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Add a Sewer Scope to your Home Inspection

October 24, 2019 By Doug Francis

sewer line inspection

Having a home inspection continues to be essential for anyone who is buying a home in the Vienna real estate market. Since Virginia is a "caveat emptor" state, home buyers will often learn more during a three hour inspection than they would in three years of living in the house. Home inspections are important and continue to get more Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: home inspection, Vienna Real Estate

Title Search – A Next Step after going to Contract

August 10, 2019 By Doug Francis

Title Search in Vienna Real Estate

Having a professional Title Search is an important step that should be ordered by every home buyer quickly after they have entered into a contract to buy a home. Yes, you may see who the seller is online in the county tax records, but there are possibly more specifics out there that require a professional search. Did you notice that I said Continue Reading

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Locking-In, Commuting, Schools, and …

May 6, 2019 By Doug Francis

MAC Maple Avenue Vienna VA

Updated in 2023 Three common questions I'm hearing in 2019 are: Locking in a mortgage rate Mortgage rates dropped unexpectedly in early 2019 providing a unique opportunity for anyone who is house hunting to lock-in a long-term mortgage rate. This is really cheap money and it can really help you financially since it is a fixed expense Continue Reading

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Is the wrong school listed online?

March 2, 2019 By Doug Francis

Vienna Virginia public schools Fairfax VA

The truth is, school reputations can make or break real estate values. And why does public school funding usually become a political hot potato when jurisdictions discuss increasing funding or adding a new 1/2 cent meals tax to help fund the schools? Honestly, good schools cement real estate values. (Of course, if that new public school funding is Continue Reading

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Stormwater and New Homes

February 9, 2019 By Doug Francis

Landscaping stormwater areas in new homes in Vienna VA

Seeing a small ditch or poorly landscaped rocky area is what home buyers are startled to see when looking at new homes in Vienna. They can become an all-consuming focal point... and not in a very good way. First off, there was a rainfall record set in 2018. Stormwater runoff has become an issue across the country as record levels of rain Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: infill homes, landscape design, Vienna Real Estate

The House Survey tells a Story

November 8, 2018 By Doug Francis

Sidewalk easements are common in Vienna VA and Fairfax County

Reading over a house survey is one of the most important steps you will take when you are buying a home, but you may not see it until you are a week away from the Final Settlement. This official drawing is done by a licensed surveyor who will go to the property and create an original map. After finding the corners and taking careful Continue Reading

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What is a Back-Up Contract?

March 14, 2018 By Doug Francis

Back Up Real Estate Contract Strategy in low inventory markets

"When one door closes, another opens." - Alexander Graham Bell Breaking bad news to a client is the pits. Imagine the call from the buyer's agent saying, "after the home inspection or after reviewing the Homeowner's Association disclosure docs, that the Buyer is declaring the contract Void." Then you have to call your client with the bad Continue Reading

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Town of Vienna Real Estate Tax Rate 2023-24

February 21, 2018 By Doug Francis

Vienna VA Town Green

Revised Vienna VA real estate tax rate for 2023-24 Town of Vienna Real Estate 2023-24 fiscal year tax rate shall be $.195 (or 19.5 cents) per every $100 of assessed value. Real estate taxes are paid annually in two installments, due July 28, 2023 and December 5, 2023. The town’s real estate tax rate is 19.5 cents per $100 of assessed Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Living Here Tagged With: 22180, real estate, tax rate, Vienna Virginia

Consider ARMs Again for Your Mortgage

February 7, 2018 By Doug Francis

ARMs versus Fixed Rate Mortgage

Are we at an Inflection Point? Over the last decade, when home buyers were looking at mortgage rates there wasn't a big difference between fixed rate mortgages and adjustable rate mortgages (ARM). In fact, super-low 30-year fixed rates have ruled the market. Although I don't have a crystal ball, the tea leaves that I'm reading show a Continue Reading

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On finding hidden new homes in Vienna

January 23, 2018 By Doug Francis

Hidden new home inventory in Vienna VA

Ask anyone who lives in Vienna or McLean, and they will tell you about the impressive number of new homes being built. Many are custom homes being built for long-time owners, but more often it is an investor or builder scraping off an old house to build a new, semi-custom house to sell. What is happening here in Vienna, McLean, or Falls Continue Reading

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Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

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!

6808 Broyhill Street
McLean, VA
Photo of 6808 Broyhill Street, McLean, VA 22101 (MLS # VAFX2137956)
$2,399,000
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  • Lot Size
    16,989 sqft

  • Home Size
    6,708 sqft

  • Beds
    6 Beds

  • Baths
    7 Baths

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Vienna Real Estate

  • $950,000 2106 Statute Lane
    Vienna, VA
  • $1,099,000 227 Locust Street SE #4
    Vienna, VA
  • $635,000 8569 Dellway Lane
    Vienna, VA
  • $1,985,550 10108 Garrett Street
    Vienna, VA
  • $2,350,000 2586 Rambling Road
    Vienna, VA
  • $2,599,000 300 John Marshall Drive NE
    Vienna, VA
  • $2,650,000 1009 Westwood Drive NE
    Vienna, VA
  • $2,200,000 911 Myers Circle SW
    Vienna, VA
  • $1,850,000 125 Courthouse ROAD SW
    Vienna, VA
  • $375,000 2726 Gallows Rd #209
    Vienna, VA
2106 Statute Lane
Vienna, VA
Photo of 2106 Statute Lane, Vienna, VA 22181 (MLS # VAFX2155916)
$950,000
Lot Size
11,326 sqft

Home Size
1,457 sqft

Beds
4 Beds

Baths
3 Baths

227 Locust Street SE #4
Vienna, VA
Photo of 227 Locust Street SE #4, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2156006)
$1,099,000
Lot Size
N/A

Home Size
2,814 sqft

Beds
4 Beds

Baths
5 Baths

8569 Dellway Lane
Vienna, VA
Photo of 8569 Dellway Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2154152)
$635,000
Lot Size
2,178 sqft

Home Size
2,310 sqft

Beds
3 Beds

Baths
4 Baths

10108 Garrett Street
Vienna, VA
Photo of 10108 Garrett Street, Vienna, VA 22181 (MLS # VAFX2155928)
$1,985,550
Lot Size
21,780 sqft

Home Size
7,085 sqft

Beds
4 Beds

Baths
4 Baths

2586 Rambling Road
Vienna, VA
Photo of 2586 Rambling Road, Vienna, VA 22181 (MLS # VAFX2155222)
$2,350,000
Lot Size
24,830 sqft

Home Size
6,982 sqft

Beds
7 Beds

Baths
7 Baths

300 John Marshall Drive NE
Vienna, VA
Photo of 300 John Marshall Drive NE, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155714)
$2,599,000
Lot Size
14,811 sqft

Home Size
6,587 sqft

Beds
7 Beds

Baths
8 Baths

1009 Westwood Drive NE
Vienna, VA
Photo of 1009 Westwood Drive NE, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155678)
$2,650,000
Lot Size
12,633 sqft

Home Size
6,567 sqft

Beds
6 Beds

Baths
8 Baths

911 Myers Circle SW
Vienna, VA
Photo of 911 Myers Circle SW, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155540)
$2,200,000
Lot Size
10,455 sqft

Home Size
5,102 sqft

Beds
6 Beds

Baths
6 Baths

125 Courthouse ROAD SW
Vienna, VA
Photo of 125 Courthouse ROAD SW, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155370)
$1,850,000
Lot Size
13,940 sqft

Home Size
4,731 sqft

Beds
5 Beds

Baths
5 Baths

2726 Gallows Rd #209
Vienna, VA
Photo of 2726 Gallows Rd #209, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155094)
$375,000
Lot Size
N/A

Home Size
824 sqft

Beds
1 Bed

Baths
1 Bath

  • 2106 Statute Lane
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 2106 Statute Lane, Vienna, VA 22181 (MLS # VAFX2155916)
    $950,000
    Lot Size
    11,326 sqft

    Home Size
    1,457 sqft

    Beds
    4 Beds

    Baths
    3 Baths

  • 227 Locust Street SE #4
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 227 Locust Street SE #4, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2156006)
    $1,099,000
    Lot Size
    N/A

    Home Size
    2,814 sqft

    Beds
    4 Beds

    Baths
    5 Baths

  • 8569 Dellway Lane
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 8569 Dellway Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2154152)
    $635,000
    Lot Size
    2,178 sqft

    Home Size
    2,310 sqft

    Beds
    3 Beds

    Baths
    4 Baths

  • 10108 Garrett Street
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 10108 Garrett Street, Vienna, VA 22181 (MLS # VAFX2155928)
    $1,985,550
    Lot Size
    21,780 sqft

    Home Size
    7,085 sqft

    Beds
    4 Beds

    Baths
    4 Baths

  • 2586 Rambling Road
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 2586 Rambling Road, Vienna, VA 22181 (MLS # VAFX2155222)
    $2,350,000
    Lot Size
    24,830 sqft

    Home Size
    6,982 sqft

    Beds
    7 Beds

    Baths
    7 Baths

  • 300 John Marshall Drive NE
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 300 John Marshall Drive NE, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155714)
    $2,599,000
    Lot Size
    14,811 sqft

    Home Size
    6,587 sqft

    Beds
    7 Beds

    Baths
    8 Baths

  • 1009 Westwood Drive NE
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 1009 Westwood Drive NE, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155678)
    $2,650,000
    Lot Size
    12,633 sqft

    Home Size
    6,567 sqft

    Beds
    6 Beds

    Baths
    8 Baths

  • 911 Myers Circle SW
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 911 Myers Circle SW, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155540)
    $2,200,000
    Lot Size
    10,455 sqft

    Home Size
    5,102 sqft

    Beds
    6 Beds

    Baths
    6 Baths

  • 125 Courthouse ROAD SW
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 125 Courthouse ROAD SW, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155370)
    $1,850,000
    Lot Size
    13,940 sqft

    Home Size
    4,731 sqft

    Beds
    5 Beds

    Baths
    5 Baths

  • 2726 Gallows Rd #209
    Vienna, VA
    Photo of 2726 Gallows Rd #209, Vienna, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2155094)
    $375,000
    Lot Size
    N/A

    Home Size
    824 sqft

    Beds
    1 Bed

    Baths
    1 Bath

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Home sellers are often caught off guard when I explain that today’s home buyers will decide on their house before ever stepping foot in it. The days of spending hours driving around looking at seven, eight, or nine houses on a sunny Saturday are over. Yes, meeting at 9:00 a.m. to review the available listings […]

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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 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 Fall 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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