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Monthly Archives: April 2015

    Beautiful light-filled Ashburn townhome – 21015 Coach House Square

    By Katherine Craddock | April 29, 2015

    21015 Coach House Square Ashburn, VA 20147 With bright new communities, convenient access to some of the nation’s top work centers, and some of the best schools and shopping centers in the country, Ashburn, Virginia is quickly becoming one of the tonier Northern Virginia addresses. In a market this hot, it’s tough to find a... Read More

    What do those colored dots on Zillow mean?

    By Katherine Craddock | April 27, 2015

    Zillow is fast becoming one of the favorite ways for Americans to start their home shopping adventures.  But it can also be deeply disappointing to learn that your favorite dream house is not actually for sale at all –or hasn’t even been on the market in over a decade! So how can you tell what... Read More

    BEFORE AND AFTER: WASHINGTON, D.C. FLIP, PART 4

    By Katherine Craddock | April 26, 2015

    One of the best ways to add value to a Washington, D.C. Metro area home is to add in the option of a rental apartment/in-law suite/au pair quarters.  Good rental units in the D.C. area are hard to come by — and almost never vacant! By digging out a basement and transforming it with a... Read More

    BEFORE AND AFTER, WASHINGTON, D.C. HOUSE FLIP, PART 3

    By Katherine Craddock | April 25, 2015

    What’s the number one feature that buyers are looking for in homes?  Upgraded kitchens and baths.  This Washington, D.C. row house flip by our partners at Redux Properties was no exception!  If you want to see the very latest in home design trends look no further than these amazing before and after photos of the... Read More

    BEFORE AND AFTER: WASHINGTON, D.C. HOUSE FLIP, PART 2

    By Katherine Craddock | April 24, 2015

    Homes in Washington, D.C. have beautiful bones and architecture.  But after years of use (and misuse) many have fallen into disrepair.  For our partners at Redux Properties, transforming this neglected Washington, D.C. row house into a Million Dollar mansion was like uncovering a long buried treasure. Here’s a Before and After look at how we transformed... Read More

    BEFORE AND AFTER: WASHINGTON, D.C. HOUSE FLIP, PART 1

    By Katherine Craddock | April 23, 2015

    Washington, D.C. is changing … flipping faster than you can blink!  Our partners at Redux Properties purchased a beat up row home at 1234 C St. NE and turned it into a Million Dollar Listing!  Check out Part One of the Before and After Transformations of our Washington, D.C. flip. (You won’t believe it’s the same house!). EXTERIOR BEFORE... Read More

    TOP FIVE IN-LAW SUITE PROPERTIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA UNDER $600K

    By Katherine Craddock | April 20, 2015

    Did you know that over 10,000 baby boomers retire every day?  And over 30% of Millenials still live at home with their parents?  Add these trends together with a lack of affordable housing, and you have the hottest real estate request in Northern Virginia: In-Law Suites and Basement Rental Units. So whether you are looking... Read More

    TAX DAY FREEBIES 2015 in NORTHERN VIRGINIA

    By Katherine Craddock | April 13, 2015

    April 15, 2015.  Tax Day.  It’s rough for everyone.  So once you file your taxes with Uncle Sam (or TurboTax  does), and make plans to put that refund towards a down payment on your new Redux Realty home, treat yourself to one of these amazing 2015 Northern Virginia tax-day freebies! FREE BEN AND JERRY’S CONE... Read More

    Can I Afford a Single Family Home in Fairfax County?

    By Katherine Craddock | April 6, 2015

    It’s time to buy your first home!  How exciting!  But can you afford a single family home in Fairfax County?  Or is a townhouse or other location more in your budget? It should come as no surprise that single family homes in Fairfax County are pricey.  And the reality is that if your pre-approval is... Read More