Victoria Falls Market Watch – Villa Townhouses as of October 16, 2014 is an update on the real estate market activity at Victoria Falls (VF) since our last edition. We monitor the VF market activity to apprise the VF residents/neighbors, potential buyers and other interested parties on the real estate market in the VF community. The asking prices vary from villa to villa, i.e. the tax living area - interior size of living space, number of bedrooms and baths, location and other added features play a role in setting the final asking price New Listing – 7101 Piney Woods Pl. – Drees end unit villa townhouse listed for $415,000. Features include three bedrooms, two full baths and half bath. Approximate tax living area 3,304. Days on market – 18. New Listing – 7218 Winterfield Ter. – Craftstar end unit villa townhouse listed for $350,000. Features include three bedrooms and two baths. Approximate living area – 1,462 sq. ft. Days on Market – 6. Listing – 7118 Piney Woods Pl. – Drees villa … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch – Villa Townhouses
Victoria Falls Market Watch – Villa Townhouses is provided as a guide to help distinguish between the various styles in the Victoria Falls community. VF includes Michael Harris single family homes, Drees and Craftstar villa style townhouses. New Listing – 7118 Piney Woods Place – Craftstar villa townhouse listed for $369,900. Features include four bedrooms and two full baths. Approximate tax living area - 3,005 sq. ft. Days on Market – 7. Active/Listed – 7307 Birdcherry Lane – Craftstar villa townhouse is listed for $349,900. Features include three bedrooms and three full baths. Approximate tax living area – 1,850 sq. ft. Days on market – 56. Under Contract -7224 Paperbark Terrace – REO Craftstar villa townhouse listed for $229,900. Pending closing on September 15, 2014. Features include two bedrooms and two full baths. Approximate tax living area – 1,472 sq. ft. This was an exceptional value based on original list price. Days on market – 100. Under Contract – 7311 … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch – Villa Styled Townhouses
This Victoria Falls Market Watch - Villa Styled Townhouses reports one townhouse villa listed for sale at $359,900 and currently under contract pending closing. This villa style homes include three bedrooms and three full baths. Victoria Falls Market Watch reviews and tracks the VF community market data on a daily basis....It appears that the Crafts Star villas are selling for a lot less than the Drees styled villa homes. Most of the Drees town homes are closing at $375,000 to $380,000. Although , the majority of buyers are looking for the end unit Drees style homes. Some of these Drees homes include four bedrooms and spacious living space. VF Market Watch - Villa Styled townhouses indicate that the average sales prices for villa style homes range from a low of $349,900 to a high of $380,000. Unfortunately, there have not been any sales of the Drees end units homes thus far in the community. Victoria Falls Market Watch - Villa Styled Townhouses residents should anticipate an … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch – Condos
Victoria Falls Market Watch - Condos shows that there are currently no active condos listed on the market for sale at this time. The most recent sale of a condo closed this summer at $235,000 on July 16th. This was the highest sales price for any condo style in the VF community thus far. This increase should be considered great news for those condo resident facing foreclosure, short sale or foreclosure or thinking about relocating to another region. We'll be watching the VF market to see if this trend in increased market values continues going forward. Victoria Falls Market Watch - Condos suggest to condo residents to anticipate continued increases in sales prices moving forward in 2014 – 2015. The Victoria Falls community is fortunate to have a daily stream of interested and motivated buyers searching the internet and Google searches, visiting, walking and looking to relocate into the VF community. Google search engines are giving Central Park at Victoria Falls high ranking at the … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch – Single Family Homes
Victoria Falls Market Watch - single family homes provides a peak at the market activity within Central Park at Victoria Falls community. Several properties that were previously listed for sale during the summer have now closed. Coupled with an insufficient inventory of homes for sale and record low interest rates sellers are witnessing a sizzling sales market to say the least! The current supply of home listed have not kept pace with the increased number of home buyers flooding the market looking for homes to purchase. Victoria Falls Market Watch - single family homes focus on the sale of two single family homes this summer. The sale of a Michael Harris (MH) single family home (without a basement) listed and closed escrow at $399,900. This was a Hemingway Model that closed on June 30, 2014 without any sellers’ contributions to the buyer. The other pending sale of a MH single family home (without basement), which was a former model home was rescheduled for closing on the 31st. of … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch – June 17, 2014
This edition of the Victoria Falls market watch shares the latest market data for the VF community. We share this market information with our neighbors, residents, potential buyers and others who are interested in the real estate market in the Victoria Falls community. Since our last edition on May 23rd - one single family home is now under contract with a kick-out clause. There are two villa styled homes currently under contract with no kick-out clause... This Victoria Falls market watch data is provided by our local Multiple Listing Service and include the following residential stats as of today, June 17, 2014. The analysis report shows that the average list price of single family and villa homes is $343,675. One single family property previously listed at $399,900 is now under contract with a kick-out clause. The actual closed price will not be available until after the closing date scheduled for June 30th. There are two villa style properties under contract with no kick-out … [Read more...]
Selling a Home with Feng Shui
Selling a home with Feng Shui in mind may lead to a fast sale! Reducing clutter in a room can be an overwhelming task for many sellers. Many Realtors recommend the traditional Chinese practice of Feng Shui. The basis of Feng Shui is to arrange items to harmonize with surrounding spiritual forces. The ancient practice hit mainstream sellers several years ago,and now real estate professionals are joining in on the harmonizing bandwagon. The idea is that potential buyers may feel more comfortable and happy in a home that is arranged a’la Feng Shui. Selling your home involves creating a feeling that buyers will have about the home space…..Don’t be alarmed if your home’s front door faces west instead of east or is more southwestern than Asian. Creating a little Zen in your den will help raise its chi – and the possibility of a sale. Here are a few tips to bring a bit of Feng Shui into your home and life. > Simplicity Sells. Remove excess clutter and knick knacks from the room. … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch – Spring Edition 2014
Victoria Falls Market Watch - Spring Edition 2014 is an update on the housing market in this exclusive 55+ Retirement Community. We want to apprise VF residents, visitors, potential sellers and buyers, and other interested parties on the sales inventory of properties within the VF community. Over the last couple of weeks we have seen an increase in the number of villa style properties listed for sale. In the last six months, a total of six villa style homes sold in the range of $236,500 for a three bedroom Craftstar Villa Townhouse to $380,000 for a four bedroom Drees Villa style home. Currently, there are five Villa style Townhouses are for sale ranging from a two bedroom, two full bath, bank owned (Real Estate/Owned) townhouse priced at $239,900. And, four Townhouse/Villa style homes priced approximately from $349,900 for a three bedroom, three full bath Craftsman model to $389,900 for a three bedroom two full bath Villa style Townhouse Colonial. For more space - There are two … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Spring Real Estate Market
Victoria Falls Spring real estate market is slowly gaining momentum moving into 2014….Although, the lack of inventory combined with few sales in the VF community have left market values lingering below an acceptable level considering similar properties in the area. The single family homes in the Victoria Falls community usually remain on the market for a long listing period - say 90 - 180 days or more. The Days on the Market (DOM) indicator should improve as the inventory and sales picks up in the peak of the spring buying season. Considering the unique space and style of homes the community home owners should see and increase in values in the coming months. Especially, with the amenities that this community offer VF's residents. Fannie Mae, a government controlled mortgage funding organization recently listed a two bedroom, two full baths Craftsman style villa home with a stone exterior for$252,900. This property sit idle for over three years! Now, it’s listed for sale under the … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls 55+ senior community
Victoria Falls 55+ senior community for active adults. Central Parke at Victoria Falls is an adult senior community located in Laurel, MD. The "For Sale by Owner" of this lovely home is offering this elegant Austen model for sale with immediate occupancy. The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and has many fine features. This single family home was built by Michael Harris Homes in 2007 and features an open floor plan with ceramic tile foyer entrance, 1st. floor master bedroom and bath, 3 additional bedrooms on upper level, 3 full baths, formal dining room with custom crown molding and chair railings, eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counter-tops, GE Advantium oven, ceramic tile kitchen floor, zoned hi-efficiency gas heat, attached 2 car garage, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans and walk-in closets. Victoria Falls homeowners pay a low Homeowners Association Fee (HOA) of $222.00 monthly that include lawn mowing front and rear, snow removal up-to-your-door, annual gutter … [Read more...]