Northern Virginia Real Estate and Community News Blog

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 ...

Here’s a look at what’s happening this week in NOVA. If you’re into biking, Friday is bike to work day, on the flip side, watch out for cyclists if you’re going to be driving!Monday 5/16/22Amelia Earhart: Pioneering Feminist  - Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, VA, 8pm – 9pm. This Amelia Earhart Lecture in A...

Here’s a look at what’s happening in our area this coming weekend. As of now, the weather report is calling for rain so check the links for cancellations.Friday 5/13/22Herndon Friday Night – Town Green, Herndon, 6:30pm – 10pm. FREE outdoor concert. This week features JunkFood, genre, “Fun, rock, pop, country&...

Happy May! There’s a lot going on this weekend, it’ll be hard to decide what to do. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 8th!Thursday 5/5/22First Thursdays in Del Rey, Del Rey, starts at 6pm. Free outdoor street festival.Friday 5/6/221st Friday - Downtown Derby, Historic Downtown Manassas, 6pm – 9pm....

On May 28th, Gov. Northam lifted the COVID mandates for masks and distancing, and is now allowing all places of business and entertainment to resume normal seating and service.  He has asked that unvaccinated people follow CDC guidance.   We notice that more and more people are not wearing masks in restaurants and stores, but se...

WOW, I know it’s been quite a long time since my last letter to you.  My apologies!  This has been an absolutely CRAZY Spring for real estate – both selling and renting.  If you are a military family in transit, you know what I mean.  Amazingly, when I speak with people around the US, I am hearing the same ...