Mike Smith's Blog

Posted on 09/01/2019

Wow Your Guests With These 6 Design Tips

To impress guests, your décor needs to be outside the box in a tasteful way. If you’re tired of getting the same polite applause and want to drop your visitors’ jaws (metaphorically), conventional patterns and colors won’t do. Read on if you’re a little short on ideas and need something to reawaken the creative you. Hang eye-catching pendant...

Decor

Interior Design

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Posted on 08/25/2019

Tips for Choosing the Right Vacation House

No two vacation residences are alike. As such, it pays to be diligent as you conduct a search for the optimal vacation home. Otherwise, you risk purchasing a vacation house that fails to accommodate your long-term needs. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do to find a vacation home that complements you perfectly, such as: 1. Establish...

Vacation Home

Buying A Home

Posted on 08/18/2019

Keep the Old House and the New

That starter house is too small and it’s time to move up to something that better fits your growing needs. The original plan—sell the current house and buy a new one—might not be the only option. What if you could keep both? In many areas, housing is in lower supply. Some buyers are choosing to keep their original...

Posted on 08/11/2019

Problems You Can Prevent When Buying a Home

The last thing you want to experience after purchasing a new home is "buyer's remorse!" With that in mind, it pays to look at all angles when house shopping. Although emotions and first impressions are going to play a big role in your home-buying decisions, a thoughtful analysis of the pros and cons of every home that appeals to...

Buying Mistakes

What To Look For In A House

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Posted on 08/04/2019

Advantages of a Kitchen Island

If you want to add create functionality in your kitchen, a kitchen island is a great way to go. Kitchen Islands have many benefits that make your kitchen easier to cook in and to entertain. No matter the type of kitchen island that you decide to have, you will see a new lease on life when it is...

Posted on 09/04/2019

Another Property Sold - 7574 Aspenpark Road, Lorton, VA 22079

Posted on 08/17/2019

Another Property Sold - 12508 Sherwood Forest Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701

Posted on 08/07/2019

Another Property Sold - 4907 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032

Posted on 08/01/2019

Video Tour - 7574 Aspenpark Road, Lorton, VA 22079

Better than new 3/4 BR, 3.5BA home! Perfect condition! Shows like a model! Upgrades in 2019 include new gutters and down sprouts, NEW hot water heater, NEW large deck off kit/DR, NEW siding on back of home, New Anderson sliding glass door with micro-blade insert, NEW back yard fencing with gate, NEW kitchen Granite counter tops, NEW sink and faucet,NEW carpet throughout, NEW renovated lower level bedroom/Rec room and full renovated bath! FRESH paint throughout!!! NEW roof and attic fan in 2018. Practically a new home. Original owners have loved this home and only put the best of everything throughout. Located on a cul de sac and backing...

Posted on 08/01/2019

7574 Aspenpark Road, Lorton, VA 22079 is now new to the market!

Better than new 3/4 BR, 3.5BA home! Perfect condition! Shows like a model! Upgrades in 2019 include new gutters and down sprouts, NEW hot water heater, NEW large deck off kit/DR, NEW siding on back of home, New Anderson sliding glass door with micro-blade insert, NEW back yard fencing with gate, NEW kitchen Granite counter tops, NEW sink and faucet,NEW carpet throughout, NEW renovated lower level bedroom/Rec room and full renovated bath! FRESH paint throughout!!! NEW roof and attic fan in 2018. Practically a new home. Original owners have loved this home and only put the best of everything throughout. Located on a cul de sac and backing...

Posted on 07/29/2019

Video Tour - 15461 Meherrin Drive, Centreville, VA 20120

Terrific sunlit, rarely available 4BR,3.5BA Sprucewood Model! If you need 1level living this is it with a finished lower if needed*Main level living at its best* Master BR w/ sitting room & super bath w/ seperate tub and shower* 2 other main level bedrooms*Oversized garage opens to laundry/mud room off Kitchen*Kitchen leads to Family room w/fireplace which opens to expansive screened porch and large deck*Finished walkout lower level with huge rec room, 4th bedroom, Full bath and utility room*Almost 1/2 acre corner lot, backing to common area & mature trees. 2 owner home that was hardly lived in by retired couples. Furniture in home for sale...

Posted on 07/29/2019

15461 Meherrin Drive, Centreville, VA 20120 is now new to the market!

Terrific sunlit, rarely available 4BR,3.5BA Sprucewood Model! If you need 1level living this is it with a finished lower if needed*Main level living at its best* Master BR w/ sitting room & super bath w/ seperate tub and shower* 2 other main level bedrooms*Oversized garage opens to laundry/mud room off Kitchen*Kitchen leads to Family room w/fireplace which opens to expansive screened porch and large deck*Finished walkout lower level with huge rec room, 4th bedroom, Full bath and utility room*Almost 1/2 acre corner lot, backing to common area & mature trees. 2 owner home that was hardly lived in by retired couples. Furniture in home for sale...