Fairfax Homes
Fairfax Virginia real estate is among the most desirable locations in all of Northern Virginia. Fairfax Virginia boasts benefits of being in a prime location for those who are employed in the D.C. area. A short commute into town, as well as excellent public schools and prime real estate locations make Fairfax one of the most popular places to live. Over the past five years property values have increased dramatically as the demand for homes continues to grow but the supply is becoming more and more limited. As open plots of land for new construction become more difficult to find, those with a desire to move to the Fairfax area are even buying older homes just for the land and builders are anxious for the increased work load of new construction after old homes are torn down.
Fairfax real estate typically attracts those with single families and a history of home ownership. It is not common for first time home buyers to be able to have established enough savings or equity to be able to afford a home in Fairfax. So the markets, as well as the neighborhoods themselves, are typically filled with well educated business people and their families. This is not to say that all homeowners are older or that they all have older children. The average age of homebuyers in Fairfax is 35-37. This makes for a community with individuals who are involved and enjoy the social benefits of shopping and sightseeing in Fairfax and the surrounding areas. Fairfax is by no means a retirement community or a community that is reserved only for the rich although many who are able to live in Fairfax are comfortable in how much they earn annually. Fairfax Virginia real estate is estimated to continue its growth as far as property values are concerned especially as available plots of land become more scarce.