Arlington, VA Real Estate for sale

7 Rock-Solid Facts about Selling Your Home

I’m often asked what my best tips are for home sellers. You know, the really good stuff, the rock-solid facts that never change and will put them on the right path to a successful selling experience. Yes, selling a home can be complicated, but after helping people buy and sell homes in the Arlington, Virginia …

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Screened Porches Make a Comeback

As homeowners look for new spaces to gather and enjoy the outdoors, without pesky insects or sun damage, screened porches are experiencing a surge in popularity. Air conditioning and the popularity of outdoor rooms pushed porches to the backseat of home design over the last few decades. This time around, though, as homeowners look for …

Arlington, VA Real Estate

Kitchen Counters: Granite vs. Marble

Kitchen counters have to live up to some very high standards: They’re expected to stand up to the wear-and-tear of daily food preparation while still maintaining their beauty as the centerpiece of one of the most-used rooms in a home. Choosing the right material for your kitchen counters is an important step in assuring your …

Arlington, VA New Home

10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Sale (and wow potential buyers!)

Ready to sell your home? If you’re worried about how your home will measure up for potential buyers, there are a few steps you can take to up its appeal factor. First things first, don’t make the mistake of opening your home without any advance preparation. Your Realtor will be able to give you great …

Arlington, VA Real Estate

The best apps for selling or buying homes

When it comes to buying or selling homes, app technology is changing the way that people research neighborhoods, learn more about the market, and find the homes they are looking for. If you’re preparing to buy or sell a home – or are just curious about home values in your own neighborhood – these apps …

How Technology Affects Home Design

As technology develops and influences how we live, home design continues to evolve as well. For instance, smart phone and tablet users wanting a bit of privacy are seeking house plans that feature various nooks and spaces where family members can use their devices with discretion while still able to come together with ease. Does …

Backyard Ponds – The Future of Pool Design

What do backyard pool lovers do to overcome water shortages and high utility bills? Combine high tech design with the power of nature for a beautiful, cost-effective, environmentally-responsible solution. Traditional backyard pools are great for everything from exercise to entertaining, providing attractive features that appeal to many different types of homeowners. In today’s climate of …