6 bedrooms, 7 full and 4 half baths, 6 fireplaces, on 2.4 acres in McLean VA. Fairfax County VA Luxury Homes. - 03/31/11 06:49 AM

 
As of this morning, there are 153 single family homes for sale in Fairfax County above $2 million.   Fairfax County's highest end home for sale as of today is a beauty as you can imagine: 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 4 half baths, 6 fireplaces, on  2.4 acres in McLean VA.
14,000 finished sq. feet, 3 bedroom guest house, an indoor Recreation Pavilion with regulation sized tennis court and a heated outdoor swimming pool.
 
 
You can see photos and the full listing of this fine home by clicking on the this link. Fairfax County VA … (6 comments)

Wordless Wednesday: Spring Attempts Northern Virginia - 03/30/11 01:22 PM
 
 
 
"Spring Come to Northern Virginia" Create a free slideshow with Picnik!  
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Obtain New Springs For Your Sofa and Drink and Eat All Within a Hundred Feet. - 03/30/11 08:53 AM

 
Jimmy: What would you suggest I do in Old Town Herndon this coming Friday afternoon since I get off work early.
By the way my wife is coming with me, we both like ale on tap, we need some custom draperies and some reupholstery work and we want to sit down to a nice dinner with music.
Also did I mention that we want to walk no more than one hundred feet to accomplish all this since did I mention that we like ale on tap?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Steve: Jimmy, this is an … (8 comments)

Video: Want to Buy a Home? Well... why?... Plus a Couple Daffodils and a Pansy. - 03/28/11 09:40 AM

 
Why do you want to buy a house anyway? What are the advantages? 
What do you NEED vs. what do you WANT.
Here are some questions that will guide you through the the home buying thought process. Hopefully they will help clarify your  goals and approach.
 

 
 
 
 
Again, please forgive the video quality here. This video is 4 years old but my wife likes looking at it, since I was much better looking then than I am now.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Oh by the way, here is … (4 comments)

Video: What Should I Do First when I'm Ready to Buy a House? - 03/27/11 07:52 AM
So you are ready to buy your first house. Where do you start? Do you hop in the car and drive around visiting open houses. Find one you like, call the agent on the sign........ My apologies on the video clarity of this show. It is 4 years old,  but the information presented is still current.
The other good news is that the guy in the show has less gray hair and fewer wrinkles than he does today.
By the way I make a verbal error in this show. I tell you that once you receive a pre-qualification letter from … (9 comments)

Reston VA Waterfront Homes. The Wharf, Reston VA 20191. March 2011 Real Estate Report - 03/26/11 09:47 AM
 
 
The Wharf. Restons unique waterfront community.
 
Welcome  to the March 2011 real estate report for The Wharf in Reston VA 20191.
If you live in Reston, I will bet that you have driven by The Wharf 100 times and never noticed.
The neighborhood backs to sits on Glade Dr and is well screened from the road.
Check out the photos below and make an effort to stop by for a look in person. Not only is The Wharf unique to Reston, it is unique in the US.
It is time to forget the cold … (3 comments)

Homes for Sale in Franklin Glen Fairfax VA 22033, March 2011. Photos of Franklin Glen - 03/24/11 09:47 AM
 
 

 
Welcome to the Franklin Glen March 2011 Single Family Home Sales Report with 2 neighborhood photo tours. Thanks for stopping by.
One of our goals for our blog posts is to introduce you to outstanding neighborhoods you may have overlooked in your search for the next good place to live.
Our other goal is to keep Franklin Glen residents up to date on home sale activity in their neighborhood.
I know spring is here but I like this photo show of Franklin Glen decorated for Christmas...give it a few seconds to load it's a bit slow. … (1 comments)

Homes for Sale in Chantilly Highlands, Oak Hill VA 20171. March 2011 Real Estate Report - 03/24/11 09:29 AM

 

Homes for Sale in Chantilly Highlands, Oak Hill VA 20171.
 

 
Welcome to Chantilly Highlands, Oak Hill VA 20171. Stop in monthly to see what homes are on the market and follow the price trends by checking out what has sold as well.
 
 
 
 
 
One of our goals for our blog posts is to introduce you to outstanding neighborhoods you may have overlooked in your search for the next good place to live.
Our other goal is to keep Chantilly Highlands residents up to date on home sale activity in … (0 comments)

New to Active Rain? Who Should You Write For? - 03/23/11 09:54 AM
This is a long post...BUT it has nice pictures.
 

Fred: I'm new here on Active Rain. What should I do? Who should I post blogs for, other agents or the consuming real estate public? Steve: I got here a year and half ago and I still wonder about the same thing. Fred: What have you concluded? What path have you begun to follow?
Steve: Whether it proves to be the right thing to do or or not, I have chosen to write for the consumer first.
When I first became an agent, and sat in on our weekly … (11 comments)

Townhouses for Sale in Centreville VA 20120. Woodgate Village March Real Estate Report - 03/22/11 08:49 AM
 
 
Woodgate Village Centreville VA  

Welcome to the Woodgate Village March Home Sales Report and neighborhood photo tour.
The following reports will help you keep track of current home sales activity as well as sales trends over the last 6 months or so.
 
 
 
 
 
 Click the links below to get the real estate reports for the community. Once inside, click the MLS # to Expand the listing and get all the info. Clicking on the camera or movie reel icons will show whatever pictures have been provided.

2 Homes for Sale and 1 … (4 comments)

Townhouses for Sale in Centreville VA 20121. Singletons Grove March Real Estate Report - 03/22/11 08:08 AM
 
 
Singletons Grove Centreville VA 20121

Welcome to the Singletons Grove March Home Sales Report and neighborhood photo tour.
The following reports will help you keep track of current home sales activity as well as sales trends over the last 3 months.
Click the links below to get the real estate reports for the community. Once inside, click the MLS # to Expand the listing and get all the info. Clicking on the camera or movie reel icons will show whatever pictures have been provided.
    
 4 Homes for Sale and 9 Under Contract in Singletons Grove … (0 comments)

Video: New Lambs Have Arrived at Kidwell Farm at Frying Pan Park, Herndon VA. - 03/20/11 07:29 AM
Petting Farm in Fairfax County VA...Kidwell Farm at Frying Pan Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Come visit for an hour and re-connect with your rural roots or just relax with the animals. Bring your kids or just yourself. Our youngest kid is 20, but we still visit the farm regularly...it's free and fun. No actual off camera children were spoken to "firmly"in the making of this video. They were virtual children put in to add attempted entertainment value. My actual youngest child is 20...and I never spoke this firmly to any of my children. I have always been … (12 comments)

Homes for Sale in Folkstone Herndon/Oak Hill 20171 March 2011 Real Estate Report - 03/19/11 08:25 AM
 
 
Welcome to the Folkstone, Herndon VA 20171 March Home Sales Summary.
 Spring is just around the corner but I left the night snow photos of Folkstone in place because I like them. Summertime photos are included for balance.

 
 
 
 

Our goal with this monthly report is to let prospective home buyers know a bit about this great community and to keep current Folkstone  residents apprised of what properties are currently on the market (so you can have your friends move in ) and to illustrate how home prices are trending.
 
 
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Homes for Sale in Hunters Square Reston VA 20191. Town houses for sale in Reston. - 03/18/11 11:25 AM
 
Welcome to the March 2011 Hunters Square Home Sales Report.
The links just below, show those Town Houses currently for sale & under contract in Hunters Square, as well as a report of what has sold here since the beginning of 2010.
The rest of the post offers information and a few photos for prospective Hunters Square homebuyers.
 
 
1 home is currently under contract with 1 active listing as of today.

 
Hunters Square Town Houses: 1 for Sale and 1 Under Contract in Reston VA 220191 as of March 18, 2010
 9 Town Homes  Sold in Hunters Square Since January 1 2010 forward

 
 When my wife … (1 comments)

Homes for Sale in Kingstream Herndon VA 20170. March 2011 Real Estate Report - 03/18/11 11:07 AM
 
 
 

Welcome to the March 2011 Kingstream Home Sales Report.
Stop in monthly to see what homes are on the market and follow the price trends by checking out what has sold as well.
One of our goals for our blog posts is to introduce you to outstanding neighborhoods you may have overlooked in your search for the next good place to live.
Our other goal is to keep Kingstream residents up to date on home sale activity in their neighborhood.
 
 
 
  Click the links below to get the real estate reports for the … (1 comments)

Homes for Sale in Sully Station. March Sully Station Real Estate Report and Neighborhood Photo Tour - 03/17/11 09:35 AM
 

 
 Welcome to the March 2011 Sully Station Home Sales Report.
The links just below, show those Single Family Detached homes currently for Sale in Sully Station, as well as a report of what has sold in the last 6 months.
The rest of the post offers information and a neighborhood photo tour for prospective Sully Station homebuyers.

 
   Click the links below to get the real estate reports for the community. Once inside, click the MLS # to Expand the listing and get all the info. Clicking on the camera or movie reel icons will show … (5 comments)

Video: How to Sell Your Mother-in-Laws House...and Yours. - 03/16/11 08:15 AM
Once you decide to sell your home...... it stops being your HOME and becomes a PRODUCT that must compete with other products. Let's talk about the steps you need to take get your property sold for the most money in the shortest period of time.

 
 
If you would like to see what competitive homes are currently on the market in your area, please feel free to set up your own automatic neighborhood home search at http://janandsteve.listingbook.com/.
No one will bother you and all the listings that meet your specifications will come to an electronic organizer that you can … (21 comments)

Townhouses for Sale in Sully Station, Centreville VA 21120. March 2011 real estate report. - 03/15/11 12:00 PM
 
Homes For Sale in Sully Station, Centreville VA 20120. March Town House Report and Photo Tour.
 

  Welcome to the Sully Station March 2011 Town House report and neighborhood photo tour.
 
Stop in monthly to see what homes are available and follow the trend by checking out what has sold as well.
If you have not seen this fine community, visit the photo tour in the post below.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Sully Station sections One and Two each have their own home owner's association as well as separate … (2 comments)

Homes for Sale in HIDDENBROOK, Herndon VA 20170. March 2011 real estate report. - 03/15/11 10:10 AM
   
 

Welcome to Hiddenbrook, Herndon VA 20170.
Stop in monthly to see what homes are on the market and follow the price trends by checking out what has sold as well.
One of our goals for our blog posts is to introduce you to outstanding neighborhoods you may have overlooked in your search for the next good place to live.
Our other goal is to keep Hiddenbrook residents up to date on home sale activity in their neighborhood.
 

 
 

 
 Click the links below to get the reports. Once inside, click the MLS … (2 comments)

Single Family Homes for Sale in Brookfield, Chantilly VA 20151. March 2011 Report - 03/15/11 09:50 AM

 
Ted: I may want to sell my house in the Brookfield neighborhood of Chantilly VA 20151 in the months ahead.
It's an awesome community, but it looks like I will be relocating to Huntsville AL.  I was wondering if you could post a monthly report that will show homes that have sold here the last 3 months?
I want to see what is happening with the sales trend in the neighborhood.
Also, before you do that could you post a link to show me what homes are currently for sale in Brookfield as well as those that are under … (2 comments)

Video: The Uniqueness of Reston VA and the Man Responsible. - 03/13/11 08:19 AM
Reston Virginia is a National Planning Landmark and Robert Simon Jr. is a National Planning Pioneer. Let's go visit Lake Anne, the original center of Reston and talk to Bob Simon.

 
 
 
To learn more about Reston and see some of the homestyles in Reston's 20191 zip code, check out the video below:




If you would like to visit some of the Reston homes as they come on the market please drop us an email and we will make it happen.
Also, please feel free to set up your own automatic home search … (12 comments)

Homes for Sale in Loudoun Valley Estates, Ashburn VA 20148. March 2011 Real Estate Report - 03/10/11 08:12 AM
 
 
 

   Welcome to Loudoun Valley Estates.Stop in monthly to see what homes are on the market and follow the price trends by checking out what has sold as well.
One of our goals for our blog posts is to introduce you to outstanding neighborhoods you may have overlooked in your search for the next good place to live.
Our other goal is to keep Loudoun Valley residents up to date on home sale activity in their neighborhood.

 
If you have not visited this fine community, take a look at the photo tour at the … (3 comments)

Woodland Village Sterling VA 20164. March Home Sales Report and Photo Tour - 03/09/11 11:11 AM

 
Welcome to the Woodland Village March 2011 home sales report. 
 One of our goals for this blog post is to introduce you to an outstanding neighborhood that you may have overlooked in your search for the next good place to live.
Stop in monthly to see what homes are available and follow the sales price trends by checking out what has sold as well.
 
 
 
 
 
Woodland Village is a cozy enclave of just 89 homes. You will notice that there is not a lot of sales activity. This is a good sign.
Folks like … (2 comments)

Video: Cherry Blossom Festival is Coming to Washington DC March 26-April 10 - 03/09/11 08:21 AM
If you have never visited Washington DC, spring is the best time to come. The monuments and museums are always here BUT if you come in late March to early April, you can catch the world famous cherry blossoms. As of this moment, the peak blooming period is predicted for March 26-April 3rd http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ Catch a glimpse of what you can expect from this VOA video:
If you like what you see when you visit our area and immediately feel a strong urge to relocate right across the Potomac River in Northern Virginia, we would be delighted to help you find … (2 comments)

It's an Online World. Want to Sell Your Home in Northern Virginia. You Must Be Found. - 03/08/11 06:26 PM
 
Dear prospective home seller, As you know it is an online world. No one reads the paper anymore to see what homes are for sale. One facet of our marketing program is to create an individual property website of our client's home that gets sent out to 30+ real estate search engines and Craigs List. Below are some examples of property websites we created to help get our clients homes sold...these sales all took place in this current market ....since March 2010. Our clients prepared their homes well and priced them in line with the market. Good results followed: http://9272cardinalforestln201.IsNowForSale.com   … (2 comments)

Homes For Sale In Countryside, Sterling VA 20165. Single Family Homes For Sale in Countryside - 03/08/11 09:50 AM
 
 
 
 


Welcome to the Countryside, Sterling VA  March 2011 Single Family Home Sales Summary.
The green trees, flowers and pool umbrella to the left are out of season at the moment, but remind us how great Countryside looks when warm weather is upon us... 2 pools, parks and walking trails surrounded by big trees and great landscaping.
Countryside is actually one of the best ALL season communities in Northern VA.

 
 
The following reports will help you keep track of current home sales activity as well as sales trends over the … (3 comments)

Recommended Carpet and Flooring Contractors in Fairfax County VA. Carpet Stores in Centreville VA. - 03/08/11 08:09 AM
 
As Realtors (c), we're always asked for recommendations for tile, carpet, and hardwood flooring.
We recommend one company: USA Carpet and Rug Centreville VA. Why? Because they have NEVER let us down.
(If they go bad, I will have to come back and delete this post...but I'm not too worried)
So far USA Carpet and Rug has always been perfect for our clients. I am sure that sometime in the future they will mess up but they haven't yet and if they do, I am also sure they will fix it.
When we recommend a service we do … (1 comments)

Homes for Sale in Pleasant Valley, Chantilly VA 20151. March 2011 home sales report - 03/07/11 04:16 PM
 
 

 
Welcome to the Pleasant Valley March 2011 home sales report.
Stop in monthly to see what homes are available and follow the trend by checking out what has sold as well.
If you have not seen this fine community, visit the photo tour in the post below.
(There is another neighborhood named Pleasant Valley in Centreville VA just down the road a couple miles. This article concerns the neighborhood in Chantilly)
 
 
  Pleasant Valley offers single family homes on large lots, a community pool and tennis. Coveniently located just off route 50 … (1 comments)

Video: How to Organize all the Data and Photos You Collect when Visiting Homes for Sale - 03/07/11 08:10 AM
 
That certainly was an ungainly title for a simple topic wasn't it?
It is quite common to visit 30+ properties when looking to buy a home. How do you keep all of that information organized? Here are our thoughts.
 



If you are relocating to Northern Virginia or if you are local and would like assistance in acquiring property, we are happy to help. If you see homes online and want more info or want to visit them, please drop us an email and we will make it happen.
Also, please feel free to set up your … (8 comments)

Sunday Photos: Attempting Spring. Lake Anne, Reston VA - 03/06/11 07:36 AM
Photos March 4 at Lake Anne Village Center Reston VA
 
 
 
"Spring Attempts Lake Anne" Create a free slideshow with Picnik!  
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Emerald Chase Homes for Sale In Herndon/Oak Hill VA 20171. March 2011 Home Sales Report - 03/04/11 08:40 AM
 
 
 

Thanks for stopping by the Emerald Chase March 2011 neighborhood report.
Our goal is to keep you up to date on home sales in Herndon/Oak Hill's Emerald Chase and to tell you a bit about this fine neighborhood. 
 
  

 

 
 
There are ZERO homes currently for sale in Emerald Chase as of March 3, 2010. More will be coming available as the weather warms.
 
 
 
 
The following report shows those 5 homes that have sold in Emerald Chase in the last 18 months: Homes sold in Emerald Chase
 
 

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Homes for Sale in Mosby Woods, Fairfax VA 22033. March 2011 Real Estate Report - 03/04/11 07:58 AM
 
 

 
 
Welcome to the Mosby Woods March 2011 Home Sales Report.
Stop in monthly to see what homes are currently for sale in Mosby Woods and follow the price trends by seeing what homes have sold for in the last 6 months.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 Affordable single family homes on large lots with mature trees, a location close to major commuter routes, shopping and entertainment and Fairfax City Schools are the reasons that folks want to live in Mosby Woods.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Registration Begins for Reston Summer Swim Teams. Swimteam Answerman Explains Why You should Do This. - 03/03/11 03:49 PM

 
Brian: I was thinking of getting my son Mark some more swimming lessons this summer.
He did pretty well last year, and enjoyed it. What do you think?
 
 
 Answerman: Well Brian, this response is going to be longer than you want and full of verbiage meant to tug at your heart strings and put a potential load of guilt on you.
 Brian: Must you?
 Answerman: Yes I must. Brian, if your son is water safe and can make it one length of the pool on his back and one length on his belly(no matter how ugly his … (4 comments)

Homes for Sale In Baldwin Rove Reston VA 20194. March 2011 Real Estate Report - 03/03/11 03:48 PM
 
 

 
Thanks for stopping by! Our goal is to keep you up to date on home sales in Reston's Baldwin Grove and to tell you a bit about this fine neighborhood. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
The following report shows those 6 Condos and Town Houses that have Sold in Baldwin Grove in the last six months:Baldwin Grove Home Sales.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


The Homes for Sale in Baldwin Grove Reston Report shows those homes 2 homes currently listed for sale in the neighborhood and the 3 under contract as of … (2 comments)

Video: What Do YOU Want in a HOME? Let's Look at the Options with Around the House with Jan and Steve - 03/03/11 08:31 AM

There is a lot of property out there. What do you NEED and what do you WANT in a house? Let's think through it together.
Check out these thoughts on the home buying process from Around the House with Jan and Steve
 

 
 
 
 
If you are relocating to the Northern Virginia area or just moving from one abode to another Jan and I would be delighted to help you acquire your next home.
If you have seen homes online that you would like to visit please drop us an email and we will make … (4 comments)

Homes for Sale in Stonehurst, Fairfax VA 22031. March 2011 Report. - 03/03/11 08:05 AM
 
 

Welcome to the Stonehurst Fairfax VA 22031 March 2011 Home Sales Report.  Our goal is to let prospective home buyers know a bit about this fine neighborhood and to keep Stonehurst residents apprised of what properties are currently on the market and to illustrate home price trends.

 
  
 
 
  This report shows the 2 homes under contract in Stonehurst, Fairfax VA.  No homes are on the market as of March 2, 2011.
The report in this link shows those 11 homes that have sold in Stonehurst in the last 6 months. 
 Click … (2 comments)

Homes for Sale in Franklin Farm Herndon VA. March Single Family Homes Report and Photo Tour. - 03/02/11 09:18 AM
 
 
 
 
Welcome to the Franklin Farm March 2011 Home Sales Report and community tour.
The following reports will help you keep track of current home sales activity as well as sales trends over the last 6 months.
 
 
 
 

Single Family Homes for Sale in Franklin Farm as of March 1, 2011.
4 homes are currently on the market in the neighborhood, with 4 Under Contract.
Once in the listings, click on the MLS # to expand the listing and the camera icon to see any pictures there might be.
 
 
 

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Video: Home Buying First Steps from Around the House with Jan and Steve Bachman - 03/01/11 08:51 AM
 
Before you hop in the car and begin seriously visiting prospective homes to buy, check out these ideas on the home buying process from Around the House with Jan and Steve
 
 

 
 
If you are relocating to the Northern Virginia area or just moving from one abode to another Jan and I would be delighted to help you acquire your next home.
If you have seen homes online that you would like to visit please drop us an email and we will make it happen. Also, please feel free to set up your own automatic home … (6 comments)

 
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