Bamboozled on Bamboo in Fairfax County

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If you own a home in Fairfax County with bamboo on your property, you may be in for a surprise come January 1, 2023. Run amok bamboo has become an issue and the bamboo is difficult to remove and contain. A new Fairfax County ordinance goes into effect on that date, and neighbors can report […]

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Easy living at the Gates of McLean

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Located just down the street from Tysons Corner mall, Gates of Mclean is a community I have been active in for many years. Gates of Mclean is a medium sized condominium community squeezed in between I-495, Chain Bridge Road and the Capital One campus. Gates of Mclean was built back in 1997 as an apartment […]

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In 2021 real estate prices are going…

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2020 was an unbelievable year in so many ways. Who would have thought possible the amount of change we have all had to endure and live through? Some thrived, a few failed, and many struggled. Everything considered, real estate would been one industry that thrived. So, where is real estate now that 2020 is over? […]

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  • Graph showing sales prices over time at the Gates of Mclean
  • Graph showing avergae rental prices from 2005-2020YTD

Gates of Mclean 2021 Price Predictions

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The Gates of Mclean had another exciting year in 2020. There is a lot to be thankful for now that the Scotts Crossing connector is finally complete (and the Wegmans has opened across the street.)  It has been some challenging years with non-stop construction dust, noise and roadwork closures. The prices at the Gates of […]

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Awesome August Market!

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Summer is coming to an end and the real estate market in Northern Virginia ended up being surprisingly robust in spite of the economic uncertainty.  While sales slowed significantly in the spring the summer has been very good for most sellers. The overall listing volume for the year is still down – the number of […]

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HOT July Market in Tysons area!

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The real estate market in Northern Virginia has remained open for business throughout the COVID crisis.  Will sales slowed significantly in  April, May and June it is back to business as usual in July. The overall listing volume for the year is down – but the number of listings increased significantly in June and July […]

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Mountain views in Tysons Corner?

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Is it possible to have all the conveniences of modern life and still have serene relaxing views to nourish your soul? In Tysons Corner it is possible in a few units in a few select buildings. One such building is One Park Crest. At One Park Crest you are steps away from Harris Teeter and […]

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Tysons Corner Market Comeback!

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The real estate market in Northern Virginia has remained open for business through the COVID crisis.  The market slowed significantly in March, April and May while we were all trying to figure out what the heck was going on – but as we have come to accept the new normal the market came back surprisingly […]

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Freedom Hill – the Civil War in our backyard

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Northern Virginia and Fairfax County is an area with a rich and interesting history. Our area was home to several Civil War sites like Captain John Quincy Marr Monument(Fairfax City – opening conflict of the war with first soldier killed), Fort Marcy (McLean – fort built to protect the Chain Bridge), Mount Gilead House (Centreville […]

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Wegmans is coming!

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As has been reported for years, Wegmans is coming to Tysons Corner. And we are now getting closer with a planned fall opening this year. The 80,000 sq.ft. supermarket will be at the new Capital One Center at the intersection of I-495 and Route 123.  Above it will be a residential high-rise and across the […]

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