Christmas Tree Shopping in Vienna

By Doug Francis

Stalcup Hardware Vienna VA

Benefits Vienna Youth, Inc. Sports

Updated for 2016

Today was a busy one along Maple Avenue (Route 123) in Vienna VA as cars were pulling out of parking lots with Christmas trees tied to their roofs heading home. It is a tough business to be in these days as long-standing community groups have stands set up as fund raisers.

Lions Club – The Vienna Lions Club has a stand set up in the big parking lot in front of the Walgreens Store @ 225 Maple Ave East.
Optimist Club – The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna has their stand in front of the PNC Bank @ 353 Maple Avenue East

Stalcup Hardware – (Store Closed 2012) You can’t miss their red pick-up truck and tractor parked in front of the store @ 229 Maple Avenue East. Benefits VYI Sports.orry but Stalcup Hardware is no longer in business.
Marshall High School – The Annual GCM Boosters’ Tree Sale opens 11/24 thru 12/16. Hours of operations are from 5:30-8:30 on weeknights and 10-7 on weekends.7731 Leesburg Pike

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About Doug Francis

A seasoned Realtor specializing in unique and new homes around Vienna, Virginia, Doug has seen consumer behavior, negotiations and communication styles change. At his original brokerage, he was the first agent to add an email address. Imagine! Outside real estate, he plays tennis, is a Washington Capitals fan, spends time with Skipper (his dog), and enjoys the restaurant scene in the DCA. He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

When we bought our house in Vienna, we were thinking about raising the kids, updating a lot, and building an addition. With our kids now out of college, our plans are looking at our next phase, especially after seeing friends move away and adjust their lifestyles.

So, what’s next after 25 years? It’s a conversation lots of my clients are having with me as they plan to move to the beach, travel, or move closer to grandkids. Helping them see their future, sell their current home, and move ahead to their new plan has been an interesting new chapter.

My background: I am an active licensed agent in Virginia, have negotiated hundreds of sales contracts, work at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean, and still 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’s discuss your moving plans: Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 to discuss your plans. Cheers!

I am a Realtor with TTR Sotheby's International Realty® just outside Washington D.C. in Northern Virginia. I'm licensed in Virginia with a focus on Vienna, VA real estate since 1991.

That deep knowledge is valuable, especially in today's fast-paced market where advice is critical. Although many of my clients are personally referred, I am available to help you too and am accepting new clients right now.

Feel free to contact me at 703-304-6827 or email me at doug@dougfrancis.com anytime!