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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.

Fannie and Freddie loans are more expensive April 1

March 11, 2009 By Doug Francis

The L.A. Times recently published a piece discussing how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were raising fees, and toughening credit rules depending on FICO credit scores. So start watching for "delivery fees" if you are putting down less than 30%. That's not a typo! below 700, add 1.5% 700-720, add .75% 721-739, add .25% Meaning, if you Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: delivery fee, discount points, economic stimulus, Fannie Mae, FICO, Freddie Mac, mortgage

A new day arrives…

March 11, 2009 By Doug Francis

This is my first stab at the vlog... wish me well. Hey, I think I've got it. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Video Blogs Tagged With: agent, re/max, real estate, video, Vienna, virginia

Beautiful Craftsman: Tapawingo Rd SW, Vienna, VA 22180

March 9, 2009 By Doug Francis

**This property is sold. RE/MAX Presidential did not participate in this sale.** Another Superior Home built by JP BREHONY This new home boasts top of the line details, gourmet kit w/ Merrilatt Masterpiece series cabs, granite cntrs,and jennair apps. Fam Rm w/ signature drop lighted ceiling& gas FP. LR, DR & option 1st flr study. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Craftsman, Single-Family, Vienna

End-Unit Townhome: 4399 Sutler Hill Sq., Fairfax, VA 22033 – $325,000 – SOLD

March 6, 2009 By Doug Francis

Nice 3 bedroom, sunny end unit town home you waited for! Hardwood floor on entry level, and berber upstairs. Bright living room with gas fireplace. Brick front, cute rear patio. Minutes to Vienna Metro, Reston, Fair Lakes, or Gourmet Safeway, restaurants, shopping, or Cinema Deluxe! Community pool and plenty of parking. Not a short sale, quick Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Fairfax, Townhouse

Going Green in Northern Virginia

February 27, 2009 By Doug Francis

I recently commented on a question posted on the Trulia web site regarding Going Green when making upgrades to your own house. It is easy to get overwhelmed with the number of issues and choices, and a recent survey showed that 90% of homeowners thought Going Green was important. The person asking the question simply wanted to get an idea of where Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: energy star, going green, trulia, W&OD bike trail

In the Northern Virginia, you need a driving strategy.

February 2, 2009 By Doug Francis

Talk to anyone who has been in the area for a day or two, and I'm sure the topic of traffic will come up. How long it took to drive to work or the tie up on the beltway for no other reason than heavy volume. It is the smart people who factor that in when looking for a home to buy. And the reality is that paying an extra $250k may just save your Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: McLean, traffic, Vienna, W&OD bike trail

Welcome to Doug Francis 2.0

January 6, 2009 By Doug Francis

Hello and welcome to my new website and blog!   Please take the time to explore the site, comment on blog postings, and tell me what you think! And if you don't want to strain your eyes reading, I put together some video blogs for you to enjoy. Again, I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Video Blogs Tagged With: doug francis

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“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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