You’re invited to attend Carlyle Crossing’s holiday pop-up event on Saturday, December 17 from 1-4 p.m.
Come and join us here in the Carlyle Crossing Plaza for a day of warm and cheerful activities.
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Question: Who’s scurrying behind the real estate scene at holiday time?
Answer: Behind the scenes, the elves are at work…
Just Listed highlights Alexandria City properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by the Jen Walker Team (Licensed in VA) of McEnearney Associates REALTORS®.
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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.
This month we spotlight all the neighborhoods in Alexandria as we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
This week’s Q&A column, sponsored and written by McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria, is a bit of a departure from our usual format. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.
Question: What terms are negotiable in a real estate sales contract?
Answer: I often write articles about current market conditions, because let’s face it, it’s been fun to write those articles for the past couple of years. My last article was about how the market is changing. That continues to be true. The market certainly changed — interest rates have more than doubled, and buyers are largely hibernating.
Noteworthy: Circa 1840 Victorian gem has been masterfully reimagined.
Circa 1840 Victorian gem has been masterfully reimagined by architect Val Hawkins. Located in the southeast quadrant of Old Town Alexandria, this exquisite home has been fully restored and is ready for the most discerning buyer.
Question: Should I cancel a contract if the home inspection uncovers a long list of issues?
Answer: So, you fell for a house that you want to make your home and now you’re under contract! Ideally, one of the first things that your Realtor did was schedule a home inspection for you. The amazingly thorough home inspector has now come up with a list of 30 items that should be fixed or at least addressed in the home. Yikes! What to do now?
Noteworthy: Waterfront home on one of George Washington’s original farms.
A truly special opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind waterfront home on one of George Washington’s original farms.
Just Listed highlights Alexandria City properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by the Jen Walker Team (Licensed in VA) of McEnearney Associates REALTORS®.
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Question: With the rise in interest rates, has the inventory of homes for sale in Alexandria increased this fall?
Answer: As interest rates have risen, it’s not surprising that there has been a reduction in demand for homes compared to the overheated markets of 2020 and 2021. Even when we look back to 2019, which was considered a modest sellers’ market, the number of contracts is lower now.