Doug Francis Licensed in Commonwealth of Virginia: Real Estate Board - Salesperson License Number 0225 021708 Expires: 12-31-2009 There are no complaints filed with the Virginia Department of Occupational Regulation (DPOR) My Real Estate Broker: Presidential Properties Inc. RE/MAX Presidential 3028 Javier Road Suite 100 Fairfax VA Continue Reading
Local Stories
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.
My innocent trip to Arlington County Court
When I meet with clients, I like to discuss that I consider the equal opportunity laws to be the "highest law of the land". Some of you may remember me actually saying those words because I know that they carry some serious consequences if they are violated. We just had the fortieth anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which Continue Reading
Arlington County real estate tax rate for 2009-2010
Arlington County, Virginia has announced the new property tax rate for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Real Estate: It shall be $0.865 per every $100 of assessed value. Continue Reading
Fairfax County real estate tax rate 2009-2010
Fairfax County, Virginia has announced the new property tax rate for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Real Estate: It shall be $1.04 per every $100 of assessed value in 2009 The Real Estate TAX Rate for 2010-2011 is $1.09. Read more... Continue Reading
The “net price” of a real estate sale
After looking through some home sales data with a client in Oakton, it seemed like a good idea to clarify some of the determining factors when examining homes sales comparables that influence current pricing of homes. Determining a net sales price for a home is impossible if you are looking at recent sales data published in the local newspaper. Continue Reading
Vienna, Virginia Home on MacArthur Avenue just BOUGHT
This 4-level split level features a unique basement found in less that 5% of all splits... so there is tons of room including 5 bedrooms. This is the home that I found with a secret buyer agent tactic mentioned in the blog that might help you find your home... of course you will need to be a client! So this baby recently sold for Continue Reading
Figuring out the McLean home market… April 2009
With all you read about the housing market, buying a McLean home appears to be a roll of the dice right now. I just looked over resale data from MRIS of the McLean zip code ( 22101) for the month of April and noticed a big drop in the number of units sold. Total Units Sold in April 2009, 28 vs. 34 in 2008 (down 17.65%) Average Sold Price in Continue Reading
Figuring out the Vienna home market… April 2009
With all you read about the housing market, buying a Vienna home appears to be a safe bet right now. I just looked over resale data from MRIS of the Vienna zip codes ( 22180-22182) for the month of April and the biggest gains seem to be in the 22182 zip code... looking at the number of sales. Total Units Sold in April 2009, 23 vs. 13 in 2008 Continue Reading
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