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Everyday is Earth Day

April 22, 2019 By Doug Francis

Earth Day Vienna Virginia

Everyday is Earth Day in my community. The Town of Vienna has a unique program encouraging people to make donations to support the replacement of street trees around town. About ten years ago, I was talking with the director of the parks and recreation department about street trees that had been removed along Route 123 near Tysons Corner. Continue Reading

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Is the wrong school listed online?

March 2, 2019 By Doug Francis

Vienna Virginia public schools Fairfax VA

The truth is, school reputations can make or break real estate values. And why does public school funding usually become a political hot potato when jurisdictions discuss increasing funding or adding a new 1/2 cent meals tax to help fund the schools? Honestly, good schools cement real estate values. (Of course, if that new public school funding is Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Vienna Real Estate

Stormwater and New Homes

February 9, 2019 By Doug Francis

Landscaping stormwater areas in new homes in Vienna VA

Seeing a small ditch or poorly landscaped rocky area is what home buyers are startled to see when looking at new homes in Vienna. They can become an all-consuming focal point... and not in a very good way. First off, there was a rainfall record set in 2018. Stormwater runoff has become an issue across the country as record levels of rain Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: infill homes, landscape design, Vienna Real Estate

10 years ago I started this blog

January 6, 2019 By Doug Francis

Doug Francis real estate agent Vienna Virginia

Then one day you find that, 10 years have got behind you... ~ Time by Pink Floyd There are moments in time such as when your car is 10-years old, your dog is 10, or your kid turns 10, that you realize time passes quickly. Today, 10 years ago, I published my first blog post right here on dougfrancis.com . Short and simple, but a lot of Continue Reading

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How has the market been?

December 30, 2018 By Doug Francis

At year-end 2018, I often get that question from friends and clients across Vienna. The final numbers will be out in early January but for now... Vienna - Year-to-Date sold listing were down 6.4% McLean - Year-to-Date sold listings were down 9.4% Arlington - Year-to-Date sold listings were down 4.4% I plan to update this short post Continue Reading

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The House Survey tells a Story

November 8, 2018 By Doug Francis

Sidewalk easements are common in Vienna VA and Fairfax County

Reading over a house survey is one of the most important steps you will take when you are buying a home, but you may not see it until you are a week away from the Final Settlement. This official drawing is done by a licensed surveyor who will go to the property and create an original map. After finding the corners and taking careful Continue Reading

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Keep Rain Water Draining Away

September 18, 2018 By Doug Francis

downspout extension to carry rainwater away from Vienna Virginia house

Quickly... I decided to republish this post since we have had a record-setting year for rain here in Vienna. July started out hot and dry, and then it rained dropping 14-inches of rain. We have reached our annual rain total by the end of August 2018... so it's been really wet. Original post Last Sunday I spent the afternoon showing homes to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Basement, Rain, Vienna Virginia, Water

Fireworks in Vienna | July 1, 2022

June 25, 2018 By Doug Francis

Vienna VA Station Market

Vienna Fireworks Show - 7/1/2022 If you are planning to watch the annual Vienna VA fireworks show on July 1st, 2022, then you should remember that they will be set off around 9:30 at Yeonas Park. Music: U.S. Navy Concert Band band kicks off the evening at 8:00 Chairs are NOT permitted on the baseball fields Located at: 1319 Ross Dr. SW, Continue Reading

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Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

I’m so excited that you found me! Yes, this site covers real estate, but also a lot about lifestyle and  living in Vienna, Virginia outside Washington, D.C.

There is a lot of info here, and you can also contact me with any specific real estate questions. And, at home consultations are available too.

My background… I’ve been an active licensed agent in Virginia for 25 years, work at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean, and sell homes in all price ranges. I donate to the Town of Vienna tree replacement fund, participate in a neighborhood citizens association, and try my best to stay in shape.

Let me help you: Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 to discuss your plans. Cheers!

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I sat in on a presentation by an FBI Special Agent who discussed many types of financial fraud which are being used across the internet. Victims are everywhere including real estate buyers and investors, to lonely widows in romance scams who unwittingly launder large sums of money for fraudsters. But let’s just focus on Real […]

“Doug nailed it! Within days, we had three offers, one of which not only met, but far exceeded all of our goals.”
– R. Pollard

“He truly was a partner integrating us unto the community and made it easy for us to take advantage of all Vienna has to offer.”
– A. D’Eredita

“We are so thankful we found Doug to guide us through the complex home selling and buying processes!”
– Scott and Jennie

About Doug Francis

I am a Realtor with TTR Sotheby's International Realty® just outside Washington D.C. in Northern Virginia. I have been a full-time Realtor licensed in Virginia since 1991, and cover a big territory specializing in the Vienna real estate market and custom homes for sale.

I have unique knowledge of digital real estate marketing, and my marketing starts here. My clients have been attracted to my results-oriented strategy for years, and I am accepting new clients for 2023 right now.

Thanks for reading, and feel free to contact me at 703-304-6827 or email me at doug@dougfrancis.com anytime!

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