If you’re in the market to buy a house, you’ve got options.
According to Homesnap, there are 170 homes currently for sale in Reston — 107 condos, 32 detached homes and 31 townhomes. Additionally, as of April 18, there have been 63 new listings in the past four weeks.
This weekend, you’ll find a number of open houses across Reston, including:
- 1109 Northwind Drive
5 BD/3.5 BA single-family home
Listed: $920,000
Open: Sunday, 1-4 p.m. - 1511 Stuart Road
5 BD/3.5 BA single-family home
Listed: $888,000
Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m. - 11566 Brass Lantern Court
4 BD/3.5 BA townhome
Listed: $765,000
Open: Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. - 11026 Howland Drive
3 BD/3 BA single-family home
Listed: $650,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. - 11541 Pine Cone Court
3 BD/2.5+ BA townhome
Listed: $499,900
Open: Saturday, 12-3 p.m.
Photo via James Lee on Unsplash
Address: 2209 Quartermaster Lane
Listed: $799,000
Open: Saturday, May 1, 12-2 p.m. and Sunday, May 2, 1-4 p.m.
Welcome home to your lakeside oasis, tucked away at the end of a quiet street in one of South Reston’s most desirable neighborhoods.
This home will charm you from the moment you step onto the front porch. Inside you’ll find a large, open kitchen with stunning views from the wall-to-wall picture windows and abundant natural light throughout. The home also features new carpet and paint, upgraded bathrooms, new light fixtures, and a newer HVAC system.
Step onto the three-tiered deck and feel instantly relaxed as you take in the tranquil surroundings with views of Lake Audubon and beyond. Take a walk down to the waterfront dock where you can fish or canoe, and enjoy a stroll or bike ride along the miles of Reston paths. Explore nearby Walker Nature Center, or grab a bite to eat at South Lakes Village Center. It’s also in walking distance to schools and pools and is in close proximity to Reston Town Center and the Silver Line Metro.
With over 50 miles of paths, 15 community pools, four community lakes, and more, it’s no wonder Reston has been voted the Best Place to Live in Virginia. The dream home potential is endless here!
Listed by:
Palmer Harned
Pearson Smith Realty
703-868-9983
[email protected]
www.palmerharned.com
This week in Reston, there are 88 properties available to rent, according to Homesnap.
Below are six recently listed rentals:
- 12079 Trumbull Way #2079-8 — 3 BD/2.5 BA townhome — $4,000/month
- 11506 Wild Hawthorn Court — 3 BD/2.5+ BA townhome — $2,800/month
- 2159 Greenkeepers Court — 3 BD/2.5+ BA townhome — $2,550/month
- 1457 Greenmont Court — 3 BD/2.5 BA townhome — $2,450/month
- 1516 Summerchase Court — 2 BD/2 BA condo — $1,875/month
- 11760 Sunrise Valley Drive #611 — 1 BD/1 BA condo — $1,650/month
In the market? Check out the latest in Reston real estate.
Meet Hank, Reston’s latest Pet of the Week. Hank is a quiet and gentle 11-year-old who will love sitting on your lap.
Here’s what Hank’s friends at Fancy Cats Rescue Team had to say about him:
Hank is a quiet guy with the biggest heart. He would love to sit in your lap — if you help him up! Or he’s content with sitting in his comfy bed, near you, so he can be a part of the action. At 11 years old and super gentle, Hank loves being brushed and occasionally gets interested in shiny feather toys.
With a proper intro, Hank could live with another mellow cat, that minds their P’s and Q’s.
P.S. He’s a litter box champ! He’s just looking for a calm and quiet home with nice people who will dote on him in his golden years. He would benefit from a wet diet for his aging kidneys.
Are you and Hank the perfect match?
The real estate market is hot right now, but that doesn’t mean everything is going for over asking price.
This past month, 59 Reston properties experienced a price change, according to Homesnap.
Here are five properties that had a price reduction in the past seven days:
- 11449 Washington Plaza W.
3 BD/2.5 BA townhome
Reduced: $30,000
Now: $795,000 - 12079 Trumbull Way #2079-8
3 BD/2.5 BA townhome
Reduced: $10,000
Now: $699,999 - 1830 Fountain Drive #1206
2 BD/2 BA condo
Reduced: $5,500
Now: $569,500 - 11800 Sunset Hills Road #717
2 BD/2 BA condo
Reduced: $5,500
Now: $469,500 - 11236 Chestnut Grove Square #363
3 BD/1.5 BA condo
Reduced: $22,000
Now: $269,000
Want more? Check out the latest in Reston real estate.
Photo via Tierra Mallorca/Unsplash
We’re in a seller’s market. We’ve all heard it from our friends and have seen it on the news.
However, I’ve been on showings with buyer clients recently and noticed some sellers are getting too aggressive with their pricing. We’ve seen marked-up walls, dirty floors/carpet, lots of clutter, even holes in countertops! When buyers are touring these homes, they’re either completely turned off, or they’re mentally deducting money from the list price.
Some sellers are also investing money in things buyers don’t care about, such as unique details that don’t appeal to most people, intricate flooring or flooring that differs from room to room, glass tile backsplashes in kitchens that make the home look dated, dark paint colors, or shoddy work done by contractors, such as painting over switch plates (that drives me crazy!).
The first days your home is on the market are crucial! If you’re not getting showing requests in the first 24 to 48 hours, your home is likely mispriced. Ideally, we want one showing per day on average the first week we’re on the market.
In fact, the longer your home is on the market, the less it will eventually sell for. As the “days on market” accumulate, buyers AND agents think something is wrong with it and won’t want to tour.
Some sellers think, “I’ll be aggressive and just lower the price in a couple of weeks.” This is called ‘chasing the market.’ The buyers have already moved on and have no interest in your home. Why? They don’t want to negotiate with an unrealistic seller or someone they interpret as being difficult.
The bottom line: Consult with an agent that truly understands this market and has a solid pricing strategy.
Lynn Cooper is a licensed REALTOR in Virginia with McEnearney Associates in McLean. Whether buying or selling, Lynn is 100% committed to her clients before, during, and after the transaction. Connect with Lynn at 202-489-7894, [email protected] or @lynncooperrealestate.
If you’re in the market to buy a house, you’ve got options.
According to Homesnap, there are 170 homes currently for sale in Reston — 107 condos, 32 detached homes and 31 townhomes. Additionally, as of April 18, there have been 63 new listings in the past four weeks.
This weekend, you’ll find a number of open houses across Reston, including:
11401 Purple Beech Drive
4 BD/2.5 BA single-family home
Listed: $840,000
Open: Saturday and Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
1818 Cranberry Lane
5 BD/3.5 BA single-family home
Listed: $800,000
Open: Sunday, 1-4 p.m,
2120 S. Bay Lane
3 BD/2.5 BA single-family home
Listed: $800,000
Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
11760 Sunrise Valley Drive #116
2 BD/2 BA condo
Listed: $375,000
Open: Saturday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
2219 Lofty Heights Place
2 BD/2 BA townhome
Listed: $365,000
Open: Saturday and Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Photo via James Lee on Unsplash
This week in Reston, there are 86 properties available to rent, according to Homesnap.
Below are six recently listed rentals:
- 11452 Purple Beech Drive — 4 BD/2.5 BA single-family home — $3,200/month
- 1317 Sundial Drive — 3 BD/2.5+ BA townhome — $2,900/month
- 2384 Branleigh Park Court — 2 BD/2 BA townhome — $2,580/month
- 12012 Taliesin Place #13 — 2 BD/1.5 BA condo — $2,025/month
- 12000 Market Street #324 — 1 BD/1 BA condo — $1,650/month
- 11400 Washington Plaza W #405 — 1 BA studio — $1,375/month
In the market? Check out the latest in Reston real estate.
Meet Bella, Reston’s newest Pet of the Week. This sweet, gentle Boxer is estimated to be around 6 to 8 years old.
Here’s what her friends at Boxer Rescue and Adoption, Inc. had to say about her:
Bella is a very sweet, quieter dog who is a little reticent but warms up. She loves her creature comforts and is not destructive. She loves her crate, which is piled high with blankets.
She is gentle taking treats and the food bowl. We switched food when she broke out in hives, so that hasn’t been much of an issue lately. Bella would prefer a quieter home where she could spend time snuggling with her owner. She is happy to go outside but happier to be right back inside with you.
We don’t know how old Bella is, but she is probably a senior. When asked for a guess, the vet thought she was between 6 and 8, but because we don’t have long-term history on her, it is a guess.
Are you and Bella the perfect match?
This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement and private sector employee matters.
By John V. Berry, Esq.
Virginia recently decriminalized many marijuana-related issues through legislation. As a result, the possession of limited amounts of marijuana will be legal in Virginia, effective July 1, 2021, with certain restrictions.
Many employers and employees have begun to question how this new state law will impact them. There are many questions to be answered. For instance, can employers perform drug tests on employees or fire them for using marijuana outside of work hours? This brief article will touch on the impact of the new Virginia marijuana law.
Federal Marijuana Law Remains the Same
It is critical to understand that the change in Virginia law does not affect the fact that marijuana usage remains illegal under federal law. For instance, if an employee holds a security clearance, they can quickly lose it (and their employment) for any marijuana usage (at work or at home) despite small amounts now being legal on the state level. Until Congress changes the Controlled Substances Act, marijuana remains a Schedule 1 drug (along with heroin and LSD) and a criminal offense.
Virginia Law Changes
The newly enacted law permits individuals in Virginia who are over the age of 21 to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow up to four cannabis plants at home. Previously, doing so was a criminal offense. Furthermore, adults who are caught with more than an ounce but less than a pound of marijuana will face a potential $25 fine. Lastly, any adults caught with more than a pound can be charged with a felony punishable by one to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
While sales of marijuana are illegal, the legislation permits gifting up to an ounce of the drug to any adult.
Employment Law Issues Remain with Marijuana Use in Virginia
In terms of employment law, the new law should lessen, but not end, many employer’s restrictions on employee off-hours use of marijuana. I eventually see a gradual lessening of drug testing over time for minor usage in non-critical or non-government security positions. There will be numerous exceptions to this, however. Furthermore, nothing in the new law changes the fact that employers can still enforce drug policies even though Virginia has legalized marijuana.
Breaking an employer’s policy may still result in termination. Additionally, many security clearance and safety-based occupations are subject to drug policies, which require employees to pass drug tests and can include employees in the security, construction, medical and government sectors, and others. There are many other exceptions in the legislation, 283 pages in length, which is included in the link above.
The new law also does not eliminate the ability of an employer to require that employees not be impaired by marijuana at work. Furthermore, employers could potentially establish policies stating that it will deny employment to anyone using an illegal substance under the Controlled Substance Act. Employers will also be able to establish policies that employees are not allowed to possess marijuana on employer property. Furthermore, use of marijuana is still illegal for those under the age of 21. Lastly, there may be some potential assistance for the reasonable accommodation of employees that need medical marijuana usage for medical conditions and who work for certain employers.
This is a new law, and it will take some time for employers and employees to fully sort out the full ramifications. For now, while certain amounts of marijuana usage are legal in Virginia, it doesn’t mean an employee may not be fired for using it. However, the new Virginia law will give some employers leeway to be less strict in their marijuana policies should they choose to do so.
Conclusion
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If you’re in the market to buy a house, you’ve got options.
According to Homesnap, there are 152 homes currently for sale in Reston — 97 condos, 25 detached homes and 30 townhomes. Additionally, as of April 11, there have been 69 new listings in the past four weeks and 128 sales.
This weekend, you’ll find a number of open houses across Reston, including:
12202 Dorrance Court
3 BD/2.5 BA townhome
Listed: $989,000
Open: Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
12500 Fox View Way
4 BD/3/5 BA single-family home
Listed: $820,000
Open: Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
12079 Trumbull Way #2079-8
3 BD/2.5 BA townhome
Listed: $709,999
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
1244 Vintage Place
2 BD/3.5 BA townhome
Listed: $540,000
Open: Saturday, 12-3 p.m.
Photo via James Lee on Unsplash
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This week in Reston, there are 50 properties available to rent, according to Homesnap.
Below are five recently listed rentals:
- 11762 Arbor Glen Way — 4 BD/3.5 BA townhome — $2,950/month
- 1897 Oracle Way — 2 BD/2 BA condo — $2,580/month
- 11566 Rolling Green Court #200 — 2 BD/2 BA townhome — $1,900/month
- 1516 N. Point Drive #204 — 2 BD/1 BA condo — $1,850/mo
- 1705 Ascot Way #B — 1 BD/1 BA condo — $1,550/month
In the market? Check out the latest in Reston real estate.
Reston’s newest Pet of the Week is Rosa, a petite lady who is looking for a warm lap to nap on.
Here’s what her friends at Fancy Cats Rescue Team had to say about her:
Meet sweet Rosa! This little lady is looking for her forever family. She loves to sit on laps for scratches or sleep in a warm lap.
Rosa is very petite girl, weighing only 5 pounds. She’s a good eater and has perfect litter box habits. Rosa would prefer not to share your affection with another cat as she thinks she deserves all the pets!
She’s truly an amazing girl!
Are you and little Rosa the perfect match?
By Makaila Oaks
Mina Fies, founder and CEO of Synergy Design & Construction, recently collaborated with Redfin and a number of remodeling experts from across the country to compile the most important questions to ask before you hire a home remodeling contractor.
The following is an excerpt of the top five questions we think you should ask before you sign on the dotted line.
1. Ask yourself if the project calls for a full-service remodeling contractor or if a handyman can do the job.
Using a glorified handyman to take on a complex project can be disastrous. The difference is professionalism. If your project involves more than just minor repairs or you’re doing more than just updating finishes (such as tile or paint), you want a bona-fide remodeling contractor.
Ask the company you’re considering, “What type(s) of work do you specialize in? Are you registered/licensed, and do you belong to a professional industry group like the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) or BBB? Show me your work, give me some references, and tell me about your processes.”
Adding these items to the list of questions to ask a contractor will help you decide if they’re a good fit for your project.
— Michael Hill, owner, CCH Design | Remodel of Meridian Idaho
2. Do you handle all phases of the project — from design to construction?
You’ll want to hire someone who can walk you through the entire process, from helping with the design and renderings, to acquiring necessary permits, to executing the work professionally. Working with the same company throughout the entire project keeps the process smooth and seamless, as opposed to hiring different people throughout every phase.
3. How many projects do you have going on, and what is the timeline for our project?
This is an important question to ask a contractor to make sure they aren’t too busy to take on the homeowner’s project. The homeowner will also want to know when the contractor will start and complete the project, and what the project schedule will be. This way the homeowner can be prepared and plan around the construction. This will also help the homeowner be ready for any materials they are providing to be on site for when the contractor needs them, avoiding delays.
4. Can you tell me about an issue you’ve dealt with recently where something went wrong on a project and how you handled it?
Interview your contractor as you would interview a prospective employee by asking open-ended questions. Hearing stories about how they’ve overcome obstacles in the past will provide valuable insight on how they would handle issues on your project. It will also open up a discussion around expectations for communication going forward.
— Mina Fies, Synergy Design & Construction
5. Will there be a dedicated team working on my project?
As we navigate home renovations during COVID-19, this might be one of the most important questions to cover with your contractor. When it comes to who will be on the job, consistency is key. It’s normal for contracting companies to be working on multiple projects at once, so make sure to verify that there will be a dedicated team on your project. If this is not an option, make sure the company goes over the safety precautions that have been put in place due to COVID-19.
Ready for a full service design-build home remodeling experience with a company right here in Reston who can help you answer these questions? Get in touch!
