The theme of the last year is backyarding. This trend is about moving every possible indoor activity out into the backyard. How does your Springfield or Burke backyard measure up? Office work, e-education, dining, and recreation activities are all moving to the great outdoors, and if you’re lucky enough to have a beautiful yard, you know […]
Did You Know A Springfield Neighbor Named the Mars Rover?
Many people might not know that school-aged children have named the Mars rover over the last three decades. From Sojourner in 1997 to the Spirit and Opportunity rovers landing in 2004, and Curiosity exploring the Red Planet since 2012, each was selected following a nationwide student naming contest. And so, to name the latest Mars […]
Are We In a Real Estate Bubble?
This is a pressing question, especially with 2008 still fresh enough in many people’s minds. Are we in a real estate bubble? A lot of conventional wisdom has been laid aside over the last year with the introduction of new trends as well as new work and family living situations. Home prices are rising rapidly […]
How Gen Z Feels About Real Estate
There are some huge differences between generations, and we don’t just mean side parts and skinny jeans. Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z all have different aspirations when it comes to housing and owning real estate. Understanding how Gen Z feels about real estate isn’t always easy. While baby boomers are often downsizing from their larger family […]
Should A House Be a Couple’s First Major Purchase?
Whether just married or planning a life together after an engagement, couples often dream of a house as their first major purchase. This may be a first-time experience for one or both of them — and it is also likely one of the most expensive purchases they will ever make. Just as in any other […]
De Lune Corp: We’re Egg-stremely Proud of this Springfield Business
Fairfax County is so fortunate to have companies and organizations that understand the importance of giving back to our community. We’re egg-stremely proud of one Springfield, VA business especially that spread the love — and the protein — at food distribution events earlier this year. De Lune Corp De Lune Corp provides services in agriculture […]
Our Homes Are Cleaner Than Ever… Or Are They?
Since mid-March 2020 our homes are cleaner than ever and we’ve been washing our hands, sanitizing, and cleaning everything we handle like never before. Obviously frequent hand washing, social distancing, and the use of face masks have become standard guidelines for navigating today’s COVID-19 environment. As a result of this caution and cleanliness, home hygiene […]
What Are ‘Comps’ When Selling Your Home?
If you’re thinking of selling or buying a home in Northern Virginia, you’ve no doubt heard the term “comps.” So what are comps, and why are they important to know and understand when either pricing a home for sale or considering the terms of your offer? What Are Real Estate Comps? Real estate comps — […]
