Moving to McLean, VA? Reasons You Will Love Living Here!

Posted on July 4, 2023February 16, 2024 by admin

Welcome to my real estate website! For anyone moving to McLean, VA or considering the move, you’ll want to be sure to read this article first.

McLean, Virginia

McLean is an influential Northern Virginian town located on the western banks of the Potomac River just 8 miles northwest of downtown Washington, D.C. Prestigious and picturesque, McLean is home to the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency as well as the residences of many diplomats, members of Congress and many top-ranking government officials.

Noted by Money Magazine as one of our Nation’s 25 top-earning towns, this family-oriented community has a population of approximately 50,000. With luxurious homes, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, many of the country’s finest educational institutions, upscale shopping venues, and award-winning restaurants, real estate in this beautiful town is highly coveted.

Residents of McLean enjoy the perfect balance of seasons with highs of 88 degrees in the summer and lows of 25 degrees in winter, with an average yearly snowfall of 21 inches and rainfall of 43 inches. For those who appreciate living in a safe, peaceful and charming community while enjoying the proximity and easy commute to the cultural and cosmopolitan lifestyle of downtown Washington, DC – McLean, Virginia is the ideal location for you and your family.

Living in McLean, VA

McLean VA Seasonal Events

Mclean VA Chocolate Festival Natasha Lingle — Mclean VA Chocolate Festival

McLean, Virginia hosts many annual events and festivals for its community. The McLean Community Parking Lot Sale in September features a flea market where you can hunt for gently-used treasures from over 50 vendors. In October, The McLean 5K is a certified course through the heart of McLean for runners of all abilities to express appreciation for the first responders of the volunteer fire department and police station.

Also in October is the MPAartfest where McLean Central Park is transformed into a vibrant landscape of mini art galleries and offers live music, food vendors, and activities for art lovers of all ages.

Chocolate lovers will delight in January at the annual Chocolate Festival, an afternoon of decadence where you can purchase everything chocolate from local chocolatiers to benefit a good cause. McLean’s biggest event takes place in May at

McLean Day featuring carnival rides, live music, exhibits, food trucks, free activities including laser tag, bubble ball, rock climbing wall, petting zoo, and much more! Celebrate our nation at the Independence Day party with a DJ spinning music, food trucks, and of course, fireworks. Bring your blanket, chairs, and come bond with your friendly community.

Outdoor Activities

Mclean VA Great Falls Park in McLean VA — Great Falls Park

The natural and beautiful environment surrounding McLean gives residents the ability to enjoy outdoor adventuring at its finest. Home to Great Falls National Park, an 800-acre natural wonderland along the Potomac River, you will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the falls, 15kms of hiking trails, picnic areas, rock climbing, and so much more. However, be forewarned, swimming and wading are strictly prohibited anywhere in Great Falls Park due to the deadly river currents.

At Scott’s Run Nature Preserve, scenic trail ways through the hardwood forest give way to spring wildflowers carpeting the forest floor and a small oasis of rare and fragile plants growing along the steep hillsides. With gentle winding pathways and challenging rugged terrain, hikers of all abilities will be able to enjoy the offerings of one of the few nature preserves in Fairfax County.

For a unique playground experience, children will adore Clemyjontri Park, a two-acre park designed for children of all abilities to explore and enjoy. Featuring a classic American Carousel designed to be wheelchair accessible and 4 outdoor rooms with rubber non-slip surfaces with swings, maze, jungle gyms, and much more!

Shopping

Between the Tysons Corner Center and Tyson Galleria, residents of McLean’s can find whatever they desire whether they are looking for luxury merchandise or daily and personal household goods. With over 300 stores and services in 2.4 million sqft of space, Tyson’s Corner Center is the largest shopping mall in Virginia. Anchored by Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor, and Macy’s, this mall also offers a wide range of fashion, dining, and entertainment options. These include a 16-screen AMC Theatre, Fit Club, and The Plaza — which features year-round events such as concerts, cultural, and holiday festivities.

Next door, at Tyson Galleria, the affluent can take advantage of valet parking, concierge services, and security escorts to shop for their upscale and opulent possessions at high-end international label boutiques. The Ritz-Carleton Hotel is connected to this European streetscape themed mall as well as pampering day spas and superb fine-dining establishments.

Dining Options

McLean’s has a wide range of restaurants from family friendly to ethnic cuisines and quick eats to high-end which you can find here. Some of my favorites include Amoo’s Restaurant with its traditional Persian dishes and modernized fusion menu. The excellent service is on par with their delicious food and flawless presentations.

For oh-so-fresh seafood, prime steak, and hand-crafted cocktails, Eddie Vs Prime Seafood is where to go. Your evening will be complete with live jazz music and friendly, attentive service—and if you are craving something extra-sweet and delicious, their Bananas Foster is to die for.

Coastal Flats serves world famous lobster rolls on par with Maine’s in a nautically-themed atmosphere. Consistently phenomenal food, helpful service, and feel-good vibes will have you cleaning your plate every time. Head to The Capitale Grille for artfully prepared cuisine and world-class wines in an intimate and elegant steakhouse. You can taste the quality ingredients they use and will appreciate the excellent menu knowledge of the servers.

For innovative Indian cuisine in a peaceful and beautiful ambiance and flawless customer service, Masala Indian Cuisine is where to go. They offer an amazing buffet with a robust vegetarian selection and their soft and crispy naan bread is out of this world.

Fitness Centers

The One Life Fitness combines fun and exercise for your busy lifestyle with flexible memberships and a variety of programs for all ages. Hot Yoga Tysons offers classes for students of all ages and abilities in over 45 classes each week to help you feel invigorated, stronger, and profoundly relaxed.

Please scroll down to see all Single Family Homes for Sale available today in McLean Virginia.

Real Estate in McLean VA

McLean real estate market is one of the most competitive and expensive in all of America. This is a town of large single-family homes, new construction, townhouses, and condos.

Looking at the last 10 years, McLean has experienced some of the highest home appreciation rates of any community in the nation. McLean real estate appreciated 35.12% over the last ten years, which is an average annual home appreciation rate of 3.06%, putting McLean in the top 20% nationally for real estate appreciation. If you are a home buyer or real estate investor, McLean definitely has a track record of being one of the best long term real estate investments in America through the last ten years.

Relative to Virginia, our data show that McLean’s latest annual appreciation rate is higher than 70% of the other cities and towns in Virginia.

Currently Listed Homes for Sale in McLean, VA:

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Home Owners’ Title Insurance in Northern Virginia: Buyers’ Legal Rights

Posted on May 30, 2023March 31, 2024 by admin

What is Home Owners Title Insurance?

Title Insurance is an essential part of virtually every transfer of ownership. Unlike most insurances that protect against risk of future events, Title Insurance exists to eliminate losses due to defects in title which occur as a result of things that happened in the past. Even the most careful title search will not reveal some situations or events that could cast doubt on your title to the property.

Some of these are:

Mistakes in the public record
Fraudulent or forged title instruments
Undisclosed heirs
Adverse possession
Undisclosed prescriptive rights

The title examiner is not liable for such matters.

Title Insurance, generally, will protect the insured party from financial loss or damage for covered risks up to the policy limits. Such expenses typically include attorney’s fees in defense of title and the payment of monetary claims.

Who Does Title Insurance Protect?

Both the lender and the owner have an interest in the owner’s clear title to the property. Since home owner’s Title Insurance is optional in Virginia, separate title insurance policies are available. Generally, if the purchaser is financing any portion of the purchase price, a lender will require that a Lender’s Title Insurance Policy be issued to insure the lender to the maximum amount of loan. Thought this policy protects the lender, it is the owner who will pay the premium at settlement as one of the costs of obtaining the loan.

For the property owner to be protected, the owner must elect a separate Home Owner’s Title Insurance Policy which protects the owner up to the face value of the policy (usually the purchase price). While in Virginia a purchaser is not required to buy an Owner’s Policy, it is highly recommended that the purchaser does so. Both, minor defects and catastrophic title failures are insured against by the single-premium-payment charged at closing. The policy’s protections extend beyond the period of ownership and continue to defend your estate for years to come.

* Natasha Lingle is a licensed Real Estate agent affiliated with KW Realty office based in Vienna VA/Tysons area. Natasha specializes in communities of Northern Virginia located just outside Washington D.C including Mclean VA, Great Falls VA, Arlington VA, Alexandria VA, Vienna VA, Oakton VA, Fairfax VA and Reston VA, Tysons, and Dunn Loring.

June 2017 Housing Market Update for Washington DC Metro Areas

Posted on July 18, 2017 by admin

June 2017 Housing Market Update for Washington DC Metro Areas

June Home Sales and Median Prices

The following analyses of the Washington, D.C. housing markets are based on June 2017 MRIS housing data.

The Washington D.C. Metro median sales price dropped slightly to $455,000 from last month’s record-setting $460,000 and ranks as the second-highest monthly price of the last twenty years. It was a 2% or $9,000 increase over last year.
Sales volume across the DC Metro area was over $3.4 billion, up 5.8% from last year.
Closed sales of 6,142 were up 3.4% compared to last year and set an all-time high for the decade.
New contract activity of 5,961 dropped 0.3% compared to last year and 10.6% compared to last month’s record level of 6,668.
New listings of 7,802 were up 4.0% compared to last year but were down 3.5% compared to last month. This was the highest June level of the decade.
Active listings of 10,481 are down 7.3% compared to last year, but are up 6.2% compared to last month. This is the 14th consecutive month of declines in year-over-year inventory levels.
The average percent of original list price received at sale in June was 98.5%
The median days-on-market for June 2017 was 12 days, two days lower than last year.

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The DC Metro Area Housing Market Update provides unique insights into the state of the current housing market by measuring the number of new pending sales, trends by home characteristics, and key indicators through the most recent month compiled directly from Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data.

The DC Metro Area housing market includes: Washington, D.C., Montgomery County and Prince George’s County in Maryland, and Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church City in Virginia.