(Photo by Shopify Partners from Burst) The majority of buyers with children in the home under 18 years of age said the quality of the school districts in an area is a deciding factor when purchasing a home. Finding a good school is actually ... Read More
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Is Lead Paint a Problem in Springfield?
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) Homes built prior to the 1970s may contain lead paint in either the interior or exterior. So if you live in an older home in Springfield or even nearby Burke, odds are that you may be dealing with a lead-based ... Read More
Springfield School Receives 2021 Blue Ribbon Award
(Photo by Shopify Partners from Burst) Burke and Springfield are known for their excellent schools, so it comes as no surprise that a school in the Springfield area — Sangster — was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School for its high-performance ... Read More
Where to Pick Your Own Apples in NoVa
(Photo by Andrew Apperley from Burst) Fall is one of the most wonderful times in Northern Virginia when the weather turns crisp and families turn to the region’s farms and orchards to enjoy time together outdoors while apple ... Read More
What Young Homebuyers Need to Know
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) An entire generation is coming of age and starting to think about purchasing their first homes. The oldest Gen Zers are reaching their mid-20s and potentially ready to make what would undoubtedly be one of the ... Read More
Sweet! Duck Donuts Coming to West Springfield
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) Donut lovers rejoice! A regional favorite donut shop is opening in West Springfield. Duck Donuts originated in Duck, North Carolina where visitors fell in love with their freshly made vanilla cake donuts ... Read More
Are Renovations Actually Worth it?
(Photo by Shopify Partners from Burst) Today’s real estate market is so hot that many homeowners are wondering if they need to make any fixes or do any remodeling at all before listing their home for sale. It may seem like homes are selling well ... Read More
A Lesson from a Pro
A well-known professional home stager, recently, decided to sell the 4,000+ square foot home which she lived in with her husband. It was certainly well maintained and by most standards, could have gone on the market immediately. However, ... Read More
Buying a Vacation Home in Virginia
(Photo by JoJo Chuk from Burst) Virginia is a large and diverse state filled with a variety of topographies and natural features, like mountains, lakes, and even caves! So it’s no surprise that many who live within Washington DC’s urban sprawl (or ... Read More
