February 4, 2012

Tortuga | Hip Gourmet Food Truck in Tyson’s Corner

Tortuga Food Truck Vienna Virginia

Always on the lookout for a good lunch, I stumbled across Tortuga in Tyson’s Corner. Yes, the gourmet food truck has arrived and I haven’t been disappointed yet. Officially added to my list of regular lunch spots. The theme of classic sandwiches based upon the “Torta” includes skirt steak, roast pork, and fresh grilled summer [...]

So, what is my home worth?

Vienna va real estate sales chart

One of the most important benefits an experienced real estate agent brings to the table is the ability to recommend an “asking price” to a home seller. Unlike cars, each home is totally unique depending on condition, how it sits on the lot,  location, and many other important factors. Has the Northern Virginia real estate [...]

Yes, Reviews are Relevant

Comments about Doug Francis Realtor

After a few real estate clients found me online, I asked how they stumbled across me or my Northern Virginia Real Estate Blog. Often it was a top Google result when they asked a question or one of my home listings showed up on one of the 10,548 “home search/IDX” sites that are out there. [...]

My Opinion on the 2010 Real Estate Statistics

Real Estate Activity in Northern Virginia

Trying to pick up trends in the real estate business is a challenge because national stats don’t always sync with what I see on the streets of Vienna or McLean, VA. Yes, I am talking about the mean streets, places where multiple buyers are still anxiously awaiting new listings even as 2011 arrives. Those two [...]