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

The followings statistics for Falls Church, VA include both the City of Falls Church, and the part of Falls Church included in Fairfax County, VA. Detached Homes Average Net Sale Price: $494,356 after 48 days on the marketRange: $218,000 – $1,275,000 Townhome Average Net Sale Price: $444,188 after 60 days on the marketRange: $120,000 – $967,000 1 Bedroom Condo Average Net Sale Price: $172,405 after 86 days on the market 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo Average Net Sale Price: $170,401 after 52 days*(there were several bank owns in this category, which brought the sales price down considerably) 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo Average Net Sale Price: $322,597 after 59 days on the market Market Share Info There were 19 short sales and 19 bank owned properties that sold in November – that’s 30% of the mark... 12/23/2009

MyFairfaxCountyRealEstate.com      October 2009 Falls Church Real Estate Sales Market Report   Summary: In October, Falls Church has had some pretty reasonable prices for Single Family homes and condos.  You just have to act quick. About half of these were distressed properties.  So Falls Church is still getting hit by this market. Contact us if you are thinking about buying or selling in Falls Church   Single Family Homes Falls Church Sold Falls Church Homes in October 2009: 50 homes Average Sold Price: $471,716 Median Sold Price: $405,000 Homes sold for about: 98.8% of asking price Average Days on Market: 53 days  Out of the 50 Falls Church home sales in October - 20 (40%) were distressed (foreclosure, bank owned, short sale).   Townhomes in Falls Church Sold Falls Church Townhomes in... 12/17/2009

Learning a new city or county can be overwhelming enough, but to add insult to injury, here in Northern Virginia we have: Falls Church City AND Falls Church in Fairfax County Alexandria City AND Alexandria in Fairfax County Fairfax City AND Fairfax County It's critical to know which area you're talking about -- services and schools are provided by the jurisdiction and can vary widely! Falls Church City, for example, has its own school district. But you could have a mailing address of Falls Church and instead be part of Fairfax County, and part of their school district. Even within the "Falls Church" portion of Fairfax County, the high school district might be Marshall, McLean, Stuart, or something else! (And to make it even more confusing for out-of-towners, the East Falls Church metro ... 12/12/2009

The Spectrum at Falls Church is a "green condo" development in Falls Church, Virginia. An affordable and eco-friendly condo building that features a "green roof" which saves residents money on utilities such as electricity, the Spectrum is one of several condo communities in Northern Virginia that has gotten on board with the environmentally-friendly bandwagon. The Spectrum at Falls Church is located at 444 West Broad Street just off of Route 7 in Falls Church, Virginia, and is approximately a ten-minute drive to the East Falls Church Metro on the Orange Line. The Spectrum at Falls Church houses 189 condo units throughout the development and offers 15 different floor-plans for the one and two bedroom condos. The Spectrum also features two-story lofts that vary in size from 800 to 1,600 ... 12/09/2009

The Idylwood Towers Condominiums include two high-rise buildings with a sum total of 484 residential condo units and include 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom floor plans. The Idylwood Towers are located at 2300 and 2311 Pimmit Drive in Falls Church, Virginia, and are accessible by Metro via the Orange Line to the East Falls Church Metro Station.  The twenty-two acre complex includes ample parking as well as the buildings' unusually large natural grounds with extensive lawns, mature trees and landscaping. The Idylwood Towers also hosts an attractive set of amenities which serve to highlight the natural landscape and acreage. Such features include a large swimming pool, fitness centers in each building with professional quality equipment for aerobic and strength exercises, tennis courts... 12/02/2009

Karen Kruschka | RE/MAX Olympic Realty | 703-690-6569 3055 Patrick Henry Drive, Falls Church, VA All new paint, wall-to-wall carpeting, range, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal. Tilt-out thermal windows. Metrobus to Pentagon, DC and Rosslyn. 1BR/1BA Condo offered at $100,000 Year Built 1952 Sq Footage 566 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $169 per month see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Building entryKitchenLiving RoomView from Living Room Contact info: Karen Kruschka RE/MAX Olympic Realty 703-690-6569 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jan 8, 2010, 11:40am PST ***********************************... 10/01/2009

The Kruschka Team has just listed this attractive and convenient Falls Church VA Condominium. Close to Metrobus routes to the Pentagon, DC and Rosslyn Karen Kruschka | RE/MAX Olympic Realty | 703-690-6569 3055 Patrick Henry Drive, Falls Church, VA All new paint, wall-to-wall carpeting, range, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal. Tilt-out thermal windows. Metrobus to Pentagon, DC and Rosslyn. 1BR/1BA Condo offered at $100,000 Year Built 1952 Sq Footage 566 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $169 per month see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Building entryKitchenLiving RoomView from Living Room Contact info: Karen Kruschka RE/M... 09/26/2009

***********************************************The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in Prince William County”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”NO REGISTRATION NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOME FINDERContact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area. 09/26/2009

With the construction crews frantically working it appears that some agencies slated for the big BRAC move in 2011 have been given an opportunity for a three year extension.  The Department of Defense has announced that agencies in leased office space may extend those leases until 2014.  The benefit is two fold.  First in a time when commercial real estate is feeling the pinch of a down market the owners of buildings in Crystal City and Alexandria will have more time to find new tenants.  With the concern over the timeline and completion of buildings and road infrastructure also looming it gives more time to make sure that the impact of 20,000 plus jobs in the area doesn’t cripple the already over crowded roads.The plan to move all of these jobs to new buildings at Fort Belvoir, the old... 09/23/2009

One bedroom, one bath condominium with brand new appliances, brand new wall to wall carpet, newly painted and in an extremely convenient Falls Church location, especially for commuting to the Pentagon and Washington, DC. ***********************************************The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in Prince William County”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”NO REGISTRATION NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOME FINDERContact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area. 09/21/2009

Statistics for Falls Church City and the city of Falls Church within Fairfax County are both grouped into the summary statistics below.    Single Family Homes Price Range: $200,000 - $1,330,000 Median Sale Price; $445,000 Average Sale Price: $471,547 after 57 days   Townhomes Price Range: $269,000 - $961,262 Average Sale Price: $450,466 after 39 days   Condos 1 bedroom, 1 bath Average Sale Price; $155,175 after 48 days Laura@TheLJRGroup.com 703.283.6120   08/20/2009

The Westlee  is located near the intersection of Lee Hwy and Westmoreland Street at 2200 N. Westmoreland Street. The Westlee has 128 residential units above the first floor. The ground floor has 8,248 square feet of ground floor retail space. The Westlee is less than four short blocks from East Falls Church station on the Orange Line.  The units are graced with soaring 10 foot ceilings.  Included in the amenities are a classy and grandiose club room as well as a gym for the residents. 24 hour access control and garage parking make this a well secured home.   Right next door you'll find the Bear Rock Cafe and the La Cote D'Or Cafe with a Baskin Robbins to sate your sweet tooth just two blocks away. Westlee offers underground parking for residents, a fitness center and concierge service.... 08/04/2009

I have to sell this property quickly in order to close on another deal in a timely manner, so my loss (in potential profit) will be your gain. I intend to sell this at 40 percent of its fair market value ($100K), so it definitely has plenty of equity!! To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/virginia-buy-duplex-triplex-multi-family-home-11647026.html 07/20/2009

There has been reasonable activity in Pimmit Hills this year. It seems like investors and homeowners are realizing the value of the community. The last few offers I made on Pimmit Hills homes competed with multiple offers from other competing agents with the sales price ending up at or above asking price.  There have been 16 homes sold in the first 5 months of the year. 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 $374,646. Homes on average sell for 94% of the original list price. They sell for 99.3% of the final list price. So, if you are looking to purchase in Pimmit Hills odds are that you will be paying close to the current asking price. Pimmit Hills Sold YTD: htt... 06/03/2009

Falls Church VA Real Estate Update for Sunday February, 1 2009. As of today Sunday February 1, 2009 there are currently 223 homes for sale in Falls Church VA in our MRIS MLS System. These are fee simple Falls Church VA homes for sale and detached single family homes. Falls Church Virginia is located just west of Washington DC in Fairfax County. Falls Church VA has great homes, neighborhoods, and some great subdivisions with reasonably priced single family detached fee simple homes for sale. Below is a current list of activity on single family homes for sale in Falls Church VA. 223 'Active' - Falls Church,VA Homes 14 'Cntg/KO' - Falls Church,VA Homes 45 'Cntg/NO KO' - Falls Church,VA Homes 39 'Contract' - Falls Church,VA Homes FALLS CHURCH VA HOMES FOR SALE - ACTIVE MLS Your browser doe... 01/31/2009

I posted this a few weeks ago and this dog is still missing, please help spread the word... To all animal lovers out there... A Friend of mine sent this to me and I wanted to share and ask that you please pass this along if you live in the Falls Church Area... http://helpfindrocky.blogspot.com/  "My dog Rocky went missing early morning on January 3rd. He is in and around the Falls Church area. If you see Rocky or have information, please call me at 703-593-1040 or email at rockydab@yahoo.com. This blog contains updates and sightings."   01/29/2009