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Closing the Capital Beltway on Friday night?

September 24, 2009 By Doug Francis

Tysons

Dealing with traffic is a fact of life in Northern Virginia and there is one intersection on the Capital Beltway that is the heart of three major projects. It is the Tysons Corner interchange in McLean where I495 meets Route 123… which is the heart or nucleus of the area.

The construction of the HOT lanes, Metro Silver Line, and widening of the Capital Beltway that involves extensive bridge work, fly-overs, and an elevated rail line intersect at this one spot. Plus, we have 14-hour a day commuter traffic and 7-hours a day of rush hour!

If you want more specific details, look at this VDOT map.

They are closing the Beltway for half-hour intervals overnight on September 25th!

But please keep in mind that the future vision is clear and the Tyson’s Corner area is in full economic swing. On the Tyson’s Corner “big business” side, SAIC has just announced that it is moving its headquarters from San Diego, California to McLean, and Hilton Worldwide (formerly Hilton Hotels) just relocated here from Beverly Hills, California. So, compared to California, this traffic  is going to be easy.

Park CrestOn the real estate side, one of the nicest new luxury condo buildings that I have ever sold a home in is literally on-sale in Tysons Corner. A spectacular 18 story tower with views in all directions including Washington D.C. Spectacular 16’th floor club16th floor view, park crest room and roof top pool, underground parking, soaring ceilings, penthouse homes, and all within a one minute walk to Starbucks or a gourmet Harris Teeter. Contact me now for details!

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About Doug Francis

A Realtor specializing in unique and new homes around Vienna, Virginia, Doug started writing a first-hand blog about his everyday real estate experiences a decade ago. In depth, helpful and fun has always been the objective. Outside real estate, he was profiled in a commercial for Verisign's "Where the World Clicks" campaign, and was quoted in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live article on Vienna. He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

Helping my clients add value to their home has always been important to me. My step-by-step recommendations are intended to increase market appeal, return more then invested, and help net more when selling.

Beyond just sellers, I have helped many new homeowners make smart design decisions when remodeling. We gutted our house and totally remodeled it, and I pass that experience along because living in a nice house is simply better.

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.

Questions? Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 to discuss your plans. Cheers!

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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.

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