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The Latest Loudoun County Housing Inventory Statistics
The number of homes for sale in Loudoun County (and the entire DC metro area) is definitely either down or trending down. Let’s look at the following charts showing inventory levels of single family homes and town homes in the Sterling, Ashburn...
Celebrating 3 Years!
Wow, how time flies! Three years ago this month, I started blogging about Loudoun County real estate and the area in general. Back in 2006, there were very few Realtors blogging across the U.S. let alone Loudoun County (there were less than a few do...
Home Buyer Demand, Sales Up Across Loudoun and Fairfax County
Home buyer demand/sales in Loudoun County were up 11 percent in the 3rd quarter of 2009 over the 3rd quarter 2008. And it’s up 53 percent over 2007. (Buyer demand is defined by the number of homes that go under contract during a set time perio...
Loudoun Community Spotlight: Pulte Homes, Hamlets at Red Cedar
This Loudoun County Community Spotlight falls on the Hamlets at Red Cedar community by Pulte Homes. The community is located off of Evergreen Mills Rd in Leesburg, VA (click here for map). Once the community is complete, there will be a total of 350...
Because Now is Much Better Than Later
An increasing number of blog readers, sellers and buyers have been contacting me for real estate help and advice. I’m glad to help whenever I can, but many contact me after the problem has already occurred. Contacting me after the fact is often...
This Month’s Special: 58% Off Greenvest Land in Loudoun
Vienna-based Greenvest LC used to own 4100 acres in the Dulles South area of Loudoun County. That all changed two days ago when the land, valued by some at $165 million, was auctioned for $69 million. iStar Financial, the company that originally lent...
Washington Post’s LoudounExtra.com “Experiment” Is Over
The Washington Post just announced that it’s shutting down LoudounExtra.com this week. The Post said that the “experiment with LoudounExtra.com as a separate site was not a sustainable model” and that it would move all of the conten...
Loudoun Increases Cost of New Homes for Builders and Buyers
While neighboring counties and their officials are trying to help developers, builders and consumers weather the recession, Loudoun County is doing the opposite. In doing the opposite, Loudoun is taking money right out of the pockets of buyers, selle...
Loudoun County - Where the Jobs Are
Congratulations to Loudoun County for coming in fourth on CNNMoney.com’s top 25 list of counties that have experienced the greatest job growth in the last 8 years. Loudoun’s job growth rate went up over 75 percent from 2000 to 2008. Inter...
Home Buyers: Are You Worth $17.50?
Here’s a question for Loudoun and Fairfax County home buyers: “Are you worth $17.50?” “Duh!” Of course you are! So why would I ask such an obvious question? Because you may be shocked to hear who doesn’t think you...
Loudoun Community Spotlight: Goose Creek Bend, Brookfield Homes
This Loudoun County community spotlight falls on Goose Creek Bend, a Brookfield Homes community (click here if you don’t see the slideshow above). Goose Creek Bend is located off of Gulick Mill Rd less than a mile from Sycolin Rd on the border ...
Loudoun Community Spotlight: Hawks View Glen in Leesburg
Hawks View Glen is a community of 36 town homes built in 2005 by K Hovnanian Homes. Hawks View Glen is located near the intersection of East Market St (Route 7 business) and the Route 15 bypass in southeast Leesburg, Virginia. View Larger Map The typ...
Loudoun Community Spotlight: Pulte Homes, Windermere in Ashburn
This Loudoun County Community Spotlight falls on the Pulte Homes Windermere community in Ashburn, VA. The Windermere community is located near the corner of Claiborne Parkway and Croson Lane immediately next to the Broadlands community. Windermere is...
“On The Streets” of the Loudoun County Housing Market
You read the news and see the statistics. You hear what you’re neighbors and friends are saying. But what is really happening “on the streets” of the Loudoun County housing market? Here you go… Buyers looking to get a great de...
Are Loudoun Home Prices Where They Should Be?
A question on most people’s mind is, “Will home prices in Loudoun continue to fall?” That’s a great question and one which nobody can answer with complete certainty. But one thing to look at that will help you make an educate...
In Loudoun County News…
There’s been a bunch in the news/media recently regarding Loudoun County. Here’s a recap… Thousands in Northern Virginia face tax increases Increased tax bills - fair or unfair? George Mason University to explore options for full L...
