This is good news for Washington, DC's real estate -- and many close in neighborhoods including Arlington! Washington, DC ranks as the 7th most walkable city according to this poll. In 2005, Arlington was ranked #1 by America's Podiatrists -- and how can thousands of foot doctors be wrong?
http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=21243431
Enjoy this gorgeous day and get out and walk your neighborhood!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Back After a Summer Hiatus... Arlington Tops on Jobs
Summer 2009 turned out to be a busy real estate market - great for local markets and buyers AND sellers! The first time buyers continue to fuel the market, largely due to the $8,000 federal tax credit.
US News and World Report recently ranked Arlington, VA as the #2 city in the US for job seekers...
No wonder our real estate market continues to be strong and buck national trends.
While no U.S. city has been untouched by the economic downturn, some job markets have been better able to weather the storm. U.S. News & World Report examined a variety of data to identify cities where it’s easier to find a job than in many other places. The underlying strengths of the top cities vary considerably. Some of the stronger cities are state capitals and have lots of government jobs. Others have abundant natural resources, stable housing markets, growing health care sectors, or are in close proximity to military bases.
But overall, what separates these communities from those that have been hit harder is a steady economy that protected them from steep unemployment.
Here, in alphabetical order, are the 10 cities that offer the most opportunities for job seekers:
1. Anchorage
2. Arlington, Va.
3. Columbus, Ohio
4. Honolulu
5. Houston
6. Oklahoma City
7. Salt Lake City
8. Shreveport, La.
9. Tallahassee, Fla.
10. Wichita, Kan.
US News and World Report recently ranked Arlington, VA as the #2 city in the US for job seekers...
No wonder our real estate market continues to be strong and buck national trends.
While no U.S. city has been untouched by the economic downturn, some job markets have been better able to weather the storm. U.S. News & World Report examined a variety of data to identify cities where it’s easier to find a job than in many other places. The underlying strengths of the top cities vary considerably. Some of the stronger cities are state capitals and have lots of government jobs. Others have abundant natural resources, stable housing markets, growing health care sectors, or are in close proximity to military bases.
But overall, what separates these communities from those that have been hit harder is a steady economy that protected them from steep unemployment.
Here, in alphabetical order, are the 10 cities that offer the most opportunities for job seekers:
1. Anchorage
2. Arlington, Va.
3. Columbus, Ohio
4. Honolulu
5. Houston
6. Oklahoma City
7. Salt Lake City
8. Shreveport, La.
9. Tallahassee, Fla.
10. Wichita, Kan.
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