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Get the inside scoop on living in Northern Virginia, what to look for when buying and selling a home, things to do in the area, unsolicited lifestyle advice, and now and some totally random things we found interesting or funny.

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Buy a Bargain Home At The Courthouse Steps!

I regularly get emails from prospects and clients about great foreclosure deals they would like me to help them with (you can easily find listings

January 24, 2014

Is Your Fairfax County Home In A Floodplain?

Floodplains matter. Apart from your home at risk of being filled with water it can create a lot of extra costs and headaches. Insurance rates

November 5, 2011

My Neighbor’s Tree Is Ruining My Driveway!

The trees are everywhere in Northern Virginia. And people keep planting them to provide shade, for decorative purposes and to provide a home for birds

April 28, 2011

Resource Protection Area

What “RPA” means and why you should care

If you are planning to buy or renovate a home, RPA may be something that will impact you and the value of your home more

April 8, 2011

Based out of Tysons Corner, VA, Soldsense is a small independent real estate brokerage. We specialize in residential sales and rentals.

Soldsense Realty LLC
1934 Old Gallows Rd Ste 350
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
703-861-0845
are@tysonsliving.com
Broker #: Licensed in Virginia and Maryland

Why you need a home inspection

In the current sellers’ market, getting a home inspection contingency may be a challenge. Buying a home is one of the most significant investments that most people will make in their lifetime. With such a significant investment at stake, it’s essential to know as much as possible about the property you’re considering. That’s where a home […]
Ruckstuhl Park Project Scope Approved

(from Fairfax County website) The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved the project scope for the development of Ruckstuhl Park in the Providence District. The development of the 7.2-acre site will include a picnic pavilion, open play area, fitness cluster, nature-themed playground, trail loop and parking area. The estate of the former resident-owner, Dr. Lily […]
Tysons Market Still Going Strong into 2023

The year 2022 follows a fantastic 2021 in real estate in the Tysons Corner area. The expecrted interest hikes created a strong demand from buyers wanting to secure a home with still low interest rates. In most areas homes were flying off the market with multiple offers and escalation clauses – and with prices going […]