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Posted on 03/27/2022

Benefits & Disadvantages to Higher Down Payments Homebuyers Should Consider

Buying a home requires extensive financial planning. While the widely accepted standard for down payments has been 20% of the purchase price for decades, many are wondering if that’s still required. In reality, there are ways to qualify for a mortgage with less than 20% down payment—even some options without a down payment at all. However, there are...

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Posted on 03/24/2022

MANASSAS, VA Real Estate Market Update 3/24/2022

Click here to view MANASSAS, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 03/20/2022

Living Fence: How to Improve Your Privacy and Property Boundaries

Installing a six-foot fence generally improves backyard privacy while increasing property values. But the price tag associated with fencing materials and labor often requires homeowners to invest thousands of dollars. And after the wood or composite structure has been erected, it will require maintenance, repairs and eventually need to be replaced. Those rank among the wide-reaching reasons an...

Posted on 03/13/2022

5 Smart Home Devices to Help You Save

Photo by ready made from Pexels By now, you’ve probably heard of home automation. You might wonder what the big deal is or what it can do for you. Other than making aspects of home life more convenient, it can also bring your insurance premiums down because of the efficiency and safety of smart technology. Here are a...

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Posted on 03/08/2022

Manassas, VA Real Estate Market Update 3/8/2022

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Posted on 03/06/2022

Celebrate Your Travels With These DIY Decor Ideas

There's nothing more exciting than having the opportunity to travel. Whether you are taking a weekend trip to a nearby locale or you have planned an international adventure in hopes of seeing the world, you are going to make memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. While traveling is wonderful, there's also something special about coming home...

Posted on 03/07/2022

6644 Thru 6560 Winchester Road, Front Royal, VA 22630 now has a new price of $3,500,000!

31 ACRES WITH OVER 1,250 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE ON ROUTE 522/340 * PROPERTY CONSISTS OF 4 SEPARATE PARCELS (see document section) * INCLUDES TWO DETACHED HOMES CURRENTLY RENTED * GREAT INVESTMENT, PARTIALLY ZONED COMMERCIAL * AWESOME POTENTIAL FOR MANY USES BY RIGHT.LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HOTTEST DEVELOPING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREA ON RT 522 & 340. PROPERTY LOCATED CLOSE TO THE VIRGINIA INLAND PORT AND CLOSE TO BLUE RIDGE SHADOWS DEVELOPMENT WITH 18 HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE,4 STAR HOTEL,RETAIL &...

Posted on 03/07/2022

6644 Thru 6560 Winchester Road, Front Royal, VA 22630 now has a new price of $3,500,000!

31 ACRES WITH OVER 1,250 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE ON ROUTE 522/340 * PROPERTY CONSISTS OF 4 SEPARATE PARCELS (see document section) * INCLUDES TWO DETACHED HOMES CURRENTLY RENTED * GREAT INVESTMENT, PARTIALLY ZONED COMMERCIAL * AWESOME POTENTIAL FOR MANY USES BY RIGHT.LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HOTTEST DEVELOPING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREA ON RT 522 & 340. PROPERTY LOCATED CLOSE TO THE VIRGINIA INLAND PORT AND CLOSE TO BLUE RIDGE SHADOWS DEVELOPMENT WITH 18 HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE,4 STAR HOTEL,RETAIL &...

Posted on 03/07/2022

6644 Thru 6560 Winchester Road, Front Royal, VA 22630 now has a new price of $3,500,000!

31 ACRES WITH OVER 1,250 FEET OF ROAD FRONTAGE ON ROUTE 522/340 * PROPERTY CONSISTS OF 4 SEPARATE PARCELS (see document section) * INCLUDES TWO DETACHED HOMES CURRENTLY RENTED * GREAT INVESTMENT, PARTIALLY ZONED COMMERCIAL * AWESOME POTENTIAL FOR MANY USES BY RIGHT.LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HOTTEST DEVELOPING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREA ON RT 522 & 340. PROPERTY LOCATED CLOSE TO THE VIRGINIA INLAND PORT AND CLOSE TO BLUE RIDGE SHADOWS DEVELOPMENT WITH 18 HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE,4 STAR HOTEL,RETAIL &...

Posted on 03/02/2022

Video Tour - 908 Ballou Street, Herndon, VA 20170

NICELY REMODELED RAMBLER ALL ON ONE LEVEL - NO STAIRS! 4 BEDROOMS * BRICK FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM * HARDWOOD FLOORS * KITCHEN FEATURES MARBLE COUNTERTOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES * GORGEOUS CUSTOM CERAMIC BATHROOMS * NICE REAR YARD ON CORNER LOT * CLOSE & CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING! NO...

Posted on 03/02/2022

908 Ballou Street, Herndon, VA 20170 is now new to the market!

NICELY REMODELED RAMBLER ALL ON ONE LEVEL - NO STAIRS! 4 BEDROOMS * BRICK FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM * HARDWOOD FLOORS * KITCHEN FEATURES MARBLE COUNTERTOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES * GORGEOUS CUSTOM CERAMIC BATHROOMS * NICE REAR YARD ON CORNER LOT * CLOSE & CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING! NO...

Posted on 03/01/2022

Another Property Sold - 106 Chester Street, Front Royal, VA 22630