Some 30 million Americans have lost their jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic forced mandatory “stay-at-home” orders into effect. Unemployment numbers like these are some of the most closely watched indicators of the state of the economy and are often used as a bellwether for housing foreclosures as well. Will Springfield or Burke real estate see […]
4 Easy Steps to a Fabulous Family Yard
How’s that yard in Springfield or Burke doing this year? The weather is cooling; there’s a crispness to the air. The leaves are changing, and it’s a beautiful time to be outdoors. This is why Fall is the best time to enjoy your fabulous family yard. Yards are a great place to de-stress and have […]
Will the Election Affect Real Estate Positively or Negatively?
Looking to sell or buy a home in the next few months and wondering will the election affect real estate? With the 2020 Presidential election just weeks away, its potential effects on many industries have everyone paying close attention. These effects don’t just concern big picture legislative issues like healthcare or foreign affairs, they even […]
Burke Lake Park: Then and Now
Burke Lake Park had an interesting history before it opened on May 25th, 1963.
Home Sale Bidding War: 8 Tips to Win
Ok, so you found a house in Springfield or Burke that you really want and you need to learn how to win a home sale bidding war. You’re ready to put in an offer, but you’ve found out that others want it, too. Maybe even a LOT of others. Sometimes when a property is in […]
3rd Annual Fairfax City Restaurant Week
Maybe you are a new resident to Fairfax and want to learn about all the great restaurants our area has to offer. Take a bite of Fairfax City! Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns for its third year from September 13 through September 20, 2020. Participating restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe dinners for $35 and $20 lunches […]
Why You Need a Home Office… or Two
We’re all spending an increasing amount of time in our homes these days. Is your’s filling all of your needs? As more and more companies are ditching offices and work-from-home space is becoming a basic necessity, homeowners are re-purposing spare rooms in their homes and turning them into home offices. If you already have a […]