One Arlington VA Home Fix You Need To Make RIGHT NOW!

One Arlington VA Home Fix You Need To Make RIGHT NOW!

“If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it” is certainly popular advice, but if you’ve ever had a serious plumbing leak, you certainly wished you had taken care of the problem earlier.

Replace your rubber hoses connected to your washing machine in the back to stainless steel braided lines. THIS IS A MUST! This will only take a 30 min trip to Home Depot and a pair of pliers.

Ask someone whose hose broke while they were asleep or out of town and you’ll hear stories of how quickly the water can damage walls, flooring and furniture. Almost anyone can replace the hoses with a pair of pliers for under $30.00 to avoid this potential catastrophe.

As you’re shopping for the replacement hoses, consider the braided stainless steel connectors. The advantage is that the stainless steel offers additional protection should a soft spot develop in the hose beneath. They’ll cost a little more but offer considerably more protection for a nominal price.

This information courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA real estate agent.

Arlington VA Neighborhood Spotlight – Tara Leeway Heights

Arlington VA Neighborhood Spotlight – Tara Leeway Heights

Tara Leeway Heights is located north of Interstate 66 between Washington Boulevard and Lee Highway in Arlington County.

The Arlington VA neighborhood is bordered by 22nd Street North to the north, 16th Street North to the south, Lexington Street North to the east and North George Mason Drive to the west.

Tara Leeway Heights is similar to other North Arlington neighborhoods, primarily consisting of 50-plus year old homes constructed of brick. The homes are rich with history and have survived the recession with poise and value.

Nearby amenities include a number of lush parks, including Parkhurst Park, Lee Park and Community Center, Westover Park and Greenbrier Park. Also nearby are the Ballston and East Falls Church Metro stations. Tara Leeway Heights is close to several major roadways, making your community north and south a bit easier.

Schools serving the Tara Leeway Heights neighborhood include Glebe Elementary School, Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School.

For a current inventory of listings in the Tara Leeway Heights subdivision, please contact Aaron Seekford today.

This Arlington VA neighborhood information courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA real estate agent.

Quality Cabinets Deserve Quality Service – Euro Installations – Alexandria VA Cabinet Installation Company

Quality Cabinets Deserve Quality Service – Euro Installations – Alexandria VA Cabinet Installation Company

Don’t want to install those $10,000 cabinets yourself? Don’t have the tools to make those drawers close just right?

Give Euro Installations a call.

Euro Installations is based in Alexandria and has been installing high-end and antique cabinets, drawers and kitchen fixtures for 30-plus years. The Alexandria VA cabinet installation company brings the precision and care needed to any high-end kitchen, bathroom or home fixture task.

The last thing you’d want is to make an expensive purchase and have the item(s) ruined in the installation phase. Euro Installations has the equipment, technology, patience and professionalism to tackle the hardest challenges.

Over the years, Euro Installation has provided service for Bulthaup, Pedini, Arclinea, Boffi, Domafoam and Duravit products. The Alexandria VA installation company also services a number of other high-end cabinetry and drawer brands.

If you need a part or something isn’t working quite right, they likely have a fix.

Euro Installations has relatively flexible hours during weekdays and can be reached at 703-981-2353.

If your looking for quality service to match your quality furnishings and cabinetry, Euro Installations is an excellent option.

This Alexandria VA cabinet installation company listing courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA real estate agent.

An IDEAL Arlington VA Real Estate Market…

An IDEAL Arlington VA Real Estate Market…

Arlington VA Rental homes can be the IDEAL investment in today’s market because they offer a much higher rate of return than alternatives without the volatility of ups and downs in the stock market.

IDEAL serves as an acronym to identify the advantages of rental properties:

  • Income from the monthly rent contributes to paying the expenses and a return on the investment
  • Depreciation is a non-cash deduction that contributes a tax shelter
  • Equity grows monthly as the mortgage amortizes due to some of each payment being applied to the principal
  • Appreciation is achieved as the value of the property goes up
  • Leverage can increase the return on investment by using borrowed funds to control a larger asset
The combination of these characteristics working together makes Arlington VA rental real estate a very good investment for today’s economy and years to come. Increased rents, high rental demand, good values and low non-owner-occupied mortgage rates contribute to positive cash flows and very favorable rates of return.
Contact Aaron Seekford for more information about actual opportunities in the Arlington VA real estate market.
This Arlington VA real estate information courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA real estate agent.

Large 3-Level Office Building in Reston VA – 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Reston VA, 20190

Large 3-Level Office Building in Reston VA – 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Reston VA, 20190 – FX7629455

Now on the market for $845,000 with owner financing available!

The owner of this Reston VA commercial property is offering a great opportunity. This large 3-level office can be easily divided for multiple tenants.

The new Metro line will be steps away.

This prime location is zoned I-5 and features 2,788 square feet of commercial space.

The interior of this office building in Reston VA is freshly painted with wood floors in 2nd floor offices.

Plenty of parking outside and several restaurants within walking distance.

Ready to move in today! For more photographs and information about this Reston VA office for sale, contact Aaron Seekford.

This listing courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA real estate agent.

Converting Your Arlington VA Home Into a Rental Property – How a Lender Can Count Rental Income to Offset the Mortgage Payment for Qualifying for the Purchase of a New Home

Converting Your Arlington VA Home Into a Rental Property – How a Lender Can Count Rental Income to Offset the Mortgage Payment for Qualifying for the Purchase of a New Home

By Paul Nagel, Suntrust Mortgage

After the market crashed and some homes declined in value, there was a very small minority of home owners who purchased new homes and just let their prior home–whose value had declined below what was owed on the property–go to foreclosure. This practice in the industry became known as “buy and bail.”

In order to protect themselves against this practice, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA created a few rules to still allow some home buyers to use rental income generated by their old primary residence.  This rental income offset the payment on that home to qualify when they are looking for a new home to purchase.

Rental income, from a recently vacated Arlington VA primary residence, can be used (for qualifying purposes) if the following exist:

· A signed lease

· Documentation that the first month’s deposit has been received and deposited into the buyer’s account

· Documentation by the lender’s appraiser that the buyer has at least 30% equity

There are exceptions.  For example, if a person is relocating, there may not be a 30% equity requirement.

This Arlington VA real estate information courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA real estate agent.

Arlington VA Real Estate Tip – Change Your Air Conditioning Filter!

Arlington VA Real Estate Tip – Change Your Air Conditioning Filter!

If your Arlington VA HVAC system is failing, you may need a new air filter.

Air filters are typically under $20 and are available at your local Walmart or grocery store.

You need to replace your air filter every three months to assure proper system functionality. Too often, families move in to a new home and forget to protect one of the home’s most valuable components.

In addition to protecting your Arlington VA air conditioning system, air filters improve your air quality, reduce your energy bill, keep your ducts cleaner and help reduce your family’s impact on our environment.

Keeping your air filter clean and up to date is an all around win-situation. It’s very cheap to keep it updated… and you will really regret not updating it if faced with an unnecessary $2,000 HVAC bill.

There are tons of different air filters out there. Make sure you measure your filter space before hitting the store–you will need to measure its length, width and height. Air filters also have different ratings and numbers, and range in efficiency. You can always expect to pay more for a more efficient filter.

This Arlington VA real estate tip courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA real estate agent.

Have A Tree That Has To Go? Call Tyson’s Tree Service – Arlington VA Tree Removal Service

Have A Tree That Has To Go? Call Tyson’s Tree Service – Arlington VA Tree Removal Service

Yes, we do have a lot of trees in Northern Virginia.

Most of them are in the right spot, but some of them have to go.

If you have an unwanted tree, give Tyson’s Tree Service a call. No longer does that towering oak, misfit pine or unwanted dogwood have to mar your landscaping ideas.

And no longer do you, or your spouse, have to climb up a towering ladder with the saw you bought from your local hardware store.

Tyson’s has been serving residential, commercial and government clients for nearly 20 years. Its services include tree removal, tree care and 24-hour emergency storm removal.

If a storm rips through your neck of the woods and leaves your yard looking like a wood pile, look to Tyson’s Tree Service for help. The company has the high-tech, industrial equipment needed for an efficient clean-up.

Tyson’s Tree Service is licensed, insured and its technicians have decades of experience. For a free estimate of your tree job, big, small or storm created, contact 703-849-9188.

This Arlington VA Tree Removal Service information courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA real estate agent.

Arlington VA Neighborhood Spotlight: Arlington Forest

Arlington VA Neighborhood Spotlight: Arlington Forest

Established in 1939, Arlington Forest is home to more than 800 households in Arlington VA.

The neighborhood is located near the crossroads of George Mason Drive and Arlington Boulevard in central Arlington. Schools serving the neighborhood include Barrett Elementary School, Kenmore Middle School and Washington-Lee High School.

Arlington Forest certainly lives up to its name–it’s full of lush trees and is within walking distance to a number of picturesque parks and attractions. The neighborhood posts an assortment of single family homes, many that have been standing strong for decades. Arlington Forest has a plethora of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes within its confines.

Nearby attractions include Ballston Mall, Ballston Metro Station, Washington & Old Dominion trail and Glencarlyn Park. Arlington Forest is also close to Route 50, Columbia Pike, Wilson Boulevard and Glebe Road.

By calling Arlington Forest home, you’re giving yourself a number of options for your D.C. commute!

For a current list of homes available in Arlington Forest, please contact Aaron Seekford.

This Arlington VA neighborhood information courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA real estate agent.

How to Improve Your Arlington VA Real Estate Investment

How to Improve Your Arlington VA Real Estate Investment

Making additional principal contributions on your Arlington VA mortgage will save interest, retire debt and build equity. An extra $100 a month in the example shown will save thousands in interest and short the term of the mortgage as well.

If you invest in a savings account, you’ll make less than 1% and will have to pay income tax on the earnings. On the other hand, contribute something extra to your Arlington VA house payment on a regular basis and you’ll essentially, earn at the mortgage interest rate which is certain to be more than you’re earning in the bank.

Reducing your cost of housing is another way to improve the investment in your home. Becoming debt-free is a worthy goal that is achieved with discipline and good decisions. Suggestions like this are part of my commitment to help people be better homeowners when they buy, sell and all the years in between.

This Arlington VA real estate information courtesy of Aaron Seekford, your Arlington VA Realtor.

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