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Buying a home in Vienna over a million?

By Doug Francis

Over the weekend, many local builders participated in the annual Vienna Parade of Homes tour. This joint marketing venture allows many small, custom builders to showcase their work and I looked at three custom homes built by Staats Developers of Vienna, Virginia. I was impressed, but understand that these are custom homes, not just “new” Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: McLean, McLean Virginia, real estate, Vienna, virginia

Two level Vienna condo @ $1,795 | RENTED

By Doug Francis

TOO Late - RENTED 11/12/09 This two level condo is in Vienna - Tysons Corner, Virginia and is available immediately. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 parking passes, super clean 10 year-old unit close to SAIC and Booz|Allen|Hamilton, Freddie Mac,  (yes, I know there are others) , Harris Teeter, restaurants and shopping. Located at 1502 Northern Neck Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Video Blogs Tagged With: real estate, rental, Vienna

Vienna Home Sales Stats | Hyper-Local Sept. 2009

By Doug Francis

I know that most of you are bombarded with September real estate sales data (it's in every free paper at my house), but I always like to keep the info simple and "hyper-local", and the Vienna home market  is sloshing along trying to maintain a level of normalcy. If you are a seller with a home priced over $800,000 then you will be excited to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: real estate, Vienna, virginia

New Infill Homes in Vienna, Virginia

By Doug Francis

Infill development has been going on in Vienna real estate for a long time. But infill development typically happens in communities where vacant lots exist, and there really aren’t any vacant lots left around Vienna, Virginia. In the past decade Vienna builders have actively acquired homes built in the 1950’s to tear down, and I have been the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Arlington, builders, Craftsman, infill homes, McLean, Single-Family, tear down, Vienna

Keeping Vienna’s Northside Park free of invasive plants.

By Doug Francis

The Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers on Saturday, September 26th to help identify and remove invasive plants in Northside Park. As in most suburban areas across the country, non-native plants are growing out of control and impacting the natural environment for native plant species. The Northside Park Invasive Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: going green, Vienna, virginia

Upcoming Changes to Conforming Loan Limits

By Doug Francis

UPDATE: For 2011 Conforming Loan limits for Northern Virginia, click here. Original Post: This is a post of special interest to many of us in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. I was in a NVAR Finance Forum meeting discussing the Economic Summit and Sweth started to talk about the upcoming expiration of the current $ 729,750 conforming Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: economic stimulus, Fairfax, Fannie Mae, McLean, mortgage, Vienna, virginia

Tell me about the crime rate in Fairfax County?

By Doug Francis

Last weekend I met with an interested buyer to discuss a listing of mine, and he looked me in the eye and asked me, "how is the crime rate in the neighborhood?" I can understand his reason for asking the question because I certainly would not want to move my wife and children into a crime plagued neighborhood either. But asking a salesman who is Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: buyer, Fairfax, McLean, Oakton, real estate, Vienna

Figuring out the Vienna Home Market… August 2009

By Doug Francis

I understand that you are bombarded with August's real estate sales data, but I always like to keep it simple, and the Vienna home market  in the 22182 zip code was actually pretty flat versus 2008... which may be good news to some of you. But, if you are a seller with a home priced over $800,000 then you are still searching for a needle in a Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: buyer, MRIS, seller, Vienna

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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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