Keller Williams Realty Realtor Of The Week - Mike Dean

Mike Dean

Michael Dean

circa 2008








The Journey: After traveling around the world and settling in northern Virginia about 17 years ago Michael finally bought a home. The home was
located in a quiet neighborhood with tree lined streets that exploded with popcorn blossoms in the spring time. He realized what the home buying experience was all about and soon learned the joy of home ownership. This was actually the beginning of Michael's real estate career although he didn't know it at the time. Fast forward a few years and Michael now works in the real estate industry as a consultant providing only the best services to his clients.

Services: Buying or selling a home is not as easy as you might think. Oh sure, you hear stories about what a great deal someone made or how fast the house down the street sold but let's face it the majority of people will only go through this process about twice in a life time. Every year new regulations, new forms, and new real estate laws are written to change the industry and protect the public. It's a good thing continuing education requirements keep the knowledge fresh and remind agents how important the public trust is to our business model.

Training: Michael brings an extensive background in technology, communications, and customer service to the real estate industry. He holds a Masters degree in Business Administration, a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and the following real estate related designations: Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI), Senior Housing Specialists (SHS), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), and Certified Internet Professional (ePRO). Exceptional training, customer service, and the skilled professionals at Keller Williams Realty offer you the best possible combination for success.

Specialists: Working with real estate investors is a specialty for Michael. He is always looking for investment grade commercial property in emerging markets and the right business partners or angel investor group. The second area of expertise is active adult communities in the northern Virginia area. With over 15 communities to choose from he can find the right one to fit your lifestyle Mike Dean is a Keller Williams Realty Agent working out of the Leesburg, VA office in Loudoun County. Mike Dean knows the Loudoun County Real Estate Market.


Mike Dean is a Keller Williams Realty Agent working out of the Leesburg, VA office in Loudoun County. Mike Dean knows the Loudoun County Real Estate Market.

Loudoun County Real Estate Sales Trends

Loudoun County Real Estate Sales Trends November, 2008

Note that the average Days On Market is down. The amount of Active Listings is lower compared to October 2008.

2008 Loudoun County Monthly Sales Statistics
Month	Residential Units Sold	Average Sales Price	Median Price	Average Days on Market	Active Listings	New Listings This Month	New Pendings This Month	Average S/P as a Percentage of L/P
January	216	$431,811	$370,000	123	3234	943	379	90.97%
February	264	$426,442	$374,950	120	3321	878	420	90.14%
March	350	$408,114	$358,225	124	3427	1007	533	88.53%
April	423	$393,135	$350,000	112	3574	1083	668	90.92%
May	511	$398,041	$351,000	119	3486	978	648	91.57%
June	553	$418,038	$359,000	98	3343	864	631	91.80%
July	519	$400,134	$350,000	109	3109	785	581	92.00%
August	528	$367,149	$335,000	103	2903	681	584	92.15%
September	451	$362,360	$320,000	97	2793	664	486	92.22%
October	379	$374,141	$310,000	90	2691	704	422	93.26%
November	317	$355,235	$305,000	91	2505	513	394	91.59%
December
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. :: Last Updated on 11/9/2008

Cheryl Carte - Keller Williams Realty Realtor Of The Week - 11- 14 - 08

Cheryl Carte - Keller Williams Realty Leesburg Virginia - Loudoun County

I have lived in Loudoun County for 34 years. I attended Broad Run High School in the days we referred to it as Corn Field High!

After attending WVU, I married and returned to Good Ole' Loudoun to raise a family. During the past 34 years I've gone from raising 4 wonderful kids, 28, 26, 23 & 21 on a 30 acre working farm in Western Loudoun to residing with my husband, Tim ( Agent Support ) and my Jack Russel, Dordy as empty Nester's in the great town of Purcellville. I devoted 13 years to working with Loudoun County Public Schools, now to Real Estate!

I've seen our Market turn over 3 times, from Double Digit Interest Rates to Over Inflated Home Prices but we Always Bounce Back. We are fortunate to live in an area of diversity with high turn around. Our greatest asset is Our Location to the Highest Ranking Government in this World and no matter what the Stock Market or Retail Market does we will always have the Greatest Job Opportunities Offered.

The time to buy is Now! Whether it's an Investment or Home Sweet Home, the Market is Ripe & Ready for Harvest.

The Carte Blanche Team is Here to Share Our Knowledge & Experience with YOU.

As a Purchaser we offer our services at no cost to you.

As a Seller our Team is ready to help get the most valve out of your property with Aggressive Marketing & Realistic Goals.

THE CARTE BLANCHE TEAM Strives to Treat Each & Every Client With The Utmost Integrity & Respect, Maintaining Honesty & Displaying Hard Core Values To Insure A smooth Transaction

Going Once Going Twice Sold

What Should Buyers Know About Auctions? Vicky Chrisner aka " The Real Estate Whisperer" is a Certified Auction Specialist. Here is what she has to say about Auctions!

Auctions are just one more tool, which can be good for both buyers and seller in today's market. As they are being used with increasing frequency, I get more and more questions... and I hear potential buyers saying things that they assume but which are completely wrong. Sadly, I also hear inaccuracies about auctions and intimidation with the auction process, even from real estate agents.

So, as a Certified Auction Specialist, and an agent who works with both buyers and sellers, I thought I should make an effort to educate the public on the process. As it is a large topic, I will attempt to share what I know through a series of posts...which are intended to educate buyers, sellers and the general public.


Our first post is "Auctions, Part 1: Where is the Auction Held?" . By understanding where the auction is, you automatically know certain things about how the auction will be promoted and run. To read the first part of Vicky's series click on the link above. Vicky Chrisner is a real estate agent working for Keller Williams Realty in the Leesburg Virginia office

Loudoun County Real Estate - Average vs Median Sales Prices

Below Are Charts Showing:

(1) Average VS Median Sales Price In Loudoun County Virginia
(2) The Median Sales Price In Loudoun County Virginia
(3) Average Sales Price In Loudoun County Virginia
These Numbers are only through September 2008 of this year

Whether you are currently Listing your home For Sale, or are considering selling your home in Loudoun County, Virginia, take a look at these charts

Vicky Chrisner - Keller Williams Realty Realtor Of The Week - 10/11/2008

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Vicky Chrisner



Short Sales. Foreclosures. REOs. Oh, My!

These buzz words abound within our real estate market today. Headlines about our economy, politics and global affairs keep you from sleeping at night. If those things are not directly impacting your daily life you, you know you're just waiting your turn. You find yourself wishing you were Warren Buffet or Donald Trump. And then, late at night, when you turn on the TV, hoping to find some mindless show that will help you drift off to sleep, you end up watching a "get rich quick" infomercial and THEN you can't sleep because you're wondering if you ARE missing your opportunity to become the world's next real estate billionaire.

So, what's the truth? Well it depends. It's true that some people take high risks and make a mint. Other people take high risks and lose, big. I recently received an email from a financial planning consultant that said his firm's recommendations in today's economy were to make no decisions based on fear, panic or greed. Good advice, I think, especially when it comes to real estate.

Real estate decisions should be based on the lifestyle you're trying to create for yourself and your family. If you're ready to settle down, buying a first home can be the best investment you'll ever make. If you're already stable in your family and financial life, and thinking of moving up, it's true that selling your current home can be daunting but you will also get an amazing deal on your next home, so it's all relative. Perhaps you're considering investing. To the true (well capitalized and long term) investor, I say "go for it". The rental market is strong right now, and properties can be purchased with positive cash flow from day one. But, with each of these tidbits of advice come warnings.

It's often said that real estate is a LOCAL business, but I feel it's a personal business. Buying or selling in any market condition can be a good decision or a bad one, and more important than timing the market, is understanding how these decisions will impact your life and your family today, tomorrow and for years to come. If you have an opportunity to buy a home for a rock bottom, absolutely fabulous, amazing deal if you can not afford the mortgage payments, then you should not buy. Even if the home you're considering is a terrible financial deal, but you can afford the mortgage payments and you will love every moment of every day of your life because of your new home, then it is well worth it.

Here at Keller Williams, our agents are trained to be a consultant to you, and help you understand the short term and long term risks and benefits of buying or selling, help you make financing choices, and to educate you on the local market place. We'll teach you all the terminology in today's market - like REOs, Short Sales and Foreclosures. If you're buying, we'll help you understand the risks and benefits of buying any of these types of properties so you can make the decision that's best for you. If you're selling, we'll help you understand if these sales are likely to impact your sale, and how; and help you evaluate the pros and cons of taking the "wait out the market" approach.

Let me, or one of my friends here at Keller Williams assist you in evaluating your options in the real estate world today.

Email Vicky Chrisner