March 24

New Life for an Old Barn!

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Great Falls is home to some great barns.  One of our favorite things is a renovated barn, like the one in this HOUZZ story that was moved from New York to Connecticut and given new life as a guest house. If you are looking for a home with a barn, give us a call.  We can […]

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March 21

Social Media Now Plays a Key Part in Selling Your Home

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If you thought that Instagram was only for teenagers, Facebook was only for cute animal videos, and Twitter was only for Donald Trump, you would be wrong. Now Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and even Pinterest are places where your Realtor should be marketing your home, both through paid media and on their own business pages […]

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March 18

OPEN SUNDAY MARCH 20: 2039 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043

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We love historic houses.  We especially love houses from the 1920s and 1930s.  And we really really love historic houses with thoughtful and fabulous renovations.  That’s why we are so excited about this new McEnearney listing at 2039 Westmoreland Street in Falls Church. You Had Us at Hello We walked in the front door and pretty […]

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March 18

7704 Burford Drive, McLean, VA 22102 Best Price Adjustment in McLean!

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7704 Burford Drive, a 6 bedroom/7.5 bath 6290 SF home was just listed yesterday in the Olde Swinks Mill Estates neighborhood in McLean for $1.625 million. We love this house and price reduction. This McEnearney listing delivers with a Cameo kitchen, pool, great curb appeal with mature trees, a circular driveway, on a cul-de-sac, and located […]

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Getting the Price Right the First Time

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It is critically important to price a home correctly when it first comes on the market. The reason is simple: The greatest numbers of buyers are going to see the house during the first two or three weeks. Sellers who price their home correctly are likely to be rewarded. Those who overreach, who think they […]

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March 10

Millenials Are Moving to the Suburbs! (Does that make it hip?)

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While DC is bursting with renting 20 and 30 somethings, a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors shows that when Millenials (ages 18-35) are ready to buy, they are buying in the suburbs.  We can confirm that we are seeing millenials out at McLean and Great Falls open houses, which, we have to admit, […]

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March 09

OPEN SUNDAY March 13: 1220 Daviswood Drive, McLean,VA 22102

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For many buyers, the neighborhood of Summerwood in McLean hits the sweet spot with a great combination of community, elegant homes and convenience for under $2 million. Summerwood is a neighborhood in McLean (22102) bordered by Spring Hill Road to the East, Lewisville Road to the North, and the more expensive neighborhood of Woodlea Mill to the […]

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March 07

Are You Thinking About Downsizing?

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Are the kids grown and gone and now it seems you have too much space you never use? Would you rather be traveling than maintaining your home?  Are you ready for a change, maybe to a smaller place or in a different neighborhood?  Then maybe it is time to downsize. The idea of downsizing from a […]

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March 04

We love this new home style.

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Here at Halm Brzezinski Homes we have pretty strong opinions about houses.  We love a great historic renovation – like the yellow farmhouse on Spring Hill Road in McLean that went under contract in about 19 seconds.  (I guess we weren’t the only ones who liked it!) There has been some really bad new construction in Northern Virginia over […]

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What is An Appraisal?

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There are a few things that every home buyer and seller should know about appraisals. What Are Appraisals and Why Are They Important? An appraisal is the valuation of a property by an authorized person.  They are particularly important for purchasers who will be taking out a loan on their next home, which is the majority of purchasers. […]

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