(Image not Whiteoaks. A small country home by Ryan Bruce) Homebuyers looking in the Burke area have a unique chance to own a piece of Northern Virginia history! A historic Burke property that was once a schoolhouse was recently listed for sale, and while it remains on the market, prospective home buyers and interested house hunters […]
Paint Shortage: The Latest Material Shortage
(Image courtesy Burst) Is there a paint shortage? This could cause your renovations to be delayed. If you’ve been looking to renovate or make changes to your home lately, no doubt you’ve noticed some things are difficult to find — or they may be much more expensive when you can find them. Lumber was one […]
Is Lead Paint a Problem in Springfield?
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) Homes built prior to the 1970s may contain lead paint in either the interior or exterior. So if you live in an older home in Springfield or even nearby Burke, odds are that you may be dealing with a lead-based paint job that you may need to have professionally […]
Springfield School Receives 2021 Blue Ribbon Award
(Photo by Shopify Partners from Burst) Burke and Springfield are known for their excellent schools, so it comes as no surprise that a Springfield School — Sangster — was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School for its high-performance metrics. Springfield School, Sangster is a Blue Ribbon School The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program from the […]
10 Spots to Pick Your Own Apples in NoVa
(Photo by Andrew Apperley from Burst) Fall is one of the most wonderful times in Northern Virginia when the weather turns crisp and families turn to the region’s farms and orchards to enjoy time together outdoors to pick your own apples in NoVa. Unfortunately for Springfield and Burke residents, there are farmer’s markets, but no […]
What Young Homebuyers Need to Know
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) An entire generation is coming of age and starting to think about purchasing their first homes. The oldest Gen Zers are reaching their mid-20s and potentially ready to make what would undoubtedly be one of the biggest purchases of their lives so far. These generations will make up the young […]
Sweet! Duck Donuts Coming to West Springfield
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) Donut lovers rejoice! A regional favorite donut shop is opening in West Springfield called Duck Donuts. Duck Donuts originated in Duck, North Carolina where visitors fell in love with their freshly made vanilla cake donuts that customers could coat, top, and drizzle as they desired. The family company has […]
Are Renovations Actually Worth it?
(Photo by Shopify Partners from Burst) Today’s real estate market is so hot that many homeowners are wondering if they need to make any fixes or do any renovations at all before listing their home for sale. It may seem like homes are selling well without much effort, but that’s not necessarily true. Even in […]
