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This collection of posts is intended to help you get a feeling what it is like to live here. Many clients who relocate to Vienna or nearby aren't sure what to expect ~ hopefully this will be a collection that is interesting. Some are written by me, and some are written by local bloggers. Enjoy!

10 Vienna Homes for sale with Great Pools

October 7, 2015 By Doug Francis

Okay, so finding a really nice home with a great custom pool in Vienna is still harder than you think. Part of that reason is that Town of Vienna homes often sit on lots too small for in-ground pools due to lot coverage restrictions. Outside the Town lines, Fairfax County setbacks apply. These day, virtually all have natural gas heaters and many Continue Reading

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Concerts on the Vienna Town Green | 2015

June 8, 2015 By Doug Francis

Stage at Vienna VA Town Green

Bring your blankets or chairs, and yes, there are bathrooms and wifi. The summer concert series on the Town Green in Vienna, VA is underway! New in 2015, the stage has a new roof which improves sound quality, protecting the performers and their equipment. Also, enjoy Sunday afternoon July 26th, August 30th, September 27th and October 25th Continue Reading

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

Expanding Your Colonial

March 5, 2015 By Doug Francis

New bedroom addition over garage

Expanding your colonial is a smart option for anyone who appreciates their current location and doesn't want to move. The most common issue has to do with the typically small size of the master bedroom, master bath and closets. I feel there is a cost effective solution for you to consider. If you have a garage, or a carport which is Continue Reading

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Tysons Corner in 2014

September 16, 2014 By Doug Francis

Silver Line Logo Metro

http://youtu.be/Py7jkV1NGWA The skyline of Tysons or Tysons Corner is rapidly changing as construction is well underway of new commercial and residential buildings. The driving force of the construction has been the building of the Silver Line Metro which is part of the Washington DC Metro system. The Silver Line runs along the Orange Line Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: McLean, Silver Line, Vienna Virginia

Flying to the Past: Claude Moore Colonial Farm

September 15, 2014 By Emily Yosmanovich

Claude Moore Colonial Farm Workers McLean VA

One Saturday morning, my son awoke, threw on his superhero cape, and claimed his superpower was flying to yesterday. Umm… okay… ever the teacher that I am, I figured this was an opportune time for a lesson on past and present. We chose a nearby destination that I had been to as a child, Claude Moore Colonial Farm, located just off of Georgetown Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Fairfax County Virginia, farm, McLean

Vienna Bus 432 to the Silver Line

July 29, 2014 By Doug Francis

Fairfax Connector Bus 432

Over 1,000 homes in Vienna Virginia now have convenient access to the Silver Line thanks to Fairfax Connector Bus 432 which is running at rush hour through Town. It runs five times in the morning and evening, about every forty minutes, and drops commuters off at the new Spring Hill Metro Station along Route 7. You can use your SmarTrip card or Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Living Here Tagged With: real estate, Silver Line, Vienna Virginia

Reading at Patrick Henry Library

June 4, 2014 By Emily Yosmanovich

Patrick Henry Library Vienna Virginia

Even though I'm not teaching school these days, but rather staying home with my own kids, as summer approaches I still find myself worrying about reading. "Huh?" you ask. Yes, you read that correctly: I worry about reading over the summer.  It's not uncommon that children who make extraordinary gains in reading ability over a school year Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Vienna Virginia

Shutting off outside water

January 6, 2014 By Doug Francis

inside water supply ball valve Vienna Virginia

When an agent in my office asked me to check on a vacant house in Arlington Virginia that she had on the market a few years ago, I opened the front door and knew something was incredibly wrong. I heard water gushing downstairs. There must have been six inches of water on the floor, and I could see water shooting out of a burst water pipe. Continue Reading

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Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

I’m so excited that you found me! Yes, this site covers real estate, but also a lot about lifestyle and  living in Vienna, Virginia outside Washington, D.C.

There is a lot of info here, and you can also contact me with any specific real estate questions. And, at home consultations are available too.

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.

Let me help you: Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 to discuss your plans. Cheers!

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I sat in on a presentation by an FBI Special Agent who discussed many types of financial fraud which are being used across the internet. Victims are everywhere including real estate buyers and investors, to lonely widows in romance scams who unwittingly launder large sums of money for fraudsters. But let’s just focus on Real […]

“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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