Virginia Clark-Billups' Blog

Posted on 08/03/2022

Gardening: Are Raised Brick Gardens Right for Your Landscape?

Although ground-level perennial flowers and native grasses enhance any landscape, hardscape elements make a significant difference. Raising gardens by employing brick, stone and other masonry products elevates a property’s aesthetic value and curbside appeal. But with wide-reaching landscape designs and assets available, property owners are sometimes tasked with difficult decisions. If you are considering raised brick flower gardens,...

Flower

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Posted on 07/27/2022

BURKE, VA Real Estate Market Update 7/27/2022

Click here to view BURKE, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 07/27/2022

Flooring Layouts: How to Develop Your Layout Plan

The flooring in your new home can have a significant impact on the way a room or area looks. When you’re having a home built, you can choose the type of flooring you want for it. Although this allows you to choose the material, such as hardwood or tile, you’ll also need to decide on the layout. The...

Blueprints

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Posted on 07/20/2022

3 Simple ways to streamline your living room

The living room is a central component of any home, but it can quickly become too busy Streamlining it can not only make it more attractive; it can make it more functional too. Try these three tips to both define the space and highlight its best features. Curb the collections Whether you collect books, vases, candles, etc., artful...

Decor

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Posted on 07/13/2022

How to Make a Mini Trellis for Your Potted Plants

Many popular houseplants are climbers in nature. Even when living in containers, many plants benefit from having something to climb or something to support them when they get larger and heavier. While there are lots of options available on the market for supporting your houseplants, you can also make your own trellises from inexpensive materials. Here are some...

Posted on 08/02/2022

Another Property Rented - 7015 Dreams Way Court, Alexandria, VA 22315

Posted on 07/26/2022

8716 Center Road, Springfield, VA 22152 now has a new price of $679,900!

Energy efficient passive solar designed contemporary home with garage. Conveniently located within walking distance of West Springfield H.S. and just minutes to Burke VRE station. Beautifully landscaped gardens accented with stone garden walls and an inviting backyard stone patio. This 4 bedroom home features a large living room with picture window view of the front yard. Elegantly remodeled kitchen with granite counters & tile backsplash, classic maple cabinets and a breakfast bar. Enjoy entertaining in the hardwood floored dining room with vaulted ceiling. All three bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with Corian vanity...

Posted on 07/22/2022

8716 Center Road, Springfield, VA 22152 is now new to the market!

Energy efficient passive solar designed contemporary home with garage. Conveniently located within walking distance of West Springfield H.S. and just minutes to Burke VRE station. Beautifully landscaped gardens accented with stone garden walls and an inviting backyard stone patio. This 4 bedroom home features a large living room with picture window view of the front yard. Elegantly remodeled kitchen with granite counters & tile backsplash, classic maple cabinets and a breakfast bar. Enjoy entertaining in the hardwood floored dining room with vaulted ceiling. All three bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with Corian vanity...

Posted on 07/20/2022

7223 Whitson Drive, Springfield, VA 22153 now has a new price of $799,900!

Exquisite Rolling Valley colonial with 1 car garage. You're going to love the inviting brick patio with built-in natural gas grill. The HGTV quality back yard features a tall ivy covered garden wall and a grassy lawn surrounded by mature azaleas, dogwoods, crepe myrtles and magnolias. Tastefully remodeled eat-in kitchen and bathrooms. Formal living room and dining room plus a cozy family room with wide plank country oak flooring, beamed ceiling and wood burning fireplace. The finished basement has a spacious rec room/ game room area and a large home office/den that can also be used as a guest room. There is a generous size storage room...

Posted on 07/20/2022

Another Property Sold - 552 N Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Posted on 07/17/2022

7131 Lake Cove Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 is now new to the market!

Lakefront Community! Spacious townhome located across the street from beautiful Lake Devereux and backing up to the wooded serenity of Huntley Meadows Park! Private 2 car driveway. Gorgeous new wide plank oak flooring on the main level. Freshly painted interior in designer colors. Brand new stainless steel kitchen appliances. Andersen Renewal windows and doors. Brand new carpet throughout the upper level. Formal living room & separate dining room with new modern chandelier. Family room off the kitchen features a corner wood burning fireplace and patio door to the deck that overlooks the woods. Deck stairs lead to the lower level...

Posted on 07/15/2022

525 Belmont Bay Drive #407, Woodbridge, VA 22191 is now new to the market!

Enjoy spectacular views of Belmont Bay from the living room, both bedrooms and the enormous balcony of this 4th floor luxury penthouse. Completely renovated throughout including two brand new designer bathrooms; a classic white kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances; rich wide plank hardwood flooring; new HVAC system, washer & dryer. Freshly painted with tastefully selected color choices. Updated windows. 9 foot ceilings. Secure storage room across the hall from the apartment. Deeded garage space #22 with storage bin located next to the elevator. 2nd parking space #34 located right behind the building through...