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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!

Kitchen Safety and Firehouse Fun

October 24, 2013 By Emily Yosmanovich

Vienna VA VFD

Since becoming a mom and homeowner, I am awed by the number of uses for baking soda.  It’s the miracle of household items. If you add baking soda to your baby’s bath water, it will cure even the most stubborn of diaper rashes.  Cleaning your ceramic cook top?  Baking soda and vinegar will cut through all the grease!  Your potty-training toddler Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: fire prevention, Vienna, virginia

So Long to Summer at Wolf Trap

September 9, 2013 By Emily Yosmanovich

Wolf Trap Childrens Theatre Vienna VA

It is always bittersweet when summer draws to a close.  Personally, this particular summer has flown by all too fast.  Our new baby arrived in June and now suddenly it is early September.  She’s not so new anymore, and I’m left looking back on the summer, lamenting activities we should have done, places we should have visited… Northern Virginia Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Vienna Virginia, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

What I told MONEY about Living in Vienna

August 19, 2013 By Doug Francis

It was Friday afternoon in mid July when the reporter called me from Money Magazine. "I'm doing some research about what makes Vienna a good place to live for our annual Best Places to Live issue, and I found you when I Googled "Vienna Virginia". Since I have spoken with reporters before and knowing that getting my town on "the list" was, Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Featured Posts, Living Here Tagged With: real estate, Vienna Virginia

Top Notch Pediatric Care at INOVA Fairfax Children’s Hospital

August 3, 2013 By Emily Yosmanovich

by Emily Yosmanovich, contributing blogger Years ago (in 1981) I was born at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.  At that time it wasn’t nearly as big as it is today.  And as the 54th baby born that day, I was almost born in the hallway while my mom waited for an open delivery room. Things have really changed since then.  The Fairfax Hospital campus has Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Fairfax

A Little Summer Music for Tots

July 23, 2013 By Emily Yosmanovich

by Emily Yosmanovich, contributing blogger Earlier this summer, my family and I had the pleasure of taking in a performance by Rocknoceros during Viva Vienna on the Vienna Town Green.  My son, who is just a little over two years old, decided to be fiercely independent that day. Though we had found ourselves a nice patch of grass to settle Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Arts, Children, Emily Yosmanovich, Vienna Town Green

Biking Through Vienna

May 31, 2013 By Emily Yosmanovich

by Emily Yosmanovich, contributing blogger Before starting our family, my husband and I were avid recreational bikers.  We weren’t excellently skilled by any means, but we enjoyed taking our bikes out for long rides, enjoying scenic views and picnics along the way. When I got pregnant, I hate to say it, this almost weekly activity pretty Continue Reading

Filed Under: Living Here Tagged With: Bicycle trailer, Community Center, Vienna Virginia

The Taste of Vienna

April 28, 2013 By Doug Francis

Taste of Vienna

The second annual Taste of Vienna went off successfully at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Station on Saturday April 27, 2013. This is such a fun event where local eateries showcase their culinary skills and offer "bites" - for a buck, two or four. Proceeds go to the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, and they lucked out with a wonderful spring day. Continue Reading

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

Getting Vienna to the Silver Line

February 6, 2013 By Doug Francis

Tysons Corner Silver Line Metro Station Virginia

Silver Line Metro started operating July 26, 2014 Looking for the schedule for Bus 432 to the New Silver Line?? Vienna Bus 432 Schedule or 432 Route Map   "Fairfax Connector Bus 432 in Vienna is Running!" ↑click to read more↑   Original Blog Post Fairfax Connector Bus Route 432 gets unanimous approval from Fairfax Continue Reading

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

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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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“Doug nailed it! Within days, we had three offers, one of which not only met, but far exceeded all of our goals.”
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“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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