July Real Estate Market Update

Hello everyone! I’m back with another monthly real estate update.  I hope everyone had a lovely 4th of July. Homes are still selling in a matter of days, often with multiple offers. The lack of supply in inventory means that properties are going quickly, sometimes with price escalation, especially for turn-key homes and those with pools and backyard amenities. It’s also a great time for buyers who can take advantage of historical rates; 30-year fixed mortgages are at their lowest since tracking started in 1971 at 3.07%.

Are you looking for the perfect 5-acre lot to build your dream home? I’m happy to announce that we are representing a developer in Centreville with 8 lots left to build. Contact us for more information!

Don’t forget our downsizing seminar on July 8th at 6:30 p.m. and our buyer’s seminar on July 29th at 6:30 p.m.  Give us a call or register here to join!

And it’s finally happening! I will be on HGTV’s House Hunters on July 23rd at 10:00 p.m., featuring an amazing home by Snead Custom Homes.  I hope you all can join us for a watch party.  Have a safe and happy July!

Join us for a FREE, no obligation Downsizing Seller Webinar​

Are you considering downsizing but not sure where to start? Overwhelmed by the thought of decluttering and organizing? Not sure what updates are the right ones to do for the best return? Need staging? We can help! 

Join us for a FREE, no obligation Downsizing Seller Webinar​

We have helped hundreds of families in the area prepare their home for sale to downsize and we can help you! We can answer all of your questions, provide reliable, honest contractors each step of the way and mange the process from beginning to end!

We will be offering this seminar as a virtual webinar! If you’d like to attend virtually, register below and we will send you a webinar link on the day of the seminar!

Seller Webinar: Wednesday, July 8th at 6:30 pm!

We will also be holding a Buyers’ Webinar on July 29th at 6:30 pm! 

Register Here: https://www.searchfornorthernvirginiahomes.com/free-seminar/

Thinking of Investing in Rentals With Others?

Investing in rental property is a way for many to take advantage of monthly cash flow while seeing the asset increase in value over time. There really isn’t any type of investment that provides both benefits as rental property can. That’s why many diversify their portfolios to include real estate. However, sometimes it can be a bit expensive to come up with the necessary down payment and closing costs as well as identify a property that will cash flow each month. With rates still flirting with record lows, now might be as good a time as ever to make the leap and purchase your very first property. Some real estate investors like to partner with others to spread the risk around a bit while at the same time being able to afford a property that might just be out of reach. Think of a fourplex or an apartment building. If you’re thinking of investing in real estate with others, there are some things you need to know.

When just two people buy a rental property, such as a husband and wife, lenders review the income and credit of each. Income and debts are added together to arrive at a proper debt ratio. As it relates to credit, lenders use the lower middle score of the two. Lenders will look at a credit report and scores from each of the three main repositories, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Of the three reported scores, the lender will use the lowest middle score of the applicants. When multiple parties are buying, a different approach is taken.

Each buyer will complete his or her own application. The lender then documents all parties in the same fashion. The buyers will provide copies of their most recent paycheck stubs covering a 30 day period. The last two years of W2s will be provided along with copies of bank and investment statements providing verification of sufficient cash to close the transaction. If there are five couples buying a rental property, you can already tell that’s going to be no small amount of paperwork. Each and every buyer must submit the proper paperwork.

However, the lender cannot proceed until all parties have submitted the necessary documentation. If there are 10 buyers and 9 have properly completed an application, nothing can go forward until that final person complies with the lender’s documentation request. You’re going to have to rely on everyone to get their paperwork in on time. Just one person can throw a monkey wrench in the plan.

Second, and this is just as important if not more so, credit reports and scores will be reviewed for each of the 10 applicants. Just like lenders underwrite a couple and using the lowest middle score of the two, lenders will identify the lowest middle score of the 10 applicants. If 9 people have scores above 740 and 1 has a score of 600, the lender will want to scrutinize the transaction a little further. In such an instance, that one remaining investor might want to pull out of the transaction allowing the purchase to go through. To avoid this possibility, all parties should pull an individual credit score on their own at www.annualcreditreport.com. This website is sponsored by all three credit repositories and allows consumers to get a free credit report each year.

Finally, there should be a person or two to monitor the application and facilitate the process as it moves along. If there is someone that is slow getting documentation in, that individual should be responsible for contacting the others letting that person know they’re slowing things down as well as keep all applicants up to date on the status of the loan.

It can be a good way to expand your portfolio by investing in real estate with others, just a bit more due diligence is required.

What Will Homes Look Like In A Post-pandemic World?

Better family gathering space. More comfortable bedroom space. Peaceful and private outdoor space. If those items tick your preferred “quarantine home” boxes, we get it. 

The truth is that being stuck at home—in a home you don’t necessarily love—stinks. So, we don’t blame you if, while you’ve been sheltering, you’ve been dreaming of what you would change and where you would move given the choice. 

The good news is that this pandemic is already having an impact on how builders operate, and the very things that are frustrating you about your existing home will likely drive changes to design and architecture in the future.

“While the coronavirus still rages on, it’s hard to predict what post-pandemic abodes might look like,” said Barrons. “Yet, developers around the U.S. are already rethinking projects, anticipating residents’ needs and preferences that Covid-19 would spur. In doing so, they are re-evaluating current in-unit aesthetics and in-demand amenities. 

That means a “new consumer” might have “different priorities from now on regarding health, technology and socialization,” Marcelo Kingston managing director of Multiplan, the developer behind 57 Ocean in Miami Beach, told them. 

Home size

Homes had been trending smaller. But that may be over. With uncertainty about the future around spending more time in the home, which likely includes some form of work-from-home scenario, homeowners are likely looking for more space. Expect homes to grow in size accordingly.

A greater dependence on the home office

“More attention will be given to the arrangement of the workplace at home,” said Dezeen. “Spatial organization will change, with the place to work at home no longer a desk with a parody of an office chair and a lamp, slotted somewhere in the corner of the living room or under the stairs. Now it will be a completely separate room with large windows, blackout curtains and comfortable furniture. It will be technically equipped and sound-insulated.”

An increased emphasis on “health and hygiene”

This covers a wide variety of amenities.

“Joel Sanders of JSA Architects predicts that the pandemic, “like 9/11, will have an enormous impact on public space because of social distancing and fear of contamination,” said Dwell. “He foresees these concerns finding their way into the home, impacting space in more subtle ways, like the distancing of furniture arrangements and domestic footprints shifting to include “safe” rooms to isolate contagious occupants.

In addition, architects and designers foresee “a compartmentalization of spaces including entries, foyers, and mudrooms, incorporating sanitation stations to wash, disinfect, and remove contaminated clothing. This attention to sanitation, however, won’t necessarily give rise to sterile-looking environments. According to Bryan Young, principal of Young Projects, “Fundamental qualities of wellness are even more meaningful for adapting to a post-coronavirus environment, incorporating natural light, natural ventilation, connection to green spaces and landscape.”

This type of design will bleed into technology, as well. “We already have much of the technology we need to replace human contact with smart sensors,” said Stambol. “And in a post-pandemic world, nobody wants to touch anything unnecessarily. So, the low-hanging-fruit of design upgrades will be the first to change. Think of more touchless faucets and sensor-operated doors. Every doorknob, light switch, thermostat, and the high-traffic button will be swept away, replaced by motion activation or voice command. And every previous objection based on cost can be easily countered with memories of a global economic catastrophe.”  

Smart technology

This is already one of the most pervasive trends in home design, but “Manufacturers of smart home systems will go one step further,” said Dezeen. “Their programs will not only control the temperature of the air in the house, but also its quality and, if necessary, they will automatically clean it. Air from the outside will of course be filtered.”

5 WAYS TO OBSERVE EARTH DAY AT HOME

While Earth Day is officially April 22, it’s a global event we should be observing all year long. Especially during this COVID-19 pandemic, when residents across the US and abroad, have been instructed to stay home.

And while there’s evidence that a reduced amount of carbon dioxide emissions might actually result from the quarantine, since the number of cars on the road has significantly decreased, it also means that other sources of pollution might rise because of the increased use of basic domestic resources like water and electricity.

However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t measures we can take in an attempt to reduce the amount of energy we use while sheltering in place. Here are five tips to help reduce your carbon footprint while celebrating Earth Day. Oh and save some money, too!

1) USE THE DISHWASHER

Music to our ears! With so many of us cooking A LOT lately, the natural reaction is to “just put it in the dishwasher.” But is that really the most energy-efficient solution? The answer is: “usually.” The key here is using a new-ish dishwasher — they have proven to be more efficient than traditional hand-washing techniques.

In a recent study by The Journal of Environmental Research Communications they found the main problems with dishwashers are pre-rinsing and heated drying. Eliminating those two steps from your dish-washing routine decreases the appliance’s greenhouse gas emissions by 3 percent and 11 percent, respectively.

And when it comes to water use, the difference between manual and machine practices was even starker: Hand-washers used 34,200 gallons of water to a dishwasher’s 16,300 gallons over 10 years.

2) DIAL-DOWN THE AC

The AC is almost certainly the reason why electricity bills skyrocket during the summer. However, there are others ways to help keep your house or apartment cool. Especially now, before the summer heat strikes most states across the country.

Close blinds and draw curtains in rooms that are exposed to sunlight and that aren’t being used very much during the day. When the temperature is a little lower, early in the mornings and sometimes in the evening, open a few windows. The cross ventilation helps cool the home and the fresh air is a welcome during quarantine.

Also consider installing ceiling fans. It will effectively keep you cool on hot days while using significantly less energy. A 2.5-ton central air conditioner uses about 3,500 watts and a window A/C unit typically uses between 500 to 1,500 watts. In comparison, a ceiling fan uses only 15 to 95 watts depending on its size and speed. That’s a whopping 99% decrease in cooling costs when you use ceiling fans instead of air conditioners.

3) USE POWERSTRIPS

Arguably the single biggest waste of electricity comes from devices that are left on overnight or in standby mode; most typically, TVs and computers/laptops. Powering down all of these can be a pain and often overlooked.

By connecting the TV and any peripheral devices to a quality, surge-protected powerstrip, everything can be safely shut down at once. Similarly, the same is true for any desktop or laptop and linked external drives. The key here is making sure the powerstrip is accessible.

According to an interview by Forbes, environmental scientist Phil Ritz adds  “(Powerstrips) reduce some of the vampire energy use that your computer’s using. And that’s a fairly big thing. If we all have just a simple power strip, it reduces the energy draw at night when we’re not using our computers.”

4) USE ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS

Opting for energy efficient light bulbs is a tip that’s been around for a while but it’s definitely worth adding to the list. The energy and even cost savings are significant. Two options are available: compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) which are, in essence, just curly versions of the long tube fluorescent lights you may already have in a kitchen or garage. Or you can choose light-emitting diode bulbs (LEDs.)

We prefer LEDs over a typical CFLs because they last longer and can be used with a dimmer switch. Both CFLs and LEDs use 75 to 80 percent less energy than traditional 60- and 40-watt bulb, and can save you $60 to $125 dollars per bulb in energy costs over their life.

5) FULLY LOAD WASHING MACHINE

One of the largest uses of water in American households is laundry. Nearly 22% of household water usage is consumed just to do the laundry. And that was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with a full house 24/7, and laundry piling up, we’re finding ourselves partially living in the laundry room.

Washing a full load of laundry is the most water-efficient choice. If you only have a few items to clean, take time to adjust the settings to the smallest capacity possible. Selecting the right cycle for each load will save water and improve your cleaning results. And, unless you have a specific situation, for example, handling laundry of a sick family member at home, skip the extra rinse cycle on your washer. If you are using the correct amount of detergent and loading the washer properly, you don’t need it. Another water saving strategy is to pre-treat stains correctly to avoid having to rewash clothing.

While we are all doing our part to stay home and stop the spread of coronavirus, let’s also remember to be kind to Mother Earth. Follow these 5 tips to reduce your carbon footprint while celebrating Earth Day. Oh, and in many cases save money, too.

Thinking about buying or selling a home? Contact us to learn more about our virtual listings, tours and more! 703-651-5655

Sources:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottsnowden/2020/04/13/how-to-stay-green-while-living-in-quarantine/#678424d37ce5

https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting-choices-save-you-money

https://www.thespruce.com/save-water-in-the-laundry-room-2146003

https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottsnowden/2020/04/13/how-to-stay-green-while-living-in-quarantine/#678424d37ce5

Precautions to Take When Selling Your Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak

PRESS RELEASE

WASHINGTON, DC (March 11, 2020) — In the face of the increasing spread of the Coronavirus, Jennifer Young Homes is upping precautions and sharing tips for homeowners and sellers — especially during open houses.

“Apart from washing our hands and keeping everything sanitized—asking people to remove shoes or wear booties is more crucial than ever.” said Jennifer Young, CEO of Jennifer Young Homes in the Metro DC area. “We are also distributing hand-sanitizer to all attendees at our upcoming Seller’s Seminars.”

Other precautions we are taking, many suggested by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) include:

  1. Placing an oversized hand-sanitizer pump on the front entry console and requiring all visitors to disinfect their hands upon entering the home
  2. Keeping bedroom, bathroom, basement and closet doors open to limit the need for touching handles
  3. Opening windows
  4. Do not serve food
  5. Avoid shaking hands (we’ve become pros of the elbow bump!)
  6. Ask every agent who makes an appointment to follow-up with their clients the day before and let them know we will gladly reschedule in the event anyone is sick
  7. Because of the widespread nature of the virus, cancel tours or an open house if you (the homeowner) or someone in your family has a fever, cough, shortness of breath or any other cold or flu-like symptom.

And after the open house, NAR recommends cleaning and disinfecting your home, especially commonly touched areas like cabinets, doorknobs and faucet handles.

If the thought of strangers walking in and out of your home is uncomfortable, we can also consider alternative marketing opportunities such as pre-recorded video tours or even a live FaceTime call.

Finally, do not panic, stay informed, and use your best judgment. The situation is rapidly changing, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) will update its risk assessment as needed. Visit the CDC’s website for latest updates.

About Jennifer Young Homes

Founded in 2001, the Jennifer Young Homes team is made up of a highly successful team, which operates in Fairfax County and sells homes everywhere in VA, DC and MD. In 2019, the Jennifer Young Homes team sold over 400 homes — that’s at least one home per day. Jennifer Young Homes has been featured on HGTV’s House Hunters, iHeart Radio and Northern Virginia Magazine. The team is proud to be a part of Keller Williams Chantilly and offers a Guarantee Buy Program and monthly Seller’s Seminars. To learn more, visit www.jenniferyounghomes.com or call 703-651-5655.

Let’s talk closet edit

It’s not just another new year ahead of us, it’s a new decade!  Now is a great time to reflect on how best to celebrate a new you.  A short pause allows you to refocus your energy on DECLUTTERING.  Some choose to DE-clutter their mind with yoga/exercise in search of a recharge, some choose to DE-clutter their garage/home storage in search for space saving, some choose to DE-clutter their closet in hopes that they can get to that special outfit to land that new job, or attend a daytime affair, or feel confident for a night out, or to just feel reinvigorated. 

This last part is where Emerald N Oak, a styling company, can step in.  Gone are the days of walking into a closet feeling overwhelmed and defeated.  With the Wardrobe Maximization and DE-cluttering Service from ENO – we have this solved for you.  We all lead busier lives these days and working toward creating a personalized style can be challenging.

Style, it’s underrated, majorly underrated.  

I get asked a lot about what the most important pieces are to have in your closet. While everyone has their own look & unique lifestyles, there are pieces that will mix and mingle in every wardrobe, and these are the pieces we tackle first.

Closet editing is daunting. Where do you even begin? I’ve broken down some steps to help you get started:

  1. Begin with a fresh blank canvas- YES! Completely empty out your closet.
  2. All items must be placed out of closet sight & unto your bed Yes…all of it!
  3. Make it fun & blast your favorite music to get you rolling & motivated.
  4. Piece by piece evaluate objectively what you haven’t worn & why. Is it dated? Fit issues? No longer relevant to your lifestyle? Or are you struggling with what to work it back to? Take note….
  5. Make decisions- make a hard pass on parting with items that you haven’t utilized in awhile. This pile must be packed & taken out of sight immediately, ready for donation. This frees up a lot to look at & evaluate. You are on your way to your next step.
  6. Second pass, these are items you are on the fence. Take the time to try them on. This alone can help your decision making process with this second phase.  Questions to ask- If I went out to shop, would I buy this again? Will I wear this in 3-6 months? If the answer is NO, time to purge. If the answer is YES, keep & continue rolling your items, piece by piece.
  7. Once you have streamlined & defined what you are keeping, it’s time to inject them back into your freshly cleaned closet. Light to dark, by category & by season. Invest in uniform hangers to keep things organized. I also prefer to place certain seasonal items in garment bags to keep them out of sight until it is time to switch out for the next season.
  8. Fewer choices yet with a refined & defined closet you are ready to make a list & shop filling in gaps.

What you should walk away with is a closet with endless options once the edit is complete & you are able to fill the holes with newly coveted pieces. Emerald N Oak offers personal shopping as another service. Now you have a closet worth shopping in. You can officially select your outfit without having any sort of fashion fatigue.

A chosen outfit that always represents your personal brand & style should empower you to be the best version of yourself. “When you look good, you do good”, and who doesn’t want that? A key goal of completing a closet edit is to maximize your CPW (Cost Per Wear) focusing on value of the item, not cost.  For example, a $100 top worn once is not as valuable as a $100 top worn 5 different ways for 5 different occasions.  Emerald N Oak will deliver this.

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Author: Marlys Nylund | Creator & Chief Stylist of Emerald N Oak

Emerald N Oak offers a Closet Edit as a personalized service at an hourly rate among other styling options.

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Can you Trust Zillow’s Zestimate?

One of Zillow’s key features is its Zestimates, a popular consumer tool for seeing how much homes are worth. These estimates are based on information from sources such as comparable sales and public data.

Zillow is one of the most popular real estate listing websites. Founded in 2006 by former Microsoft executives Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink, Seattle-based Zillow provides information about millions of homes for sale and rent across the United States and Canada. Users can search for a home in a particular area using different criteria including—but not limited to—prices, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, type of home and other amenities.

But just how accurate is Zillow’s Zestimate? It’s a question we get asked weekly from buyers and sellers.

And the truth is while there’s a lot that goes into the Zestimate, a comparable market analysis is still needed. Zillow gets their estimate mainly by price per square footage in the neighborhood or general area. And for cookie cutter neighborhoods of similar sized homes their estimate is usually pretty close.

But when a property is unique, for example has additional features compared to its neighbors or a unique lot, often the Zestimate is very far off from market value. In this situation you have to ‘adjust’ for things like condition, lot, etc. which Zillow does not do.

Here’s a great, real life example.

This past weekend, a potential seller contacted us asking for a price evaluation. The home had a Zestimate of $529,000. And at first glance comparable home sales in the neighborhood were low $500Ks. So Zillow’s Zestimate sounds accurate, right? Well not really. Zillow did not account for the home’s lot.

Two homes in the neighborhood are waterfront (on a river) and sold for $500,000 and $575,000 thus significantly raising the average price in the neighborhood. However, the seller’s property is not waterfront.

To perform an accurate analysis, we removed the waterfront lots and focused on the non-water front homes. These homes sold for an average of about $429,000. After adjusting for square footage and upgrades, we determined the value of the seller’s property closer to $450,000.

In this case, Zillow did not have complete lot info and valued the home nearly $80,000 more than the property’s true market value!

So what’s the harm?

Home sellers who “anchor” on inaccurately high estimates will overprice their homes for sale and then it’s emotionally hard for them to lower the price.

Home listings that start out way overpriced can languish unsold and end up selling for less than if they were priced more accurately when they first hit the market. This time period is crucial. Buyer interest in a home is by far the highest when the home first hits the market so it’s critical to get the price right.

This is another reason why it’s so important to have a qualified realtor viewing the home in person to accurately value it by analyzing the correct comparable homes and sales in the neighborhood vs. relying solely on Zillow’s Zestimate.  

If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home or sell your current one!

Jennifer Young Homes Team | Keller Williams Realty | 703-651-5655

Amazing Single Family Home Sold Quickly in Centreville!

5486 Joseph Johnston Ln, Centreville, VA 20120

Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath colonial with over 4500 finished square ft. on 3 levels in desirable Faircrest. One of the largest Pulte models in the neighborhood! Fresh new paint, crisp decorative moldings, new flooring, open floor plan, an abundance of windows, 2 story family room, gourmet kitchen plus meticulous updates are just some of the features making this home so unforgettable. A two-story foyer with hardwood flooring greets you and ushers you into the formal living room with crown molding and plush new carpet. The adjoining dining room echoes these design details and is accented with wainscoting and a chic 5 arm chandelier. A butlers pantry introduces the open and bright gourmet kitchen with new gleaming granite countertops, huge center island, custom wood cabinetry and new quality stainless steel appliances. A large breakfast bar connects to the morning room with walls of windows and sliding glass door to rear yard. The two-story family room beckons with soaring ceilings, a Palladian window and floor to ceiling architectural gas fireplace flanked by floor to ceiling windows. Glass paned French doors opening to a main level library and powder room with pedestal sink round out the main level. Upstairs the master bedroom suite has a tray ceiling, huge walk in closet and luxury bath with soaking tub (never used), dual sink vanity, water closet and glass enclosed shower. 3 additional spacious bedrooms share the well-appointed hall bath and a laundry closet with new washer and dryer adds convenience. The fully finished walkup lower level features newer ceramic tile hand scraped ~hardwood~ flooring, a large family/rec room, 5th bedroom/den, 2 additional bonus rooms, full bath, and lower level laundry room with 2nd washer and dryer, laundry sink and room for a kitchenette! Updates completed in 2018/2019: New roof, granite counters, fresh paint, new toilets in bathrooms, sinks, new garage door openers, new washer/dryer in basement laundry as well as upper level laundry, new carpet, new hardwood floors! Low HOA fee in this lovely sought-after community with walking trails, community swimming pool in the heart of Centreville. Close to shopping, schools and easy access to I-66, 29 and Fairfax County Parkway!

If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home or sell your home!

Jennifer Young Homes Team

Keller Williams Realty

703-651-5655

Gorgeous Fairfax Townhouse Just Listed!

5436 Crows Nest Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032

Beautiful 4 bedroom townhome completely renovated from top to bottom nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Glen Cove, bordering amenity filled 46 acre Royal Lake! Minutes to Burke VRE and George Mason University this home is in a premium location backing to majestic trees with 2 assigned parking space right out front and has a rare 4th bedroom! Updates abound, new roof, gutters, HVAC, W&D, windows, paint, flooring, fixtures, refinished hardwoods, renovated kitchen and baths, the list goes on and on! New wood grain ceramic tile floors greet you in the foyer as you move upward to the living room where a big picture window bathes the space in natural light and illuminates plush carpeting and an inviting fireplace. The adjoining dining room is accented by rich hardwood floors, chair rail, and a chic glass-shaded chandelier. The gourmet kitchen serves up a feast for the eyes with an abundance of pristine cabinetry, and new stainless steel appliances~including a glass cooktop range and French door refrigerator. Mosaic tile backsplashes add a stylish finishing touch and with space for a caf~ table it~s the ideal spot for daily dining. The light-filled owner’s suite boasting plush carpeting, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closet, and an en suite bath featuring a wood vanity and a glass door shower. Down the hall, 2 additional cheerful bedrooms~each with plush carpet and loads of sunlight~share a well-appointed hall bath with a basin sink vanity and tub/shower combo. The walkout lower level with shining hardwoods, brick fireplace, and glass doors granting access to a brick and slate patio encircled by wooden privacy fencing and gate to the wooded common area beyond~your own peaceful retreat after a long day. Back inside, a 4th bedroom, half bath with a contemporary basin sink vanity, and a laundry/utility room complete the comfort of this wonderful home. Walk to beautiful Royal Lake with 1.7 mile loop trail with picnic tables, basketball, tennis, athletic fields, lake access and more! Conveniently located near GMU, Rt 123, Fairfax Co Pkwy, VRE, shopping, dining and more!

If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home or sell your home!

Jennifer Young Homes Team 

Keller Williams Realty

703-651-5655

Beautiful Vienna Single Family Just Listed!

10116 Tamarack Dr, Vienna, VA 22182

If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home or sell your home!

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in the sought-after Tamarack community cradled by Tamarack Park and Difficult Run Stream Park with an in-ground pool on a tranquil and premium .54 wooded lot on a quiet cul-de-sac. The appeal begins outside with a stately brick and Hardiplank exterior, 1 car garage, mature landscape, screened porch and big back yard. An open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint, newer roof, double paned energy efficient windows, upgraded HVAC system, fireplace with new flue and chimney, large master suite and renovated kitchen and baths are just some of the amazing features of this spacious home! Earth-toned flooring greets you in the foyer as you ascend to the living room where 2 windows flood the space in sunlight illuminating shining hardwood floors and crisp crown molding. The adjoining dining room opens to sparking modern kitchen with high end cabinetry, gleaming granite countertops, hand-painted Spanish tiles and pristine quality appliances including a gas range and built-in microwave. A center island with twin pendant lights provides an additional working surface and bar-style seating, as a big picture window adds the perfect finishing touch. A sliding glass door opens to the screened porch with cathedral ceiling and skylight allowing effortless indoor/outdoor dining! Here, descend to a hardscape patio encircling a shimmering in-ground pool and huge yard with vibrant greenery, and evergreen privacy trees ~ your own outdoor oasis! Down the hall, the expanded light-filled master bedroom suite boasts plush carpeting, dual reach-in closets, ample space for a sitting area, and an en suite bath featuring a wood vanity, loads of storage space, and a glass-enclosed shower with bench seating. A 2nd bright and cheerful bedroom with plush carpet enjoys easy access to a beautifully appointed hall bath with a glass-enclosed tub/shower combo and spa-toned tile. The walkout lower level family room with built-in bookcases, wall-to-wall carpet and recessed lighting offers space to gather with family and friends in front of a fireplace set into a brick accent wall. A convenient wet bar makes for effortless entertaining, while two additional bedrooms, another full bath, and a laundry room with exterior door complete the comfort of this wonderful home. All this in a peaceful setting with W&OD trails throughout the neighborhood that is super convenient to I-495, the Dulles Access Road, and Routes 7 and 123, Metro, Reston Town Center and plenty of diverse shopping and dining!

Jennifer Young Homes Team 

Keller Williams Realty

703-651-5655

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