Northern Virginia Real Estate and Community News Blog

Preserving and even increasing the value of rental properties is key to finding and retaining good tenants while maintaining top market value. A primary role of a property manager is to oversee the ongoing maintenance of the properties they manage. This includes things like getting bids, making recommendations to owners, overseeing the wo...

p>A qualified property management company in Northern VA can include significant value to your investment, which is why many seasoned real estate investors will tell you that a good management company deserves recognition for their efforts. Here are a couple of things that a great home manager can do for you: Higher Quality T...

In Virginia, the state’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act automatically applies after a landlord and tenant have established a lease. This act provides three options that can result in a tenancy. If you and your tenant have signed a written rental agreement, verbally agreed to the arrangement, or accepted payment from the tenant ...

Northern Virginia (NOVA) is a vibrant area with modern-day conveniences and a residential charm. It is the most populous region in Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, encompassing several counties and independent cities, such as Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William. Due to its growing population, strong local economy, st...

Northern Virginia, often referred to as NOVA, has become a hotspot for real estate investors in recent years. This vibrant region, encompassing counties like Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, and Prince William, presents a unique combination of city-like conveniences and residential charm.Its proximity to Washington D.C., robust economy, and h...

Attitudes about painting and updating vary around the US, and so while renters elsewhere may be much more willing to accept the condition of their rental home “as is” even looking a bit worn and faded – in our area (Northern Virginia) this generally is not the case. Tenants are paying high dollar for rent and their expec...

Sales of new and existing homes continue to be at a level lower than we've seen for the past two years - and prices continue to rise! Specifically here in the Springfield and Burke area, we are seeing that homes with nice updates are going under contract in a weekend with multiple, escalating offers - it's still happening. Ho...

Friday 7/8/22Columbia Pike Movie Night – Arlington Mill, 8pm – 10pm. An outdoor screening of Soul.  FREE!Saturday 7/9/22Roots Music Festival – Lake Anne Plaza, Reston, VA, 12pm – 7:30pm. Enjoy an afternoon of live performances. A beer and wine garden will be on site. FREEAlexandria and USA Birthday Celebration...

Happy Independence Day weekend! Here’s where to go for fireworks and more. For more FREE music check out the  Summer Concert Series offered by the Fairfax County Park Authority.Friday, July 1Friday Night Live - Town Green, Herndon, VA 6:30pm – 10pm. A FREE outdoor concert featuring Social Call, a high energy “r...

While Memorial Day weekend has become synonymous with the start of summer, I want to take a moment to reflect on the reason why we have Memorial Day and remember all those who have fallen while serving our country. They are the reason we are able to enjoy our freedoms. So, whether you’re barbequing, braving what will most likely be ...