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Tysons Corner in 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

By Doug Francis

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

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

By Doug Francis

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

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

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Northern Virginia, real estate

Kitchen Safety and Firehouse Fun

By Doug Francis

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

By Doug Francis

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

Top Notch Pediatric Care at INOVA Fairfax Children’s Hospital

By Doug Francis

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

By Doug Francis

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

By Doug Francis

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

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Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

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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“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'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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TTR Sotheby's International Realty
6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101

Office: 703-319-3344
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