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Posted on 05/29/2020

21369 Sawyer Square, Ashburn, VA 20147 is now new to the market!

Welcome home to this beautiful, brick front town home in sought after Ashburn! This home has everything you could ask for deck, patio, fenced backyard, kitchen offers granite, tile back splash, SS appliances, island, space for eating area which opens to family room with gas fireplace, 2 car garage, neutral paint, wood floors on main level and crown moulding! Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, entertainment & recreation this is the home for...

Real Estate

Posted on 05/24/2020

Image by dayamay from Pixabay Termites and other wood-destroying organisms can destroy a home in no time. Even if you have stucco on the outside, you have wood under the stucco. If a piece breaks off, termites and other bugs can get inside and destroy the walls. Wood is everywhere in our homes. Even block homes have wood...

Posted on 05/21/2020

Video Tour - 507 N Sterling Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20164

Delight in one level living in your freshly painted 3 bedroom 2 bath home! Enjoy refreshments on the spacious deck or set up badminton in the backyard.....plenty of room for entertainment, fun or just relaxing. Kitchen features maple cabinets, back splash, island and bay window. Family room off kitchen. Additional storage area off family room with door leading to back yard. Shed has small "play house" attached. Formal living room and dining room offer hardwood floors. New vanity tops and medicine cabinets in both bathrooms. Water heater -2013, HVAC and dishwasher -...

Posted on 05/21/2020

507 N Sterling Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20164 is now new to the market!

Delight in one level living in your freshly painted 3 bedroom 2 bath home! Enjoy refreshments on the spacious deck or set up badminton in the backyard.....plenty of room for entertainment, fun or just relaxing. Kitchen features maple cabinets, back splash, island and bay window. Family room off kitchen. Additional storage area off family room with door leading to back yard. Shed has small "play house" attached. Formal living room and dining room offer hardwood floors. New vanity tops and medicine cabinets in both bathrooms. Water heater -2013, HVAC and dishwasher -...

Posted on 05/17/2020

Avoid Tunnel Vision When Searching For a New Home

When buying a house, especially your first home, it's all too easy to make impulsive decisions and fail to "see the forest for the trees." Although it's impossible to ignore your emotional reactions to a house for sale, it's vital to look at the big picture and make sure there are no red flags being ignored or glossed over....

Posted on 05/16/2020

Another Property Sold - 19375 Cypress Ridge Terrace #102, Leesburg, VA 20176

Posted on 05/14/2020

Video Tour - 886 Rhonda Place Se, Leesburg, VA 20175

Remember "Staycation".....you will love Spring and Summer on your screened porch watching, maybe HGTV, cooking out on the deck or relaxing on the patio, this home has what you want and need for enjoying time with your family. Upper level owner's ensuite features two walk-in closets plus sitting area. Spacious bath with separate vanities, shower, soaking tub and private water closet. You will be pleased with the secondary bedrooms and the hall bath which also offers two separate vanities. Working from home, no problem with the main level den/library with double door entry. Formal living and dining room for future gatherings. Kitchen is open...

Posted on 05/14/2020

886 Rhonda Place Se, Leesburg, VA 20175 is now new to the market!

Remember "Staycation".....you will love Spring and Summer on your screened porch watching, maybe HGTV, cooking out on the deck or relaxing on the patio, this home has what you want and need for enjoying time with your family. Upper level owner's ensuite features two walk-in closets plus sitting area. Spacious bath with separate vanities, shower, soaking tub and private water closet. You will be pleased with the secondary bedrooms and the hall bath which also offers two separate vanities. Working from home, no problem with the main level den/library with double door entry. Formal living and dining room for future gatherings. Kitchen is open...

Posted on 05/10/2020

Signs to Look for in a Good Contractor

Photo by Michal Jarmoluk via Pixabay Home décor and styles change all the time. One of the main things to remember before getting ready to completely remodel is choosing the right contractor. Although there are many contractors in the area, making sure they are able to do the job correctly makes all the difference. What are some things...

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Posted on 05/03/2020

Good Quality Photographs Can Help Sell Your Home

There's a misconception many home sellers have that may be causing them to miss out on opportunities to have their house sell more quickly. Perhaps you're among them. If you believe your home does not need to be staged, neatly organized, and thoroughly cleaned well in advance of the first scheduled showing, then you're overlooking one crucial step in...

Photographing Real Estate

Home Selling Tips

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Posted on 04/26/2020

Asset-Backed Security Basics

Image by Gino Crescoli from Pixabay The common understanding of an asset-based debt is a loan meant to be repaid with interest, over time, and backed by a physical asset such as a building or a car. The asset serves as collateral that can be claimed by the lender in case of borrower default. An Asset-Based Security (ABS),...

Posted on 04/24/2020

Video Tour - 21504 Welby Terrace, Broadlands, VA 20148

This town home is looking for new owners, current owners have started packing! Begin your tour by entering the main level foyer with access to the powder room, coat closet, garage and recreation room. One car garage with door opener and work bench (which conveys). Relax in the rec room featuring built-in bookcases on each side of the gas log fireplace. While in the rec room, watching your favorite show, you can do the laundry, washer and dryer located in laundry closet, or step outside and enjoy the back yard and view of the treed common area. The second level offers living room/dining room combination as well as an open kitchen with...