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Posted on 03/24/2021

How to Avoid Common New Home Construction Mistakes

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels New construction mistakes can be difficult for homeowners to avoid. After all, just what exactly do you know about fiberglass batts or blower tests? These are common industry terms, but not exactly everyday topics of conversation. Without overwhelming you with jargon or asking you to study up, we'll look at our top five...

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Posted on 03/17/2021

Conclude a Successful Homebuying Journey

The homebuying journey may require many weeks or months to complete. As you approach the finish line of this journey, there are lots of things you can do to ensure a seamless conclusion. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you quickly finalize a home purchase. 1. Conduct a Home Inspection A home inspection generally is...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 03/11/2021

BURKE, VA Real Estate Market Update 3/11/2021

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

Posted on 03/10/2021

Tips for Using Pantone's Classic Blue

Photo by Hutomo Abrianto on Unsplash Sky at dusk is how Pantone describes classic blue, their 2020 color of the year. Restful and tranquil, a bold color such as classic blue gives the eye a place to rest as it travels around a space, which makes it ideal for accent items such as throw pillows, wall art or...

Posted on 03/27/2021

12137 Darnley Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 is now new to the market!

Fabulous extended Durham model by Fairfield Homes features a covered portico entrance to a grand foyer. Appointed with classic hardwood flooring, 9 foot ceilings, elegant colonial molding, custom built-in bookshelves in the library & living room, two fireplaces plus full length windows that fill the home with natural light. Unusually large formal living room and dining room make this home ideal for entertaining. Remodeled kitchen with center island, granite counters, a large walk-in pantry and a separate side bar with copper sink. Main level laundry room with soaking tub. Family room beside the breakfast room has vaulted ceilings...

Posted on 03/20/2021

Video Tour - 8713 Flowering Dogwood Lane, Lorton, VA 22079

Rare find! Premium water views from this exquisite Laurel Hill home. Towering 9 foot ceilings on all three levels. Large fully equipped gourmet kitchen with pantry & gas cooking. Light filled sun room/breakfast room with lovely view of pond. Cozy family room has a stone fireplace with gas logs. Living room/home office and separate dining room. 4 generous size upper level bedrooms with ensuite bathroom access. Enormous primary bedroom has a tray ceiling and 2 sided gas fireplace. Large sitting room/ 2nd home office. Walk-in closet and bathroom suite with separate shower and soaking tub. The walkout basement has been framed,...

Posted on 03/20/2021

8713 Flowering Dogwood Lane, Lorton, VA 22079 is now new to the market!

Rare find! Premium water views from this exquisite Laurel Hill home. Towering 9 foot ceilings on all three levels. Large fully equipped gourmet kitchen with pantry & gas cooking. Light filled sun room/breakfast room with lovely view of pond. Cozy family room has a stone fireplace with gas logs. Living room/home office and separate dining room. 4 generous size upper level bedrooms with ensuite bathroom access. Enormous primary bedroom has a tray ceiling and 2 sided gas fireplace. Large sitting room/ 2nd home office. Walk-in closet and bathroom suite with separate shower and soaking tub. The walkout basement has been framed,...

Posted on 03/20/2021

Another Property Sold - 12229 Allspice Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192

Posted on 03/19/2021

Video Tour - 8306 Newby Bridge Drive, Lorton, VA 22079

Absolutely pristine open concept floor plan with tall ceilings, lots of elegant molding, rich hardwood floors and a lovely view of wooded parkland. Gourment kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops is equipped with a double oven, gas cooktop and microwave. French doors off the breakfast area lead to a freshly stained deck that overlooks wooded privacy. Large main floor family room has a gas fireplace. You will love the finished walkout basement with its 9 foot ceilings, huge rec room with surround sound speakers, game table area, legal 5th bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath, home office/ card room and a large...

Posted on 03/19/2021

8306 Newby Bridge Drive, Lorton, VA 22079 is now new to the market!

Absolutely pristine open concept floor plan with tall ceilings, lots of elegant molding, rich hardwood floors and a lovely view of wooded parkland. Gourment kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops is equipped with a double oven, gas cooktop and microwave. French doors off the breakfast area lead to a freshly stained deck that overlooks wooded privacy. Large main floor family room has a gas fireplace. You will love the finished walkout basement with its 9 foot ceilings, huge rec room with surround sound speakers, game table area, legal 5th bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath, home office/ card room and a large...

Posted on 03/12/2021

Video Tour - 3737 Grey Ghost Court, Dumfries, VA 22025

Sprawling 2 bedroom California style home located on a premium cul-de-sac lot in the Four Seasons 55+ Active Adult community. Open concept one level floor plan with a staircase that leads to a big unfinished upper level bonus room that is ideal for storage or an art studio. Covered entrance portico. Formal dining room and living room with gas fireplace and crown molding. Tall 9'ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors. Family room off the eat-in kitchen features a gas fireplace, built-in bookshelves and crown molding. Inviting screened porch off the family room plus a backyard patio for grilling. The open kitchen has gas cooking,...

Posted on 03/12/2021

3737 Grey Ghost Court, Dumfries, VA 22025 is now new to the market!

Sprawling 2 bedroom California style home located on a premium cul-de-sac lot in the Four Seasons 55+ Active Adult community. Open concept one level floor plan with a staircase that leads to a big unfinished upper level bonus room that is ideal for storage or an art studio. Covered entrance portico. Formal dining room and living room with gas fireplace and crown molding. Tall 9'ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors. Family room off the eat-in kitchen features a gas fireplace, built-in bookshelves and crown molding. Inviting screened porch off the family room plus a backyard patio for grilling. The open kitchen has gas cooking,...