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Loudoun County Housing Market Update – September 2012

In case you’re wondering what the Loudoun County housing market is like, here’s the 411… In layman’s terms, it’s really good for sellers and tough for buyers. Why? Because Loudoun’s housing inventory is very low while an increasing number... [Read more]

Loudoun Housing Market Good for Sellers, Tough for Buyers Loudoun Housing Market Good for Sellers, Tough for Buyers

Loudoun County’s housing market has been getting better for sellers while becoming tougher for buyers. The main reason behind it all is inventory. Loudoun’s housing market has seen inventory levels go down over the past 5 years. But this year has really seen... [Read more]

Loudoun County New Construction Home Prices Rising Loudoun County New Construction Home Prices Rising

Loudoun County new construction homes prices are up and continuing to rise. How much are they up? And how much higher will they go? Let’s take a look… Before we start, let me tell you how I came about these numbers. They come from conversations with Loudoun... [Read more]

Loudoun County Approves Phase Two of Dulles Metro Rail Project

In a 5-4 vote on Tuesday, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved phase two of the Dulles Metro Rail project. With Loudoun opting in, work on the $3B second phase of the project will begin shortly with a planned opening of the metro rail stops sometime in 2018. Leading... [Read more]

UPDATE: Dulles Metro Rail Project, Silver Line UPDATE: Dulles Metro Rail Project, Silver Line

It’s the hottest topic in Loudoun and Northern VA in general…the Dulles/Silver Line Metro Rail and whether Loudoun County is in or out of the second phase of the project. Well, here’s the latest… Loudoun County will vote July 3 on whether to opt... [Read more]

How’s the Loudoun/Northern Virginia Real Estate Market? How’s the Loudoun/Northern Virginia Real Estate Market?

It’s the question on the mind of ever seller, buyer, homeowner and even renter, “How’s the real estate market?” And not just in Loudoun County, but Northern Virginia and the DC metro area in general. Well, you may be surprised at the answer… It’s... [Read more]

Dulles, Loudoun Metro Rail Project Update (and my $0.02)

  There’s been a lot of talk lately about the Dulles/Loudoun metro rail project. It’s a hot topic because there’s a lot of money involved and a lot at stake – for everyone. Well, here’s an update… I had the opportunity to attend a... [Read more]

Loudoun County Spring Real Estate Market Is In Full Effect

The Loudoun County “spring real estate market” is in full effect. The number of available homes for sale is on the rise. And the number of homes going under contract is on the rise as well. If you are waiting for the “spring market” to get here, you’d... [Read more]

Be Wary of Fluff in Listing Remarks Be Wary of Fluff in Listing Remarks

If you’ve ever searched for a home whether to buy or just seeing what’s out there, you’ve read the various remarks describing each property. And you may have noticed that some remarks/descriptions are more factual based while others are more descriptive... [Read more]

Thanks! Thanks!

There’s a lot for me to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. One of those things is you – those of you reading this post and my blog in general and past, current and future clients. You have taken time out of your day to read my blogs, make comments, provide feedback... [Read more]

Buyer Resources

Buyer Resources

Thinking about buying a home? Check out the Buyer Resources section of Loudoun Scene. You’ll find several years worth of posts filled with information, resources and tips to... 

Loudoun Housing Market Good for Sellers, Tough for Buyers Loudoun Housing Market Good for Sellers, Tough for Buyers

Loudoun County’s housing market has been getting better for sellers while becoming tougher for buyers. The main reason behind it all is inventory. Loudoun’s housing market... 

New Construction Homes vs Existing Homes

Many home buyers have questions about new construction homes versus existing homes. One such question was posted by David on Trulia’s Q&A section… New and used prices... 

Reason #55 Why Using the Right Lender is So Important

There are many reasons why using the right lender/loan officer is important. Let me rephrase that…VERY IMPORTANT! And here is reason #55… This comes from Allison, a home... 

Sub-$300K Loudoun Housing Market Remains Hot Sub-$300K Loudoun Housing Market Remains Hot

The $300K or less housing market in Loudoun County continues to be hot. Properties in this price point are often selling within days and buyers are rushing to see the properties and... 

A Double Bottom in the Loudoun County Housing Market A Double Bottom in the Loudoun County Housing Market

There is going to be a double bottom in the Loudoun County housing market. No…not could. It is going to happen. And it’s happening already. The first bottom in the Loudoun... 

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Seller Resources

Seller Resources

Thinking about selling your house? Check out the Seller Resources section of Loudoun Scene. You’ll find information, resources and tips on everything from market conditions... 

Loudoun Housing Market Good for Sellers, Tough for Buyers Loudoun Housing Market Good for Sellers, Tough for Buyers

Loudoun County’s housing market has been getting better for sellers while becoming tougher for buyers. The main reason behind it all is inventory. Loudoun’s housing market... 

Curb Appeal – Setting the Tone, Attracting Home Buyers Curb Appeal – Setting the Tone, Attracting Home Buyers

Two important pieces of the marketing puzzle are web appeal and curb appeal. Getting both right is key to selling your home for top dollar in today’s market. I discussed web appeal... 

Web Appeal – Your Home’s First Impression to Buyers Web Appeal – Your Home’s First Impression to Buyers

  Many factors go into selling your home, two of them being web appeal and curb appeal. In the first part of this two part series, we’re going to talk about web appeal. How... 

Does Your Home’s Web and Curb Appeal Get an A+? It had better.

There are many pieces to the puzzle when selling your home in today’s market. Two of them are web appeal and curb appeal. Both are extremely important and should be a main focus... 

Can You Handle The Truth? Can You Handle The Truth?

Most, if not all people say they want truth and honesty from others whether it be personally or in business. But not all people can actually handle the truth. This is especially true... 

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