(Image courtesy Pixabay) It’s a pretty big deal when Zillow Stops Buying Homes. What does this mean and where will sellers go from here? Recently Zillow made an abrupt announcement that it would no longer be buying homes through its Zillow Offers program. Does this mean things are getting rough in the real estate industry? […]
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Goblin Golf at Burke Lake Park
(Image courtesy Burst) The Autumn season always comes with fun activities and traditions that area families can enjoy. Whether it’s leaf peeping, apple picking, pumpkin carving, or playing at goblin golf, Fall is a time to enjoy crisp weather, quality time with loved ones, and fun! One fun and unique thing that the Burke area […]
A Memorial Garden for Burke Medal of Honor Recipient
(Image courtesy Amie Monroe) Scott Monroe, a Boy Scout who has achieved the level of Life Scout in Troop 1100 in Burke but who now lives in Germany, recently undertook with his troop as part of an Eagle Scout project to create a living memorial to commemorate the life of Burke Medal of Honor recipient […]
Rare Opportunity: Historic Whiteoaks Listed for Sale
(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 […]
