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Great Falls and McLean Real Estate: March 2013 Top Sales

In March 2013, 26 Great Falls homes sold between $5,634,180-$425,000 and 82 homes sold between $9,300,000-$186,500 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

Great Falls and McLean Real Estate: March 2013 Top Sales

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What Housing Slump?

Real estate experts explain the rise in luxury condominium sales

When a retired couple decided it was time to leave their sprawling suburban home, they wanted to downsize without giving up luxury. As a result, they purchased a high-end condominium and hired Bethesda, Md., based interior designer Kelley Proxmire of Kelley Interior Design to create a serene and sophisticated space.

McLean Home Sales: March, 2013

In March 2013, 82 homes sold between $9,300,000-$186,500 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: March, 2013

A Very Good Year

2013 starts on a high note for real estate in McLean and Great Falls: first quarter sales are up 7.5 percent.

By 2013 starts on a high note for real estate in McLean and Great Falls: first quarter sales are up 7.5 percent.

McLean Home Sales: February, 2013

In February 2013, 60 homes sold between $2,270,000-$226,750 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: February, 2013

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The Region’s Best Home Designs

Local contractors get top honors for remodeling projects.

From designing a kitchen with a concave glass tile backsplash to creating a backyard with a fireplace and pool, some local home remodelers were honored recently with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) 2013 Regional Contractor of the Year awards for design acumen. Winning projects ran the gamut from historic preservation projects to environmentally conscious conceptions.

MCC to Hold Public Hearing on Programs on March 20, 2013

he McLean Community Center’s (MCC) 11-member Governing Board will hold its annual Public Hearing on Programs at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. The board is asking residents of Dranesville Small District 1A to come to the meeting and share their thoughts on center programs and services.

Longfellow Model UN Team Wins Secretary General’s Award

The Longfellow Middle Model United Nations (Model UN) team recently won the secretary general’s award for Best Middle School Delegation and three Outstanding Delegation awards at the TechMUN conference held at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).

McLean Home Sales: January, 2013

In January 2013, 51 homes sold between $5,000,000-$195,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: January, 2013

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MCC Board Delays Expansion Vote

Board to wait for developer proposal, which could involve downtown land swap.

he McLean Community Center board delayed their Jan. 23 vote on expansion and renovation after a development proposal was brought to their attention a mere 10 hours before their monthly meeting. The vote, which was supposed to decide whether the center would continue to pursue a new downtown facility and renovate the current building on Ingleside Drive, could happen as soon as the board’s Feb. 27 meeting, provided the development proposal contains enough information for the board to decide its merits.

McLean Home Sales: December, 2012

In December 2012, 98 homes sold between $4,350,000-$138,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: December, 2012

McLean Home Sales: November, 2012

In November 2012, 113 homes sold between $3,500,000-$152,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: November, 2012

A ‘Very Good Year’ Ahead

2012 banner year for real estate in McLean and Great Falls.

The overall number of real estate transactions was up in 2012 over 2011 by 11.7 percent in McLean and Great Falls. By delving deeper into the data, it reveals that all price points experienced a gain in number of sales year over year in this market segment.

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Home and Remodeling Show Comes to D.C. Area

Nationally Syndicated Columnist Heloise and local contractors will educate homeowners.

Whether you’re planning to renovate an entire house, update an antiquated bathroom, create a more functional kitchen or simply add more color to your home, there will be inspiration and ideas aplenty at the 2013 Home and Remodeling Show.

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McLean Woman’s Club Homes Tour a Success

A ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked off last week’s 46th annual Holiday Homes Tour sponsored by the Woman’s Club of McLean.

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