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...]
Selling a Home
Selling a home seems to be a major undertaking….. Question: We are ready to list our house for sale. We would like a quick sale, want to make a reasonable profit on our investment, and save as much as possible on the commissions. Do you have any advice on how to set a fair asking price to attract buyers? Ask the Experts: Selling a home - Deciding on the right asking price is one of the most important factors when selling your home. A price that’s too high can dissuade potential buyers, while a below-market price will reduce the return on your investment. And, may cause buyers to think something’s wrong with the house. Selling a home can be tricky endeavor – To start the process consult with a real estate professional who will prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) based on your home’s fine features, recent upgrades and location. The CMA will compare your home features with similar homes with similar features that have recently sold in your neighborhood. Usually, within 180 … [Read more...]
Is a Condo Right for You?
Is a condo right for you? Condominium sales have increased in many parts of the country. The three largest groups of condo buyers are people buying real estate for the first time, couples whose children have left home, and retired people buying in a retirement community or buying a vacation home. There are several things to consider when investing in a condo, no matter where it is located or why you are making the investment. In some condo communities, you will share the facilities of the common areas, e.g. hallways, parking spaces, storage areas, clubhouses, swimming pool, and tennis courts with other residents. Therefore, you want to buy a unit in a community where these facilities are properly maintained and secure. Is a condo right for you? Another consideration is the added cost that comes with owning a condo. Most condos charge a monthly Homeowners Association (HOA) fee and condo fee that covers upkeep and repairs. Fees of this nature usually cover such things as water, trash … [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 Condominiums
Victoria Falls Condominiums at Central Parke is situated in the heart of a 55+ Active Adult Resort style community located off of Contee Road in Laurel, MD. Victoria Falls Condominiums were built in 2005 -2006 and include two distinct models which are the Kingston and the Dartmouth model. Although the Kingston model offers a little more in square footage than the Dartmouth, both are very spacious two bedroom residences, over-sized eat-in kitchens, some with dens, two full baths, an open floor plan and high ceilings. In addition, both models have master suites with a jacuzzi tub, balcony overlooking the courtyard, elevators and membership to the private Resort Club. The Resort Club is open to all Victoria Falls Condominiums residents and include a full state of the art Fitness Center, Indoor and Outdoor pool, Billiard Room, Great Hall for parties, Card Room,Tennis and Basketball courts and a walking/biking trail around the entire parameter of the community. The Resort Club provide … [Read more...]
The Willows at Victoria Falls
With the upcoming occupancy of four rental buildings in August 2013, The Willows at Victoria Falls (a new luxury rental condominium project located in Victoria Falls at Central Parke in Laurel, MD), the homeowner residents are gearing up for the increase in traffic and shared use of the Club House facilities at the 55+ Resort Living Community. The residents of The Willows at Victoria Falls must follow the same condominium and Home Owner Association (HOA) guidelines, e.g., age restrictions. The new rental units were designed to look and feel like the current condo models with all the amenities, floor plans, space and the like. The Willows at Victoria Falls is situated in the heart of the Victoria Falls community, and is convenient to grocery shopping, restaurants, parks, walking trails, and tennis courts. The apartments feature spacious open floor plans, 9’ ceilings, large master bedroom suites, Kenmore kitchen appliances, double bowl stainless steel sink, 42” designer oak flat … [Read more...]
Listing Agent’s Job
In addition, to advertising and marketing your property features to the world...... Your listing agent’s job is to work with cooperating agents (selling agent) to secure a purchase offer contract that will net the seller the highest return on their investment ……and one that will settle without delay. This means that from the onset your listing agent must do their due diligence in facilitating the purchase offer contract by ensuring receipt of a buyer’s pre-approval letter from the prospective lender upon receipt of the contract package. The listing agent should contact the buyer’s loan officer to determine if the buyer is qualified to purchase your home (before you sign the purchase offer contract), and if the buyer is solid financially to secure a final loan approval according to the terms in the contract. It’s the listing agent’s job to confirm receipt of a pre-approval letter from the buyer’s lender and any additional supporting documentation to verify the buyers’ ability to … [Read more...]