SOLD 12/30/2016 Directions from Vienna: Turn on Beulah Road. Take a Left on Abbotsford Drive, then Right on Percussion to 9617 Percussion Way See Current Homes for sale in Vienna Vienna VA neighborhood close to the W&OD Trail Located in a neighborhood of well maintained homes just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Tysons Continue Reading
Tree Donation Fund in Vienna
A few years ago I was talking with the former Director of Vienna's Parks and Recreation Department and she told me that they planted about 90 trees a year around town. But, they were removing 110. Planting trees in Vienna, VA With Vienna in the middle of a rebuilding boom where the mature tree canopy is being removed and replaced with younger Continue Reading
Considering buying an expanded Vienna rambler?
I have looked at a few expanded "pop-top" ramblers in Vienna recently with clients and each had a few quirky issues that you might want to consider too. Just to set the stage, a typical Vienna rambler was built in the late 1950s or early 1960s and has two levels: a basement, and main living floor. Plumbing Structural I-beam Heating Continue Reading
The Value of a Back-Up Offer
Deciding to be a back-up offer isn't a buyer's ideal situation, but in a competitive, fast-paced real estate market when offers are reviewed on Tuesday evening, then being #2 really isn't such a bad thing. And sellers, you should feel lucky to have a back-up... just in case. Back-up offers provide home buyers and home sellers unique Continue Reading
Getting Fios into a New Home
You probably expect Internet service in your new home. I know the answer is yes... But it is important to understand, early on, the scope of your post-Settlement "project" especially completing the last 100 feet getting Fios into your new home. Vienna, Virginia is active with construction these days with builders paying high prices to Continue Reading
Facebook and Real Estate Negotiations
Emotions can run high during real estate negotiations. Super high. Recently, an out-of-area Facebook friend posted that she had bought, The House! There were over 150 Likes and dozens of comments. Then... the topic disappeared from her News Feed. Everyone understands that it is exciting to buy something new, and a house sale is Continue Reading
Air Conditioning and Air Flow
The noise didn't bother the home inspector, but the air conditioning system was making far too much noise for a new home. The problem here was too much air flow though an air return vent... and this took place in 2004. You should always take a look at the HVAC system(s) when you are looking at any home you are considering buying. Make note of Continue Reading
Understanding Vienna’s New Home Market
Not all custom builders in Vienna follow the same business model. Most builders buy lots and then figure out a model to put on it. At that point they can determine a target asking price factoring in lot acquisition, business expenses, and construction costs. Home construction still requires exceptional project management experience to Continue Reading
