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5395 Abernathy Ct, Fairfax, Virginia – FX6998101

April 9, 2009 By Doug Francis

Just Sold! Built just four years ago and in very good condition for a foreclosure. Stanley Martin "Newport" with the sunroom! View Larger Map Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Fairfax, foreclosure, virginia

An escalation clause?

April 8, 2009 By Doug Francis

People are now realizing that some prices are just too low, and they want to do whatever it takes to get the property. I don't think it is the right strategy to win the prize... if it really is a prize at all. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Video Blogs Tagged With: buyer, buyer's market, negotiating

Home Buying Course 409 (Spring Semester)

April 3, 2009 By Doug Francis

Prereq: loan pre-approval 305, buyer consultation 206, cost estimate review 108, time frame 201 Okay, this isn't a real college level class but it is at the level a home buyer needs to be if they want to take advantage of today's real estate market. There is an "on-sale" mentality that has taken hold in our area, and home buyers who have been on Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: $8000 tax credit, buyer agent, buyer's market, mortgage, relocation

A peek inside Wolf Trap’s Filene Center in Vienna

April 1, 2009 By Doug Francis

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Filed Under: Living Here, Video Blogs Tagged With: filene center, great falls, McLean, tysons, Vienna, virginia, Wolf Trap

Best home buyer’s market in 20 years!

March 27, 2009 By Doug Francis

AN UPDATE: Please note the date on this blog post. Here I am in May 2012 and the tide has turned in favor of home sellers in most of Northern Virginia. If you really want to see a contrast, take a look at this blog post on the Vienna Virginia real estate market in 2012! -Cheers I wrote an update post on the expanded tax credit for home Continue Reading

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First-time home buyer credit of $8,000 set to expire!

March 26, 2009 By Doug Francis

Yes, time is running out for the $8,000 first time home buyer credit! This economic stimulus plan for the nation's real estate market has certainly been appreciated by people people, like me. Not to sound selfish, but any real estate agent will tell you that there are clients who have been "on the fence",  waiting for that magical moment when Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: $8000 tax credit, energy star, first-time homebuyer

Selling your home in Northern Virginia…

March 26, 2009 By Doug Francis

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Filed Under: Video Blogs Tagged With: home selling, selling, staging, tips

Building with green ideas

March 25, 2009 By Doug Francis

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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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TTR Sotheby's International Realty
6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101

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