Mary De Luca

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Location:	Arlington
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Are you ready to dive into the Arlington, VA Real estate market? Arlington and other areas inside the beltway don't follow the national trend- so make sure you hire an agent who is experienced in the local market.

I want to be that agent.

I am dedicated to your success in finding the home of your dreams. Whether it is a one bedroom condo on the orange line, a single family home in one of Arlington's rustic neighborhoods, I am focused on meeting your needs.

If Arlington is not for you, I can open up other areas for you to make home: Alexandria, Falls Church, McLean Kingstowne, Tysons, Oakton even Reston and Herndon are not out of my serving area.

As a certified buyer's agent I know that buying a home can be a scary thing, especially if you are a first-time buyer and don't know what to make of the market. Owning real estate is not for everyone. And if you aren't ready, I am not afraid to suggest that you aren't ready. I don't see my job as just making my next sale, I see it as a match maker for finding you a home where you are going to live your life.

Every client is different. I listen to what's important to you. Whether you want a short commute, or more space, I help you balance your needs and desires with great places to live.

So visit my blog and contact me with questions you may have about getting started in this market.

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We've been on the MLS now for 11 days....no interest yet...is it taking longer to get traffic. I know it

Asked Fri Apr 18 2008, 17:40 by Shannon - Stafford - Home Selling - 6 answers

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Shannon- My first broker always said to me that if a house doesn't sell it's because of the price. And that's the truth. There is a sweet spot at which a property becomes interesting. If you haven't had any traffic- then it's not at the right price. The right price for the market you are in- not for what you thought it would sell for.

There is a lot of inventory out there- go see what else is in your price range and in a lower price range. Determine if you have more or less value. More importantly- find out what is under contract or has sold in the past 60 days to see what is attracting people. You should really price your property at or below the last sold comparable property. - Sat Apr 19 2008, 21:57

my husband and i are moving to the greater washington/maryland/virginia area very soon. however, we are not

Asked Wed Oct 24 2007, 13:56 by Kimberley - Washington - General Area - 20 answers

Mary De Luca answered:

My first question to you is- where are your jobs located? Commuting is a big issue here. If you don't mind commuting- you would be able to find something. Fairlington in Arlington is historic, eclectic - but it is a townhome-condo community. Fredricksburg is also historic. But that increases your commute significantly if you are working in DC. There are also neighborhoods in DC that are going thru rejuvination right now where you might be able to find a home in your price range. Del Ray in Alexandria also fits into your description -but maybe not your price range. - Wed Nov 28 2007, 11:13

What do you think of Falls Church Single Family Homes? Do you think price would go down further by 20%? I'm

Asked Sat Nov 10 2007, 06:44 by Babu - Falls Church - Foreclosure - 6 answers

Mary De Luca answered:

Babu- All the areas inside the beltway are not experiencing deep reductions in prices. The 3rd quarter data is out from NVAR and prices in the city of Falls Church are up almost 10% for 3Q07 when compared the 3Q06.
So- if you are interested in buying a home that you plan on staying in for more than 3 years- don't just read the newspaper for the true story, hire an agent who will tell you about what's going on in the Northern Virginia area.

With the high-priced job market we have here in Virginia- even in bad real estate markets prices don't take big dips like 20%. Inside the beltway real estate is still solid. Don't expect big bargains in properly priced real estate. - Tue Nov 27 2007, 17:21

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