Doug Francis | RealtorStart hereAboutBlogContactThe Vienna real estate market has really changed over my twenty-five years. From architecture to walk scores.Combine my actual insider experience with your favorite real estate App… if moving out, moving in, or just across town.GET STARTED NOWReal Estate | Advice & Knowledge | Inspiring HomesVienna Virginia Real Estate703-304-6827Featured in Verisign’s “Where the World Clicks” global marketing campaign, and quoted in Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” “My wife and I turned to Google to find someone that had local knowledge of Vienna and the community. Doug’s name came up and we never looked back.” – Andries
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Locking-In, Commuting, Schools, and …May 6, 2019 By Doug FrancisThree common question I'm hearing in 2019 are:
When should we lock-in our rate?I'm commuting to _______, how's the commute?What do you know about the school?Is there shopping nearby?
Locking-in a mortgage rate
Mortgage rates dropped unexpectedly in early 2019 providing a  Continue Reading Everyday is Earth DayApril 22, 2019 By Doug FrancisEveryday is Earth Day in my community.
The Town of Vienna has a unique program encouraging people to make donations to support the replacement of street trees around town.
About ten years ago, I was talking with the director of the parks and recreation department about  Continue Reading Is the wrong school listed online?March 2, 2019 By Doug FrancisThe truth is, school reputations can make or break real estate values.
And why does public school funding usually become a political hot potato when jurisdictions discuss increasing funding or adding a new 1/2 cent meals tax to help fund the schools?
Honestly, good schools cement  Continue Reading Appealing Your Fairfax Real Estate AssessmentFebruary 16, 2019 By Doug FrancisIf the next owner of your home will probably tear it down to build a brand new home, then you should carefully examine your 2019 Fairfax County Real Estate Assessment.
For many owners who live in Vienna, VA, they know the tear-down market is hot since today's home buyers see  Continue Reading Stormwater and New HomesFebruary 9, 2019 By Doug FrancisSeeing a small ditch or poorly landscaped rocky area is what home buyers are startled to see when looking at new homes in Vienna. They can become an all-consuming focal point... and not in a very goo