Selling a house can be daunting, especially when you need to figure out the right time to sell. The timing of your home sale can significantly impact the selling price, the number of offers you receive, and the time it takes to sell your property. In Arlington, Alexandria and the surrounding Northern Virginia area, there are certain times of the year are considered better for selling a house. And according to REALTOR.com, there is a week that represents a balanced selection of market conditions that favor sellers. “The week of April 16-22 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing marke ..read more

It’s no secret that filling out the Fairlington Villages Board election ballot is a bit confusing and can be a deterrent for many people to vote. However, if you are hoping for positive changes to take place in our community, voting is the most important action you can take toward making those changes become a reality! We are here to help explain how to fill out your ballot to ensure a smooth and easy voting experience! Ballots will start arriving in your mailbox on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. If you do NOT receive your ballot (or ballots, in the case you own more than one residence) by March 7, p ..read more

Arlington, VA Overwhelmed with options in a competitive market, a new trend in real estate is emerging as home sellers are eschewing customary methods of selecting the winning bid.  While many traditional facets of an offer – price, closing date, and contingencies – are still in play, some sellers have begun entertaining a more unconventional way of selecting their buyer: trial by combat. “I received seven offers on my home after the first open house,” says Shirley W. of Arlington’s popular Fairlington neighborhood.  “And one of them had this nice letter from the buyer.  He ..read more

Our team is growing! Listings Operations & Marketing Assistant – Real Estate Team Duties: Listings Department Provide support to the Listings team as needed (includes scheduling contractors, ordering appliances, coordinating with staging, etc.) Respond to all listing email and phone inquiries and schedule listing appointments for Kay Create Pre-listing packets (PLPs) and Post-Meeting gifts (PMGs) Draft contracts / agreements / other paperwork Populate database with client questionnaire responses Assist in the day-to-day managing of the listing team’s calendar ..read more

A Backpack Full of Emotions: Choosing a Cause With so many charitable causes out there, it can be hard to choose just one. However, when the team was approached about donating backpacks for a family at Doorways, I filled with excitement. I suppose you need to know that I love office supplies. One of my first jobs out of high school was working at our local Office Depot store. I also love organization, paper goods, you name it… So I immediately volunteered to run with the donation. I’d make the list, I’d shop, then prepare a fully stocked backpack, and then deliver it to Doorways. Lit ..read more

Kay Houghton & Associates is excited to announce the honor of being recognized in Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Real Estate Agents of 2020. The post Kay Houghton & Associates Recognized as Top Producer in Washingtonian Magazine appeared first on Kay Houghton & Associates ..read more

A client recently renovated this style townhome and made a truly remarkable bedroom suite with attached bathroom.  Creating a beautiful primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom grants a rare opportunity in Fairlington Villages. This example allowed the client to construct a staircase where the existing laundry was located, added an additional bedroom with an attached bathroom, & relocated the laundry to the newly remodeled bedroom suite.  The renovation allows for a large bedroom suite that will have ample space to grow in the future. Some Bradock Model apartment-style home in Fairl ..read more

A lot has been written about Amazon HQ2 since it was announced in November 2018 that the tech giant would be bringing their coveted expansion to Northern Virginia.  The news generated a buzz in the area that is still a hot topic of conversation almost two years later.  However, there is a lot of confusion about “the Amazon effect” and how Amazon HQ2 has impacted Virginia real estate.  Sure, we know that the presence of Amazon will increase property values and drive competition among homebuyers.  But which homes are seeing the most competition? How far from the epicenter doe ..read more

We’ve Been Featured in Arlington Magazine as ‘The Face of South Arlington Real Estate’ Have you picked up the most recent issue of Arlington Magazine? We’ve recently been featured as ‘The Face of South Arlington Real Estate!’  Click below to take a peek!   The post The Face of South Arlington Real Estate appeared first on Kay Houghton & Associates ..read more