Associate Broker, Long & Foster Real Estate
The Pulse of Buyer Activity (Spring 2025) As I prepared for National Open House Weekend April 26th-27th, expectations were high. Buyers have been out in full force in Northern Virginia since early 2025. Now with weather supporting the arrival of spring, listing agents like myself expected cherry listings that were priced right and presented perfectly, Read More …
Navigating a Home Purchase Post NAR Settlement As if the prospect of buying a home was not daunting enough, there is plenty of misinformation about what the process post NAR lawsuit settlement means for buyers. In the digital age, anyone with access to social media or the internet in general can come across as an Read More …
New Buyer Clients Always Wonder… Whenever I meet new buyer clients, there is anticipation in the air, measured by nervousness. As we talk through the home buying process and I ask questions to make sure we getting a game plan together to meet their goals, the new buyer client will inevitably ask, “What is the Read More …
The Gifts of the Season What a wonderful holiday season! December is always one of my favorite months, despite the shortened hours of sunlight we experience this time of year. The sights and sounds of the holiday season always brighten the darkness. This year was no different. This year, I made it a point to Read More …
Thoughts of Home on This Thanksgiving Eve As night falls on this Thanksgiving Eve, I am so thankful for those that have trusted me to help them purchase their homes, sell their homes, rent investment properties and find rental homes this year and all the years prior. Finding someone a place to call home, or Read More …
Why Do Home Inspectors Look in the Attic? A while back I was looking through some statistics on my website. I am always curious to know how many people I am reaching and what they typed in to find my site if they came through a search engine. Someone was Googling, “Why do home inspectors Read More …
In July I was pleased to share with you that my listing at 15120 Heather Mill Lane #407 in Regency at Dominion Valley had gone under contract. As settlement date approaches on that deal, I am excited to share another unit in the very same building. Allow me to introduce 15120 Heather Mill Lane #303, Read More …
Just Sold: As-Is Waterfront Condo in Belmont Bay If you ever wondered how having a water view can inspire buyers in real estate, this is a story for you. The condo located at 440 Belmont Bay Drive #203 in Woodbridge ended up a court ordered sale. My involvement in attempting to list the condo had Read More …
Being Prepared for Pet Emergencies If you are a pet lover, your house is not a home without your fur babies. As a pet mom to cats that have had some very serious issues over the years, I have learned to deal with emergencies and costly vet bills through experience. It is not unusual for Read More …
Multiple Offers in Manassas Leave a Very Happy Seller Just a few days ago I shared my new listing at 9705 Cheshire Ridge Circle. It was astonishing to me that it was the only garage townhouse for sale during this past spring weekend in all of Manassas, Bristow and Gainesville. It was also well appointed Read More …