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The Taste of Vienna

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

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Getting Vienna to the Silver Line

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

Custom Home Building Permits Jump in Vienna

By Doug Francis

Vienna Virginia new home building permits

If you are living in Vienna Virginia, then you may have noticed the non-stop custom home construction boom that has been going on over the past few years. And, honestly, if you haven't noticed then you really need to get offline right now! 2012 proved to be another record setting year up 21% for new home building permits in the Town of Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Living Here Tagged With: Construction permit, custom home, Vienna Virginia

Santa’s trip through Vienna

By Doug Francis

Restored 1946 Maxim Fire Truck Vienna Virginia

An Annual Event in Vienna If you heard fire trucks circling your neighborhood last night then know that Santa was nearby. Actually, it was the annual Santa run by the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department as they were driving around your side of town waving to kids and handing out candy canes. Last night they were in my part of town, North East Continue Reading

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

Almost Poisoned our Dog!

By Doug Francis

Cairn Terrier Vienna Virginia

Understand that he was almost poisoned... but this situation did have me calling the dog vet in a panic. Here is the gripping story. One evening about four or five years ago after my wife and I had put the kids to bed and we were watching The Mentalist, we watched (in shock) as a tiny mouse ran across the room. He was really moving quickly and Continue Reading

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

Can my Home’s Location Change?

By Doug Francis

Today Show Roker and Corcoran

If you ever watch Barbara Corcoran on the Today Show talking about real estate, she always stares Al Roker down to remind him it's "location, location, location". Al usually laughs nervously... since he knows she's a shark. Location is essential and can be a real problem for home sellers who did not think that concept through when they bought Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Barbara Corcoran, McLean, Northern Virginia, real estate, Vienna Virginia

Radical Changes on Church Street

By Doug Francis

Vienna Virginia retial site

As I stopped into my local coffee shop on Church Street in Vienna, I scanned some of the local headlines on my iPhone. One headline teaser caught my eye: Proposed Parking Garage "makes no sense" Since I was sitting there in Caffè Amouri pleasantly surprised to see it packed, had seen dozens of people walking down the street and on the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: 22180, Vienna Virginia

Vienna Bakery Bake-off

By Doug Francis

Cenan's Bakery Vienna Virginia

One really nice perk about living in Vienna Virginia is the quality of many of the local stores, especially when it comes to delicious food. Although people will probably contest the results of an unscientific best local bakery poll being conducted by the Vienna Patch, an online magazine, the idea got me out and into some stores that I probably Continue Reading

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

Vienna Trash and Recycling Schedule

By Doug Francis

New Vienna VA Monday Trash Route

Update 2019: Recycling in Vienna include: NEW! - Glass Recycling dumpster in Vienna on Mill Street  mixed paper, magazines, junk mail, newspaper flat cardboard glass bottles and jars are collected go to landfill (see Fairfax glass recycling for current details) metal food and beverage cans Plastic #1, #2, #5 only -  Do Continue Reading

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Yes, They Will Visit You…

By Doug Francis

One interesting thing about living in Northern Virginia is that your friends and family will be motivated to come and visit. With Washington D.C. just a short drive away (10 - 25 minutes on the weekend) and destinations like the Smithsonian, Air & Space Museum, National Archives or the Cherry Blossoms, who can blame them? On any given week, 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, 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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6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101

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