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Posted on 09/30/2020

After you buy or sell a house, you may have only a short amount of time to relocate to a new address. As such, it helps to plan ahead for moving day. Because if you start preparing for your move right away, you can budget accordingly. There are many moving costs you need to account for as you prepare...

Moving Tips

Moving

Posted on 09/23/2020

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

Photo by Alexander Mils from Pexels If your wealth is tied up in your home, how can you free up some cash? A reverse mortgage is available to homeowners with mostly or fully paid-off mortgages. The monthly payments, which come from the lender to you, are not counted as taxable income. But there are mortgage taxes, and interest...

Posted on 09/16/2020

Begin a Successful Homebuying Journey

The homebuying journey may be complicated, particularly for those who fail to plan for it. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to boost your chances of enjoying a successful property buying experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you start a successful homebuying journey. 1. Establish Criteria for Your Home Search...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 10/01/2020

Video Tour - 8621 Larkview Lane, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Exquisite Crosspointe Windsor model with over 4,000 SF of refined living space! 2 story family room with gas fireplace features floor to ceiling windows for lots of natural light. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters , center island and SS appliances. Fabulous screened porch plus a stone patio for grilling. Home office, formal living room & dining room. Butler's pantry. 2nd staircase to upper level. Large bedrooms with walk-in closets. Finished lower level with double wide stairway exit to back yard. Large rec room with recessed lighting and hardwood floors; home gym with commercial gym flooring. Lower level 5th...

Posted on 10/01/2020

8621 Larkview Lane, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 is now new to the market!

Exquisite Crosspointe Windsor model with over 4,000 SF of refined living space! 2 story family room with gas fireplace features floor to ceiling windows for lots of natural light. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters , center island and SS appliances. Fabulous screened porch plus a stone patio for grilling. Home office, formal living room & dining room. Butler's pantry. 2nd staircase to upper level. Large bedrooms with walk-in closets. Finished lower level with double wide stairway exit to back yard. Large rec room with recessed lighting and hardwood floors; home gym with commercial gym flooring. Lower level 5th...

Posted on 09/21/2020

Video Tour - 4907 Americana Drive #201, Annandale, VA 22003

Sought after 2nd floor garden apartment features tall wood beamed ceilings and a large balcony overlooking the grounds. Freshly painted throughout with brand new carpet over the original parquet wood floors. Spacious living room and dining room enjoy a fabulous view through the large picture window. Two roomy bedrooms and a full bath. The galley kitchen features gas cooking and a recently replaced refrigerator. The condo fee includes water and gas. Electricity is metered separately. Fabulous location inside the Beltway within walking distance of the bus...

Posted on 09/20/2020

4907 Americana Drive #201, Annandale, VA 22003 is now new to the market!

Sought after 2nd floor garden apartment features tall wood beamed ceilings and a large balcony overlooking the grounds. Freshly painted throughout with brand new carpet over the original parquet wood floors. Spacious living room and dining room enjoy a fabulous view through the large picture window. Two roomy bedrooms and a full bath. The galley kitchen features gas cooking and a recently replaced refrigerator. The condo fee includes water and gas. Electricity is metered separately. Fabulous location inside the Beltway within walking distance of the bus...

Posted on 09/18/2020

Video Tour - 5716 Marble Arch Way, Alexandria, VA 22315

Spacious 5 BR, 3.5 BA colonial in sought after Hayfield Farm. Gleaming hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. New HVAC system. Thermal replacement windows. Huge formal living room with fireplace. Remodeled eat-in kitchen with pass through to dining room. Main level bonus room is ideal for a home office. Large main level laundry room. New screened porch overlooks the fenced back yard. New six panel doors and brushed nickel hardware throughout. The upper level has 4 spacious bedrooms plus a small bonus room that can serve as a computer nook, sewing room or extra closet. Refinished lower level features a rec room with 2nd...

Posted on 09/18/2020

Another Property Sold - 133 Oak View Drive Se, Leesburg, VA 20175

Posted on 09/18/2020

5716 Marble Arch Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 is now new to the market!

Spacious 5 BR, 3.5 BA colonial in sought after Hayfield Farm. Gleaming hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. New HVAC system. Thermal replacement windows. Huge formal living room with fireplace. Remodeled eat-in kitchen with pass through to dining room. Main level bonus room is ideal for a home office. Large main level laundry room. New screened porch overlooks the fenced back yard. New six panel doors and brushed nickel hardware throughout. The upper level has 4 spacious bedrooms plus a small bonus room that can serve as a computer nook, sewing room or extra closet. Refinished lower level features a rec room with 2nd...

Posted on 09/17/2020

Video Tour - 9631 Nuthatch Drive, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Wow! Designer's personal residence in Crosspointe! Grand 2 story entrance foyer. Rich walnut finished wide plank elm hardwoods! Captivating 2 story travertine fireplace. Updated kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances, center island and a custom built double OJ edged granite breakfast table. Work from home in the large office with built-in bookshelves and bay window that overlooks the lovely grounds. Fabulous upper level features 4 spacious bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom access. You're going to love the master bedroom suite with tray ceiling and a huge walk-in closet. Finished walk-up lower level has a home gym, media...

Posted on 09/17/2020

9631 Nuthatch Drive, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 is now new to the market!

Wow! Designer's personal residence in Crosspointe! Grand 2 story entrance foyer. Rich walnut finished wide plank elm hardwoods! Captivating 2 story travertine fireplace. Updated kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances, center island and a custom built double OJ edged granite breakfast table. Work from home in the large office with built-in bookshelves and bay window that overlooks the lovely grounds. Fabulous upper level features 4 spacious bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom access. You're going to love the master bedroom suite with tray ceiling and a huge walk-in closet. Finished walk-up lower level has a home gym, media...