Gorgeous Arlington Condo For Sale, views of Washington, DC monuments
Located in Arlington in the recently renovated Bella Vista building, 1211 S Eads Street #1004 is For Sale! This gorgeous 1oth floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo features Washington, DC monument views. Situated in an ideal location, just minutes from Reagan Airport and the Crystal City & Pentagon City metro stations. It’s an easy walk to the nearby grocery stores, Costco, and shops.
Community Amenities
Just minutes to downtown DC! An assigned parking space is included with the condo, and is located in the secure parking garage. Additional amazing building amenities include:
-Outdoor Seasonal Pool
-Fitness facility
-Business Center
-Concierge
-Party rooms and more!
Condo Features
This immaculate 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo has gleaming hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout the home. A tiled foyer features pantry storage and a stacked washer/dryer. Modern light fixtures and fresh neutral paint can be found throughout. The open concept living area is perfect for entertaining!
A bright Living Room has a sliding glass door that leads to a tiled four season sun room/porch.
A separate Dining area features a sleek stainless steel chandelier.
In the spacious Master Bedroom a large walk-in closet offers plenty of storage space for clothing, shoes, and more.
The en suite Master Bathroom features a pedestal sink along with a glass shower/tub combo. Ceramic tile with mosaic detailing in the shower add a touch of elegance, while keeping with the modern theme.
A generous, double door closet can be found in the bright 2nd Bedroom.
The 2nd full bathroom offers a glass shower and modern vanity.
For additional information on this condo in downtown Arlington, watch our video or download the condo brochure. Call Sarah K. Taylor at 703.475.1003 to learn more or to schedule a private showing!
Pride of ownership shows in this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom townhome that’s located on a family friendly street. The home is close to shopping, dining, major roadways, and offers multiple commuter options. A beautiful and extensively landscaped yard has wonderful curb appeal.
Countless upgrades throughout the exterior and interior of the home include:
-New appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, front loading washer & dryer)
-New garage door and lift system
-New Sliding Glass Doors
-New Stone Patio
-2 New Furnaces and A/C Systems
-New Carpets throughout
An attached 2-car garage leads into the home and a large rec room/4th bedroom. This room contains built-in shelves, chair rail, pocketdoors, and a gorgeous gas fireplace that can be converted to wood burning! Sliding glass doors lead to a fully fenced, stone patio that is perfect for entertaining.
Natural light floods the home through the large windows. The living room on the main level features crown molding, chair rail, built-in bookcases, transom windows, and hardwood floors. A gorgeous electric fireplace can be converted to wood burning, and includes a wooden mantle and a marble hearth. The large kitchen showcases granite counters and custom cabinets, along with a center island, breakfast bar, pantry, wine rack, and more!Upstairs, the Master bedroom features vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan, 2 walk in closets, and new carpeting. An over-sized vanity with 2 sinks and separate shower and soaking tub can be found in the attached Master bathroom. Bedroom #2 is spacious and has 2 walk-in closets and new carpeting. A full bathroom is also attached to this bedroom. In the hallway, a laundry closet boasts a new, top-of-the-line front loadingwashing machine and dryer. A second set of stairs lead up to a 3rd bedroom with a walk in closet, ceiling fan, new carpet, and attached full bathroom.
“Once you stop learning, you start dying” Albert Einstein
The JS Realty team attended an amazing conference last week, the Digital Summit DC 2015. You may have even seen our posts and tweets about it as we happily shared information and photos. Our team focuses on staying educated in all areas of Real Estate. At this conference we filled our toolkit with leadership and practical solutions to super charge our customers experience.
At this conference we learned about many topics ranging from “How to Make Email Awesome” to “Trends in User Experience”. The Summit included over 25 sessions on digital trends and best practices. We also had a chance to speak with and learn from many vendors to understand how their products could potentially help our clients. The Digital Summit brought in speakers from some of the top corporations around the world, such as Forbes, Coca Cola, National Geographic, and many others to discuss a wide range of topics. This conference was attended by the world’s leading brands from CBS and CNN to IBM, and of course The JS Realty Team@ Samson Properties!
The JS Realty Team is constantly looking for ways to improve our clients home buying and selling experiences. In the upcoming months our clients will see the new platforms that we are putting in place to raise our customer service. Staying up to date on the latest trends and technology will help keep us on the forefront of the Real Estate industry.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about buying or selling a home, give us a call at 703-625-3446, or visit our website and check out our current inventory!
Loudoun, Loudoun, Loudoun… everyone keeps talking about living in Loudoun County, Virginia. What’s the big deal?
The deal is that this county keeps hitting the news for being one of the top counties in the country to live in. Recently named one of the “Happiest” Counties to live in across the United States, let’s take a minute and really look at what is so special about living in Loudoun County, Virginia.
WORK
The unemployment rate is very low – about 3.7%, whereas our national average is 5.3%. This tells us jobs are plentiful and most are employed as needed.
LOCATION
Loudoun is located about 30 miles from Washington, DC (our nation’s capital). DC is best known for its museums, memorials, and government headquarters and is probably one of the most educational vacation destinations in the US. But it is also a fun city to explore with a wide variety of entertainment, outdoor recreation, great restaurants and plenty of places to relax and people watch.
SPORTS
Did you know that the Washington Redskins training facility is located in Loudoun? Living here, you may even sit next to a Redskin while out to dinner with your family. One of our favorite things about being close to DC is that within a short drive or ride on the Metro, you can watch a Washington Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, or a DC United game!
LIVE MUSIC
In addition to seeing some of the best musicians in the world at the Verizon Center and Nationals Park in DC, there are dozens of live music venues around DC, MD, and VA – all within a short drive of Loudoun!
EXPERIENCES
Loudoun County is perfect for the multi-generational, multi-cultural families and singles, making it a great home for everyone. From the rural country and mountainous communities to the Potomac River and Goose Creek suburbia, this County offers a multitude of living experiences. Loudoun offers Horse Country, Wine Country (featuring over 44 wineries and distilleries!), micro breweries, golfing, museums, premium outlets, amazing restaurants… we could go on!
SCHOOLS
The Happiest County in America is also known for its education – from public to private, they offer great educational opportunities. There are a total of 8 colleges located in Loudoun County, one of them being George Washington University‘s Virginia Campus. Families rave about the modernization of the public school system and cannot say enough great things about the education their children are getting. The public school system also offers expanded educational pathways, such as career & technical training, the Monroe STEM Academy, and the Academy of Science, to name a few. Interested in a private, modern, state-of-the-art early education program? Check out one of Loudoun’s finest, Bean Tree Learning Center.
FOOD
If you’re a foodie, you won’t have to go far to find a great meal! Whether you are looking for the Best BBQ, Maryland Blue Crabs, or a fantastic fine dining experience, it’s just around the corner here in Loudoun! And if it’s not, you can easily find a place to satisfy your taste buds within several miles that will be worth the drive! Some of our favorites include The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm, Market Table Bistro, Tuskies, Mokomandy, & Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers. You can literally take your taste buds for an amazing tour around the County!
From beautifully landscape neighborhoods to gorgeous farmland filled with all types of livestock, and fresh, locally grown produce – it’s easy to see why Loudoun is THE County to live in.
As the saying goes, “Virginia is for LOVERS”. And we LOVE living in Loudoun County! We think you will love it too! Contact us today for a tour of homes in Loudoun and let us show you all we have to offer.
The JS Realty Team – not only serving Brambleton, serving all of Northern Virginia.
America just celebrated her 239th birthday! The Flag, or “Old Glory” as she is often called, is the emblem of our country. She was displayed nation-wide on July 4th and was being waved all day by proud Americans. This isn’t anything new, though. You see flags all the time; in front of schools, public offices, even homes. But did you know there is an official Flag Code? This code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, and also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. According to the code, “The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.”
Initially, there were no reasons left as to why Red, White, and Blue were chosen to represent the USA. However, in 1782, Congress chose the same colors for the Great Seal and offered this designation:
Red – hardiness and valor
White – purity and innocence Blue – vigilance, perseverance, & justice
Also listed in the code among the various do’s and don’t’s is a detailed list of the days on which the flag should be displayed.
So when should “Old Glory” be displayed? The Flag should be displayed on all days, but especially on:
New Year’s Day—January 1
Inauguration Day—January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday—3rd Monday in January
Lincoln’s Birthday—February 12
Washington’s Birthday—3rd Monday in February
Easter Sunday (variable)
Mother’s Day—2nd Sunday in May
Armed Forces Day—3rd Saturday in May
Memorial Day—last Monday in May (fly at half-staff until noon)
Flag Day—June 14
Father’s Day—3rd Sunday in June
Independence Day—July 4
Labor Day—1st Monday in September
Constitution Day—September 17
Columbus Day—2nd Monday in October
Navy Day—October 27
Veterans Day—November 11
Thanksgiving Day—4th Thursday in November
Christmas Day—December 25
State holidays
States Date of Admission—June 25th for Virginia, April 28th for Maryland
And other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States.
In addition, half-staff the Flag (sunrise to sunset) on these days:
Peace Officers Memorial Day—May 15
Patriot Day—September 11
Fire Prevention Week—Sunday, usually of week in which October 9th falls
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day—December 7
Additional details about Old Glory and the full Code can be found here.
If you have a flag that is weathered, tattered, or beyond repair, please contact the National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America so that it may be disposed of during a flag retirement ceremony.
This is a great time to buy and sell a home in Loudoun County! Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation and find out how we can help get you into the home of your dreams!
The JS Realty Team – not only serving Brambleton, serving all of Northern Virginia.
In a previous blog we gave you tips on Choosing Your Realtor. But many people still wonder with the internet and it’s limitless supply of information and videos, available 24/7 – do you really need a Real Estate Agent in this day and age?
The answer is YES, you absolutely do! In fact, there are actually some reasons you need a Realtor more today than ever before. Buying and selling a home is such an exciting time in your life. Why try to reinvent the wheel and spend countless hours researching market information or looking for a document that may or may not be outdated? Enjoy your time looking at homes and preparing for a successful transaction by hiring a Realtor to help you along the way.
5 Reasons You Need A Realtor
#1 – REALTORS HAVE ALL THE LATEST TOOLS!
Any full time Agent has a multitude of subscriptions to websites that assist or help in the home buying or selling process (you should see our username spreadsheet, it is several pages long!). Some of these sites have fees and some of them don’t, but just knowing which ones are useful or even good is a part time job. Your Agent will save you time and energy by using their resources to simplify the home buying or selling process. Agents also have access to the MLS, which has data that you can not find anywhere else on the web. It is up to the minute, Realtor-to-Realtor information about the property you may be interested in, or the neighborhood you may be selling in. Let your Agent give you current, relevant information instead of the outdated listing you may find while surfing the web.
#2 – REALTORS KNOW THE MARKET
This is what they do all day – they live and breathe real estate. A seasoned Agent knows how deals are being negotiated in certain markets, they know the feel for whether or not a micro-market is hot, whether it is a sellers’ market or not, etc. And this is just the beginning! Having an Agent help you understand how to not just present your offer, but how to make it a winning offer that suits current conditions is vital. This knowledge of the market applies to 6 or 7 different topics within the contract alone that can make or break your offer. Your Agent already knows what others are currently doing in these markets, so why waste time trying to figure it all out yourself?
#3 – REALTORS KNOW HOW TO SELL AND SELL FAST
Realtors know how to sell homes – it’s their job! They know the latest tools to use and what the buyers want. Today, prospective buyers expect professional photos and videos to accompany your listing. Let your real estate Agent handle staging and marketing your home across various channels. Plus, let them screen candidates before you spend your valuable extra time cleaning your home for a showing. Your Agent won’t waste your time showing off your home to someone who is not even qualified to buy it.
#4 – REALTORS KNOW HOMES!
A seasoned Agent has attended and negotiated dozens of home inspections. This brings them to a level of experience and knowledge that can only be learned by navigating a variety of challenges and different homes with different issues. If you are selling, they can prepare you to avoid certain hurdles by making the necessary repairs in advance. If you are buying, they can look for potential issues while you enjoy looking at the size of a room and envisioning where your TV will fit on the wall. An expert eye will be looking for water leaks, a yard that may have potential issues or even just the age of the appliances and major systems. Being able to have multiple sets of eyes and different perspectives can really make or break your buying or selling experience.
#5 – COORDINATION SKILLS AND RESOURCES
Your Realtor will have access to the multitude of current documents that are needed along the way. Just making an offer can be a 28 page document! In addition, there are contingencies to attend to and either negotiate and/or remove. There may be notices that need to be provided or documents to receive. A great Realtor will have systems in place to keep track of each and every aspect of not only the contract, but coordinating all the folks that help you buy the home. Do you really want to worry about whether you ordered your termite inspection and who needs it after it is done? What happens if there are termites, and how do you address it to keep you in compliance? A great Realtor will make it all look simple. Just know that on the back end there is a lot going on that you don’t have to worry about. You have enough to take care of with the loan process, packing, and moving. Focus on your new home and let the experts take care of the rest!
The JS Realty Team is dedicated to building lifelong relationships, and helping clients fulfill their dreams through ethical, honest, and fair real estate solutions. We have over $500 million in closed transactions, and our Team of professionals is ready to help you buy or sell a home!
You can’t think of Spring in the DC area an not think of the Cherry Blossoms! This year is the 103rd Anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees from Japan as a symbol of friendship with the United States. The Cherry Blossoms have bloomed and we’ve got the scoop on some fun (and free!) events, along with creative ways to view the blooms at their peak in the Tidal Basin.
National Cherry Blossom
Festival Parade Saturday, April 11, 10AM – 12PM Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets NW The festival’s final weekend is capped off by a pink-focused parade and street festival. Watch as blossom-themed floats, giant balloons, marching bands and famous entertainers cruise down Constitution Avenue. The parade is free, but if you’d like grandstand seating, tickets start at $20.
Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival Saturday, April 11, 10:30AM – 6PM Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 9th and 14th streets The Sakura Matsuri festival is the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the US, featuring food vendors, crafts, 50+ cultural groups and performances, and more. Tickets are $8 in advance online; day-of tickets are $10 online or at the gate, or $5 after 3 p.m. Kids age 12 and younger get in for free.
24th Annual Blessing of the Fleets Ceremony Saturday, April 11, 1 – 5PM U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Navy Ceremonial Guardsmen pour water from the Seven Seas into the Memorial’s fountains “charging” them to life. Visitors can see exhibits and sample Navy Bean soup prepared by Navy Culinary Specialists.
Flower Power Sunday, April 12, 12 – 4PM ARCH Development Corporation, 1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington DC The afternoon includes live music inspired by the 60s; a DJ with retro beats; floral arranging classes; artworks comprised hundreds of fake flower petals; gardening tips – and more!
Anacostia River Festival Sunday, April 12, 12 – 4PM Anacostia Park, Anacostia Drive & Good Hope Road SE This FREE event will bring together residents from across the region to engage in hands-on art workshops, musical performances, tours of historic Anacostia, boating and even fishing workshops!
Spend more time enjoying the beautiful blossoms!
Hop a Shuttle DC Circulator is operating a special shuttle between Hains Point and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial thru April 12. The shuttle service is $1 per person and runs daily from 10am to 7pm. Click here to view all of the stops on the map.
Take a Water Shuttle Hop aboard a water taxi to the Tidal basin from Georgetown and enjoy viewing the blossoms from the water along the way. Tickets are $15 round trip or $10 one way, and must be purchased online in advance from www.DC-Watertaxi.com
Biking
Several major bicycle trails wind their way to and through Washington, DC. During the Festival, supplemental bike parking is offered at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. A map showing the location of bike parking is available on the National Park Service website.
Capital Bikesharewill also have corrals available this weekend: April 12 & 13 from10AM – 5PM. The corrals will be at Ohio Drive & West Basin Drive SW / MLK & FDR Memorials station.
Visit goDCgo’s Interactive Map to view bike lanes, trails and Capital Bikeshare locations.
View From Anywhere via the “Cherry Blossom Cam”! If you can’t make it down to see the blooms in person, EarthCam and the National Park Service have partnered together to provide a 24/7 livestream of the cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Click hereto see the Cherry Blossom Cam!
Take advantage of living so close to the nation’s Capitol this weekend and head downtown to enjoy the great weather and beautiful Cherry Blossoms! And if you’re looking for a change of scenery, we can help you find the “perfect spot” to call home! Contact us today for a free home consultation!
The JS Realty Team – not only serving Brambleton, servingall of Northern Virginia.