Shirlington Crest Sales Office Opens Saturday November 17, 2007- Are You Ready?
November 12th, 2007 Categories: Arlington Urban Villages, Around Arlington County, Buyers, Real Estate News, Shirlington
My first post on Shirlington Crest was one of my most popular posts on a new community. I’m glad to see that people are excited about the largest new town home community in the Shirlington area in 40 years. It’s going to put yet another new face on Shirlington as well as add to the rejuvenation of Nauck. It’s official name is Shirlington Crest at Nauck.
Since my last post, the sales trailer has landed, the landmark sign was installed and Stanley Martin has broken ground. When I went inside the sales trailer- it was still not ready for business- no one was there. But I did take a moment to take some pics. Their web site has been updated with prices (high $500s to the low $600s) and models. Well-priced for new construction in this area of Arlington. And they are still offering a “grand-opening” celebration of paying your closing costs.
In the meantime the sales person heading up this project for Stanley Martin read my post and contacted me. We’re going to meet later this week – I’ll be able to get more details on what’s going on. She did let me know that the sales office will be open for business this coming Saturday, November 17th. Be sure to sign up for my RSS feed so you can get my updated information on sales in this new town home community.
It does look like it will be a while before the models are up and ready for showing.
Are you thinking about buying one of these town homes?
Make sure you call me to represent you as your buyer agent. It’s most important in a pre-construction situation to have your own representation. It’s more than just picking out the color of your granite counter tops.
Do you need to sell your current place before you can buy this one?
I will make sure you are protected with a contingency in case your home doesn’t sell. I can also list your current home and help you get it sold in time.
What happens if interest rates rise before your town home is finished?
You don’t want to lose your deposit if interest rates rise to a point where you can’t afford to buy this new town home.
What happens if you need to cancel?
Anything can happen between now and then– so make sure you understand your rights.
These are just a few of the things that you should be concerned about when you are buying not only new construction- but pre-construction.
I’m excited about this new community and will be checking in on it often– so stay tuned.
Related Reading:
Stanley Martin: A Builder With A New Approach
Five Reasons to Use a Buyer’s Agent Purchasing New Construction
What is a Buyer’s Agent? And Why Should I Hire One?
Shirlington’s Face Lift is Almost Complete
For more posts on the other new construction in Shirlington, visit my Shirlington Category
Sounds like there’s a lot of excitement swirling around this development. Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Mary,
You really are staying on top of Arlington and Shirlington Real Estate- beating the sales rep to the sale trailer, that’s great! And so right too on your 2nd point, Buyers ALWAYS need a Buyer Agent. Don’t they need to walk in with you the very first time? Unfortunately less experienced buyers don’t realize that until it is too late and they are in a fight. Terry McDonald- your guy in Charlotte NC:)
Mary - Shirlington Crest at Nauck sounds like a great neighborhood. And you really sound like you are on top of what’s going on there. I took a quick look at a map and it seems like this new town home community will be really convenient to the Washington DC area. I’ll be sure to let anyone I know who is moving up your way to contact you about this.
Bob- it is close to DC. But it is a bold move on the builders part. It’s at the edge of Shirlington and Nauck a neighborhood with its history as one of the first neighborhoods settled by the first freed slaves after the civil war. Rich in black history that the county is trying to preserve while rejuvenating with a new town center and other development. Right now, the neighborhood is a mixed of old, new and commercial. But Arlington has plans- and their plans usually work out.
Terry- There is new construction and pre-construction. There isn’t even a model for people to see- so they are going to buy on faith until some of the townhouses are built over the next few months. But Stanley Martin is a committed builder to the area. They usually do a good job.
Erin- It’s going to be a fabulous addition to the neighborhood. Such an improvement to what came before it.
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