Fountains at McLean action in the 1st Quarter of 2009

What happened in the first quarter of 2009 in the Fountains at McLean? 5 SOLD properties, that's what happened. Those properties were actively on the market an average of 127 days, and they sold for an average of -5.94% (that minus in front means negative). There was also an average of $2,300 seller subsidy (also referred to as closing cost help from seller to buyer).

What types of sales were these 5 transactions?
Regular Sale = 4
Short Sale = 0
Bank Owned Property = 1

What style homes were these 5 properties?
1 Bedroom = 2 (Birch + Cedar)
2 Bedroom = 3 (Oak[2] + Linden)

How does this compare to the same time last year (1st quarter - 2008)?
Last year there were 7 properties sold in the same time period. And they sold for an average of -5.72% (yes, also negative) of their list price, in an average of 51 days on the market. They also had an average of $4,327.70 in seller subsidy.

Below is a graphic of the sold properties I've mentioned, plus those that did not sell, and those that are under contract, or for sale right now at the Fountains at McLean.

(Data is from MRIS and represents multiple listings from multiple brokers)

Metro Full Funding Approved!

Today I, along with many others probably, received the below letter =

"March 10, 2009

Today, the Chairman of the Airports Authority Board of Directors, H.R. Crawford, signed a Full Funding Grant Agreement for the Dulles Metrorail Extension. In a ceremony with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Chairman Crawford noted that this grant in the amount of $900 million will enable the Airports Authority to begin the long-awaited construction of the Dulles Metrorail Extension.As you know, achieving this milestone is the culmination of years of planning and public process that has involved many individuals from our state and local governments, the business community, and our elected officials.Our local project partners, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, the Town of Herndon and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority are committed to bringing major transportation and economic benefits to the Dulles Corridor and to our Washington Metropolitan Region.I want to thank you for your strong commitment to bringing rail to the Dulles Corridor and all your efforts in this cause. Without your support, particularly in recent years, this day would not have come.The Airports Authority looks forward to continuing our partnership and excellent working relationship with you as we move forward on the Project. We are ready to go to work and we will continue to look for your involvement.We hope you will be able to join us later this spring when we have a kick-off event to celebrate the long awaited start of construction.

Sincerely,

James E. BennettPresident and CEOMetropolitan Washington Airports Authority"

Major Construction to Begin

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Fountains not on in December (2008) - recap of month

Although the temperatures aren't very high in December there was still some life in the Fountains real estate market.

In December there were 1 SOLD property, and 3 RENTED properties at the Fountains at McLean.

The property that SOLD in December was a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Pine model. It took 174 days to get a CONTRACT. The home sold for $215,000 and gave the buyer another $5,500 in subsidy. That equals out to a net to the seller of $209,500. This was also equivelant to 89% of the original asking price.

The 3 properties that RENTED in this month were all of the 1 bedroom 1 bathroom variety. They RENTED for an average of $1300/month, and in an average of 97 days on the market. There was a high rent of $1350/month, and a low rent of $1250/month. The properties that RENTED were all 3 different models: Spruce, Birch, and Elm.

(data from MRIS)

Fountains at McLean = November 08 in Review

Let's see what else happened in November besides Black Friday! In the Fountains at McLean there was 1 property SOLD. That property was a one bedroom in one of the mid-rise buildings. It Sold for $230,000. That property was on the market for 189 days. They originally started asking $264,500. One can only assume that was a tad on the high side, even for 6 months ago.



There were 4 transactions closed on the rental side in November. One was a 2 bedroom, all three of the others were 1 bedrooms. The 2 bedroom rented for $1580/month, and took 79 days on the market. While the 3 one bedrooms rented for an aveage of $1250/month and 39 days on the market.



That's it for November. The turkey has been eaten!



(data from MRIS)

3rd Quarter Home Sales Summary

There were 8 of home sold in the Fountains at McLean in the 3rd quarter of 2008.

5 One Bedrooms
- Average Sold Price = $237,600
- Models Sold = Spruce (2), Birch (2) + Cedar

3 Two Bedrooms
- Average Sold Price = $287,000
- Models Sold = Dogwood (2) + Oak

The 3rd Quarter had an increase in sales over the 4 total sold homes in the 2nd Quarter of 2008.

(data from MRIS)