Sold With Kathleen

01/24/2023

✨ SOLD in Sycamore Hill ✨

Congrats to my awesome clients on the sale of their Leesburg townhome. We listed this home just before the holidays and were flooded with interest!

Multiples offers later, these sellers were under contract above list price with great terms in what many were referring to as a “bad” market.

I was personally thrilled to receive a text from the buyers agent passing along this message from his broker “Tell Kathleen I think she did a super job with the photos and the presentation!." Huge shout out to CPV Real Estate Media for making me look good 🙌

Inventory is LOW and buyers are eager again! If you’re thinking of selling, we should definitely chat because there is a fabulous window of opportunity now and I’m not sure how long it will last!

539 Tuliptree Square Northeast, Leesburg

12/16/2022

JUST LISTED in Sycamore Hill!

Listed at $489,900

3 (official) Beds | 3.5 baths | Over 2000 finished sq ft

Literally walking distance to the new Leesburg Home Goods (coming soon...I hope!) and the best little cafe, Dolce & Ciabatta. What else could you need?!

This beautifully updated townhome is perfectly located and open Sunday 12-2!

539 Tuliptree Square Northeast, Leesburg

06/24/2022

✨ JUST LISTED ✨

285 Golden Larch Terrace
Leesburg, VA 20176

Listed at $529,900

✔️ BRAND new roof
✔️ New fence
✔️ Refinished deck
✔️ HVAC & Furnace replaced in 2019
✔️ Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Quartz counters & more
✔️ Renovated bathrooms
✔️ Upgraded flooring
✔️ Recessed lighting & upgraded light fixtures

This home defines “move-in ready”! Schedule your private showing today 🏡

Kathleen Stakem
RE/MAX Distinctive
[email protected]
703-597-6093

05/13/2022

COMING SOON!

3172 Cantrell Ln. Fairfax VA 22031
Listed at $695,000
4 beds | 3.5 baths | 1840 sq. ft

Stunning end unit townhome located in pictures Stonehurst, right in the heart of Fairfax! This townhome has been perfectly updated from top to bottom. Click the link below for more details, information, and photos!

Active for showings 5/19 - preschedule your private showing today!

UNBEATABLE HOME in an UNBEATABLE LOCATION! Nestled into picturesque Stonehurst, this all brick, end unit townhome has been renovated from top to bottom. Enter on the main level to beautiful luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main and upper levels and continue to find your dream kitchen. From...

01/24/2022

Last Friday I had the chance to sit down with Steve Miller Embrace Home Loans and dive deep into what *exactly* is happening with our local real estate market and most specifically with interest rates.

You can find the whole video here: https://youtu.be/v1NIFrqzvXw

The biggest takeaway for me was the impact that just a small bump in interest rates can have on your monthly payment and on your total interest paid over the life of the loan.

I took a short clip of our video and posted it below. If you are on the fence about making a move, this is worth the 4 minutes of your life to watch! Housing prices are continuing to climb (although not predicted to climb at the same rate they did last year) and interest rates are doing the same. This might be the best time for a long while to take a leap of faith and dive into the real estate game.

If you're a seller, inventory is at a crazy low and I can promise you, you won't regret selling right now!

If you're a buyer, interest rates are predicted to keep climbing throughout 2022, so I'd jump on it earlier rather than later.

If you are a move-up buyer and plan to sell your current home and buy another, this is literally PRIME TIME!

On the fence? Let's chat! DM me to call/text 703-597-6093.

01/06/2022

2022 REAL ESTATE MARKET PREDICTIONS 🔮

The ball has dropped and so have the predictions for the 2022 real estate market!

While I don't have a crystal ball, I do have a disco ball, data, and predictions from some of the leading market forecasters.

If you're thinking of buying or selling in 2022, save this post and DM me any questions you have!

For starters, Danielle Hale, Realtor.com chief economist said: We expect a whirlwind 2022 for the housing market. So what does that mean?

Here is a summary of this year’s market predictions.

Don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait - Home prices are still on the rise after on top of 2021 highs.

Buyers who didn’t find a home in 2021 are going to want to lock in their interest rates sooner than later this year as mortgage rates are expected to see a gradual uptick. That means putting your house up for sale earlier in the year rather than waiting until Spring might be a smart move to capture those buyers.

If “buy my first house” is on your list of 2022 goals, you’re going to want to be prepared sooner than you think. With 45 million + millennials at prime home buying age, the market is expected to remain competitive, especially in entry level price points. Having a full understanding of your home buying budget, areas you want to buy in and specific wants and needs, in advance is going to be critical to compete with other buyers in this year’s market.

Builders ramping up production will create a small increase in housing inventory which is good news for buyers. Every house counts!

Renters are going to want to fire their landlords! Rent is projected to increase 7.1% which will be a strong motivator for first time home buyers.

Overall, many experts predict rising mortgage rates, rising home prices and rising rent that will continue to make housing affordability an issue in 2022.

The best advice I have for you this year is to have a real estate agent in your back pocket who can keep you up to date on the local market and help to prepare you as much as possible for your 2022 real estate goals.

As always, I’m just a phone call, email or text (or better yet, a coffee date!) away! 703-597-6094

SOURCE: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brendarichardson/2021/12/13/experts-predict-what-the-housing-market-will-look-like-in-2022/?sh=543adbed3942

12/20/2021

S•O•L•D 🏡 🎉

Navigating the local real estate market is almost like riding on a roller coaster. Just when you think you know what it’s doing, it takes a turn!

During a time of the year that is typically slower moving, this beautiful single family home in the desirable 55+ community, Heritage Hunt, went under contract in 2 days with multiple offers and sold for $27,000 above list price 😮

Thinking of selling? It’s a great time! Let’s chat!

10/08/2021

That feeling when your early Spring 2022 sellers didn’t reach out soon enough to get beautiful fall exterior photos done of their home and now they will be stuck with dreary winter photos and dead plants!

If you’re even remotely thinking about selling between now and May 2022, let’s talk! With very little effort you can have beautiful exterior photos done and will be in great shape when it’s time to list.

09/02/2021

NEW LISTING! Active Friday, 9/3!

745 Vanderbilt Ter SE
Leesburg, VA 20175

List Price $434,900

3 bedrooms | 3 full baths 1 half bath | 1912 sq ft

✅ Brand New Carpet Throughout
✅ Fresh Paint Top to Bottom
✅ Gorgeous Updated Master Bath
✅ Newer Roof
✅ Back Deck & Fully Fenced Backyard

Prime location just minutes from all that Leesburg has to offer!

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 12-2

For more details and photos click this link: https://tours.housefli.com/1897859