Our First Home

We officially closed on our first home on Monday, August 17, 2009, and soon we will be Virginians. This week we have started taking boxes over to the house, but we still have a TON left to pack at our apartment. I can't believe how much we've collected over the past four years--and I can't believe how well we tucked it all away into a one-bedroom apartment. Tomorrow, my Mom, Dad, Mother-in-Law, and Sister-in-Law have all volunteered to help paint. I will post before and after photos tomorrow. 

In the meantime I thought I would post all of the things I will miss most about my Woodley Park neighborhood:

1. Organic Chinese take-out that delivers across the street

2. Manhattan Market, a completely overpriced and worth every cent grocery

3. Metro across the street

4. Free air conditioning

5. My sister three floors below

6. Our favorite bars walking distance

7. Starbucks walking distance

8. Open City (pancakes at 1am, strong coffee at 8am)

9. My hotel gym

10. The Marriott Wardman Park garden 

11. Our roof deck view of the National Cathedral and the Washington Monument

12. The weird random old women that live next door and sit on the sidewalk smoking cigarettes all day (maybe I won't 100% miss)

Ciao Woodley Park...Bonjourno Falls Church!

~Devine Estate-like Living~

This home is simply put, understatedly elegant. {Is understatedly a word?} Or maybe it's modestly elegant ~ in that it has every right to come across as 'affluent' or 'lavish', instead it has chosen to be warm, comfortable and very open to catering to the beauty within ~ the family. Finally a place that will allow 65 guests to comfortably gather. With room, room to have a soccer field, set up a game of volleyball or room to have esteemed family celebrations. There is something for everyone in this 3,000 sf home. A 3 car garage, check. Huge Bonus Room, check. A Den, check check. E.N.O.R.M.O.U.S 48x48 Barn with covered RV parking and unfinished Mother-In-Law, check. A meticulously maintained home for an active family to grow.

offered at: $659,000 * click, DEVINE ESTATE LIVING

~Southern Comfort~

Check out this place. Here is a home for those who like to deviate from the ordinary. I love it. It is slightly shabby chic, has hints of a southern flare and the blueprint was created to resemble a Lousiana Mansion .... oh so cool, for oh so many reasons. It is off the beaten path in Arlington ~ tucked away and surrounded by trees. Can you imagine working from home or finally having a place to foster a passion. The kind of home that make fairytales seem like a possibilty. What do you think?

offered at $459,000 * click, SOUTHERN COMFORT

March Homes

Q: "How is the real estate market?" {A questions that I am asked almost daily.}

A: Without question, it is a challenging time to sell. However, it is a GREAT time to buy! Falling prices + Interest Rates at 5% + Recent Tax benefits = BUYERS Market.
The homes I've chosen for the March issue of the Real Estate Book, have either significantly dropped in price -or- are NEW on the market. Enjoy! And as always, I look forward to hearing from you!

Warmly,
Tanya


Click Here for the complete property profile:
Fine Living on 20 acres Snohomish Estate $999,950
New Listing Snohomish Fobes Hill $675,000
Lake Roesiger Cottage %554,000
Vintage Farm Home $399,950

I am seeing activity

2008 was a tough year for most. It was especially rough on Home Sellers ~ although there are many things to be grateful for, I can add to the list: I am grateful that 2008 is behind us. Since the New Year, I am happy to report that homes are selling. In fact, in the last couple of weeks; my Windermere Snohomish office has been buzzing with phone calls, guests walking in and wanting to sell their home and buyers calling to inquire on our local listings! So refreshing. Activity breeds sales & I tell you, there is no better conversation to have with my clients, than: "I have an offer." It has been a long road for us all, but hang in there. It will take a little longer if you need to sell, but with some AGGRESSIVE Marketing, a lot of expertise & a new found perspective on market values, it can be done. Feel free to call me with any questions regarding your real estate investment.

Warmly,
Tanya

Ever Wonder?

The Real Estate Book - JANUARY

For the Complete Property Profile on any of the homes advertised, click below:

Lake Home
Dream Estate
Simply Sweet
Vintage Farm Home
Kensington 3,000sf on .60 acre