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After 19 years in Ashburn Farm, it’s time to say ‘goodbye’
After raising their family in Ashburn Farm, the owners of this wonderful house have decided to downsize. It’s now time to hand it off to someone else who will cherish it as much as they have. This cul-de-sac location offers up the best of what curb appeal is all about. The thoughtful landscaping accentuates the […]
Be Part of the Charm That Is Leesburg, VA
The owners of this wonderful house have spared no expense to keep it updated and stylish. Just this year alone, they have painted the main and bedroom level of the house, installed engineered hardwood floors on the main level and upper landing while the rest of these levels received new carpet. The staircase got a […]
So – What Is Hail Damage To A Roof?
This is a really good question and one that I never paid much attention to. I figured it would be pretty obvious and hard to miss. I have seen hail damage done to cars and it was pretty obvious. I walked right up to the car and could see the dents that the hail made. […]
1463 Church Hill Place – The Future Is Today!
The future is today! Hampton Pointe condos in Reston is the first community that I know of that has charging stations for the owner’s electric cars. When I drove up to my new listing at 1463 Church Hill Place in Reston, I noticed the charging station with one car plugged in to it. I could […]
5,695 Lbs of Paper: October Shred & Recycle Wrap-Up
From now on, all future shredding & electronic recycling events will say “rain or shine.” Prior to the date it seems that the 7-day weather forecast always promises clear skies and then delivers various amounts of rain. While I question the likelihood of having a big turnout with gray skies and pouring rain, it appears not […]
The Power of a Phone Call
About a year and a half ago, I got a phone call from a nice lady in Michigan that was interested in helping her son start the house-buying process. He is a teacher in Eastern Loudoun and she thought it might be time for him to buy a place of his own. We had a […]
For Sale: The Best Location in Brambleton?
Are you looking for a private setting next to trees and a pond, with lots of great parking, where the townhouses are nicely spaced away from each other, close but not too close to roads and the townhouse is really nice and move-in fresh? If yes, then look no further. The builder, Van Metre Homes, […]
Improve… Or Move?
So how realistic are those HGTV shows like Love It Or List It? Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? What kind of work did everyone have to go through before the stars show up and start asking their “this or that” questions? I have always wondered about the pricing and how […]
42495 Rosalind Street – $50,000 Better Than New
This house is $50,000 better then new! This doesn’t happen very often, but when it does it is a great opportunity for some lucky buyer. In this case we have a seller with high standards that purchased the “Gold Upgrade” package ($25,800 up charge from the Silver Package) from the builder. This included numerous enhancements […]
Flamingos In The Yard
There seems to be two camps when it comes to pink flamingo lawn ornaments. You absolutely love them or you detest them, especially if they are in close proximity to your house. The big question for the neighbors is “will they be satisfied with just two or will a whole ‘pat’ (the name of a […]
