Right next to the Convention Center is where you’ll find these luxurious new condos in Washington DC. The Whitman condos are nothing less than top prestige. When you walk into the lobby you’ll be greeted be the friendly concierge. The design of the building will leave a smile on your face. The location on 9th and M is ideal with a walk to the metro or a walk to work. The rooftop pool and grilling area will take your breath away with incredible views of our nation’s capital. The common room is perfect for a party complete with billiards and the state of the art fitness center has everything you need including free weights!

• 1 BR/1.5 BA duplex starts at $484,900 with 1,188 sqft
• 1 BR + Den/2 BA start at $479,900 with 1,050 sqft
• 2 BR/2.5 BA start at $549,900 with 1,270 sqft
• 2 BR + Den/2 BA start at $809,900 with 1,460 sqft

Some of these features include: many two-level homes available, some with private courts, private balconies and terraces (per plan), double balconies and/or terrace (per plan), large windows and dramatic spaces, gourmet kitchens including a stainless steel appliance package, granite countertops in kitchen, hardwood floors in living areas, ceramic tiled baths, dual vanities in many owner’s suites, marble countertops in bath, large soaking tubs in many units, walk-in closets, and full-size stacked GE washer and dryer.

If this sounds like your new condo in DC, then give us a call at 888-998-9455 or email us at info@homezill.com to receive an additional 2% cash back when buying at the Whitman Condos in Washington DC.

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The condos at Potomac Place Tower in Washington, DC scream convenience. This building brings out city living at its best. When you walk into the building, you’ll feel comfortably at home. The best part of all is the price on the homes. The units feature: Newly renovated residences, Gourmet kitchens with GE black on black appliances, Maple cabinetry in kitchen, Ceramic tiling in kitchens and baths, and Wall-to-wall Berber carpet in living areas. The amenities are out of this world: Fitness center, Outdoor pool, Landscaped plaza, Business center, Entertainment lounge, Convenience store, Covered parking available, Quiet, established neighborhood, Eight blocks from new baseball stadium, Four blocks from National Mall, Three Blocks from Southwest Waterfront, and Walking distance to 3 Metro stations!(L’Enfant Metro, Federal Center Metro, Navy Yard Metro)

• Studios from
  the $190’s
• Jr. 1-Bedrooms from
  the $240’s
• 1-Bedrooms from
  the $290’s
• 1-Bedrooms + Den from
  the $340’s
• 2-Bedrooms from
  the $390’s
• Duplex - 2 level,
  1-Bedrooms + Den from
  the $400’s

If Potomac Place Tower in Washington, DC fits your criteria, contact us at 888-998-9455 or info@homezill.com to receive your 2% cash back.

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Prime Virginia metro real estate, at a location that is most desirable sits the 16-story Midtown Alexandria Station condos in Alexandria, VA. You will step outside and literally be located right at the Huntington Station Metro on the yellow line. You’ll be stunned from the interior design quality when you enter into the building lobby. The units feature: Designer kitchens with Italian cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel GE Profile™ appliances, designer bathrooms with oversized tubs and stylish fixtures, Berber carpeting, expansive windows filling your home with natural light, and amazing city, river and sunset views. Many condos also feature hardwood floors, balconies, kitchen islands and separate bathroom showers. Midtown provides convenient access to I-495, I-395, I-95, Reagan National Airport, Hoffman Center, Beacon Center, Penn Daw Plaza, Old Town Alexandria, and downtown Washington DC.

Amenities include: Swimming pool with Jacuzzi & waterfall, Sundeck, Outdoor bar & grill area, Clubroom with outdoor terrace and amazing city views, Fitness center & massage room, Cyber café with wireless Internet, Bike storage, Concierge services by VIPdesk.com, Controlled access entry and 24-hr front desk.

Now you’re thinking…”all this, and a condo location in front of a metro has got to come with a hefty price tag”- eh? Wrong! Check out these prices after the $100k price drops…

• Studio–571 sqft–$189,900–condo fee $221
• 1 Bedroom–707 sqft–$247,900–condo fee $287
• 1 Bedroom+den–906 sqft–$289,900–condo fee $354
• 2 Bedroom–1,172 sqft–$394,900–condo fee $420
• 2 Bedroom+den–1,436 sqft–$456,900–condo fee $420

There are several floor plans to choose from with different sizes and prices, these are just a few of the available condos for sale. The condo fee includes: water, sewer, master insurance, building maintenance, trash & snow removal, parking maintenance, and amenities.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a showing at Midtown in Alexandria, Virginia, call 1-888-998-9455 or info@homezill.com and mention the HomeZill Blog to receive an additional home buyer incentive when buying a new home in Alexandria VA.

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As I was sipping on my coffee this morning, straight black no sugar no creme, I came across an article talking about how two families swapped houses. You’re probably wondering what I’m talking about. Well there’s nothing hidden here, one family that lived in Tennessee and one family that lived in Nevada just swapped homes. Of course, there was a method to their madness. The couple in Nevada wanted to move closer to their grandchildren who lived in Tennessee. They had put their home on the market and were getting no traffic. So this 71 year old man was researching homes selling tips on the internet(amazing that this gentleman was so internet savvy) and ran into this new tactic of “swapping houses.” With a little more research, he found a family in Tennessee that was within walking distance to his grandchildren. That family of course, was looking to move out to Nevada and the rest is history.

Just because this worked out for these families, doesn’t mean it’s as easy as popping popcorn. This concept of trading homes for vacation has been around for a while. This new method to get your house off your hands has come out of the woodwork though. However, in a down market, sellers are trying everything. You may have to make some sacrifices by downgrading in home or having to put on a hard hat and hammer away to make more space. You also have to take into consideration the amount that the other person owes on the house.

OnlineHouseTrading.com, one of at least six swap sites started in the past year. Four have started in just the past seven months, including OnlineHouseTrading.com, GoSwap.org, DaytonaHomeTrader.com and DomuSwap.com. Together the six sites have roughly 16,000 postings. At Craigslist.org, the popular ad site, the number of “home swap” listings — which includes people trading homes temporarily for vacation — jumped 56%, to 7,392 in the 12 months ending in December, the company says, and much of the growth came from people trying to permanently sell each other their homes.

Now I don’t see this becoming a trend because of all the factors that could go wrong. I can only think of one reason this may work and that is in a down market where people are extra nervous about buying a home before selling theirs. However, it’s interesting that people are willing to do just about anything when they want to move.

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You’ll find urban living at Kenyon Square condos in Washington, DC. Located in the heart of Columbia Heights puts you right at the Columbia Heights Metro. Great restaurants and retail on the first floor and shops and convenient services throughout the neighborhood. The units range in size from one bedroom to two bedroom with den.

Kenyon Square condo features include: Open floor plans by an award-winning architect; Gas cooking; Stainless steel appliances (including large capacity refrigerator with bottom-load freezer), Full-sized stacked washer and dryer, Walk-in closets, 2-panel contemporary doors with lever-set hardware, Minimum 9′-foot ceilings in living areas; “Volume lofts” with nearly 20′-foot ceilings; Hardwood floors in living room, dining rooms, kitchen, and foyer; Ceramic tiled bathrooms; Berber carpet in bedrooms, lofts, and dens; The latest technology for structured wiring and high-speed internet, Cable, telephone, and internet outlets in every room; and Full and French balconies and terraces… Whew!

The first floor of the building includes: Starbucks, BB&T, Georgetown Valet, Radiance MedSpa, D’Vines Fine Wine & Beer, Royal Blue Mediterranean Bistro, FedEx Kinko’s and The Heights, a top-notch restaurant from the owners of Logan Tavern.

• One Bedroom:
  616 – 904 sqft
  $354,000 - $498, 900
• One Bedroom with Den:
  828 sqft
  $465,000 - $480,500
• Two Bedroom / Two Bath:
  982 - 1,181 sqft
  $549,500 - $689,900
• Two Bedroom / Two Bath with Den:
  1129 - 1,243 sqft
  $661,900 - $709,000
• Two-Level Loft Units:
  1,111 - 1,226 sqft
  $616,500 - $646,000

Be sure to contact us if Kenyon Square condos in Washington, DC are what you’re looking for at 1-888-998-9455 or info@homezill.com to receive an additional 2% DC Realtor Rebate when purchasing your new DC condo!

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I was in Panera Bread in Northern Virginia this weekend and ran into a Realtor from another Brokerage. We began talking and she asked me if I knew about Facebook. I said of course, it’s one of the big, if not biggest social networking websites on the internet. She then asked if I use the site to advertise my business. I said no and I’ll explain why later. She then proceeded to tell me about her debacle she had with them recently. An email was sent from the Facebook Admin explaining to her that she needed to take down her listings or her account would be suspended. Of course she immediately checked to see if she had violated any of the terms and compared her ads to other real estate listings on Facebook. Apparently, she did nothing to violate the terms and her listings nothing out of the ordinary from the others. It was a back and forth battle with really no concrete reason as to why she needed to take them down. She conceded and removed her listings. They then told her that she could use Facebook Ads which have a price.

I will explain my reasoning of why it’s not a good idea to promote your real estate listings on Facebook. If you didn’t already know, about 1 year ago, Facebook was only accessible to those who had a college email address(.edu). Not until recently did Facebook become public and available to everyone. The target audience was 18-25 year old college coeds who could care less about what home is for sale. Since, applications were created, a news feed came along, and privacy was thrown out the window. The problem with promoting real estate listings is that the majority of the users just don’t care about that kind of stuff. The majority still use Facebook to post pictures up of what happened over the weekend, write comments on each others wall to flirt or say what’s happening on campus or life, and tell others a little about themselves. I don’t see Facebook becoming a place to promote real estate listings or any other business that doesn’t relate to the majority of the users anytime in the near future.

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