Carol Velez, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all of you amazing dads who work tirelessly to provide comfort, strength, and love to your families. Have a beautiful day with your loved ones!

02/21/2025

Check out my two open houses this weekend! Saturday- Burke VA, and Sunday at National Harbor. See info ⬇️ below:

02/21/2025

Looking to move to the National Harbor? Come visit me at this Sunday’s Open Hose! WELCOME TO The Flats at National Harbor - a community that features new, upscale condominium residences in the National Harbor. Choose low-maintenance living in this 1,577 square foot residence featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. Upgraded features include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile backsplash, ceramic tile floors in the owner’s bathroom, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Start your day in the gourmet kitchen and unwind on your private balcony. The home design features a combined kitchen, dining and living room, maximizing your entertaining space. This new construction in 2024, one-level elevator condo offers an open concept home design and an assigned parking space (space #6) in the secured parking garage. Come home to the heart of it all at The Flats at National Harbor, the perfect place to live, work, and play. Head to downtown National Harbor to grab a bite to eat or shop with friends. Take a spin around the harbor with Capital Bikeshare or jump on a water taxi to cruise over to Washington, D. C. or Alexandria. Reconnect with nature and enjoy time outdoors with beachfront walking trails, waterfront piers, and Topgolf. Live steps away from the energy and excitement of the Waterfront District at National Harbor, you’ll never run out of things to do. One Entrance - One Exit to town - AND 40 Restaurants within the 300-acre town - you'll never run out of things to do!

02/21/2025

Come visit us at this Saturday’s open house and check out this gorgeous house!! Situated on a corner lot with fantastic curb appeal, this well-maintained property features luxurious hardwood flooring throughout most of the living spaces, along with numerous recent upgrades, making it truly move-in ready. As you step through the main entrance, you'll find a spacious coat closet to your left, leading into a welcoming living room complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Sliding doors provide easy access to the back deck, ideal for outdoor relaxation. The kitchen, remodeled in 2010, boasts an open, inviting layout and ample cabinet space for all your storage needs. A convenient side entrance, complete with hooks for coats, is located nearby. The large dining room is perfect for hosting holiday gatherings, yet equally suited for smaller, intimate meals. A powder room on the main level adds extra convenience for guests. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. At the far end of the hallway, the serene primary suite awaits, offering a spacious bedroom and a beautifully remodeled ensuite bath (2011) with radiant heated floors. Hardwood floors enhance the warmth and charm of all but one of the bedrooms. The finished basement offers fantastic potential for a play area or entertainment space, with plenty of room to enjoy. It also features a laundry area, ample storage, and a rough-in for a future bathroom, allowing for even more living space down the line. The basement walks out to a fully fenced backyard, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. The expansive yard provides plenty of space for entertaining, along with direct access to the deck, a well-maintained lawn, and a shed for additional storage. This home is a true gem, offering comfort, style, and functionality in a prime location! The neighborhood features a community pool and playgrounds for added convenience. Ideally located close to Burke Centre, the Fairfax County Parkway, VRE, and other major commuting routes.

02/15/2025

Open House was very busy and successful! Now writing contract for my new buyer client! So excited for her 😍Let’s do this!!!

02/12/2025

Looking for an opportunity to own a charming colonial home in Burke, Virginia? Come visit us at this Saturday’s open house and check out this gorgeous house!! Situated on a corner lot with fantastic curb appeal, this well-maintained property features luxurious hardwood flooring throughout most of the living spaces, along with numerous recent upgrades, making it truly move-in ready. As you step through the main entrance, you'll find a spacious coat closet to your left, leading into a welcoming living room complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Sliding doors provide easy access to the back deck, ideal for outdoor relaxation. The kitchen, remodeled in 2010, boasts an open, inviting layout and ample cabinet space for all your storage needs. A convenient side entrance, complete with hooks for coats, is located nearby. The large dining room is perfect for hosting holiday gatherings, yet equally suited for smaller, intimate meals. A powder room on the main level adds extra convenience for guests. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. At the far end of the hallway, the serene primary suite awaits, offering a spacious bedroom and a beautifully remodeled ensuite bath (2011) with radiant heated floors. Hardwood floors enhance the warmth and charm of all but one of the bedrooms. The finished basement offers fantastic potential for a play area or entertainment space, with plenty of room to enjoy. It also features a laundry area, ample storage, and a rough-in for a future bathroom, allowing for even more living space down the line. The basement walks out to a fully fenced backyard, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. The expansive yard provides plenty of space for entertaining, along with direct access to the deck, a well-maintained lawn, and a shed for additional storage. This home is a true gem, offering comfort, style, and functionality in a prime location! The neighborhood features a community pool and playgrounds for added convenience. Ideally located close to Burke Centre, the Fairfax County Parkway, VRE, and other major commuting routes.

11/28/2024

Thankful for all of you! Wishing you a beautiful thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and gratitude for all of the blessings each day.

Wishing you and your family a bountiful Thanksgiving!

11/24/2024

Congrats to my clients saying yes to this new construction townhouse! Im so excited for you and the memories you’ll make in your new home. Looking forward to another smooth closing 😍

10/31/2024

Whether you’re haunting the neighborhood or just enjoying the festivities, remember that finding a home you love can be just as thrilling as a good Halloween scare. Wishing you a spooktacular day and a home where you can make every moment memorable!

10/05/2024

Busy Saturday touring properties with my MD clients! 🏡

09/30/2024

Great information about seller concessions.

What are seller concessions and how can they help facilitate successful transactions for both buyers and sellers? NAR’s latest resource in its “Consumer Guide” series explains how and why to offer concessions, and how agents who are REALTORS® can help sellers navigate this process. https://bit.ly/3BfnSLx

08/02/2024

Welcome to 6615 Saint Marks Court, Alexandria, VA 22306. Nestled in the heart of the Saint Marks subdivision, this stunning 2-story mid-century-style single-family home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

The house is fully renovated with updates costing over $60k in 2022 and $70k in 2024, with new paint and other updates inside and out in 2024, including custom painting throughout, a new kitchen with quartz counter, re-done cabinets, stainless steel appliances, new floors, hardware, new carpet, new Luxury vinyl plank on the main level, new light fixtures throughout, new doors k***s, completely redone master suite with new tile floors, vanity, light and much more.

The house features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the top level giving you two true primary suites. Enjoy a relaxing outdoor living space that sits on over 300 sqft with a combination of covered and open patio/porch to enjoy your evenings.

The roof is 2005 with a 50-year warranty, Siding 2005, Windows 2006, Newer HVAC, and Newer Water heater with a total cost of over $125K.
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A convenient neighborhood path leads to the Lee District Park (baseball, tennis, playground), the recreational center (indoor pool, outdoor water park, walking paths, tennis courts, volleyball, etc. ), and Virginia Hills Community Pool which has available memberships for a fee. Huntington Metro is less than 3 miles and Franconia Metro is 5 miles. Super convenient to shopping (just a few minutes), Old Town Alexandria (12 minutes), and Downtown D. C. (15 miles).
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No Governing HOA but must follow covenants established by the builder.
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The house includes off-street parking, and a spacious- backyard, great for entertaining.
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Location, location, location!
Located Just Outside the Beltway in Rosehill, VA