Photo of the Week?

While it's a great front door, I'm not sure this photo really does this property justice. It's a very nice 4 level, $800,000 townhouse here in Old Town.

The question is, with so many buyers looking at photo's ahead of time, how much do bad photo's really hurt the seller?

In my opinion, a savvy realtor scrutinizes every aspect of the marketing of listings, and further, for anyone interested, this really is a terrific property - and I'd be happy to show you the rest of it.

Crosspointe in Fairfax Station

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$724,900

This beautiful brick, former model home, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a two car garage, and granite is now on the market. This property features a huge - open kitchen / breakfast area / family room with fireplace that leads out to the deck, and a sunroom off the living room! The lower level is almost completely finished with rec room, game room, another room (currently used as sleeping quarters), and a full bath. There is an almost new (8 yr. old) cedar roof and a convertable fireplace (either gas or woodburning). The water heater is 2 years old and the main furnace/AC unit is just 3 years old. Over 4,100 square feet of finished living space awaits your personal decorator touches!

Call Richard at (703) 850-7899 to arrange a tour.

Foreclosures & Short Sales

Savvy Bargains

Below are the current listings that are either foreclosures or short sales as listed in the MRIS database. I have sorted the list into geographic areas. Remember, these are dynamic links, therefore it will be noted if the property has gotten a contract or the status changes. These links are good for 30 days.

If you'd like to see any of these properties, just let me know.

Arlington & Alexandria

Alexandria in Fairfax County

Falls Church

Springfield & Burke

McLean, Vienna, & Oakton

Note: This list includes all listings from MRIS subscribers- not just Long & Foster. All information is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification.

Foreclosure & Short Sale Listings

Savvy bargains

Below are the current listings that are either foreclosures or short sales as listed in the MRIS database. I have sorted the list into geographic areas, sort of. Please remember these are dynamic links, therefore it will be noted if the property has gotten a contract. These links are good for 30 days. If there is interest, I can certainly do other areas or update this list again mid-January.

If you'd like to see any of these properties, just let me know.

Arlington & Alexandria

Alexandria in Fairfax County

Falls Church

Springfield & Burke

Mclean, Vienna, and Oakton

Note: This list includes all listings from MRIS subscribers- not just Long & Foster. All information is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification.

Coming Soon, Fairfax Station, $749,900

This beautiful brick, former model home, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a large one car garage, and granite is coming on the market in early January.

This property features a huge - open kitchen / breakfast area / family room with fireplace that leads out to the deck, and a sunroom off the living room! The lower level is almost completely finished with rec room, game room, another room (currently used as sleeping quarters), and a full bath. There is an almost new (8 yr. old) cedar roof and a convertable fireplace (either gas or woodburning).

Call or e-mail me and I can give you all the particulars.

Ground Breaking - Alexandria City

The best laid plans often get waylaid, and so it was with the Alexandria City zoning commission etc. But all the road blocks have been cleared and the ground is broken - in fact the foundations are in. All dutifully hidden behind a green construction drape at 3107 Russell Road. Go here to see the listing.

Scheduled for delivery in Summer '08, this luxury brick home is located on Russell Road so close to St. Stephen & St. Agnes or Alexandria Country Day you could take the kids in your night clothes, if you ever needed to! E-mail me for floor plans & location plans.

Priced at $2,200,000 this Extraordinary Property will have 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a fully finished lower level, a detached two car garage, and comes loaded with luxury like travertine marble, en-suite bathrooms, a true chef's kitchen, an optional media room, and more... And with 5,500 square feet, there will be plenty of breathing room too!

Open House, Sunday, Dec. 9th, 1-4PM

Alexandria - Overlook - 3br/3.5ba

PRICE REDUCED...

Now $529,900

Gorgeous brick end unit, townhome that's wired for the 21st century and loaded w/ deluxe features. Three level bump-out! Crown and dentil moldings, tray ceilings, private decks, huge open spaces, loads of light, end unit w/ extra windows, a huge open flow kitchen/breakfast area/family room, and garage parking as well. Just minutes form 395, 95 & DC there is also an Express Metro Bus to the Pentagon (11 minutes). A beautiful Zen-like garden and owners "secret" garden w/ spa await the new owners.