Looking for outdoor adventures? Great Falls, RiverBend, Scott’s Run, Dead Run – there are plenty of great trails in our back yard, but what about something new? Here are 13 great outdoor adventures within a few hours drive. Great Hikes Pohick Bay Regional Park – Pohick is located on Mason Neck Peninsula, and is about […]
Tag Archives: Great Falls
May
11
Landscaping and Home Values in Great Falls and McLean
posted by Jennifer
Landscaping, or the lack of it, can make or break a home’s curb appeal. An established, beautiful garden is visually appealing and a sign to buyers that a home has been cared for and maintained. A coherent landscaping plan with a variety of shrubs and perennials also adds real value to a home. Good landscaping’s return on […]
April
16
9563 Edmonston Drive, Great Falls, VA 22066: OPEN SUNDAY APRIL 17 FROM 1-4
posted by Jennifer
Tucked away in the Carrwood Estates in Great Falls, this home and its setting are quintessential Great Falls. Located between Beach Mill Road and the Potomac, the Carrwood Estates neighborhood is one of Great Falls’ most desirable locations, with an exclusive enclave of twenty homes, ranging from brick Georgians, contemporaries and Tudors, to a modern farmhouse […]
April
11
9113 Weant Drive, Great Falls, VA 22066:Adorable cottage, unbeatable price
posted by Jennifer
Once upon a time in the lovely woodlands of Great Falls, there was an enchanting brown cottage with a bright red door. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cottage charmed all who walked through its bright scarlet door and fell instantly in love, especially when they found that it was priced at just $699,000!!! This is not […]
April
07
Tips for Finding that Dream House
posted by Jennifer
More than 90% of people start the process of looking for their next home by going online, and if one searches the term “Washington DC homes,” there are more than 134,000,000 results. How can you be sure not to miss the perfect house buried in all that info? If you are like most Americans, you’ll […]
March
24
New Life for an Old Barn!
posted by Jennifer
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 […]
February
25
What is Your Home Worth?
posted by Jennifer
Ever wondered what your McLean or Great Falls area home is worth? Want to know where to start looking? Whether you’re just curious or are eager to find a competitive listing price, using the best resources to find your property’s value is crucial. There are two types of home evaluation tools: neighborhood sold reports and comparative […]
Market in a Minute: February 2016
posted by Jennifer
A Summary of Northern Virginia Market Conditions for January 2016 In Northern Virginia, contract activity in January 2016 was down 8.4% from January of 2015, and there were decreases in five of the six price categories. However, it’s clear that the blizzard from the 22nd — 24th was responsible for this decline — the first half […]
February
11
9 Ways to Get Rid of Clutter and Refresh Your Home for Spring
posted by Jennifer
February is a great time to get organized. The holidays are over, but we are all still somewhat housebound. It’s the perfect time to get the house/closets/garage/basement/attic cleaned out. Let’s get started! 1. Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. One room at a time It can be overwhelming to think about cleaning out your […]
February
04
About Great Falls
posted by Jennifer
Through most of its history, Great Falls has been a farming community. The original landowners (after King Charles II) were the Fairfax cousins – Thomas, Lord of Fairfax and his cousin, William Fairfax. The two men owned over 18,000 acres in Fairfax County, including what is now Great Falls. Most of the landowners in the […]
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