November 30, 2009 is the last day to close on your new home in order to qualify for the tax break offered by our Federal government. If you want to take advantage and you're a first time home buyer call TODAY. Most lenders are requiring a 30 day lead time to get to the closing table which means by Halloween you better have your deal ratified. There is a ton of inventory to sift through so take advantage of this incredible buyers market and the tax credit and give us a call today! We're looking forward to hearing from you! 703-283-4524 08/26/2009

I remember when turning right on a red light used to be against the law. The law was modified to 'Right on Red after coming to a complete stop' to help traffic flow more smoothly and eliminate waiting at a light when there was no traffic coming that would keep you from making a safe right turn. The number of people who either disregard this entirely or choose to see it as a guideline, rather than a law, astound me. As someone who runs and walks frequently, I see evidence daily of how this law has become dangerous. At virtually every cross walk, I spend more time making sure I am not going to be hit that watching the safe crossing count-down. I am not saying the law should be changed back, but I would like to see some public service announcements and possibly some tickets issued to remin... 08/25/2009

TNT Fitness has been providing personal training services to local Northern Virginia residents since 1999. I have participated in their group personal training at both Reston Sport & Health and Herndon's Worldgate in Northern Virginia.  If you are looking for a way to work toward your personal fitness goals, this is a wonderful program, made more affordable by its group nature. At the Reston Sport & Health, I show up 2 mornings a week (and sometimes on Saturdays, when make-up classes are offered) for 45 minutes of Ab work, weight lifting, squats and stretching. The well educated and fun trainers, Brock and Dianne, put us through our paces and adapt each exercise to our individual limitations.  No need to worry if you are new to weight lifting, are working with an injury or are looking t... 08/21/2009

We have all seen the studies that show that after a long summer break, children take a while to get back in the groove of school. The Reston Regional Library is ready to help you combat this problem this weekend by offering an opportunity to buy your children some books they would like to read, at a price you would like to pay. Friends of the Reston Regional Library are sponsoring the 2009 Childrens' and YA* Used Book Sale. This sale will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 10-4 and Sunday, August 23rd from 1-4. There will also be teachers materials available, so it is a great way for new teachers to stock their classrooms or for experienced teachers to refresh their materials. These materials will only be available at this sale; the September sale will not feature any children or young... 08/20/2009

Are you looking for a home at a bargain price that could benefit from some loving care?   You might want to cast your eyes on the homes which are available as foreclosed or short sales in Reston Virginia ... I've put together a link to a list of homes which are offered by their owners for less than their current mortgages or have already been foreclosed by Lenders on the resale market on a 1st come,1st served basis.  You need a Realtor to show them and help you through the process ... And Yes, they've already factored in the Realtor cost so you can get the sort of help you'll need to land one of these bargains.  Visit www.reston-area.com/forsale.htm and  look to the links at mid-page for Foreclosed and Short Sale Homes in Herndon Virginia. 08/15/2009

The inventory of homes for sale in Reston's Town Center area was about 60 homes active on the market as of 15 Aug 2009. The available homes run the full spectrum of condos through townhomes from brand new to about 15 years in age.  Prices ranged from a low of about $200k to a high of $1.5 million.  Visit Available Homes at http://www.restontowncenter-homes.com/ to view currently available Reston Town Center Homes. 08/15/2009

The inventory of Lakefront  Community homes for sale in Reston was 29 homes active on the market as of 15 Aug 2009.  Direct Lakefront homes have been selling off at a faster rate than other homes in the Reston area. If you'd like to live on one of Reston's lakes ... This might be to moment to come out of for a look.  Visit Available Homes at http://www.reston-lakefront.com/ to view currently available Lakefront Homes in Reston Virginia. 08/15/2009

The inventory of Condos for sale in Reston was about 100 homes active on the market as of 15 Aug 2009 with new contracts running at about 45 a month.  Consequently, the absorption rate for these homes is about 2 months on the market.  Condos sales have started to pick up in the Reston area. If you've been hanging back, this might be the moment to re-start your shopping.  Visit Available Homes at http://www.reston-condos.com/ to view currently available condos in Reston Virginia. 08/15/2009

The inventory of townhomes for sale in Reston was about 65 homes active on the market as of 15 Aug 2009 with new contracts running about 45 a month.  Consequently, the absorption rate for these homes is about 1.5 months on the market.  This might be a good time to jump back into the market ... There's a great selection and prices may be the best you've seen in three or four years.  Like to see currently available Townhomes in Reston ... visit http://www.reston-area.com/forsale.htm 08/15/2009

The inventory of single family detached homes for sale in Reston was about 55 homes active on the market as of 15 Aug 2009 with new contracts running about 25 a month.  Consequently, the absorption rate for these homes is about 2 months on the market.  Sales of single family homes have picked up in the last couple of months.  If you've been considering buying a single family, this might be the moment.  Like to see currently available Single Family homes in Reston ... visit http://www.reston-area.com/forsale.htm 08/15/2009

ales in the Lake Anne section of Reston, Virginia continued briskly in July, with more homes closing this year than last in all categories except detached homes. Below are the statistics comparing sales from last July to this July for both number of units sold and the average net price (price less seller incentives). Number of Detached Homes Sold From 7/1/08-7/31/08:     3 Average Net Price in 2008: $  486,000 Number of Detached Homes Sold From 7/1/09-7/31/09:   1 Average Net Price in 2009:   $  560,000 Percentage Price Change:   *because of the small sample size, this will not be an accurate reflection of the change in value Number of Townhouses Sold From 7/1/08-7/31/08: 6  Average Net Price in 2008:  $  523,500 Number of Townhouses Sold From 7/1/09-7/31/09:   13 Average Net Price in 2... 08/11/2009

Sales in the North Point section of Reston, Virginia continued briskly in July, with more homes closing this year than last in all categories except detached homes. Below are the statistics comparing sales from last July to this July for both number of units sold and the average net price (price less seller incentives). Number of Detached Homes Sold From 7/1/08-7/31/08:     6 Average Net Price in 2008: $   797,367 Number of Detached Homes Sold From 7/1/09-7/31/09:    4 Average Net Price in 2009:   $   747,063 Percentage Price Change:    -6% Number of Townhouses Sold From 7/1/08-7/31/08:   9 Average Net Price in 2008:  $  419,862 Number of Townhouses Sold From 7/1/09-7/31/09:    18 Average Net Price in 2009:    $   $434,744 Percentage Price Change:  + 3% Number of Condominiums Sold From ... 08/11/2009

Sales in the Hunters Woods section of Reston, Virginia continued briskly with more units sold in July 2009 than July 2008. Below are the statistics comparing sales from last July to this July for both number of units sold and the average net price (price less seller incentives). Number of Detached Homes Sold From 7/1/08-7/31/08:      10 Average Net Price in 2008: $    648,227 Number of Detached Homes Sold From 7/1/09-7/31/09:     14 Average Net Price in 2009:   $   496,309 Percentage Price Change:      -23% *                  * One factor contributing to this downturn in average net price was the sale of a lake front home in July 2008 for $1,250,000 with a seller contribution of $2,727.50. The highest priced detached home sold in July of 2009 was $718,000 with no seller contribution. If... 08/11/2009

Are you looking for a home at a bargain price that could benefit from some loving care?   You might want to cast your eyes on the homes which are available as foreclosed or short sales in Reston Virginia ... I've put together a link to a list of homes which are offered by their owners for less than their current mortgages or have already been foreclosed by Lenders on the resale market on a 1st come,1st served basis.  You need a Realtor to show them and help you through the process ... And Yes, they've already factored in the Realtor cost so you can get the sort of help you'll need to land one of these bargains.  Visit www.reston-area.com/forsale.htm and  look to the links at mid-page for Foreclosed and Short Sale Homes in Reston Virginia. 08/07/2009

The inventory of homes for sale in Reston's Town Center area was about 65 homes active on the market as of 1 Aug 2009. The available homes run the full spectrum of condos through townhomes from brand new to about 15 years in age.  Prices ranged from a low of about $200k to a high of $1.5 million.  Visit Available Homes at http://www.restontowncenter-homes.com/ to view currently available Reston Town Center Homes. 07/31/2009

The inventory of Lakefront  Community homes for sale in Reston was 29 homes active on the market as of 1 Aug 2009.  Direct Lakefront homes have been selling off at a faster rate than other homes in the Reston area. If you'd like to live on one of Reston's lakes ... This might be to moment to come out of for a look.  Visit Available Homes at http://www.reston-lakefront.com/ to view currently available Lakefront Homes in Reston Virginia. 07/31/2009

The inventory of Condos for sale in Reston was about 97 homes active on the market as of 1 Aug 2009 with new contracts running at about 45 a month.  Consequently, the absorption rate for these homes is about 2 months on the market.  Condos sales have started to pick up in the Reston area. If you've been hanging back, this might be the moment to re-start your shopping.  Visit Available Homes at http://www.reston-condos.com/ to view currently available condos in Reston Virginia. 07/31/2009

The inventory of townhomes for sale in Reston was about 62 homes active on the market as of 1 Aug 2009 with new contracts running about 45 a month.  Consequently, the absorption rate for these homes is about 1 months on the market.  This might be a good time to jump back into the market ... There's a great selection and prices may be the best you've seen in three or four years.  Like to see currently available Townhomes in Reston ... visit http://www.reston-area.com/forsale.htm 07/31/2009

The inventory of single family detached homes for sale in Reston was about 60 homes active on the market as of 1 Aug 2009 with new contracts running about 30 a month.  Consequently, the absorption rate for these homes is about 2 months on the market.  Sales of single family homes have picked up in the last couple of months.  If you've been considering buying a single family, this might be the moment.  Like to see currently available Single Family homes in Reston ... visit http://www.reston-area.com/forsale.htm 07/31/2009

Reston, VA buyers are finding townhouses under $300,000!  I was fortunate enough to represent one Reston, VA buyer this July that found a townhouse for under $300,000 that was nearly in spotless condition.  And it was a regular sale!  Not a foreclosure or bank owned home. My Reston, VA buyer negotiated a great deal on his new townhouse.  He paid $294,000 for this two bedroom, two and a half bathroom gem.  He also got over 2% of the sales price in closing cost assistance from the seller.  He has a townhouse in great condition, and a gorgeous deck and patio overlooking trees that he will enjoy Spring through Fall. Not everything in Reston,VA under $300,000 is a distressed sale!  If you need help finding your Reston, VA home under $300,000, give me a call. Chris Ann Cleland, Long & Foster,... 07/31/2009