Mike Smith's Blog

Posted on 02/14/2021

Photo by Khiem Tran via Pixabay Designing a home can be intimidating, especially if it's your first time. Maybe you were a design aficionado with the perfect dorm room, but designing a whole house seems intimidating. Maybe you're worried you have no feel for design at all and will leave your room an empty canvas with one, central...

Design Tips

Design

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Posted on 02/07/2021

Choosing the Right Community

Photo by Solis Images via Shutterstock While "the perfect neighborhood" means different things to different people, everyone can use the same process for narrowing down their options. Choosing the right neighborhood is an integral aspect of the buying process. You want an area that matches your needs for community, lifestyle, price range and more. If you're planning to...

Community

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Posted on 01/31/2021

What To Do with Pets When You Show Your Home

Photo by StockSnap via Pixabay The lawn is trimmed, the house is spotless and you're ready for a real estate agent to show off your home to a prospective buyer -- but what about your pets? Pets and showings don't always mix; the potential buyers may be afraid of or allergic to your animals -- or your pets...

Open House

Pets

Posted on 01/24/2021

Things You Need to Consider Before You Host a Home Showing

A home showing often plays a key role in the property selling journey. In fact, if your house dazzles a buyer during a showing, you may receive an offer to purchase your residence shortly after this individual views your home. Of course, there is no guarantee that a house showing will lead to a fast, profitable home selling experience....

Posted on 01/23/2021

SPRINGFIELD, VA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view SPRINGFIELD, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 01/17/2021

How Should You Promote Your Home to Buyers?

Promoting a house to potential buyers sometimes can be difficult. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to stir up interest in your residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you promote your residence to buyers. 1. Upgrade Your Home's Curb Appeal Amazing curb appeal is essential, particularly for a seller who...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 01/10/2021

Get the Best Results From Your House Hunting Efforts

If you've set a goal of buying your first home within the next year, there are several things you can begin doing now to set the stage for a positive experience. While it pays to familiarize yourself with everything from your credit score to mortgage options, choosing a good real estate agent will prove to be an invaluable advantage...

Posted on 02/02/2021

Another Property Rented - 2026 Beacon Heights Drive, Reston, VA 20191

Posted on 01/22/2021

Another Property Sold - 7620 Whitly Way, Lorton, VA 22079

Posted on 01/20/2021

Video Tour - 42951 Tara Court, Ashburn, VA 20147

Spacious 3level Colonial w/4BR,3.5Ba! Au pair suite on lower level with rec rm, den/br/media r,,full bath,wet bar!Upper level 4 BR,Mstr. Bedroom with walk-in closet & organizer shelves. Lux. Bath w/ extra large soaking tub & seperate shower! main level with gourmet kit,6ft long cntr island,Granite,Ceramic tile floor,42" cabinets!Fam Rm with 3 sided gas Fpl! Formal LR& DR, Garage, deck,patio, fenced yard,culdesac location. Top schools!New roof,carpet,ceramic tile floors,paint and more!See documents for improvement invoices! Near Ashburns top rated schools including Stone Bridge HS. Finally, a new Metro station is coming soon to...

Posted on 01/20/2021

42951 Tara Court, Ashburn, VA 20147 now has a new price of $635,000!

Spacious 3level Colonial w/4BR,3.5Ba! Au pair suite on lower level with rec rm, den/br/media r,,full bath,wet bar!Upper level 4 BR,Mstr. Bedroom with walk-in closet & organizer shelves. Lux. Bath w/ extra large soaking tub & seperate shower! main level with gourmet kit,6ft long cntr island,Granite,Ceramic tile floor,42" cabinets!Fam Rm with 3 sided gas Fpl! Formal LR& DR, Garage, deck,patio, fenced yard,culdesac location. Top schools!New roof,carpet,ceramic tile floors,paint and more!See documents for improvement invoices! Near Ashburns top rated schools including Stone Bridge HS. Finally, a new Metro station is coming soon to...

Posted on 01/20/2021

42951 Tara Court, Ashburn, VA 20147 is now new to the market!

Spacious 3level Colonial w/4BR,3.5Ba! Au pair suite on lower level with rec rm, den/br/media r,,full bath,wet bar!Upper level 4 BR,Mstr. Bedroom with walk-in closet & organizer shelves. Lux. Bath w/ extra large soaking tub & seperate shower! main level with gourmet kit,6ft long cntr island,Granite,Ceramic tile floor,42" cabinets!Fam Rm with 3 sided gas Fpl! Formal LR& DR, Garage, deck,patio, fenced yard,culdesac location. Top schools!New roof,carpet,ceramic tile floors,paint and more!See documents for improvement invoices! Near Ashburns top rated schools including Stone Bridge HS. Finally, a new Metro station is coming soon to...