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
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The following is an archive of my articles about builders, strategies, home inspections, financing, painting, staging, tips, and skills. Start reading and you can search the archive anytime.
Stormwater and New Homes
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
10 years ago I started this blog
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
How has the market been?
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
The House Survey tells a Story
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
Keep Rain Water Draining Away
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
Fireworks in Vienna | July 1, 2022
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
Summer Events in Vienna
UPDATED: There is always something going on in Vienna during the summer... so don't be surprised if you have two choices on the same day and have to make a tough decision. Personally, I just realized that my annual neighborhood block party is the same day as The Beatles - White Album show at Wolf Trap. This show really sounded amazing and well Continue Reading
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