Top 10 Remodeling Projects

op 10 Project Paybacks 

 

According to NAR (National Association of REALTORS), exterior remodeling projects have once again lead the way for recovery on dollars spent in this year’s Cost vs. Value survey. On a national average, replacement projects that boost curb appeal—siding, windows, and decks—give consumers the best chance of of recouping their money on remodeling projects. Additionally, kitchen renovations are the only inside projects that come close on a national level. Please see the following top 10 remodeling projects: 

 

1. Upscale fiber cement siding (86.7%)

2. Midrange wood deck (81.8%)

3. Midrange vinyl siding (80.7%)

4. Upscale foam-backed vinyl (80.4%)

5. Midrange minor kitchen remodel (79.5%) 

6. Upscale vinyl window replacement (79.2%)

7. Midrange wood window replacement (77.7%)

8. Midrange vinyl window replacement (77.2%)

9. Upscale wood window replacement (76.5%

10. Midrange major kitchen remodel (76.0%)

 

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Housing in 2009: Up as Well as Down

According to REALTOR Magazine's daily news report, housing news in 2009 is up as well as down.
On the down side, a flood of Alt-A loans and option adjustable-rate mortgages could push homeowners with previously strong financial situations into foreclosure.

On the upside, "the price of housing is increasing in some areas that are immune to the economic slowdown. These areas include the energy-producing states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Okalahoma, Alaska and Montana. Washington, D.C. with its host of government and defense jobs is doing well. Boston, San Diego and Orange County, Calif., where prices have dropped enough to increase affordability significantly, are also seeing price increases."

Source: Business Week, Prashant Gopal (12/24/2008)"

2009 Loudoun Economic Summit - Back To Affordability

The message was loud and clear at the 2009 Loudoun Economic Summit hosted by the Dulles Association of Realtors this past week. According to John Mclain of George Mason University, the last time the average Sales Price in Northern Virginia was $323,000 as it was in November of 2008 was back in October 2003 (5.1 years ago) and in Loudoun County, the average sales price is $355,000 which was the average back in November of 2003 (exactly 5 years ago). That's good news for buyers today!

Northern Virginia
$323,000
Oct 2003
(5.1 Years)

Loudoun County
$355,000
Nov 2003
(5.0 Years)

To all our friends, clients and family members: We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Enjoy and be merry -- these are the times of our lives.

Moving Resources

Moving Resources: "Moving Resources
Northern Virginia Utilities Directory
** Sellers – please be sure to keep your utilities on until 1 or 2 days after settlement date
** Buyers-please be sure to turn utilities on in your name for the day of settlement

NATURAL GAS
Columbia Gas 800-543-8911 www.columbiagasva.com
Washington Gas 800-776-7263 www.washgas.com
(Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William)

PROPANE GAS
Valley Energy 540-338-6457 www.valleyenergy.org
Amerigas 304-725-7087 www.amerigas.com

ELECTRICITY
Dominion VA Power 888-667-3000 www.dom.com
Northern VA Electric Co. 888-335-0500 www.novec.om

TELEPHONE
Verizon 703-954-6222 www.verizon.com
Comcast 888-683-1000 www.comcast.com

WATER/SEWER
Alexandria 703-549-7080
Arlington 703-358-3636
Fairfax City 703-385-7915
Fairfax County 703-698-5800 www.fcwa.org
Loudoun County 703-771-1092 www.lcsa.org
Prince William 703-335-7900
Vienna 703-225-6385
Falls Church 703-248-5071
Town of Hamilton
Town of Leesburg 703-777-2420
Town of Purcellville 540-338-7421
Town of Round Hill 540-868-1061
Town of Lovettsville 540-882-5788

SATELLITE
Dish 888-825-2557 www.dishnetwork.com
Direct TV 800-531-5000 www.directv.com

CABLE
Comcast 800-266-2278 www.comcast.com
Cox 703-378-8422 www.cox.com

TRASH
AAA 703-818-8222 www.aaatrash.com
USA Waste 703-779-2300
CSI Services (Leesburg/Middleburg) 703-444-3181
Loudoun-Recycling/Trash Removal 703-777-0187
Loudoun County Sanitary Landfill 703-771-5500"

About Us

About Us: "Three Innovative Agents -- One Successful Partnership!
Welcome! A little about us --- we Vicky Noufal, Carmelle Shea and Jodi Spelbring have worked together as top producers at a prominent brokerage firm in Loudoun County for the last several years. Our innovative approach to client management and real estate transactions have lead us to Century 21 Redwood Realty in Ashburn, VA where we support each other as business partners.
Our progressive approach to real estate has resulted in more than $20 million in sales volume in both 2007 and 2008. Why does this matter to you? EXPERIENCE! We continually surpass our clients' expectations. This means working with us means less hassle, more fun and a stress-free experience for you!
How does our Partnership Help You?

You benefit from the power of three agents! Our business systems and unified client care ensures your transaction is fully supported throughout the entire buying or selling process.
All three of us are licensed, full-time Realtors and members of the Dulles Area Association of Realtors. We have also been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) certification. Vicky and Jodi are also both Accredited Staging Professionals (ASP). This is a complementary service we offer to all of our clients looking to sell their homes with GREAT success.
Learn more about Vicky here or call 703-402-5416. Find out more about Carmelle here or call 703-728-1862. Read more about Jodi here or call 703-625-4667."

Welcome to our Blog

Hi there and welcome to our first blog post. We are Vicky Noufal, Carmelle Shea and Jodi Spelbring aka 'Noufal ~ Shea ~ Spelbring, The Power of 3". We work together as business partners and Realtors in the Northern Virginia area. We are also good friends and have a great time together. Our office is located at Century 21 Redwood Realty in Ashburn, Virginia. Please check out our new website (http://www.yournextvahome.com/) and learn a little more about us. We have a lot to share and talk to you about. That's it for now, Ciao!!