Tag Archives: mclean real estate

March 21

Social Media Now Plays a Key Part in Selling Your Home

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 […]

March 18

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

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 […]

Getting the Price Right the First Time

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 […]

March 10

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

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, […]

March 09

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

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 […]

March 07

Are You Thinking About Downsizing?

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 […]

March 04

We love this new home style.

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 […]

February 29

Top 3 Reasons to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

Before you start your McLean or Great Falls home search, you want to know how much you can afford, right? There are two ways to do this: with a mortgage pre-qualification and a mortgage pre-approval. As a home buyer, the pre-approval is more valuable to you during your home search. How Pre-Approval Helps You as […]

February 25

What is Your Home Worth?

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 […]

February 22

What Impact will Rising Mortgage Interest Rates Have?

With the Fed’s recent move to increase the federal discount rate, it’s natural to be concerned about the future trajectory of mortgage interest rates. In our view, there’s no cause for alarm. The Fed’s move doesn’t directly impact mortgage rates, and thus far, they have held steady since the Fed’s decision. What happens if mortgage […]