Northern Virginia Real Estate and Community News Blog

Blog Post Happy 3rd Anniversary KHM!
By Fred Westerlund - Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Happy 3rd Anniversary KHM!

Happy 3rd Anniversary to Key Home Management!  We've come a long way in a short time, but we still are dedicated to hands-on, personal service to each of our owners, properties and tenants.  Our employees and families joined us in celebration at Il Fornaio in Reston, one of Geo...
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Blog Post New Ways to pay your Rent!
By Fred Westerlund - Saturday, September 7, 2013

New Ways to pay your Rent!

COMING SOON - We will activate the Pay Rent Here feature in Tenant Portals!  We've had lots of requests to do this, and so we've decided to make this happen for you!  It will allow tenants to log in to make a one-time payment that posts REAL TIME to our property management soft...
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Blog Post RAIN RAIN GO AWAY
By Fred Westerlund - Tuesday, June 11, 2013

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY

Will it ever stop raining?   We unfortunately had a few flooded basements with this last round of storm, and more severe weather is predicted for later this week.  VERY IMPORTANT to make sure gutters are cleaned!  If you don't live in a condo, chances are that you (the tenant...
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Blog Post Spring's here finally!
By Fred Westerlund - Sunday, May 12, 2013

Spring's here finally!

Although it's unusually cold for Mother's Day today, the hot weather is right around the corner.  There were  A/C repair calls on Friday - and time for those with service contracts to have their Spring HVAC checks.   Things that tenants should do: de-winterize your outdoor sp...
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Blog Post Burke T/H with Deck, view over Lake
By Fred Westerlund - Saturday, April 27, 2013

Burke T/H with Deck, view over Lake

Available early Spring - 3 b/r with remodeled kitchen, fully finished walk-out basement, near Burke, Fairfax and VRE.  $2100
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Blog Post ANNOUNCING OUR NEW BROKERAGE!
By Fred Westerlund - Thursday, April 18, 2013

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW BROKERAGE!

  George and Betty are excited to announce that we've moved our real estate practice up from RE/MAX Allegiance to RE/MAX Executives!   Our new location in Springfield VA  places us conveniently in the center of our real estate and property management practice.   With t...
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Blog Post We're moving!
By Fred Westerlund - Saturday, March 30, 2013

We're moving!

We're moving!   In order to provide a more centralized location for our clients, we're moving our physical office from Franconia to Springfield.  Our offices are now located upstairs at RE/MAX Executives8442 Old Keene Mill RoadSpringfield, VA  22152Rent checks should no long...
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Blog Post Warm weather at last...
By Fred Westerlund - Saturday, March 9, 2013

Warm weather at last...

Warm weather at last comes to Northern Virginia!  A great time to get out and clean up the yard, prepare for Spring flowers and rain.  Make sure your gutters are clear.  And don't forget to wear sunscreen and a hat  : )
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Blog Post March Snow Madness
By Fred Westerlund - Tuesday, March 5, 2013

March Snow Madness

March Snow Madness!  OK, so we're in for a blizzard, or maybe 4 to 5 inches of wet snow.  I'm sure all the milk, bread and toilet paper is long gone from the stores.  Tenant responsibilities in a snow?  Please shovel your steps and sidewalks (if you have any), report any dama...
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Blog Post Fairfax County real estate tax assessments are out for 2013
By Fred Westerlund - Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Fairfax County real estate tax assessments are out for 2013

Found mine in the mail today, and looks like Fairfax County assessments are rising nicely this year!   Of course it depends on the neighborhood, because the county micro-analyzes values differently for Burke than it does for Mt Vernon, for example - their formula for adjusting ...
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