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Neighborhood Spotlight is a recurring column covering both the City of Alexandria and Alexandria in Fairfax County. This monthly column is sponsored and written by the Seward Group of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.

The Rose Hill neighborhood in Alexandria is rich in history, dating back to the 18th-century.


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Question: How was the real estate market in the City of Alexandria for the first half of 2022?

Answer: At the end of June, we like to take an in-depth look at contract activity in the City of Alexandria for the first half of the year compared to the same months of the previous year. To put contract activity into context for the first half of 2022, we will first look at month-end inventory and the number of new listings coming on the market year-to-date.


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Question: How can my mortgage lender help me buy my next house before selling my current one?

Answer: You may have heard the real estate market is starting to slow down. Recent sales data seem to support that notion. You should keep in mind, however, that slowing down does not mean a slow market. It means the frenetic pace at which residential real estate has been sold over the past several years is a little less frenetic now.


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Question: In this changing market, is becoming a Realtor still a good idea?

Answer: For many years, and even more so in the last five years, real estate nationwide has been moving at a breakneck pace. Low mortgage rates coupled with low home inventory plus four main generations of buyers (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z) has meant a lot of people scrambling for their own piece of the American Dream of homeownership. (Source: The Motley Fool)


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Question: Okay, since people have asked… let’s tell them what it is really like when I am your real estate agent. Why choose a Realtor?

Answer: We start with the premise that we are the only sane people in an insane world. Of course, you and I are smart, creative and cute and, when it comes to buying or selling residences, together we are BRILLIANT!


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This delightful Victorian townhouse, known as one of the “Four Sisters,” is located on an idyllic street in the heart of Old Town.

Built in 1900, this charming home has been completely updated and is move-in ready. The open concept main level welcomes you with pine flooring, a gas fireplace, chef’s kitchen, and a dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the garden. The upper levels boast two bedrooms, two remodeled full baths, a library, and a family room with a wood-burning fireplace. Laundry is conveniently located on the second floor. Take in the beautiful neighborhood views from the third-floor office nook, featuring a built-in bookcase and desk.


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Question: When do I have to fix this?

Answer: Many new homeowners are making the transition from having landlords in charge of repairs, to being responsible for them all by themselves. It is important that you know not only what to fix, but when. Not everyone can afford to fix everything all at once. If there are a number of repairs needed on a home when you move in — or after five years of living there — it is important to know what to prioritize.


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