Katie’s HGTV “My First Place” Episode Airs Tomorrow!

September 7, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment 

For anyone out there wondering what it’s like to work with me, tune in to HGTV tomorrow, Wednesday September 8 at 11:30 pm to catch an episode of “My First Place” featuring Katie and her clients in their search for an Arlington home.  The episode was filmed in Summery 2009 and quite a lot of [...]

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Best DC Real Estate Blog

August 23, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment 

We’re honored to be nominated as one of DC’s Best Real Estate blogs!  If you’ve enjoyed reading our posts, please take a moment to click below and register your support for http://blog.wethmangroup.com  You can vote once a day all this week.  Thank you! [Poll closed] Tweet This Post

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North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update: July 2010

North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update: July 2010

July 13, 2010 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment 

Zip Codes 22201 and 22203 (includes Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon) Source: MRIS as of date of blog post. All data deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Stats exclude retirement communities and co-ops. Sign up for a market conditions report: http://www.northarlingtonhousevalues.com See market data for all of Arlington. See more Buyer Resources See last month’s post on [...]

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This Month in Real Estate: July 2010

July 9, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment 

This month’s report shows that home sales for May 2010 were up, thanks mostly  to transactions in the South and West, 19.2% from the same time last year.   5.6 million units were closed in May, which is down 2.2% in April.  There’s also a special report explaining FHA loans, which require just 3.5% down payments. [...]

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Swimming & Waterpark Options in Arlington Virginia

Swimming & Waterpark Options in Arlington Virginia

July 6, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment 

As the thermometer hits triple digits today, and heat indexes are soaring to dangerous levels, many Northern Virginians are looking for a place to cool off.  While staying in a nice air conditioned room is ideal, Arlingtonians may want to hit the pool. Many residents don’t know that Arlington has several public pools, including three [...]

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Arlington’s Columbia Pike Corridor Redevelopment

Arlington’s Columbia Pike Corridor Redevelopment

June 16, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment 

Arlington just adopted its $1.2 BILLION Capital Improvement Program, which includes funding for the long awaited Columbia Pike Streetcar. Locals have watched Columbia Pike evolve over the past few years as the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization has worked to transform the neighborhood. Arlington has a long history of successful redevelopment: from the “urban villages” of [...]

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Buyers Under Contract – Careful What You Shop For!

June 2, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment 

Buyers under contract know (or *should* know) not to run out and buy a car once you’re under contract on a home, but the scrutiny is about to get a lot higher as of June 1, 2010: Beginning June 1, your lender is likely to order a second full credit screening immediately before closing. The [...]

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DC Real Estate Update: May 2010

May 31, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment 

Phew.  Tax Credit = Over.  Now what?  Looking at our Northern Virginia inventory graph, you’d think there was a flood of inventory at the end of April, with sellers trying to take advantage of the last minute rush of buyers, but as of today, there are just 5000 homes on the market in close-in Northern Virginia, [...]

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Waiving Contingencies: They’re Baaaacccckkkk

Waiving Contingencies: They’re Baaaacccckkkk

April 21, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment 

Hard to believe, I know, but several times in the past few weeks I’ve represented buyers who have been asked to waive the “usual” contingencies, or have lost out on a home to a bidder who was willing to do so. As we tick down these last few weeks of the first time and repeat [...]

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This Month in Real Estate: Less is Now More When it Comes to Home Size

April 19, 2010 by Katie Wethman · Leave a Comment 

An interesting trend is emerging in home sizes…in 2009 we saw a decrease in the average square footage of homes.  This is the first reversal in 50 years! Experts suggest that the increase in baby boomers retiring is one of the reasons we’re seeing a downsizing in average home size.   Take a look at Keller [...]

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