Mike Smith's Blog

Posted on 04/21/2019

Listing a home may prove to be challenging, particularly for a first-time house seller. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to prepare for the housing market. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you get ready to list your home. 1. Upgrade Your Home's Curb Appeal How your home looks to prospective buyers...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 04/14/2019

Are There Homebuying Shortcuts That Work?

Finding and purchasing a home sometimes can be difficult, particularly for an individual who encounters assorted challenges throughout the property buying journey. Lucky for you, there are several shortcuts that a homebuyer can use to streamline the property buying process. These shortcuts include: 1. Narrow Your Home Search If you know you want to buy a home, you should...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 04/07/2019

How To Make A Warm, Welcoming Guest Room

For frequent hosts owning your own home is an exciting upgrade to your hospitality skill set. A home large enough to include a guest room for friends and family to stay the night allows you to provide a homey overnight stay that trumps a hotel experience every time. To create the perfect home away from home guest room for...

Posted on 03/31/2019

Increase Your Home's Curb Appeal

Everybody loves a house with a great curb appeal. People pass by and say to themselves, “that house looks like I could buy it.” The greater the curb appeal of your house, the more buyers will be willing to pay for it if you decide to let it go. If you are willing to create a great first...

Posted on 03/24/2019

What's It Like to Buy a House?

There is no feeling like the one associated with buying a house. If you know how to navigate the homebuying journey, you can boost the likelihood of enjoying an unforgettable property buying experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you seamlessly navigate the homebuying journey. 1. Create Homebuying Criteria For those who want to enter...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 03/18/2019

Keep Your House In Great Shape

When homes go ignored, issues start to develop and once easy to solve problems will become huge, expensive hassles. Every house will develop some item that you'll need to attend to, and there are steps you can take today to minimize or even avoid these problems. Heed the following do-it-yourself tips, and you will keep your house looking...

Posted on 04/22/2019

Another Property Rented - 13965 Big Yankee Lane, Centreville, VA 20121

Posted on 04/21/2019

Video Tour - 43146 Gatwick Square, Ashburn, VA 20147

Prime 2240 SF end unit townhome in wonderful Ashburn Farm community w/tons of updates.Hardwood floors on main level, Kitchen has Granite Counters and 42" Cabinets. Sliding Glass Door leads to Low Maintenance Deck, Fireplace, Finished walkout basement with rec room, 4th bedroom & full bath, washer/dryer and great kitchenette. Perfect au pair or in-law suite. Bonus Storage Room on Lower Level! Ashburn Farm Pools and Amenities! Fenced in backyard. Upper level has three bedrooms and two full baths. Walking distance to Sanders Elementary school. Approx 3.5 miles from future metro stop. Close to all the amenities that Ashburn has to...

Posted on 04/21/2019

43146 Gatwick Square, Ashburn, VA 20147 is now new to the market!

Prime 2240 SF end unit townhome in wonderful Ashburn Farm community w/tons of updates.Hardwood floors on main level, Kitchen has Granite Counters and 42" Cabinets. Sliding Glass Door leads to Low Maintenance Deck, Fireplace, Finished walkout basement with rec room, 4th bedroom & full bath, washer/dryer and great kitchenette. Perfect au pair or in-law suite. Bonus Storage Room on Lower Level! Ashburn Farm Pools and Amenities! Fenced in backyard. Upper level has three bedrooms and two full baths. Walking distance to Sanders Elementary school. Approx 3.5 miles from future metro stop. Close to all the amenities that Ashburn has to...

Posted on 03/30/2019

7005 Chesley Search Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 now has a new price of $562,500!

Pride of ownership in this spacious light filled 4 level Garage TH! Totally updated! Dramatic 2 story living room with hardwood floors, palladium windows ceiling fans! Upgraded Kitchen, granite,stainless, beautiful tile backsplash, Hardwood floors!Every level with a bathroom!Oversized entertainment deck! Separate Master Bedroom level with vaulted ceiling, Stunning newer Master Bath, Walk in closet! Top level complete with 2 bedrooms and full bath! Spacious Light filled walkout lower level Family room! Fenced back yard with second deck wired for a hot tub!Garage and driveway parking! Extra street parking available!Upgraded Kitchen,...

Posted on 03/22/2019

25904 Donovan Drive, Chantilly, VA 20152 is now new to the market!

* *BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL WITH 2CAR GARAGE, 3 FINISHED LEVELS*HARDWOOD FLOORS 4/5 BR,3.5BA, FENCED REAR YARD, LOWER 5TH BR(NOT LEGAL BR)*LOWER LEVEL AU PAIR SUITE W/FULL BA, REC ROOM, OUTSIDE ENTRANCE*LARGE KIT W/TABLE SPACE,ADJACENT FAMILY ROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE, UPGRADED STAINLESS APPLIANCES&ADJACENT FAM RM W/GAS FPL*MBR SUPER BATH W/SEPERATE SHOWER+SOAKING TUB*PETS CASE BY CASE* ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!* $45 application fee per adult!! must have good...

Posted on 03/18/2019

Another Property Sold - 13705 Pennsboro Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151