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By Doug Francis

Doug Francis logo Realtor Vienna VAIt all started when I stopped into Chipotle for lunch and did some searching on my iPad for blogs in Vienna or Northern Virginia. Most were pretty pathetic and were/are written in a style similar to a Washington Post classified ad. Boring!

But there was one blog that caught my attention, twowaystreetblog.com which is written by Emily Yosmanovich, and I started to read a few blog posts (while trying not to spill Chipotle goop on my good khakis).

I decided to follow up with her and meet for coffee to see if she would be interested in writing a series here on dougfrancis.com. I must have been a really good salesman that day because she agreed!

Emily Yosmanovich Blogger

Emily Yosmanovich

Here is a little background on Emily… Although she had been writing personal journals for years, after her son was born she started a private blog to share photos and memories with her friends and family. This experiment was a success, and soon friends encouraged her to write a public blog sharing her interesting tips and fun experiences (yes, a local Mommy blog).

With a desire to “to keep my brain engaged in something semi-adult-like while I raised kids” and plenty to share, she decided to “give a whirl”.

Since she grew up in Northern Virginia and was an elementary school teacher, there were plenty of entertaining topics to write about and soon readers from across the country started reading about her trial and tribulations of being a Mom ~ cool!

I asked her to write a series here to be featured in the Living Here section about some of the things she has done with her family too – original content but along the same theme of being a Mom. The first in the series covers taking a bike trip along the W&OD Trail pulling a hand-me-down trailer and ending with an exhausted toddler.

It is a good article and I am excited to include it, but I know the truth that that trip actually ended in a really exhausted Dad!

Give it a read ~Biking Through Vienna

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Vienna, Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, Washington Post

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.

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When we bought our house in Vienna, we were thinking about raising the kids, building an addition, and knowing the neighbors. Today, home buyers are attracted to Vienna because of the sense of community, walkability, and small town lifestyle.

So, what’s next after your 25 years? It’s a conversation many of my clients are having with me as they plan to move to the beach, travel, or get closer to grandkids. Helping them see their future, sell their current home, and move ahead with their updated 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 .  Cheers!

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About Doug Francis

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!

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