Mid-Atlantic Region / Falls Church Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS) is a leading provider of real estate information technology, and the largest multiple listing service in the nation. MRIS offers a portfolio of technology solutions, broker and agent software products and an industry-leading consumer portal, HomesDatabase.com. In addition, MRIS provides back-end technology to other MLS systems through CURE, a proprietary solution. MRIS serves more than 50,000 real estate professionals spanning the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia. In a recently released report, MRIS reported the following. Falls Church, VA Average days on market dropped more than 73 percent, from 71 days to 19 day... 05/20/2010

Cherry Hill Park is holding "Concerts In The Park" every Thursday beginning June 17th, 2010. Different bands will perform and local bands are featured. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and food and enjoy the park and music. For more information please contact: Cherry Hill Park 312 Park Ave. Falls Church, Va. 22046 703-248-5001 photo credit: Nirazilla Related posts Map of The Spectrum Shrevewood Elementary School 22042 - Falls Church VA Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Falls Church High School   05/20/2010

The Top 22 most expensive Falls Church VA Real Estate listings for sale with subdivision, snapshot taken 05-16-2010. Just click on the link for the particular Falls Church VA Neighborhoods | Subdivisions or the property address for the complete MLS Listings. Address - City MLSNumber Subdivision List Price 6364 Lakeview Dr, Falls Church, VA FX7201418 Lake Barcroft 1,699,000 7824 Shreve Rd, Falls Church, VA FX7110387 Old Shreve Road 1,650,000 3536 Pinetree Ter, Falls Church, VA FX7187702 Lake Barcroft 1,600,000 2145 Royal Lodge Dr, Falls Church, VA FX7296165 Stockwell Manor 1,600,000 103 Cherry St S, Falls Church, VA FA7277309 Fall Church City 1,495,000 6799 Stockwell Manor Dr, Falls Church, VA FX7221627 Stockwell Manor 1,399,000 3450 Washington Dr, Falls Church, VA FX7107436 Courtland P... 05/16/2010

  MAI = Market Activity Index) Falls Church appears to be a real estate market in transition.  The average days on the market has dropped dramatically and at the same time the average price has declined.  Meanwhile the Market Activity Index continues to spike, which speaks to the possibility that the market has hit a bottom and is beginning to rebound. Related posts Questions to ask your real estate agent Tips for Home Sellers Washington Square A little feedback from an appreciative client Patsy Woods   05/15/2010

The City of Falls Church, Virginia  is sponsoring Civil War Day tomorrow, Saturday, May 15, 2010. From the Fall Church website, the event is described: 'Civil War Day is held each year on a Saturday in May at Cherry Hill Park. This living-history event depicts the Falls Church home-front during the Civil War. Activities include drilling and firing demonstrations, living history presentations, a Civil War music concert, box lunches, free admission to the Civil War era Cherry Hill Farmhouse, and more.' Cherry Hill Park in Falls Church is located off of Great Falls St., a couple of blocks off of Route 7. For Google Map directions to Cherry Hill Park: Directions.   Click on the link for  information about Cherry Hill Farmhouse and Barn. Falls Church offers many events during the year to res... 05/14/2010

Looking for Affordable Falls Church VA Real Estate? This report -based upon data captured on 05-13-2010 shows the most affordable communities in Falls Church VA. The Report shows the Number of Listings, the Average List Price for the subdivision and the Average Days on Market. In order for a community to be included into this report, it has to have a minimum of 4 active listings and a low average list price. Click on the link for the particular Falls Church VA Neighborhoods | Subdivisions for the complete list of Affordable MLS Listings of Falls Church Virginia Homes & Condos for Sale. Neighborhood / Subdivision - City Number orListings Average ListPrice AverageDays onMarket Chateaux, Falls Church, VA 4 211,698 20.8 Falls Church Gardens, Falls Church, VA 6 119,150 6.9 Hillwood Square, ... 05/13/2010

This chart below gives a snapshot of the Top 22 Falls Church Virginia Real Estate home & condos for sale by neighborhood, snapshot taken 05-08-2010. The Report shows the Number of Listings, the Average List Price for the subdivision and the Average Days on Market. Just click on the link to your neighborhood for the complete list of MLS Listings. If you need any assistance with any of these communities, please contact The Earl of Real Estate Team. City / Area Number orListings Average ListPrice AverageDays onMarket Lake Barcroft - Falls Church, VA 23 916,027 120.6 Pimmit Hills - Falls Church, VA 22 473,450 65.1 Woodlake Towers - Falls Church, VA 21 131,857 35.7 Skyline Plaza - Falls Church, VA 18 210,989 47.5 Skyline Square - Falls Church, VA 16 240,738 30.5 Broyhill Park - Falls Church... 05/08/2010

Broyhill Park - Falls Church, VirginiaBroyhill Park is an older neighborhood, comprised mostly of rambler-style houses.  Typically the homes have one full bathroom and three above-grade bedrooms--a functional obsolescence in newer neigbhorhoods.  An appeal mentioned by homeowners interviewed is the larger lot sizes (quarter acres) on which the homes sit.  The neighborhood is just south of Route 50 which leads north to Washington, DC. Broyhill Park is bounded on the north by Route 50, on the east by Graham Road, on the south by Holmes Run Park, and on the west by Providence Park. 04/21/2010

Pimmit Hills is bordered by Route 7, Route 123 and the Beltway, and is convenient to McLean, Tysons Corner, Falls Church City and Vienna. Founded in 1950, it's one of the oldest communities in Fairfax County, and with over 1,600 single-family homes on 633 acres, it's also one of the largest. The neighborhood was originally built with no sidewalks or curbs, and 1,280 of the homes were built with identical floor plans. Today, many of the homes feature additions, and in recent years, some of the older homes have been torn down and replaced with larger models. Metrobus runs throughout the community, and the West Falls Church Metro station is just a mile from the border of the neighborhood. Several county-maintained parks are located in Pimmit Hills, and the neighborhood is within walking d... 03/26/2010

New to the area?  Perhaps you've just taken a job with the government here, and you've been searching for Falls Church homes for sale by yourself?  Maybe you are of the mindset that you don't think you need an experienced buyers agent to assist you, but on the other hand you are not having any luck finding anything!  Sound familiar?  That is where I come in!   Perhaps you are interested in buying a home in Falls Church, a luxury home,  townhome,  new luxury garage townhouses, condo, or maybe just real estate for sale in Falls Church would suit you better?  However each time you find a a place that you are interested in, it is already under contract or 'Pending Sale!"  Frustrating isn't it!  Well I know where all the best real estate deals in Falls Church are!   Sometimes we even know of... 03/08/2010

Falls Church Condos?  They are a smart idea in the DC area!  Since Falls Church VA is located just 8 miles west of Washington DC, you cannot find a better plac eto live in the DC area.  When a person is moving to the DC area for work one thing they have to consider is the commute times.  They are critical.  The closer in to the DC area inside the Beltway is probably the more preferred place to be if you are working in DC, Alexandria, McLean the Pentegon etc.  That is why Falls Church homes are a smart idea. There is quick access to roads, buses and METRO.  Owning a Falls Church condos are also a great idea if your lifestyls means you are on the road a lot or work long hours adn do not have the time to maintain a big home.  I've taken the time to put togetner a few condo units that are ... 02/26/2010

The Skyline Square Condos Falls Church are located in Fairfax County VA inside the I-495 Beltway in convenient Falls Church VA.  It is a great place to live in the DC area because of its prime location!  The condos are are reasonably priced for such a great location. Skyline Square condos in convenient Falls Church VA is an excellent condominium community with wonderful amenities for residents of all lifestyles.  The Skyline Square condos complex is located in Fairfax county Virginia just outside Washington DC in sought after Falls Church VA inside the Beltway.  At Skyline Square you‘ll relax and enjoy the many amenities this fine complex offers including a swimming pool, multiple exercise facilities, two roof top party rooms, billiard rooms, a card room, library and a combination card ... 02/26/2010

Spectrum Luxury Condos Falls Church VA The Spectrum is an exciting and stunning new / newer luxury condominium complex in downtown Falls Church VA. You can experience metro DC area living at its finest in the Spectrum. Nearby the Spectrum in Falls Church is the Metro which you could take to the DC on your day off and check out the Smithsonian Museums, fine dining, arts and culture all just a short rip away. The luxury condominiums at the Spectrum are perfect.  They are ideally located between East and West Falls Church Metros. The Spectrum is conveniently located inside the Beltway, which means shorter commutes, nearby shops, dining, restaurants, cafes, offices and city parks.  If you are looking for luxury condos in Falls Church VA look no further than the Spectrum. 02/26/2010

Investors and homeowners are still realizing the value at Idylwood Towers. There were 12 homes sold during 2009. The lowest price was a 1br/1ba at $159,900. The maximum price was an updated 3br/2ba property at $315,000. As can be seen on the graph above, the number of foreclosures were up in 2009 versus 2008. The average sales price for a 1 bedroom unit was $177,550. The average price for a 2 bedroom unit was $213,600. As mentioned earlier, a single 3 bedroom unit sold for $315,000. Homes on average sell for 92.4% of the original list price. They sell for 96.6% of the final list price. If you are looking to purchase in Idylwood Towers it is important that you work with a Realtor that knows the buildings and can help you determine if the asking price is reasonable. Idylwood Towers Sold 1... 02/24/2010

Idylwood Towers Condos in Falls Church VA Tired of long commutes?  Looking for a condo close in in the DC area? Have you considered Falls Church VA?  Well your search has ended!   Idylwood Towers is a high rise condominium complex includes two high-rise buildings located in convenient Falls Church Virginia and is comprised of 484 residential condo units. Idylwood Towers was completed in 1974, on a sprawling twenty-two acre complex which includes ample parking, extensive lawns, mature trees and matured landscaping. Idylwood Tower’s Condos amenities: include a swimming pool, a fitness centers, tennis courts, a basketball court, BBQ areas, a kiddy’s playground, pool rooms, and community rooms for activities or private parties.   Market Update There are currently 8 Condos for sale in Idylw... 01/27/2010

There was an increase in activity in Pimmit Hills in 2009 showing that investors and homeowners still realize  the great value of the community. Entry level homes sell quickly and lots of investors are working in the neighborhood to renovate and sell homes. There were 49 homes sold in 2010 versus 45 homes sold in 2009. The lowest price was a 3br/1ba rambler at $279,900. The max price was a 5br/4.5ba new construction foreclosure at $720,000. The average price for all homes sold was $367,254. Homes on average sell for 96.8% of the original list price. They sell for 101.1% of the final list price. So, if you are looking to purchase in Pimmit Hills odds are that you will be paying about  the current asking price. Pimmit Hills Sold 2009: http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx... 01/14/2010

I tried a little test yesterday to see if local agents were reading my blog and it proved successful. Here is what I did.... Yesterday at a little after 10am, I did a post on my outside blog about a local event (adding a key word that would rarely be used) and then I decided to see if the post would be duplicated. Well this morning I got my answer. At around 9pm last night (less that 12 hours later) the same subject (words moved around a bit) was posted on a local agents blog. Is this copying? Is it a copyright issue? are you a "COPY-CAT"? No not really... I am flattered that you see me as the "source for information" in the our area. Hey wouldn't a "back-link" to me be fair? Again thanks for reading! 01/09/2010

MyFairfaxCountyRealEstate.com     December 2009 Falls Church Real Estate Sales Market Report *165 Active Homes Summary: Falls Church had a really good December for home sales. 90 home sales with 165 active.  Distressed numbers came down a little bit but this wil go back up as the spring market hits and the banks release more properties on the market. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to buy!  Contact us if you are thinking about buying or selling in Falls Church   Single Family Homes Falls Church Sold Falls Church Homes in December 2009: 48 homes Average Sold Price: $479,101 Median Sold Price: $385,000 Homes sold for about: 97.8% of asking price Average Days on Market: 58 days  Out of the 48 Falls Church home sales in December - 12 (25%) were distressed (foreclosure, bank owned, ... 01/05/2010

Falls Church Virginia Homes was just launched today to post local information on Falls Church VA real estate, current real estate trends and statistics, current listings, Falls Church homes for sale, Condos, Town homes, price trends, home values, and local sports weather and news.  We will also post real estate information, tips and advice for Falls Church home buyers and sellers. www.FallsChurchVirginiaHomes.com is being published as a WordPress Blog by Ellen Crawford CRS an Associate Broker with RE/MAX Distinctive in McLean VA, and will contain local information links about Falls Church and Fairfax County VA.  In the coming months and year we plan to expand this Falls Church VA real estate Blog to include local businesses, restaurants, videos, and places of interests.  We hope you enj... 12/31/2009

MyFairfaxCountyRealEstate.com     November 2009 Falls Church Real Estate Sales Market Report   Summary: Home sales stayed pretty much the same this month as last. The only difference was there was about 9 more distressed properties.  Alot of homes are still selling here in Falls Church and prices are affordable for first time home buyers and move up buyers.  Contact us if you are thinking about buying or selling in Falls Church   Single Family Homes Falls Church Sold Falls Church Homes in November 2009: 56 homes Average Sold Price: $488,019 Median Sold Price: $428,000 Homes sold for about: 97.9% of asking price Average Days on Market: 47 days  Out of the 56 Falls Church home sales in November - 18 (32%) were distressed (foreclosure, bank owned, short sale).   Townhomes in Falls Church S... 12/28/2009