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Independence Day – Dulles Area Celebrations (Loudoun & Fairfax Counties)

You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for a list of Independence Day celebrations and fireworks displays in the Dulles area (Loudoun & Fairfax Counties). As you are enjoying the many celebrations – taking place over several days, please do take a moment and reflect on all that we have to be thankful…Read More »

So You Wanna Be A REALTOR?

I often get emails and calls from friends that they or someone they know is thinking of becoming a REALTOR.  It makes sense to me.  I know I love what I do. In fact, I just read a short article that says being a real estate agent is rated the happiest job in America!   But…Read More »

IN SEARCH OF… Homes Wanted, Buyers’ Needs

“IN SEARCH OF… (Homes Wanted, Buyer Needs)” is a weekly post listing the types of properties my clients are looking for…. If you own property like this, please reach out to me. Today is Friday, May 31st, and the hunt continues.  Yet again, inventory remains low, most of my people from last week are STILL HERE…Read More »

Beach On The Brain

It’s true:  I’ve got Beach-on-the-Brain.  Memorial Day snuck up on me this year and I do love going to the beach… so I put vacation planning into fast forward and it’s gotten a lot of my attention this week.  Over the years, I have become rather skilled at a few things… one of them is…Read More »

Applying For A Rental With A Section 8 Voucher

Applying for a rental with a section 8 voucher… There are strategies that can help increase your chances of being accepted. I just completed a post on FINDING A RENTAL WITH A SECTION 8 VOUCHER – click on the link to see it, but now I want to focus on how to get your application…Read More »

Finding A Rental That Will Take A Section 8 Voucher

Finding a rental that will take section 8 vouchers… it’s not easy. First….Let me answer some questions: YES, I work with rentals.  But, do I work with tenants with Section 8 Vouchers?  Not usually.  To be honest I don’t think it’s in the tenant’s best interest, but I do have some advice…. First: SECTION 8…Read More »

IN SEARCH OF… Buyer Needs

“IN SEARCH OF… Buyer Needs” is a weekly post listing the types of properties my clients are looking for…. If you own property like this, please reach out to me. Today is Friday, May 24th, and the hunt continues.  Sadly, there hasn’t been much change in this last in the last week….I have clients in…Read More »

SOLD: Single Family Home Foxridge Neighborhood (Leesburg)

Congratulations to Todd & Janetta who purchased this lovely home in Foxridge neighborhood today (located in SW Leesburg VA). It’s a beautiful single family home in the town limits of Leesburg, walking distance to old town with easy access to the W&OD bike trail. It features 3 bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a…Read More »

What a (Good) Buyers Agent Does

Filing this post under “What a Good Buyers Agent Does”…. because, well, let me tell you… A listing came on the market today, I wasn’t watching for it, but WOW. What a potential opportunity. A house in an existing community in Leesburg is for sale – hundreds of thousands of dollars below “retail” price. Granted,…Read More »

IN SEARCH OF… Buyer Needs

“IN SEARCH OF… Buyer Needs” is a weekly post listing the types of properties my clients are looking for…. If you own property like this, please reach out to me. Today is Friday, May 17th, and I have clients in search of the following types of properties…. Rental Investment Properties: I am working with multiple…Read More »