Bristow-Gainesville Real Estate News & Opinion

Frustrations for Buyers in House HuntingTrying to schedule a buyer tour for tomorrow had me putting together the impossible puzzle.  A buyer, who is a shift worker and not available most frequently trafficked house hunting days and times, wanted to see six houses.  Add in tightly timed showing wi...

Mondays are My Favorite Days of the WeekYou would think that someone who loved Mondays as much as I do would love every opportunity for a fresh start, like New Year's Day.  Let me tell you a little something about me...I much prefer any old non-holiday Monday to New Year's Day.  Fresh starts are ...

Being Part of  NeighborhoodWhile finishing a late lunch yesterday, my door bell rang.  I could not get there as fast as I wanted, but I'm sure the cat that was sitting in front of the storm door peering out did.  What I walked up to see was two young boys on my sidewalk, pointing to a snake on my...

The Eve of Buying Her Very First HomeYesterday I shared the story of helping former neighbors and lifelong friends through the multiple offer situation on their home.  Today I bring you the story of a short-term neighbor that became my friend during a stint in the rental across the street from my...

Just What the Doctor OrderedLast night, while my stomach was churning over the potential destruction a Presidential election could cause, I managed to put together a multiple offer package for this duplex in Fairfax City.  It was my pleasure to present to the seller all four offers on her home, w...

Well Maintained Duplex in the Heart of Fairfax City Overview Maps Photos Market Stats $375,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms1 Full Bathroom1 Half BathroomInterior: 1,397 sqftLot: 6,161 sqftYear Built: 1955MLS #: VAFC120634 Location 10646 Maple StreetFairfax, VA 22030USA Chris Ann C...

Thriving in a Crazy YearToday I was happy to accompany buyers to a closing.  It was a closing that almost didn't happen, but not for anything in this particular deal.  It was my clients' home sale that was troubled because of a buyer having underwriting issues with her loan.  Six weeks delay in t...

Gagging at Gnats and Swallowing FliesThe moment of pure insanity you are about to read is brought to you by COVID.  Never in my life have I seen so many people, smart people, abandon common sense to squelch the fear they have been fed about a novel virus.  I'm not going to pretend like COVID didn...

"I Can Explain It to You, I Can't Understand It for You"Another day in the Bristow-Gainesville real estate market, another offer submitted for a buyer client to be piled on the mound of offers the seller will receive.  Every buyer has to go through a learning curve when they enter the market, eve...

Outstanding Price for a Great Location Overview Maps Photos Market Stats $479,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 Full Bathrooms1 Half BathroomInterior: 2,895 sqftLot: 5,100 sqftYear Built: 2003MLS #: VAPW501424 Location 14312 Fallsmere CircleGainesville, VA 20155USA Chris Ann Clela...