I enjoy finding a bit of the unusual when I am out exploring different neighborhoods in Prince William County. This past weekend I came across a home that I had to stop and look at for awhile. I wasn’t actually looking at the house but the lights going up the driveway. We’ve all seen plenty…

Yes the townhouses and condos that comprise Fairlington were originally constructed between 1942 and 1945. Hard to believe when you walk down through the neighborhood and see the wonderfully maintained brick buildings. Fairlington was original constructed as a garden apartment complex to house defense workers and their families during World War II. The homes were…

I had a question recently from new buyers who were asking about the difference between two terms they had seen in the MLS which had them a bit puzzled and it seemed like a good time to post a short explanation for everyone. These terms are found in the MRIS for the DC metro region….

Every month in Northern Virginia a variety of reports are published by the MRIS, NVAR, Washington Post and others to provide the public with information on recent market trends.  The reports focus on comparing housing prices in a user selected zip code from the previous month and the previous year.  When the local market was…

In previous “Out and About” posts I have told you a little bit about Historic Occoquan and some of the new developments within the town limits, however the Occoquan River has a number of interesting Prince William communities along its banks. The name Occoquan comes from the Dogue Indians and means “the end of the…

As someone who has seen the market in the Northern Virginia area go through the up and down cycles before I thought I would provide some personal insight on our real estate market for buyers who might be sitting back and waiting. I purchased my first home in Northern Virginia in 1981.  Interest rates were…

Morning coffee -quick tidbits for you to think about as you start your day  When you begin to tackle your getting your ready home for sale, don’t neglect your garage. Home to cars, bikes, tools, and countless other items, garages are often cluttered and disorganized. Fortunately, a tidy garage is well within reach. Here are…

Earlier in the summer I penned a blog titled Can you find me a good Foreclosure Deal? In response to continued questions from buyers, I decided to do a double check on some numbers in the 22152 zip code (random choice) to see if good deals were beginning to surface. First for those who are…

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog called What’s behind the gates in Northern Virginia? recounting my adventures in looking at the most expensive homes for sale in the area. As a follow-up I wanted to see how the market was treating the upper level priced homes in the area. None of the homes…

I had the opportunity recently to tour the most expensive home currently for sale in Fairfax County. Listed for $14,000,000, Chateau in Oak Hollow is located on a 5 acre lot in an area just outside the historic town of Clifton. Modeled after a French Chateau the property has an indoor pool, elevator, wine cellar,…