The 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival will be a mix of virtual and in-person events this year from March 20 - April 11, 2021. While some of the Festival's major events have been reimagined, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Japan's gift of ... Read More
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How to Host a Pandemic Housewarming
The housing market is booming! With so many houses flying off the market, this means more families all over the country are moving. And we all know that one of the best parts of a move is throwing your first housewarming party to gather friends and ... Read More
What Does Pending Mean?
So you found a home online that you love, but the status says ‘Pending.’ What does that mean exactly? Could the home still be yours? Or maybe you’re the one selling a home and you’ve gotten to the pending stage. Can you rest easy knowing it’s a done ... Read More
Skip the Starter Home
For generations, people have begun their homeowner experience with a "starter" home. Part of the logic may be that by beginning with a smaller home, they can learn what it takes to run the home and discover some of the unexpected costs ... Read More
Tips for Better Backyarding
The theme of the last year is backyarding. This trend is about moving every possible indoor activity out into the backyard. How does your Springfield or Burke backyard measure up? Office work, e-education, dining, and recreation activities are all ... Read More
OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND
5717 Heritage Hill Court Alexandria, VA 22310 SATURDAY MARCH 6, 2021 12:00PM-4:00PMSUNDAY MARCH 7, 2021 12:00PM-4:00PMFor more info on this home visit: Town Home For Sale ... Read More
Did You Know A Springfield Neighbor Named the Mars Rover?
Many people might not know that school-aged children have named Mars explorer rovers over the last three decades. From Sojourner in 1997 to the Spirit and Opportunity rovers landing in 2004, and Curiosity exploring the Red Planet since 2012, each was ... Read More
Your Refund Could Open the Door
One of the silver linings to filing your income tax return is finding out that you are going to receive a refund that could literally open the door to owning a home. If you happen to be one of these fortunate taxpayers, your next decision is ... Read More