS	466 UNITS	394 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	290 UNITS	256 UNITS	240 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	38 DAYS	42 DAYS	77 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	1,029 UNITS	950 UNITS	651 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	5,678 UNITS	6,116 UNITS	6,030 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	3,095 UNITS	3,276 UNITS	3,403 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	1,395 UNITS	1,573 UNITS	1,486 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	1,188 UNITS	1,267 UNITS	1,141 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE - SOLD	$390K	$379K	$360K
AVERAGE PRICE – SOLD	$449K	$443K	$420K
Single Family – SOLD	$597K	$601K	$550K
Townhouse – SOLD	$361K	$357K	$321K
Condo – SOLD	$236K	$231K	$209K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	96.1%	96.3%	92.2%

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The Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the 1,426 listed in the MLS-MRIS properties that SOLD during the month of MAY 2010 in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia.  The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer.

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The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 1,426 properties that SOLD in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 1,426 properties, 1,029 units SOLD within 30 days of being on the market in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia during the month of MAY, 2010:

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, Median Sale Price, Average Days on Market, and Total Units Sold; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.  Source: RBI 

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia:  Average Sale Price as a percentage of  Average List Price; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.  Source: MRIS 

 

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MAP of FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA, VIRGINIA

 

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate, but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

NOTE: Real estate is LOCAL and statistical data varies across neighborhoods. Contact me for local market statistics.

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SOURCE: MLS – MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems.

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
BLOG:  http://VivianneRutkowski.WordPress.com

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Fauquier County VA Virginia Homes For Sale and Real Estate, Fauquier County VA Virginia MLS Property and Open Houses Search, Fauquier County VA Virginia May 2010 Average and Median Home Prices – Fauquier County VA Virginia May 2010 Residential Real Estate Statistics

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, for the month of MAY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range.

The data in this summary applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com/  or   www.RealEstateWithViv.com

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

To save your searches and receive automated e-mail updates: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/pw_login.shtml

NOTE:  Contact me directly for a no obligation Customized Market Analysis, CMA, of your home and your neighborhood.

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The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of MAY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, APRIL 2010 and MAY 2009, respectively, in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. The table was compiled from MLS data.  70 properties were SOLD in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of MAY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5Million price range. Out of those 70 properties,  42 SOLD within 0-30 days of being on the market.

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The Median Sale Price means that 50% of the SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes were below the median price.  The MEDIAN Sale Price in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, was $250K for MAY 2010.

The Average Sale Price was calculated by combining the Sale Prices of all the homes that SOLD during the month of MAY 2010 in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, and dividing the Total by the number of homes.  The AVERAGE Sale Price in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, was $486K  for the month of MAY 2010.

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Fauquier County, Virginia real estate and homes for sale includes: Bealeton (22712), Broad Run (20137), Catlett (20119), Delaplane (20144), Marshall (20115), Midland (22728), Nokesville ( 20181), Remington (22734), Sumerduck (22742),   The Plains (20198), Warrenton (20186, 20187)

FAUQUIER COUNTY, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	70* UNITS	65 UNITS	70* UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	58 UNITS	60 UNITS	61 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	10 UNITS	2 UNITS	4 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	2 UNITS	3 UNITS	5 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	96 DAYS	110 DAYS	140 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	42 UNITS	36 UNITS	24 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	584 UNITS	571 UNITS	572 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	526 UNITS	519 UNITS	523 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	33 UNITS	30 UNITS	31 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	25 UNITS	22 UNITS	18 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE - SOLD	$250K	$232K	$268K
AVERAGE PRICE - SOLD	$486K	$293K	$351K
Single Family – SOLD	$555K	$307K	$381K
Townhouse – SOLD	$162K	$170K	$137K
Condo – SOLD	$100K	$105K	$162K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	95.6%	88.3%	87.0%

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The Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the 70 properties that were listed in the MLS-MRIS  and SOLD during the month of MAY 2010 in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia. The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer: 

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 The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 70 properties that SOLD in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 70 properties, 42 units SOLD within 30 days of being on the market in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia during the month of MAY 2010:

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FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, Median Sale Price, Average Days on Market, and Total Units Sold; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.  Source: RBI  

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FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia:  Average Sale Price as a percentage of  Average List Price; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.  Source: MRIS 

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MAP of FAUQUIER COUNTY, VA, VIRGINIA

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

NOTE: Real estate is LOCAL and statistical data varies across neighborhoods. Contact me for local market statistics.

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SOURCE: MLS -MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems; RBI, RealEstate Business Intelligence.

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
BLOG:  http://VivianneRutkowski.WordPress.com

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Loudoun County VA Virginia Homes For Sale and Real Estate, Loudoun County VA Virginia MLS Property and Open Houses Search, Loudoun County VA Virginia May 2010 Average and Median Home Prices – Loudoun County VA Virginia May 2010 Residential Real Estate Statistics

Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics and MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, for the month of MAY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range.

The data in this summary applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com/  or   www.RealEstateWithViv.com

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

To save your searches and receive automated e-mail updates: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/pw_login.shtml

NOTE:  Contact me directly for a no obligation Customized Market Analysis, CMA, of your home and your neighborhood. . Leesburg VA Virginia real estate and homes for sale; Leesburg VA Virginia real estate statistics average sale price median sale price. Ashburn VA Virginia real estate and homes for sale; Ashburn VA Virginia real estate statistics average sale price median sale price

The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of MAY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, APRIL 2010 and MAY 2009, respectively, in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. The table was compiled from MLS data.  466 properties were SOLD in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia during the month of MAY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5Million price range. Out of those 466 properties, 323 SOLD within 0-30 days of being on the market.

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The Median Sale Price means that 50% of the SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes were below the median price.  The MEDIAN Sale Price in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia was $365K during the month of MAY 2010.

The Average Sale Price was calculated by combining the Sale Prices of all the homes that SOLD during the month of MAY 2010 in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia and dividing the Total by the number of homes.  The AVERAGE Sale Price in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia was $416K  for the month of MAY 2010.

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Loudoun County ,Virginia  includes real estate and homes for sale in:  Aldie (20105), Ashburn (20147, 20148), Bluemont (20135), Chantilly (20152), Great Falls (22066), Hamilton (20158, 20159), Lovettsville (20180), Middleburg (20117), Paeonian Springs (20129), Purcellville (20132), Round Hill (20141), Sterling (20164, 20165, 20166), Waterford (20197) and Leesburg (20175, 20176, 20177)

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	466 UNITS	430 UNITS	438 UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	244 UNITS	193 UNITS	245 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	154 UNITS	163 UNITS	147 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	68 UNITS	74 UNITS	46 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	44* DAYS	44* DAYS	86 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	323 UNITS	300 UNITS	217 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	2,373 UNITS	2,434 UNITS	2,338 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	1,500 UNITS	1,521 UNITS	1,473 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	595 UNITS	630 UNITS	594 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	278 UNITS	283 UNITS	271 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE – SOLD	$365K	$336K	$325K
AVERAGE PRICE - SOLD	$416K	$378K	$366K
Single Family – SOLD	$530K	$500K	$466K
Townhouse – SOLD	$331K	$320K	$264K
Condo – SOLD	$203K	$188K	$163K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	95.0%	96.2%	92.8%

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The Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the 466 listed in MLS-MRIS properties that SOLD in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of MAY 2010.  The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer.

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The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 466 properties that SOLD in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 466 properties, 323 units SOLD within 30 days of being on the market in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia during the month of MAY 2010: 

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LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, Median Sale Price, Average Days on Market, and Total Units Sold; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.  Source: RBI

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LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia,  Average Sale Price as a percentage of  Average List Price; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.  Source: MRIS   

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MAP of LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA, VIRGINIA   

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate, but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

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NOTE: Real estate is LOCAL and statistical data varies across neighborhoods. Contact me for local market statistics.

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SOURCE: MLS – MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems; RBI – RealEstate Business Intelligence.

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
BLOG:  http://VivianneRutkowski.WordPress.com

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Prince William County VA Virginia Homes For Sale and Real Estate, Prince William County VA Virginia MLS Property and Open Houses Search, Prince William County VA Virginia May 2010 Average and Median Home Prices – Prince William County VA Virginia May 2010 Residential Real Estate Statistics

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, for the month of MAY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range.

The data in this summary applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties. 

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com/  or   www.RealEstateWithViv.com

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

To save your searches and receive automated e-mail updates: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/pw_login.shtml 

NOTE:  Contact me directly for a no obligation Customized Market Analysis, CMA, of your home and your neighborhood.

 

 

The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of  MAY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, APRIL 2010 and MAY 2009, respectively, in  the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. The table was compiled from MLS data. 714 properties were SOLD in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of MAY 2010.  Out of those 714 properties, 531 SOLD within 0-30 days of being on the market.

 

 

The Median Sale Price means that 50% of the SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes were below the median price.  The MEDIAN Sale Price in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, was $240K during the month of MAY 2010.

The Average Sale Price was calculated by combining the Sale Prices of all the homes that SOLD during the month of MAY 2010 in Prince William County, Virginia, and dividing the Total by the number of homes.  The AVERAGE Sale Price in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, was $268K  for the month of MAY 2010.

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Prince William County, Virginia real estate and homes for sale include: Bristow (20136), Dumfries (22025, 22026), Gainesville (20155), Haymarket (20169), Nokesville (20181), Occoquan (22125), Triangle (22172), Woodbridge (22191, 22192, 22193), and Manassas (20109, 20110, 20111, 20112)

PRINCE WILLIAM, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	714 UNITS	708 UNITS	875 UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	385 UNITS	404 UNITS	508 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	270 UNITS	256 UNITS	296 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	59 UNITS	48 UNITS	71 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	32 DAYS	40 DAYS	78 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	531 UNITS	471 UNITS	453 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	2,947 UNITS	3,079 UNITS	3,128 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	1,762 UNITS	1,861 UNITS	1,922 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	863 UNITS	900 UNITS	926 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	322 UNITS	318 UNITS	280 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE – SOLD	$240K	$235K	$190K
AVERAGE PRICE - SOLD	$268K	$260K	$227K
Single Family – SOLD	$333K	$316K	$277K
Townhouse – SOLD	$197K	$192K	$157K
Condo – SOLD	$178K	$149K	$158K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	97.0*%	97.0*%	93.0%

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The Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the 714 listed in MLS-MRIS properties that SOLD during the month of MAY 2010 in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia.  The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer: 

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The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 714 properties that SOLD in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 714 properties, 531 units SOLD within 30 days of being on the market in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia during the month of MAY 2010:

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, Median Sale Price, Average Days on Market, and Total Units Sold; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.  Source: RBI 

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia:  Average Sale Price as a percentage of  Average List Price; the month of MAY 2010 vs. MAY 2009 graph.  Source: MRIS 

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MAP of PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA

                           

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate, but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

NOTE: Real estate is LOCAL and statistical data varies across neighborhoods. Contact me for local market statistics.

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SOURCE: MLS - MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems; RBI – RealEstate Business Intelligence.

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
BLOG:  http://VivianneRutkowski.WordPress.com

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Northern Virginia May 2010 Real Estate Statistics, Northern Virginia VA Real Estate and Homes for Sale, May 2010 Average and Median Home Prices in Arlington County VA, Fairfax County VA, Fauquier County VA, Loudoun County VA, and Prince William County VA Virginia

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for the Northern Virginia area: Arlington County VA, Fairfax County VA, Fauquier County VA, Loudoun County VA, Prince William County VA, for the month of MAY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range.

The data applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com/ or   www.RealEstateWithViv.com

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

To save your searches and receive automated e-mail updates: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/pw_login.shtml 

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ARLINGTON COUNTY

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	273 UNITS	255 UNITS	239 UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	92 UNITS	95 UNITS	93 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	37 UNITS	26 UNITS	30 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	144 UNITS	134 UNITS	116 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	42 DAYS	52 DAYS	80 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	184 UNITS	163 UNITS	109 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	1,015 UNITS	1,099 UNITS	997 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	351 UNITS	370 UNITS	424 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	87 UNITS	102 UNITS	98 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	577 UNITS	627 UNITS	475 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE - SOLD	$465K	$446K	$469K
AVERAGE PRICE - SOLD	$518**K	$518*K	$518*K
Single Family – SOLD	$744K	$753K	$712K
Townhouse – SOLD	$562K	$519K	$552K
Condo – SOLD	$362K	$351K	$354K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	96.9%	95.8%	92.2%

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FAIRFAX COUNTY

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	1,426 UNITS	1,321 UNITS	1,331 UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	685 UNITS	599 UNITS	697 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	451 UNITS	466 UNITS	394 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	290 UNITS	256 UNITS	240 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	38 DAYS	42 DAYS	77 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	1,029 UNITS	950 UNITS	651 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	5,678 UNITS	6,116 UNITS	6,030 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	3,095 UNITS	3,276 UNITS	3,403 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	1,395 UNITS	1,573 UNITS	1,486 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	1,188 UNITS	1,267 UNITS	1,141 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE - SOLD	$390K	$379K	$360K
AVERAGE PRICE – SOLD	$449K	$443K	$420K
Single Family – SOLD	$597K	$601K	$550K
Townhouse – SOLD	$361K	$357K	$321K
Condo – SOLD	$236K	$231K	$209K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	96.1%	96.3%	92.2%

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FAUQUIER COUNTY

FAUQUIER COUNTY, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	70* UNITS	65 UNITS	70* UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	58 UNITS	60 UNITS	61 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	10 UNITS	2 UNITS	4 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	2 UNITS	3 UNITS	5 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	96 DAYS	110 DAYS	140 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	42 UNITS	36 UNITS	24 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	584 UNITS	571 UNITS	572 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	526 UNITS	519 UNITS	523 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	33 UNITS	30 UNITS	31 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	25 UNITS	22 UNITS	18 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE - SOLD	$250K	$232K	$268K
AVERAGE PRICE - SOLD	$486K	$293K	$351K
Single Family – SOLD	$555K	$307K	$381K
Townhouse – SOLD	$162K	$170K	$137K
Condo – SOLD	$100K	$105K	$162K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	95.6%	88.3%	87.0%

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LOUDOUN COUNTY

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	466 UNITS	430 UNITS	438 UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	244 UNITS	193 UNITS	245 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	154 UNITS	163 UNITS	147 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	68 UNITS	74 UNITS	46 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	44* DAYS	44* DAYS	86 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	323 UNITS	300 UNITS	217 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	2,373 UNITS	2,434 UNITS	2,338 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	1,500 UNITS	1,521 UNITS	1,473 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	595 UNITS	630 UNITS	594 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	278 UNITS	283 UNITS	271 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE – SOLD	$365K	$336K	$325K
AVERAGE PRICE - SOLD	$416K	$378K	$366K
Single Family – SOLD	$530K	$500K	$466K
Townhouse – SOLD	$331K	$320K	$264K
Condo – SOLD	$203K	$188K	$163K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	95.0%	96.2%	92.8%

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

PRINCE WILLIAM, VA	MAY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	MAY, LAST YEAR
TOTAL UNITS SOLD	714 UNITS	708 UNITS	875 UNITS
Single Family - SOLD	385 UNITS	404 UNITS	508 UNITS
Townhouse - SOLD	270 UNITS	256 UNITS	296 UNITS
Condo - SOLD	59 UNITS	48 UNITS	71 UNITS
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET	32 DAYS	40 DAYS	78 DAYS
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	531 UNITS	471 UNITS	453 UNITS
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS	2,947 UNITS	3,079 UNITS	3,128 UNITS
Single Family - ACTIVE	1,762 UNITS	1,861 UNITS	1,922 UNITS
Townhouse - ACTIVE	863 UNITS	900 UNITS	926 UNITS
Condo - ACTIVE	322 UNITS	318 UNITS	280 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE – SOLD	$240K	$235K	$190K
AVERAGE PRICE - SOLD	$268K	$260K	$227K
Single Family – SOLD	$333K	$316K	$277K
Townhouse – SOLD	$197K	$192K	$157K
Condo – SOLD	$178K	$149K	$158K
SOLD PRICE vs. LIST PRICE	97.0*%	97.0*%	93.0%

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NOTE: Numbers rounded to the nearest thousand – * indicates NO change in month-to-month data, or month-to-previous year data.

NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification. 

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SOURCE: MLS – MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, GRI, SFR, CDPE, CHRE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
BLOG:  http://VivianneRutkowski.WordPress.com

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HUD Allowed Electronic Signatures on Third Party Documents for FHA Mortgage Insurance as of April 8, 2010

On April 8, 2010, Commissioner Dave Stevens announced that, effective immediately, FHA will begin accepting electronic signatures on “third party documents originated and signed outside of the lender’s control, such as real estate contracts.” This change is the first in a series of changes that eventually will permit more real estate transaction documents to contain electronic signatures, thus improving the efficiency of FHA mortgage transactions.

NAR President Vicki Cox Golder praised the move and commended FHA’s “refreshing attitude towards modernization.” NAR CEO Dale Stinton also noted that “the use of electronic signatures in real estate transactions is a valuable tool for the consumers and the real estate industry.” Since last fall NAR has been partnering with it REALTOR Benefits® partner, DocuSign, to help buyers and sellers sign bids and other closing documents online.

NOTE: Home sellers and home buyers are NOT obligated to use electronic signature – it’s a personal decision that must be based on individual situation, availability to provide “wet” signature, and comfort level with electronic signature.

NOTE: Electronic signature is useful for home sellers and home buyers who travel a lot and do not have  immediate and timely access to scanner and fax machine – when time is of the essence.  

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As your REALTOR, I provide both options for your convenience.

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Read HUD Letter related to electronic signatures.

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SOURCE: NAR, National Association of REALTORS

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Transportation Costs Must be a Part of Home Buyer’s Budget – Housing Affordability

The Center for Neighborhood Technology analyzed the Housing + Transportation Affordability Index, which examined 161,000 neighborhoods housing 80 percent of the U.S. population, and concluded that for most families, transportation is the second-largest household expense.

It is also a fairly unmanageable one, the study concluded, because it is difficult for families to estimate the full cost of a location before they move there. Gas prices and employment demands aren’t very predictable for many.

A new study contends that only 39 percent of U.S. communities are affordable for typical households when the cost of transportation is included in the calculation of housing costs.

Factors that can help people control transportation costs include walkable neighborhood streets, access to public transit, and nearby retail.

It is advisable that home buyers find out the Walk Score of their new home. It is also a good idea to drive to and from work during regular traffic hours BEFORE the house is purchased to find out how long it would take to commute to work from the NEW home, and to estimate the weekly and monthly transportation costs. 
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SOURCE: Center for Neighborhood Technology

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Fannie Mae Survey Finds Home Owners Are More Cautious

According to a survey of public attitudes by Fannie Mae, the housing crisis has changed how Americans view homeownership, 

• The number of people who view homeownership as a safe investment declined from 83 percent in 2003 to 70 percent in 2009.

• 48 percent of those surveyed said banks should foreclose on people who don’t pay their mortgages.
• 53 percent blamed borrowers – instead of banks – for taking out bigger loans than they could afford.

• 15 percent of respondents said it is acceptable for borrowers who are underwater to walk away.

SOURCE: The Washington Post

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Interest Rates – When is the Best Time to Lock-in the Interest Rate?

Everyone knows the old real estate mantra: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

No doubt, another one is: MORTGAGE, MORTGAGE, MORTGAGE

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The interest rate and the type of mortgage the home buyer chooses and qualifies for are very important part of a real estate transaction. Fortunately, we are experiencing historically LOW interest rates at the current time.

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Most lenders advise their clients to lock-in their interest rate at the earliest opportunity.

This is good for the lender as they gain a new mortgagor (borrower = mortgagor; lender = mortgagee).

But is it good for the borrower/home buyer?

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Lenders justify their advice to lock-in as early as possible because they do NOT want to be legally responsible if the interest rates go up. The lock simply eliminates any risk of the borrower being exposed to market volatility.

Once the mortgagor locks-in the rate, they are responsible for the increase in rates, even though locking in on a rate does NOT obligate the borrower to commit to the loan until the loan is actually closed on the SETTLEMENT day.

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When a lender permits an extended lock-in period, the borrower will usually see either a higher interest rate or more points associated with the loan. The lender does this to minimize their own exposure to market volatility; hence the borrower pays for the lender to take on this risk.

For example, a 30-day rate lock commitment may cost the consumer one-half point, while a 60-day rate lock commitment could cost 1 full point. If the borrower needed an extended lock period, but did not want to pay points, the lender could make up the difference in the interest rate. In this case, typically, a 60-day lock would have a higher interest rate than a 30-day lock.

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Ideally, every home buyer should get a pre-approval BEFORE pre-viewing homes to find out how much home they can purchase. Once the offer is ratified, the borrower should apply for a mortgage and lock-in the interest rate.

Today, with the new RESPA rules, it takes 30-45 days from ratified offer to settlement. In case of a short sale, it takes 30-45 days from the lender approval.   

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The biggest risk of NOT locking-in early is NOT being able to quality for the loan the borrower wants, IF the interest rates INCREASE.

If interest rates drop .25% or more, a good, professional and ethical lender will renegotiate the rate or the borrower can take the loan to another lender. Often the lender allows for a renegotiation of the rate to avoid losing the loan to another lender.

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Home buyers/borrowers must remember that once the the offer is ratified and the financing contingency removed, the home buyer CAN change the lender; however, that change CANNOT delay the settlement DATE or be detrimental in any way to the SELLER – unless the Seller cooperates.  If the Seller does NOT cooperate, the home buyer can find himself/herself in DEFAULT and in the COURT – never a good situation to be in.

With the above in mind, every loan borrower must remember there are three main elements to take into consideration:

• Interest Rate
• Points
• Length of the lock

It is very important for home buyers to shop a few lenders, compare the loans, and ask the right questions.

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NOTE: For a legal and financial/mortgage advice always contact experts in those fields.

 

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI

REALTOR®, ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR, CHRE, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
50 Catoctin Circle,  NE,  Suite #101
Leesburg,    VA      20176
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
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Arlington County, VA, Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search, Residential Average and Median Home Sale Prices – Arlington County, VA, February 2010 Real Estate Statistics

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia, for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The data applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/ 

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

To save your searches and receive automated e-mail updates: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/pw_login.shtml

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The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, JANUARY 2010 and FBRUARY 2009, respectively, in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range.  The table was compiled from MLS data.  134 properties were SOLD in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. Out of those 134 properties, 62 SOLD within 0-30 days of being put on the market.

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The Listing Price of the SOLD Properties Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the 134 properties that were listed in the MLS-MRIS in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia, and SOLD during the month of  FEBRUARY 2010.  The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer. 

The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph is the distribution of Days on the Market for the 134 properties that SOLD in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY, 2010.  

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The Median Line Graph shows the MEDIAN sale price of the homes SOLD in Arlington County, Virginia, over the last six years.

The Average Line Graph shows the AVERAGE sale price of the homes SOLD in Arlington County, Virginia, over the last six years.

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Arlington County, Virginia, includes: Ashton Heights (22201), Aurora Hills (22202), Crystal City (22202), Ballston (22203), South Arlington (22204), Shirlington (22206), North Arlington (22207), Rosslyn/Arlington (22209), and Alexandria. 

ARLINGTON	FEBRUARY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	134 SOLD	132 SOLD	90 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	808 ACTIVE	785 ACTIVE	925 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	62 UNITS	61 UNITS	29 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$425K	$408K	$408K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$474K	$495K	$458K
AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MRKT	61 DAYS	66 DAYS	90 DAYS

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Distribution of the Listing Prices for the 134 SOLD properties in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia, in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range during the month of FEBRUARY, 2010:

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The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 134 properties that SOLD in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 134 properties, 62 units SOLD within 30 days during the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia:

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MEDIAN SALE PRICE.  In this graph, Median means that 50% of the SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes were below the median price.  The MEDIAN Price in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia, was $425K for FEBRUARY 2010:  

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AVERAGE SALE PRICE: In this graph, the Average was calculated by combining the values of all the SOLD homes and dividing the Total by the number of homes that SOLD.  The AVERAGE Price in ARLINGTON COUNTY, Virginia, was $474K for FEBRUARY 2010: 

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate, but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

NOTE: Contact me personally for a no obligation CMA, customized market analysis of your home and your neighborhood.

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SOURCE: MLS - MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
BLOG:  http://VivianneRutkowski.WordPress.com

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Fairfax County, VA, Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search, Residential Average and Median Home Sale Prices – Fairfax County, VA, February 2010 Real Estate Statistics

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range.  The data applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, JANUARY 2010 and FEBRUARY 2009, respectively, in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. The Table was compiled from MLS data.  741 properties were SOLD in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FABRUARY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5Million price range. Out of those 741 properties, 408 SOLD within 0-30 days of being put on the market.

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The Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the  properties that were listed in the MLS-MRIS in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, and SOLD during the month of FEBRUARY 2010.  The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer.

The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph is the distribution of Days on the Market for the 741 properties that SOLD in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY, 2010.

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The Median Line Graph shows the MEDIAN sale prices of the homes SOLD in Fairfax County, Virginia, over the last six years. 

The Average Line Graph shows the AVERAGE sale price of the homes SOLD in Fairfax County, Virginia, over the last six years.

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Fairfax County, Virginia, includes: Annandale (22003), Burke (22015), Centreville (20120, 20121), Chantilly (20151), Clifton (20124), Fairfax City (22030, 22031, 22032, 22033), Fairfax Station ( 22039), Falls Church (22041, 22042, 22043, 22044, 22046, 22047), Fort Belvoir (22060),  Great Falls (22066), Herndon (20170, 20171), Kingstowne (22315), Lorton (22079), Mc Lean (22101, 22102), Mount Vernon (22121), Oakton (22124), Reston (20190, 20191, 20194), Springfield (22150, 22151, 22152, 22153),  Vienna (22180, 22181, 22182), and  Alexandria. 

FAIRFAX	FEBRUARY,  2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	741 SOLD	738 SOLD	853 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	4,456 ACTIVE	4,235 ACTIVE	5,928 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	408 UNITS	398 UNITS	254 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$345K	$350K	$307K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$402K	$433K	$375K
AVERAGE DAYS ON MRKT	54 DAYS	59 DAYS	113 DAYS

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Distribution of the Listing Prices for the 741 SOLD properties in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, in the $1,000 to $5Million price range during the month of FEBRUARY 2010:

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The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 741 properties that SOLD in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 741 properties, 408 units SOLD within 30 days  during the month of FEBRUARY, 2010 in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia:

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MEDIAN SALE PRICE:  In this graph, the Median means that 50% of the  SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes were below the median price.  The MEDIAN Price in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, was $345K  for FEBRUARY 2010:

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AVERAGE SALE PRICE: In this graph, the Average was calculated by combining the values of all the SOLD homes and dividing the Total  by the number of homes that SOLD.  The AVERAGE Price in FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, was $402K for FEBRUARY 2010:

 

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate, but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

NOTE: Contact me personally for a no obligation CMA, customized market analysis of your home and your neighborhood. 

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SOURCE: MLS – MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems.

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
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Fauquier County, VA, Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search, Residential Average and Median Home Sale Prices – Fauquier County, VA, February 2010 Real Estate Statistics

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The data applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com/  or   www.RealEstateWithViv.com

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

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The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, JANUARY 2010 and FEBRUARY 2009, respectively, in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. The table was compiled from MLS data.  32 properties were SOLD in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5Million price range. Out of those 32 properties,  11 SOLD within 0-30 days of being put on the market.

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The Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the properties that were listed in the MLS-MRIS in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, and SOLD during the month of FEBRUARY 2010. The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer.

The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph is the distribution of Days on the Market for the 32 properties that SOLD in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY, 2010.

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The Median Line Graph shows the MEDIAN sale price of the homes SOLD in Fauquier County, Virginia, over the last six years.

The Average Line Graph shows the AVERAGE sale price of the homes SOLD in Fauquier County, Virginia, over the last six years.

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Fauquier County includes: Bealeton (22712), Broad Run (20137), Catlett (20119), Delaplane (20144), Marshall (20115), Midland (22728), Nokesville ( 20181), Remington (22734), Sumerduck (22742),   The Plains (20198), Warrenton (20186, 20187)

FAUQUIER	FEBRUARY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	32 SOLD	48 SOLD	34 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	494 ACTIVE	507 ACTIVE	539 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	11 UNITS	20 UNITS	6 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$240K	$279K	$233K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$267K	$283K	$271K
AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MRKT	98 DAYS	101 DAYS	140 DAYS

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Distribution of the Listing Prices for the 32 SOLD properties in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range during the month of FEBRUARY 2010: 

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The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 32 properties that SOLD in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 32 properties, 11 units SOLD within 30 days during the month of FEBRUARY 2010  in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia:

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MEDIAN SALE PRICE.  In this graph, Median means that 50% of the  SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes  were below the median price. The MEDIAN Price in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, was $240K for FABRUARY 2010: 

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AVERAGE SALE PRICE: In this graph, the Average was calculated by combining the values of all the SOLD homes and dividing the Total by the number of homes that SOLD.  The AVERAGE  Price in FAUQUIER COUNTY, Virginia, was $267K for FEBRUARY 2010:

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

NOTE: Contact me personally for a no obligation CMA , customized market analysis of your home and your neighborhood.

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SOURCE: MLS -MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems.

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
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Loudoun County, VA, Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search, Residential Average and Median Home Sale Prices – Loudoun County, VA, February 2010 Real Estate Statistics

Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics and MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The data applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com/  or   www.RealEstateWithViv.com

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

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The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, JANUARY 2010 and FEBRUARY 2009, respectively, in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. The table was compiled from MLS data.  238 properties were SOLD in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5Million price range. Out of those 238 properties, 135 SOLD within 0-30 days of being put on the market.

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The Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the properties that were listed in MLS-MRIS and SOLD in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY 2010.  The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer.

The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph is the distribution of Days on the Market for the 238 properties that SOLD in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY, 2010. 

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The Median Line Graph shows the MEDIAN sale price of the homes SOLD in Loudoun County, Virginia, over the last six years.

The Average Line Graph shows the AVERAGE sale price of the homes SOLD in Loudoun County, Virginia, over the last six years.

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Loudoun County includes:  Aldie (20105), Ashburn (20147, 20148), Bluemont (20135), Chantilly (20152), Great Falls (22066), Hamilton (20158, 20159), Lovettsville (20180), Middleburg (20117), Paeonian Springs (20129), Purcellville (20132), Round Hill (20141), Sterling (20164, 20165, 20166), Waterford (20197) and Leesburg (20175, 20176, 20177)

LOUDOUN	FEBRUARY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	238 SOLD	247 SOLD	295 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	1,944 ACTIVE	1,914 ACTIVE	2,302 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	135 UNITS	139 UNITS	95 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$340K	$323K	$294K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$369K	$383K	$326K
AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MRKT	52 DAYS	70 DAYS	102 DAYS

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Distribution of the Listing Prices for the 238 SOLD properties for LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range during the month of FEBRUARY 2010:

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The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 238 properties that SOLD in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 238 properties, 135 units SOLD within 30 days during the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia:

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIAN SALE PRICE.  In this graph, Median means that 50% of the  SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes were below the median price.  The MEDIAN Price in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, was $340K for FEBRUARY 2010:   

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AVERAGE SALE PRICE:  In this graph, the Average was calculated by combining the values of all the SOLD homes and dividing the Total by the number of homes that SOLD.  The AVERAGE Price in LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia, was $369K for FEBRUARY 2010:  

 

 

 

 

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate, but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

NOTE:  Contact me personally for a no obligation CMA, customized market analysis of your home and your neighborhood.

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SOURCE: MLS – MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems.

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
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Prince William County, VA, Real Estate and Homes For Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings and Open Houses Search, Residential Average and Median Home Sale Prices – Prince William County, VA, February 2010 Real Estate Statistics

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The data applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties. 

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com/  or   www.RealEstateWithViv.com

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

To save your searches and receive automated e-mail updates: http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/pw_login.shtml 

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The Table below shows the most relevant real estate data for the month of  FEBRUARY 2010 and compares it with the previous month and the previous year, JANUARY 2010 and FEBRUARY 2009, respectively, in  the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. The table was compiled from MLS data. 423 properties were SOLD in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY 2010.  Out of those 423 properties, 282 SOLD within 0-30 days of being put on the market.

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The Bar Graph is a distribution of the Listing Prices for the properties that were listed in MLS-MRIS and SOLD in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY 2010.  The Bar Graph applies to $1,000 to $5 Million price range. The actual Selling Price may differ from the Listing Price. The Bar Graph does not take into account Seller subsidies and contributions to the Buyer, only the Listing Price in the MLS at the time of the Offer. 

The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph is the distribution of Days on the Market for the 423 properties that SOLD in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, during the month of FEBRUARY, 2010.

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The Median Line Graph shows the MEDIAN sale price of the homes SOLD in Prince William County, Virginia, over the last six years.

The Average Line Graph shows the AVERAGE sale price of the homes SOLD in Prince William County, Virginia, over the last six years.

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Prince William County, Virginia, includes: Bristow (20136), Dumfries (22025, 22026), Gainesville (20155), Haymarket (20169), Nokesville (20181), Occoquan (22125), Triangle (22172), Woodbridge (22191, 22192, 22193), and Manassas (20109, 20110, 20111, 20112)

PRINCE WILLIAM	FEBRUARY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	423 SOLD	466 SOLD	715 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	2,746 ACTIVE	2,696 ACTIVE	3,660 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	282 UNITS	295 UNITS	253 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$215*K	$215*K	$170K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$245K	$243K	$196K
AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MRKT	44 DAYS	39 DAYS	93 DAYS

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Distribution of the Listing Prices for the 423 SOLD properties in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, in the $1,000 to $5 Million price range during the month of FEBRUARY 2010: 

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The Days On the Market (DOM) Bar Graph for the 423 properties that SOLD in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia. Out of those 423 properties, 282 units SOLD within 30 days during the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia:

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MEDIAN SALE PRICE.  In this graph, Median means that 50% of the SOLD homes were above the median price and 50% of the SOLD homes were below the median price.  The MEDIAN Price in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, was 215K for FEBRUARY 2010:

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AVERAGE SALE PRICE:  In this graph, the Average was calculated by combining the values of all the SOLD homes and dividing the Total by the number of homes that SOLD.  The AVERAGE Price in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Virginia, was $245K  for FEBRUARY 2010:

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NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate, but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification.

NOTE: Contact me personally for a no obligation CMA, customized market analysis of your home and your neighborhood.

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SOURCE: MLS - MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems.

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
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February 2010 Real Estate Statistics, Residential Real Estate and Homes for Sale, MLS Real Estate Listings in Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County, Virginia

A Summary of the Residential Real Estate Statistics, MLS real estate listings and Homes for Sale for the Northern Virginia area for the month of FEBRUARY 2010 in the $100,000 to $5 Million price range. The data applies only to properties that were Listed and Sold through MLS-MRIS and does not take into account For Sale By Owner, FSBO, and other privately sold properties.

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To search all area MLS listings by COUNTY, TOWN, ZIP CODE, or LISTING NUMBER, visit my web site: http://www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com/ or   www.RealEstateWithViv.com

To search all area OPEN HOUSES:  http://www.realtorviviannerutkowski.com/openhousesearch.shtml

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ARLINGTON COUNTY

ARLINGTON	FEBRUARY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	134 SOLD	132 SOLD	90 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	808 ACTIVE	785 ACTIVE	925 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	62 UNITS	61 UNITS	29 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$425K	$408K	$408K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$474K	$495K	$458K
AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MRKT	61 DAYS	66 DAYS	90 DAYS

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FAIRFAX COUNTY

FAIRFAX	FEBRUARY,  2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	741 SOLD	738 SOLD	853 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	4,456 ACTIVE	4,235 ACTIVE	5,928 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	408 UNITS	398 UNITS	254 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$345K	$350K	$307K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$402K	$433K	$375K
AVERAGE DAYS ON MRKT	54 DAYS	59 DAYS	113 DAYS

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FAUQUIER COUNTY

FAUQUIER	FEBRUARY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	32 SOLD	48 SOLD	34 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	494 ACTIVE	507 ACTIVE	539 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	11 UNITS	20 UNITS	6 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$240K	$279K	$233K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$267K	$283K	$271K
AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MRKT	98 DAYS	101 DAYS	140 DAYS

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LOUDOUN COUNTY

LOUDOUN	FEBRUARY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	238 SOLD	247 SOLD	295 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	1,944 ACTIVE	1,914 ACTIVE	2,302 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	135 UNITS	139 UNITS	95 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$340K	$323K	$294K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$369K	$383K	$326K
AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MRKT	52 DAYS	70 DAYS	102 DAYS

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

PRINCE WILLIAM	FEBRUARY, 2010	PREVIOUS MONTH	FEBRUARY, LAST YEAR
UNITS SOLD	423 SOLD	466 SOLD	715 SOLD
ACTIVE LISTINGS	2,746 ACTIVE	2,696 ACTIVE	3,660 ACTIVE
UNITS SOLD IN 0-30 DAYS	282 UNITS	295 UNITS	253 UNITS
MEDIAN PRICE SOLD	$215*K	$215*K	$170K
AVERAGE PRICE SOLD	$245K	$243K	$196K
AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MRKT	44 DAYS	39 DAYS	93 DAYS

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NOTE: Numbers rounded to the nearest thousand – * indicates NO change in month-to-month data, or month-to-previous year data.

NOTE: All information presented here is believed to be accurate but is subject to errors and omissions and should not be relied upon without verification. 

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SOURCE: MLS – MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information Systems

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Table and Graphs compiled by:

VIVIANNE RUTKOWSKI
REALTOR, ABR, ASP, GRI, CDPE
Licensed in Virginia
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Toll-Free: 877.765.3799
Mobile: 540.229.5429
E-Fax: 888.864.3374
E-mail: VivianneRutkowski@MRIS.com
WEBSITE: www.RealtorVivianneRutkowski.com
WEBSITE: www.RealEstateWithViv.com
BLOG:  http://VivianneRutkowski.WordPress.com

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