Welcome 2023!!
Cheers to 2023! A new year is a new opportunity, full of possibility, hope, and potential.
My goal for 2023 is to focus on making small changes that will have a meaningful positive impact on my personal life and professional endeavors. To help guide me through this goal I am reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, which I highly recommend! The book sets out small, specific steps that can be taken to adjust daily habits. One recommended step in building a desirable habit into a daily routine is to “habit stack.” That is implementing a new habit after one already established. For example, I want to write a to-do list everyday, but about 50% of the time I jump into my day without the list. I have decided to “habit stack” writing my list with my established routine of having a cup of coffee early in the morning. When I finish my coffee I will immediately make my list for that day – coffee then list. It is a small change, but it will benefit me immensely to establish this new habit and complete my list daily. If you read Atomic Habits let me know what you think of it and if it helped you make changes in your daily habits.
– Kathy
Northern Virginia Market Recap
Existing home sales in Northern Virginia were down almost 46% in November, 2022 compared to November 2021. The average number of days a listing stayed available on the market increased to 46 days in November 2022, and the average sales price increased by 3.2% from Nov. 2021 to Nov. 2022. There are fewer listings, less demand, and increased number of days on the market. This is a shift away from the extremely strong seller’s market that was evident last spring, and it is movement towards a more balanced market between buyers and sellers.
*Source: Bright MLS
Let’s Make a Match!
ISO: Ft. Hunt Single Family Home
I have buyer clients looking for a 4 bedroom single family home in the Ft. Hunt area of Alexandria. If you know of someone interested in selling their home in that area – please reach out to me today!
Health and Fitness Coaching with Nancy Fondriest
Here is an opportunity to start off 2023 with renewed focus on your health and well-being. Nancy is a certified health and wellness coach, who has been helping clients get healthy since 2016. She coaches a structured program built on micro habits of health. She loves guiding people with the knowledge, accountability, and sense of urgency not only to lose weight and optimize their physical health, but to prioritize joy, purpose, and mindfulness in their lives. Nancy can be reached at nancy.fondriest@cox.net to find out more. She also offers a free health assessment tool to help you think holistically about your health goals: https://form.jotform.com/210814873112146.
Lifestyle Tips and Tricks
10 Bathroom Design Trends We’ll See In 2023
Ensure your bathroom is a space of calm and relaxation. Refresh your full bath or powder room with timeless hardware details or colorful sinks and tiles. See if any of these new bathroom trends fit your design goals.
2023 Colors of the Year
Thinking about making some vibrant changes to your home this year? Consult the paint companies’ Color of the Year for some inspiration. Find something that fits your style, whether you’re looking to make a bold statement with Pantone’s Viva Magenta, prefer a softer vibe with Redend Point by Sherwin-Williams, or the new neutral aesthetic of Spanish Moss by Krylon. Check out all the top colors for the 2023 to amp up your home decor.
https://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/paint/color-of-the-year-2023/
11 Best Places to Travel in Winter
New year, new vacation! Though festivities may have passed, there’s still plenty of opportunities for you to keep up your spirits with a weekend—or a week—away. From cold weather activities to sun-filled adventures, there’s a trip waiting for you.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/winter-vacations/best-places-travel-january
The 30 Must-Read Books This Winter
Start the new year off with a full bookshelf! 2023 has a lot of promising new titles that are sure to keep you turning pages all winter long. Browse the collection of thrillers, romance, short stories, biographies, memoirs, and more!
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g42030278/best-books-winter-2022-2023/
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Kathy Hassett
NVAR Top Producer
Realtor®
M: 703.863.1546
O: 703.229.8935
kathy.hassett@compass.com
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