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LANGLEY FOREST $3,499,000
Privately sited new construction home on 2-acres in sought after Langley Forest. Surrounded by stunning views, this 8,000 sq ft., home features an open concept with elegant living spaces, two master bedrooms, an elevator & stunning architectural features throughout.
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OLD TOWN $1,700,000
Free standing 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths brick carriage house located in the heart of Old Town. Gourmet kitchen with twosided gas fireplace, custom brick arches lead to adjoining coffered ceiling living room. Master bedroom suite offers 14 foot ceilings and gas fireplace.
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SHIRLINGTON CREST $799,000 Gorgeous Brittany model townhome that has been meticulously maintained and upgraded, and is absolutely move-in ready. 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath open concept home with high-end finishes, hardwoods throughout, 2 car garage, roof terrace, wet bar, recessed lights, and much more. Steps to the Village at Shirlington.
LYON VILLAGE $2,075,000
SOLD: One block to the heart of Clarendon, this modern take on a farmhouse welcomes visitors with soaring ceilings, random width hardwood floors, inviting open spaces and thoughtful touches throughout.
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AURORA HILLS $1,895,000
Gorgeous 5,760 square foot home with excellent space for entertaining and everyday living. Main level: office, formal living and dining rooms, and family room with double-sided fireplace. Gourmet kitchen and butler’s pantry and breakfast room. 4 BR and 3 BA upstairs including large master suite. Lower level with rec room, 2 BR and 1 BA. 2-car attached garage.
JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344
LEE HEIGHTS $1,399,900 Gorgeous, light-filled, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bath move-in ready Colonial in the heart of Arlington! Amazing yard, 0.26-acre, professionally landscaped, fully fenced, Koi pond, pergola, deck, stone patio, and Bocce Ball court! Gourmet kitchen opens to family room. Tastefully updated throughout includes wine tasting room. JEREMY BROWNE +1 703 594 4139
DUPONT CIRCLE, DC $349,000
Modern comfort meets historic charm. This renovated one bedroom in The Chastleton Cooperative, a Dupont “Best Address,” with roof terrace features a granite and stainless kitchen, washer/dryer, and hardwood floors. DEBRAN MCCLEAN +1 202 494 8202
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$116,000 The Jefferson, 55+ senior community. Two bedroom, one bath with balcony, galley kitchen, washer/dryer in-unit. Monthly fee covers amazing amenities including formal dining room, weekly house cleaning and linen service, transportation, pool and fitness center, and so much more.
ROSSLYN $1,425,000
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SOLD: Nestled in a quiet corner of Rosslyn, this two bedroom plus den/office, two and one-half bath boasts nearly 2,068 square feet of living space and monument views. Unit features stunning upgrades and two garage parking spaces.
SHIRLINGTON CREST
$819,900 Luxurious end-unit Brittany model townhome – private, quiet, and amazing sunlight. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage, roof-top terrace, high-end finishes, 9 foot celings, gourmet kitchen, recessed lighting, hardwood floors, master walk-in closet, open concept.
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ROSSLYN $175,000
Welcome to this spacious sunny one bedroom co-op at River Place in a great location in Rosslyn close to the Metro, Key Bridge and Georgetown. Outdoor pool, exercise & party room, grocery and barber shop on site. Great opportunity for investor or owner occupant.
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LYON VILLAGE $1,920,000
SOLD: Singular residence provides ultimate backdrop for active, urban lifestyle in Clarendon. A gathering place. Nothing ignored in design nor construction, this property captures your interest with its many custom features.
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Fund-Raising Breakfast ARLINGTON’S Trains a Lens on Housing REALTOR® What Others Say...
Everyone warned us that selling our home would be a nightmare. Carol’s steady calm nature, vast experience and valuable contacts resulted in a stress-free sale. No drama. No horror stories to trade. With Carol on our side, our home selling experience was a dream come true.
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Shown at the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network breakfast are Pinkie Dent Mayfield, state Sen. Barbara Favola, Del. Patrick Hope, A-SPAN CEO Kathleen Sibert and Jim Fay. The event was held April 6 at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in Ballston.
SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
After 12 years living on the streets, Jim Fay met Kasia Shaw. Shaw is a nurse practitioner for the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN). To her fell the responsibility for helping to address some of Fay’s accumulated medical woes. “She doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer,” Fay deadpanned. With his medical issues stabilized, ASPAN then went to work finding Fay housing and a degree of security he hadn’t known for years. It worked: Fay is now one of more than 225 local people who have found permanent housing through A-SPAN efforts. “I consider myself a success story,” he said. “I couldn’t have done it without all the kind people at A-ASPAN. I feel like each one of them is a family member.” It was the kind of message that warmed the hearts of the 300 political, business and civic leaders in attendance April 6 at the homeless-services organization’s fourth annual Coming Home Breakfast, held at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association conference center in Ballston. A-SPAN aims to provide “a solid path from street to stability,” said Todd Ihrig, the organization’s 2017 board chairman. “Homelessness is a condition people experience; it does not define them,” said Ihrig, a local investment adviser. “It’s all too easy to . . . stare straight ahead, try not to make eye contact [with those on the streets]. That was me for a very long time. I wanted to be compassionate, but I didn’t know what to do.” The annual event is part retrospective of the past year, part push for financial support. “It’s time to do your part; you have the power to change a life today,” said Pinkie Dent Mayfield, vice president of corporate affairs at Graham Holdings and the event’s keynoter.
Mayfield relayed her own story growing up in a working-class community in Oakland. Her stable life was interrupted with her parents’ divorce, coupled with the economic decline of the neighborhood. “Life changes in the blink of an eye, Mayfield said. “All of us are one situation away from a dramatic change that could derail our lives forever.” “In no way am I embarrassed or ashamed,” she said of her experience. “My experience is my lens - it’s why I care. My life as I know it today is nothing short of a miracle.” A-SPAN operates the Arlington County government’s homeless-services center in Courthouse, and also provides a variety of services to support the homeless population. In its most recent fiscal year, 92 cents of every dollar of its $3.6 million in expenses went to direct client support. Kathleen Sibert, the organization’s CEO, voiced concern about the federal government’s commitment to support for the homeless. “These are very uncertain times,” she said. “I don’t think anyone really knows what’s going to happen.” With the homeless-services center up and running and its housing programs finding their stride, A-SPAN is putting a new emphasis on finding employment for its clients – many of whom are disabled and/or have been out of the workforce for a substantial period of time. In the 2016 count conducted for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Arlington’s homeless population totaled 174, a drop of 27 percent from a year before and a decline of 61 percent from 2012 – both the largest reductions in the region. Regionwide, the 2016 count recorded 12,215 homeless individuals, an increase of 592 (5 percent) from 2015. Figures from the 2017 count, conducted in late January, are expected to be released in coming weeks.
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Solid Jobs Picture Benefits County Real Estate SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer February’s unemployment rate was little changed in Arlington, but the county’s overall jobs picture remained strongest among Virginia’s 133 localities, according to new state figures. With 144,654 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 3,839 looking for work, Arlington’s jobless rate of 2.6 percent was a tick better than the 2.7 percent reported in January, according to figures detailed April 5 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Arlington’s lack of significant movement in either direction mirrored trends across the region. In February, the jobless rate in the city of Falls Church dropped from 2.8 percent to 2.7 percent, while Alexandria’s jobless rate fell from 3.1 percent to 3 percent and the rates in Fairfax and Loudoun counties dipped from 3.2 percent to 3.1 percent. In Prince William County, February’s jobless rate of 3.7 percent was unchanged from a month before. Across the region as a whole, February’s unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, down from 3.4 percent and representing 1.55 million employed in the civilian workforce and 52,250 looking for jobs. Statewide, the labor force expand- 1 HBM SUN GAZETTE AD 1-5-2016f.pdf ed for the 11th consecutive month,
Year-Over-Year Unemhitting a record high ployment Down in Metat 4.28 million, while household employ- Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian em- ro Area: Year-over-year unemployment across ment was up for the ployment for February. “Previous” is rate for January. the Washington region 26th straight month Previous Pct. Employed Unemployed was down slightly from a and also stood at a re- Jurisdiction 3.1% 3.0% 93,910 2,898 year before in February, cord high, said Ann Alexandria 2.7% 2.6% Arlington 144,654 3,839 according to new federal Lang, senior economist 3.2% 3.1% Fairfax County 610,103 19,562 figures. for the Economic In2.8% 2.7% 7,846 215 With 3.36 million in formation & Analytics Falls Church the civilian workforce and 3.2% Division of the Virginia Loudoun 3.1% 198,518 6,401 130,000 looking for jobs, Employment Commis- Prince William 3.7% 3.7% 228,696 8,29 the regional unemploysion. 3.4% 3.3% Northern Va. 1,554,485 52,250 ment rate of 3.9 percent The private educa- Virginia 4.2% 4.0% 4,098,850 168,676 was down from 4 percent tion/health care and United States 5.1% 4.9% 151,594,000 7,887,000 in February 2016, accordstate/local government Virginia’s jobless rate was lowest, foling to figures reported sectors saw solid gains during the month, as did the leisure/ lowed by Charlottesville (3.4 percent) April 5 by the federal Bureau of Labor hospitality sector. The largest job loss and Winchester 3.5 percent). The high- Statistics. est rates were turned in by Kingsport/ The Washington region was among came in construction. Among Virginia’s 133 cities and Bristol (4.5 percent) and Virginia Beach 274 of the nation’s 388 metro areas to report lower year-over-year jobless counties, Arlington had the lowest and Lynchburg (both 4.4 percent). Nationally, Virginia tied with Or- rates. A total of 88 metros had higher jobless rate, followed by Falls Church, the city of Fairfax (2.9 percent), the egon for the 11th lowest jobless rate rates, while 26 saw no change. The national, non-seasonally-adcity of Alexandria and, in a six-way in the nation, at 4 percent. Rock-bottie at 3.1 percent, the City of Charlot- tom unemployment rates were found justed unemployment rate of 4.9 pertesville and Fairfax, Fluvanna, Greene, in Hawaii (2.7 percent), Nebraska and cent in February was down from 5.2 New Hampshire (3.3 percent each) and percent a year before. Loudoun and Madison counties. Among all metro areas, the lowest The highest unemployment for Colorado, South Dakota and Vermont the month was recorded in Buchanan (3.4 percent each). The highest rates jobless rate was 2.1 percent in Ames, County, at 9.3 percent, followed by were reported in Alaska (7.4 percent), Iowa. The highest rate, 18.4 percent, Lancaster County (9 percent), Dick- New Mexico (6.9 percent), Alabama was found in El Centro, Calif. Among the nation’s 51 metropolienson County (8.6 percent) and Nor- (6.1 percent), West Virginia (6 percent) tan areas with populations of a million thumberland County and the city of and Ohio (5.9 percent). For full data, see the Web site at Covington (7.8 percent each). 1/5/16 8:40 AM * Continued on Page 16 Among metro areas, Northern www.virginialmi.com.
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Arizona County Takes Crown as Fastest-Growing On the Move Net Domestic Migration for U.S. Counties: 2015-2016
Net domestic migration by county 5,000 or greater 1,000 to 4,999 0 to 999 -100 to -1 -5,000 to -101 Less than -5,000
Source: Vintage 2016 Population Estimates www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest.html
Maricopa County, Ariz., has supplanted Harris County, Texas, as the county with the nation’s highest annual population growth, according to new U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. Harris County was the largest numeric gainer for eight years in a row, but Maricopa County gained 81,360 people between July 1, 2015 and July 1, 2016 – or about 222 people per day – while Harris County fell to second with a gain of 56,587 people, or about 155 people per day on average. Maricopa County, home to Phoenix, primarily grew through the addition of 43,189 residents from net domestic migration, a measure of how many people move to or from an area versus other parts of the United States. The county also added 25,428 people from natural increase (more births than deaths) and 10,188 people from net international migration. “In the early 2000s, Maricopa County was in the top one or two counties by numeric growth. From 2009-2011, Maricopa County saw much lower net migration than in the years before
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Civic Federation: Hold Line on Real-Estate Rate by Tapping Into Funds That Already Are at Hand SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer Delegates to the Arlington County Civic Federation voted overwhelmingly on April 4 in calling on the County Board to enact no increase to the real estate tax rate for 2017. Boosters of the proposal said the county government has enough funds sloshing around from surpluses in previous years to support County Manager Mark Schwartz’s entire budget request without resorting to the
manager’s proposed 2-cent increase in the tax rate. Dipping into excess leftover funds would fund Schwartz’s request in full, give the taxpayers a break and wouldn’t place the long-term health of the county government at risk, said Burton Bostwick, a member of the federation’s revenues and expenditures committee. “The county has reserves on reserves, contingencies on contingencies,” said Bostwick, who presented the committee’s recommendation to
the entire membership. It passed, 309, with six abstentions. To fund the billion-dollar county budget, Schwartz proposed raising the tax rate from 99.1 cents per $100 assessed valuation to $1.011 cents, with the extra two pennies on the tax rate going to support a growing school system and needs of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Each penny added to the tax rate results in a higher tax burden of $7 million for county property owners.
“The county could easily fund the $14 million for Metro and schools out of existing funds,” Bostwick said. Why, then, would county staff propose a higher tax rate rather than be more creative? “They probably aren’t trying hard enough,” Bostwick said. Not everyone within the Civic Federation embraced the idea of no increase in the tax rate. Sarah McKinley, a delegate from Columbia Heights, said it was “unrealistic” to take that route. “I don’t feel comfortable this is the right way to go,” she said. Peter Olivere worried aloud about the potential impact of federal budget cuts, saying it would be prudent to ensure reserve funds are protected for a truly rainy day. “We’re going to need every penny of that,” he predicted. But Suzanne Sundburg, a Civic Federation fiscal hawk, countered that even during the economic meltdown nearly a decade ago, the county government still ended its fiscal years with budget surpluses, so there was little to fear. The real estate tax bill of an Arlington homeowner would rise about 5 percent to an average of $6,240 under the proposed $1.24 billion fiscal 2018 budget proposed by Schwartz on Feb. 23. Under the proposal, which also includes modest increases in trash-service and water/sewer rates, the total local-government tax-and-fee burden on a typical homeowner would rise to $8,613, up $308 from currently. Even without an increase in the tax rate, many Arlington homeowners would pay more due to higher property assessments related to the generally healthy real-estate market. County Board members are slated to adopt the fiscal 2018 budget and set tax rates on April 22. Taxes on real estate are due in equal installments payable in June and October.
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All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhousing@dpor. virginia.gov. Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org
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Elegant and Welcoming in Ashton Heights Classic Architecture Has Been Refreshed to Meet 21st-Century Desires
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shton Heights long has been one of the neighborhoods in Arlington that prospective purchasers seek out, and it’s easy to understand why. Drive (or better yet, walk or bike!) through the neighborhood and you’ll quickly discern it combines a central location with some creative homes, verdant surroundings and a true sense of community. Our featured property is of pre-war vintage that was constructed under the auspices of Frederick Westenberger, who gained fame for his work in Arlington and, specifically, this neighborhood. Many of the original features remain, including classic glass doorknobs, a wood-burning fireplace and windows that let in an abundant amount of sunlight. But the home also looks squarely toward the future, with modern amenities, specialty features like two woodburning fireplaces and easy access to the urban-living Metro corridor. As a result, you truly have the best of both worlds – make that, the best of ALL worlds. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,132,400 by Natalie Roy of Keller Williams Realty. Intriguing visual appeal sets the stage for all that awaits as we are ushered inside the home to begin our exploration. Hardwood flooring gleams throughout the main level, where we find the expansive living room (with a grand bay window) and the gracious dining room (with original crystal chandelier). The kitchen area is ready to exceed expectations, with top-quality appliances and custom touches. As we take the staircase to head to the second level, note the beautiful, refinished handrail. It’s emblematic of the TLC that has been lavished on the interior spaces. Three amply-proportioned bedrooms are found here, starting with the master retreat. It provides lovely windows, a ceiling fan and nice closet space with built-in shelving. A cathedral ceiling is an added bonus in the family room, which occupies a middle level between the formal spaces of the main level and the lower level, and is a centerpiece attraction that includes recessed lighting, a ceiling fan and ac-
Facts for buyers Address: 418 North Nelson Street, Arlington (22203). Listed at: $1,132,400 by Natalie Roy, Keller Williams Realty (703) 8194915. Schools: Long Branch Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Middle, Washington-Lee High School. cess to the rear yard. The lower level showcases the versatility of the home’s design, with a carpeted space that would work well in a myriad of uses, from in-law suite to home office to a second family room. There’s plenty of light, but be sure to check out the dark – home darkroom, that is. It is large enough to be converted into a bedroom, if desired. The spacious rear yard features mature trees, flowering plants, a brick patio (perfect for entertaining) and even a versatile shed space. Parks are all around you, and the Orange line is just a half-mile away. You have all that convenience, yet you will find yourself set back on a quiet street in a country-like environment. And don’t forget to put some special events on your calendar, like the Arlington 5K Turkey Trot, community-wide yard sale and the Halloween celebration. Elegant yet welcoming, the home is ready to embrace its next owners with its winning ways.
It’s a marvelous gem that has stood the test of time and is ready to move confidently toward the future. Well worthy of consideration. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising depart-
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One of Ellen DeGeneres’s Homes Can Be Yours! Ellen DeGeneres has been at the top of her profession for years and has won multiples of almost every entertainment award on the planet. She’s made us laugh with her stand-up comedy, glued to the television watching her sitcom “Ellen,” and has entertained us since 2003 in her long-running talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” In 1986 when Johnny Carson not only had her appear on his show but also pulled her over for a conversation on the couch, it was obvious that her fame would soar. Carson was a star maker and an appearance on his show along with a summons to the “Tonight Show” couch were the jackpot. For over 30 years, DeGeneres has been one of America’s favorite performers winning more People’s Choice Awards than anyone else (20) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2016. DeGeneres is well known for her endless energy dancing up and down the aisles of her TV show studios, headlining numerous Hollywood award shows and her frequent charity work and performances. In her spare time, she is by far the No. 11 celebrity home flipper leaving her competitors such as Jennifer Aniston, Meg Ryan and Diane Keaton in the leftover construction dust. DeGeneres’ latest real estate offer-
ing and a predominant subject in her book, “Home,” is an expansive house and grounds on a Montecito, Calif., hill overlooking the ocean and mountains. Known as “The Villa,” it was designed by noted architect Wallace Frost after returning from Italy. Entranced by 17th-century Italian villas, this was the home he envisioned and built for himself and his family, which he replicated with great accuracy. Decades later, acclaimed architectural designer John Saladino fell
in love with its “mix of grandeur and modesty” and commenced a five-year meticulous restoration of the property for his personal use. Ellen and Portia de Rossi purchased The Villa in 2013 and expanded the estate through the acquisition of two adjacent properties, which now total 16.88 acres. They spared no expense in modernizing the historic property for a relaxed California lifestyle. The 10,500-square-foot home includes six bedrooms, eight baths, nine fireplaces, multiple libraries, a marblewrapped chef’s kitchen and formal
rooms. An indoor-outdoor entertaining pavilion was built from stone excavated on-site with hand-made iron windows. The couple also added a lap pool, sunken championship tennis court and installed state-of-the-art irrigation, mechanical, electronic and security systems. DeGeneres and de Rossi recently placed their villa on the market. Priced at $45 million, the listing agent is Suzanne Perkins of Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Home of Late Comedic Legend Rickles Is for Sale After decades of abrasive stand-up comedy, acting roles in both teenage-beach-girl and serious movies and contributing to making the “Toy Story” films huge box office successes as Mr. Potato Head, Don Rickles left the world stage at age of 90 when he passed away suddenly on April 6 at his home in Los Angeles. Known as the King of Insult Comics and the Merchant of Venom and one of Hollywood’s last old-guard stars, Rickles was a regular guest on latenight TV talk shows and continued his nightclub tours that were scheduled into 2018. Don drew a comparison of the feeling he got when going on stage to that of a fighter. “ . . . The bell rings and you come out and fight. My energy comes alive. And I still enjoy it.” Due to his active schedule, he was unable to enjoy his charming beach house in the celebrity-studded enclave of Point Dume in Malibu, California, which he had put on the market shortly before his death. From a barren-topped promontory jutting out into the Pacific Ocean at the end of Santa Monica Bay in the 1930s to the lushly planted oasis of beach mansions today, Point Dume offers some of the best ocean views and celebrity sightings on the West Coast.
Many celebrities, who could afford to enjoy ocean life anywhere in the world, have chosen Point Dume for their home. Johnny Carson was a longtime resident, buying his beach home in 1984 for about $9.5 million; it sold two years after his death for $38 million. Other celebrity residents have included Robert Duvall, Cher, Dick Clark, Rob Lowe and Julie Andrews.
One of the enclave’s most popular assets is the deeded-access private beach which can only be entered with a homeowner’s key. The Rickles’ home on a bit over one tropically landscaped acre with 3,421 square feet, four bedrooms and five baths was built in 1968, the same year he starred in “The Don Rickles Show” on ABC, but shows no signs of age
with all of the updates, white walls and cheerful tasteful decor. Features include wideplank hardwood floors, large windows that stream sunlight across the rooms, a fireplace in the living room, ocean views, outdoor deck with barbecue, office and ensuite guest/staff quarters. L a r g e grounds include the swimming pool, spa and COLDWELL BANKER tennis court and lawns perfect for a laid back game of croquet. Chris Cortazzo of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage holds the listing. Don is survived by his wife, Barbara, of 52 years. Their Point Dume beach house with private keyed beach access is now for sale priced at $7.995 million.
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Realtor Q&A: What College Coursework Should Prospective Real-Estate Professionals Consider? DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
For someone considering a career in real estate, what college major or minor, or both, or what type of classes would be good to take? Some local Realtors were asked that question. Here are their answers: Kelly Tierney, Re/Max Distinctive: “I’d say psychology, because you deal with so many different personalities and so many different circumstances. You need to know the stress and emotions of your clients. It’s not a business transaction for everyone. It’s an ‘I’m OK, you’re OK’ type of attitude.” Billy Buck, Buck & Associates: “‘Everything’ is really my answer. There is not a class you could take in college that wouldn’t somehow help you in real estate. Agents need to be well rounded. A business degree covers a lot of the particulars touched on in real estate. A close second would be technology-related. Whether we like it or not, the whole real-estate industry is becoming more and more technology-based, and that can’t be ignored. So get technology certifications.” Julia Avent, Re/Max by Invitation: “You should take the following
classes: communications, marketing, finance, statistics, psychology, architecture, ethics and business management. Many colleges and universities offer majors and minors in real estate. The best education in this industry is boots on the ground, with supervision. A great mentor is a key, but you also have to be willing to work hard.” Archie Harders, Long & Foster: “Psychology/sociology and business finance. The first to help one make money and the second to help one manage it.” Casey Samson, Samson Properties: “The real-estate industry is about determining value, preparing the home for sale, marketing it using state-ofthe-art social media, being an expert on contracts and inspection releases, and being a psychologist when needed. So they should get a double major in finance and marketing (social media), with minors in interior design, law and psychology. The best thing a person can do when they get into real estate is mentor with a team that matches their needs.” Christopher Wilkes, Washington Fine Properties: “A double major in psychology and finance would be perfect. In this line of work, we inter-
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real estate, or certificate programs for real estate. If someone knew that they wanted a career in real estate, it would be worth investigating the degrees and programs out there focused on real estate, and it would be helpful if the person knew if he or she wanted to focus on commercial real estate or residential real estate or, perhaps, the development and construction side.” Jennifer Harper Thornett, Washington Fine Properties: “My understand-
act with so many types of individuals, and the process of buying or selling a home is very personal/emotional. So having a background in the scientific study of the human mind and its functions would be very helpful. Since this is one of the largest assets many individuals may own, a finance major would also be helpful.” Dawn Wilson, Keller Williams: “I have found my business degree and my law degree to be very helpful. There are several colleges and universities that offer degrees related to
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If you own a house that needs work and you don’t want to do any repairs to prepare it for the market, call me. I have the perfect buyer for your home. I have buyers looking for a fixer-upper or a tear-down. Your house will be sold strictly in ‘AS IS’ condition. You don’t have to worry about inspections nor repairs. Call me today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION consultation. I can tell you what your best options are. I can sell your property free of hassle for you.
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This stunning five bedroom, 3.5 bath home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and features a spectacular view of the woods behind. The living and dining rooms give plenty of natural light and lead into the open kitchen with cherry cabinets. Just outside the breakfast nook, there’s a large two-level deck. Down the deck’s stairs you’ll find a large patio which opens to the lawn and great views of the woods beyond the backyard. The family room includes an extra 6-foot bump-out from the standard Tyler model, allowing plenty of room for playing games or watching that big screen TV. See the photos at PW9893959.
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First Open! Original owner!! Large center hall Colonial with wonderful floor plan. You will be amazed at the space, especially on the main level. Two charming additions on the back -- a breakfast room and an office each with windows on three sides – will make you want to move right in. Very large living and dining rooms each with fireplace are on the main level along with a family room off kitchen, library, breakfast room and office. Five bedrooms on the upper level with a huge master suite. 3 and 1/2 bathrooms. Walk-up stairs to floored attic. Large lower level with recreation room and potential for media room, exercise room and anything else you would like. Main level two-car back loading garage. Gorgeous professional landscaped garden on spacious 17,327 private level lot.
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College Coursework for Real-Estate Professionals * Continued from Page 11 ing is that many colleges now offer majors in real estate. If a real-estate major is not offered, perhaps a major combined with a minor in either marketing, management or human resources would prove helpful. Real estate is a relational as well as transactional career that involves a great deal of marketing, transaction and/or team management, as well as the ability to interact with people.” John Mentis, Long & Foster: “It’s really more about skills like listening, reasoning, etc., than it is about a particular degree.” Joan Stansfield, Keller Williams: “If only customer service was a major offered in college. I believe one of the most valuable assets for real estate is to have a servant’s heart. Besides that, other courses would include real estate, psychology (for training in listening and understanding people’s personalities, motivations, etc.), and/or business (marketing, business plans), since as soon as you get licensed, you are a small-business owner.” David Howell, McEnearney Associates: “A business major with a focus on marketing makes a lot of sense. Coursework in psychology and entrepreneurship would help, as well.” Jane Price, Weichert: “In college, a
business major is best with an emphasis on classes on running your own business, marketing and tech skills, along with psychology. That being said, for a career in real estate, the best preparation of all is really the “school of life” – establishing relationships, getting to know how people make decisions and how to best guide them, and acquiring product and market knowledge.” Karen Close, Century 21: “If there is a course in multi-tasking and a class on manners, they would be good ones to take. An information-technology course would be a biggie, and one on advertising.” Dean Yeonas, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “The best thing somebody can do is align themselves with a mentor so they can understand the business. Mentorship is the best path. Then take local classes about our business.” Laurie Mensing, Long & Foster: “Business classes, obviously, but learning communication skills and how to be a good writer would be helpful. We do a lot of writing and communicating.” Rob Ferguson, Re/Max Allegiance: “A lot of colleges give credit for real estate investment and the principles of real estate courses. Those should be taken. Those prepare you to get a
license, so those are two good ones right there.” Steve Wydler, Wydler Brothers Real Estate: “A good liberal arts, humanitarian background and psychology courses would be good, because there are so many emotions and reactions to deal with. Some on business negotiations, architecture, a pre-law class and contract-based stuff. You don’t need all of that, but an array of skills doesn’t hurt and gives you a broader foundation.” Mike Highman, Acquest Realty: “A business major with concentration in marketing or finance, and the staterequired courses to pass the real-estate salesperson and broker license exams. As one progresses with their real estate career, take courses to meet the new challenges we face in our endeavor. You need to keep up by taking related courses to stay on par with today’s buyers and sellers.” Mark Middendorf, Long & Foster: “Psychology is a good course because there are so many different personalities you experience and have to adapt to. A business-planning course for your personal business growth. Take marketing classes.” Lori Shafran, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “Real estate is so comprehensive. Sociology and psychology would be a good courses, learning
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how to communicate and navigate, and put history in there, too. Agents need an effective skill set. Being an effective communicator is one of the most important things.” Gloria Adams, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty: “A course in accounting, because you need to know your math. Also, you need to know how to read people and have patience and empathy for them. Also, maybe business administration and something teaching how to manage your time.” Tania Hosmer, Keller Williams: “A business-administration major would be very good for work in the real-estate field. A Realtor runs a small business and needs to have a strong background and understanding of many aspects of running a business – sales and marketing, accounting, and personnel management. Also, a minor in psychology would be helpful. You deal with many different people with distinct personalities every day. It’s good to know the very best way to relate, motivate and connect with those unique individuals.” Ann Wilson, Keller Williams: “I recommend pre-law with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and probably marketing.” Barbara Lewis, Washington Fine * Continued on Page 15
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College Coursework for Real-Estate Professionals * Continued from Page 14 Properties: “Real estate is a wonderful career as there is no ‘glass ceiling’: the harder one works, the more successful they become. Marketing is a very important background to have as everyone needs to know how to promote themselves and their services or products. Also, ‘time-management’ skills are very important, because real estate agents have a lot of options on how to spend their time and they want to be most productive. And, in our area especially, knowledge of cross-cultural habits and preferences could be very important.” Casey Margenau, Casey Margenau Fine Homes & Estates: “Having a good sales, marketing and finance background doesn’t hurt. I know several agents with law backgrounds who are doing very well.” Jack Shafran, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “Take the principles of real estate as an elective to meet the state real-estate exam requirements. Taking anything about finance and classes to do with human nature would be helpful, like psychology.” Betsy Twigg, Washington Fine Properties: “Take any college courses that broaden your mind and background, like history or languages. That will benefit you in real estate.”
Karen Briscoe, Huckaby, Briscoe, Conroy Realty Group, Keller Williams: “To get to know what you are doing, take the traditional business, finance and marketing classes. That teaches what you need to know about the angles of running a business. In the residential side of real estate, psychology is a huge component of the process. A lot of times, teachers do well in real estate.” Dee Murphy, Long & Foster: “It takes a perfect mix of business and emotional intelligence. If I could go back, I’d focus on trend analysis, marketing and psychology. I took an urban-development class in college that has repeatedly proven to be useful in this profession.” Carol Temple, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: “The first thing that enters my mind is psychology. The second would be a statistics background and to know your way around computers. The most important thing is being resilient, and they don’t teach that in college.” Carol Ellickson, Sotheby’s International Realty: “I started out as a teacher. I feel like that background was very helpful in the success I have today. I did not learn sales, but I learned how to problem-solve, be persistent, and to continue life-long learning to stay on top of things. One can learn the
marketing are all good foundations for residential real estate. My own personal history includes an undergraduate degree in psychology (dual major, English) and later, a master’s degree in real estate, with concentrations in finance and construction.” Nick Kuhn, McEnearney Associates: “I recommend small- business management, marketing and finance classes in order to have a broad knowledge base to be successful in the real-estate industry. Mastering good communication and problem-solving skills are essential.” Paul Pavot, McEnearney Associates: “While anyone can be a real estate agent, certain courses have been invaluable to me in this business. Specifically, business writing, English, financial analysis, pricing analysis, economics, marketing, psychology, public speaking, color theory and introduction to architecture or interior design classes are beneficial.” Sam Wardle, Buck & Associates: “More so than ever, real estate has become a full entrepreneurial experience. Therefore, a degree centered in business management is probably the best route. Students looking to excel in real estate would be best served by focusing their business degree on
intricacies of the real-estate business, but if you don’t have the mindset of finding solutions, not giving up, to me, it doesn’t matter what your background. I am still an educator, and I mentor my clients each step of the way, never assuming they know what is going to happen next.” Natalie Roy, Keller Williams: “If there were a major in multi-tasking, I’d sign up right now. But absent that, the following disciplines are useful: economics, to better understand the larger market trends; engineering, to figure out the mechanics of the house; finance, to help analyze options for clients; and interior and graphic design, to assist with marketing. But the fact is, none of these on their own is enough. An agent needs to tie it all together and work with people with multiple skill sets to be successful.” Craig Mastrangelo, Re/Max Allegiance: “A college student should focus some courses on the many facets of a career. A course such as financing, to learn how to budget for marketing, advertising, quarterly taxes, client-retention costs, etc. Other courses that cover technology and its usage have become very important. Finally, taking a course on contracts and contract law is invaluable.” Jim Shirey, McEnearney Associates: “I believe psychology, business and
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Nashville, Seattle and Utah Cities Among Hottest Markets Nashville tops Zillow’s list of the hottest housing markets for 2017. Seattle, Orlando and Denver also make the top 10 along with three Utah markets. To determine which markets would heat up over the next 12 months, Zillow looked for places with quickly rising home values, low unemployment rates and strong income growth. The result is a list that includes (from No. 1 to No. 10): Nashville; Seattle; Provo (Utah); Orlando; Salt Lake City; Portland (Ore.); Knoxville; Ogden (Utah); Denver; and Sacramento. Provo – one of three Utah markets on the list – has the lowest unemployment rate of the 10 hottest markets at
2.7 percent. Home values in all three Utah markets are expected to appreciate more than 4 percent in 2017. Nashville has moved beyond its country music roots to become a major health-care employment center, helping drive the metro to the top of Zillow’s list. California’s capital, Sacramento, is one of the more affordable large metros in the state. Home prices are rising quickly, but are still 58 percent less expensive than the median Bay Area home. Zillow forecasts Sacramento home values will appreciate almost 5 percent over the next year. Although Nashville is ranked number one, Zillow’s list is largely made up
of Western cities. Portland reported the strongest home value growth in 2016 among the 100 largest U.S. metros, with home values up almost 15 percent over the past year. Housing experts predict that Portland, Seattle and Denver will continue to outperform the average national home value growth in 2017. Nationally, Zillow expects home values to appreciate 3 percent over the next year. “Zillow’s 2017 list highlights that jobs and opportunities are increasingly growing in smaller markets away from the coasts,” said Zillow chief economist Dr. Svenja Gudell. “Mid-size cities like Salt Lake City, Portland, and Nash-
ville are desirable places to live, with good employment opportunities and steady economic growth. The growth and demand for housing will drive up home prices in 2017, and these hot markets are experiencing change as more people discover them.” Three variables influenced Zillow’s hot market predictions: Zillow’s Home Value Forecast, which forecasts the change in the Zillow Home Value Index over the next 12 months; recent income growth; and current unemployment rates. Those three variables were then scaled for the 100 largest U.S. metros and combined to form a “hotness score,” producing the Top 10 list.
Nationally, housing inventory hit its lowest level on record in the first three months of 2017. The number of homes on the market dropped for the eighth consecutive quarter, falling 5.1 percent over the past year, according to the Trulia Inventory and Price Watch of the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas. This quarterly look at the supply of starter, trade-up and premium homes on the market nationally found that markets with the biggest gains in home values since 2012 are facing the tight supply of for-sale homes.
“Recovering home values have proven to be a double-edge sword,” said Ralph McLaughlin, chief economist for Trulia. “While homeowners across the country are thrilled to regain equity in their homes, many have not been in a hurry to trade up,” McLaughlin said. “This has added to the inventory gridlock that ties up would-be starterhome inventory from ever coming on to the market.” Across different housing segments, starter and trade-up home inventory fell 8.7 percent and 7.9 percent year-
over-year nationally. Meanwhile, the stock of premium homes remained relatively unchanged since last year, having fallen just 1.7 percent, according to the report. This persistent and disproportional drop in starter and trade-up home inventory continues to make home ownership less affordable – especially for first-time buyers. A typical starter-home buyer would need to dedicate 38.3 percent of monthly income to buy a starter home – a 2.9-point increase from last year.
Trade-up and premium homes are still relatively affordable despite being more expensive.
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or more, the lowest jobless rates were found in Denver and Salt Lake City, at 3.2 percent each, with the highest (7.5 percent) found in Cleveland. Among Virginia localities outside the Washington area, jobless rates in February were down from a year before, standing at 3.4 percent in Charlottesville; 3.7 percent in Harrisonburg, in Winchester and in Staunton/Waynesboro; 3.9 percent in Roanoke; 4.1 percent in Richmond; 4.2 percent in Blacksburg; 4.4 percent in Lynchburg; and 4.5 percent in Hampton Roads. Statewide, the jobless rate of 4 percent in February was down from 4.1 percent a year before, representing 4.27 million in the civilian workforce and about 169,000 looking for jobs. For full data, see the Web site at www.bls.gov.
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2016 Home Purchases: Millennials Post Decline, Gen X Rises An improving economy, multiple years of strong job growth and the notable increase in home values in most markets fueled a greater share of purchases from Generation X households over the past year. This is according to the National Association of Realtors 2017 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study, which evaluates the generational differences of recent buyers and sellers. The survey additionally found that a growing number of Millennials and younger Boomer buyers have children living at home; student debt is common among Gen X and boomer households; more Millennials are buying outside the city; and younger generations are more likely to use a real estate agent. Much of the spotlight in recent years has focused on the several challenges Millennials are enduring on their journey to homeownership. According to Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, lost in this discussion are the numerous Generation X households who bought their first home, started a family and entered the middle part of their careers only to be rattled by job losses, falling home values and overall economic uncertainty during and after the Great Recession. This year’s survey reveals that debt and little or no equity in their home slowed many Gen X households from
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A combined 16 percent of younger and older boomer buyers also had student debt, with a median balance of over $10,000 for each group. Among the share of buyers who said saving for a down payment was the most difficult task, Millennials were most likely to cite student loans as the debt that delayed saving (55 percent), followed by Gen X (29 percent) and younger boomers (9 percent). “Repaying student debt also appears to be slowing some current homeowners who went to graduate school and now can no longer afford to sell and trade up because of their loans,” added Yun. More Millennials moving to the suburbs . . . with their kids: Similar to previous years, roughly two-thirds of Millennial buyers are married. One aspect of their household that has changed is the number of children in them. In this year’s survey, 49 percent of Millennial buyers had at least one child, which is up from 45 percent last year and 43 percent two years ago. With more kids in tow, the need for more space at an affordable price is increasingly pushing Millennial buyers outside the city. Only 15 percent of Millennial buyers bought in an urban area, which is down from 17 percent last year and 21 percent two years ago.
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made up 8 percent. Younger Boomers increasingly consider adult children when buying: This year’s survey also brought to light how the soaring cost of rent in many areas is likely influencing the decision of middle-aged parents to buy a home with their young adult children in mind. Younger Boomers were the most likely to purchase a multi-generational home (20 percent; 16 percent in 2016), and the top reason for doing so was that children over 18 years old either moved back home or never left (30 percent; 27 percent in 2016). “The job market is very healthy for young adults with a college education, but repaying student debt and dealing with ever-increasing rents on an entry-level salary are forcing many to either shack-up with several roommates or move back home,” said Yun. “This growing trend of delayed household formation is one of the main contributors to the nation’s low homeownership rate.” Student debt is not just a Millennial problem: Debt, particularly from student loans, appears to be a portion of the household budget of buyers in every generation. While Millennials were the most likely to have student debt (46 percent), their typical balance ($25,000) was lower than Gen X buyers ($30,000).
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Consumer Confidence Higher in Large Parts of the Nation – Which Will Have a Positive Impact on Real-Estate Sales Multiple years of uninterrupted job gains and hope that the best is yet to come in 2017 are igniting consumer confidence across the country, and especially in rural and middle America, according to new consumer survey findings from the National Association of Realtors. The survey additionally found a growing disparity among renters who think it’s a good time to buy and homeowners who think it’s a good time to sell. In the first three months of 2017, the share of households believing the economy is improving soared to its highest share in the survey’s fivequarter history (62 percent), and is up from 54 percent last quarter and 48 percent in March 2016. In an extraordinary reversal from previous quarters, NAR’s chief economist, Lawrence Yun, says the surge in positive sentiment about the economy is primarily from respondents living in the Midwest (67 percent; 51 percent last quarter) and rural areas (63 percent; 43 percent last quarter). Last March, only 49 percent of Midwesterners and 35 percent of those living in rural areas thought the economy was improving. “Confidence levels generally rise after a presidential election as the na-
tion hopes for the best. Even though it is a highly polarized country, consumers for the most part have upbeat feelings about the economy right now,” Yun said. “Stronger business and consumer morale typically lead to even more hiring and spending, which in turn encourages more households to make big decisions like buying a home.” Higher confidence in the economy is also translating to better feelings about households’ financial situation. The survey’s monthly Personal Financial Outlook Index 2 showing respondents’ confidence that their financial situation will be better in six months, jumped to its highest reading in the survey, climbing to 62.6 in March from 59.8 in December 2016. A year ago, the index was 58.1. Affordability and inventory challenges dimming renter optimism: On the cusp of the busy spring season, most households believe now is a good time to buy a home. However, confidence continues to trickle backwards among renters. Fifty-six percent of renters said now is a good time to buy, which is down both from last quarter (57 percent) and a year ago (62 percent). Eighty percent of homeowners (78 percent in December 2016; 82 percent in
March 2016) think now is a good time to make a home purchase. Younger households, renters and those living in the costlier West region – where prices continue to spike – are the least optimistic. “Inventory conditions are even worse than a year ago, and home prices and mortgage rates are on an uphill climb,” added Yun. “These factors are giving many renter households a pause about it being a good time to buy, even as their job prospects improve and wages grow. Unless there’s a significant boost in supply levels this spring, these constraints will unfortunately slow or delay some prospective buyers’ pursuit of purchasing a home.” Led by the West, more homeowners view selling favorably right now: One promising trend that could alleviate supply shortages is the notable bump in the share of respondents this quarter who believe now is a good time to sell a home. Sixty-nine percent of homeowners think now is a good time to sell, which is up from last quarter (62 percent) and a year ago (56 percent). Continuing the trend over the past year, those in the West continue to be the most likely to think now is a good time to sell (77 percent), while also being the least likely to think it’s a good
time to buy (61 percent). NAR President William E. Brown, a Realtor from Alamo, Calif., says homeowners looking to trade up or move down this spring could find themselves in a tricky spot without careful planning and a reliable expert on their side. “Demand far outpaces supply in many parts of the country right now, which means homeowners will likely sell their home much quicker than the time it takes to buy another,” he said. “Before listing, it’s best to have a carefully crafted plan in place.” Survey methodology: In January through early March, a sample of U.S. households was surveyed via random-digit dial, including half via cell phones and the other half via land lines. The survey was conducted by TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence. Each month, approximately 900 qualified households responded to the survey. The data was compiled for this report and a total of 2,698 household responses are represented. The Sun Gazette is your source for the news and information that is important to the community. Count on us to bring you the news that you need, in print and online.
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brick-surround gas fireplace. What a winning introduction. The open-concept kitchen with a breakfast-room addition stands out as a testament to creative design, visually appealing and fully functional. The Great Room, also part of the addition, is a stunning space ready for informal fun and featuring its own gas fireplace. A screened porch offers access to the patio, and the main level is rounded out with a tucked-away study area. On the second level, the master retreat occupies the rear, with plentiful bedding area, a sumptuous master bath and two walk-in closets.
Three additional bedrooms are found here, one with a vaulted ceiling. The lower level is home to a large recreation room, the property’s fifth bedroom and plentiful storage space. The renovation upgraded all systems for ease of living, and the location puts you close to all the amenities of urbanvillage living while being set back in a neighborly place where all feel welcomed. It’s a lovely mixture of classic and modern. Well worthy consideration. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients.
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Facts for buyers Address: 6005 18th Street North, Arlington (22205). Listed at: $1,279,900 by David Lloyd, Weichert, Realtors (703) 593-3204. Schools: Tuckahoe Elementary, Swanson Middle, Yorktown High School.
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4141 N HENDERSON ST #703
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3 BR, 3 BA UPDATED KITCHEN CONTACT STEVE: 703-517-1881
COLUMBIA FOREST 2 BR, 1.5 BA SOLD AS-IS
MOSAIC DISTRICT 1 BR, 1BA + DEN DUNN LORING METRO
HYDE PARK 1 BR, 1.5 BA 4 BLOCKS FROM METRO
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3201 5TH ST. N.
2301 N. ST. NW #307
6500 TAYACK PLACE #301
324 S. CARLIN SPRINGS RD.
LEE BLVD HEIGHTS CALL FOR MORE INFO! ALL BRICK COLONIAL
ASHTON HEIGHTS 4 BR, 3 BA CAPE COD
1 BR, 1 BA FULLY RENOVATED LARGE BALCONY
GARDEN STYLE CONDO 2 BR, 2 BA PARKING SPACE INCLUDED
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GLEN CARLYN 3 BR, 3.5 BA + DEN LARGE MATURE YARD
GLEN CARLYN 3 BR, 3.5 BA + DEN LARGE MATURE YARD
8220 CRESTWOOD HGTS DR #914
1943 N. UPLAND ST.
1228 LINCOLN ST.
ONE PARK CREST 1 BR, 1 BA BROUGHT BUYER
WAVERLY HILLS 3 BR, 2 BA BROUGHT BUYER
CLARENDON 4 BR, 2 BA WALK TO METRO!
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