Potomac Maryland Potomac, Maryland is in southern Montgomery County Maryland, just outside the beltway, bordering the Potomac River. There are dozens of smaller neighborhoods. Potomac is best known for being a DC suburb with luxury homes. With luxury comes higher price points. Stick with me until the end because I’m going to debunk a long-standing […]
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August 25, 2023
Moving To Herndon VA | Everything You Need To Know!
August 18, 2023Moving To Herndon VA The town of Herndon is located in Fairfax County and is a rapidly growing suburb of DC. It is home to around 25,000 residents and is a very diverse town. Downtown Herndon is the Town’s historic core and hosts many local events, shops, and restaurants. The arrival of the railroad in […]
Read MoreVIRGINIA vs MARYLAND – 2023 Update | What’s The Difference?
August 11, 2023Virginia vs Maryland – 2023 Update! You are moving to the DC Area but you don’t want to live in DC. My last Maryland vs Virginia video from a year ago was very popular, but some people felt that I was more supportive of Virginia than Maryland. That’s not entirely true. I lived in Maryland […]
Read MoreMarket Update (2023) – Dog Days of Summer
August 04, 2023Market Update (2023) What is going on in the market right now? It’s no secret that when rates started creeping up, sales slowed down. There were still buyers out there who weren’t interest rate sensitive. They had a high down payment or all cash. My spring was the slowest on record for me. Let’s rewind […]
Read MoreLiving in Occoquan VA | Neighborhoods, Lifestyle & Real Estate
July 28, 2023Living in Occoquan VA | Old Town Occoquan – History Occoquan has been a vibrant, picturesque small town since the 18th century and is one of the few “Old Towns” in Prince William County. It sits along the banks of the Occoquan River and is known for its historic charm, family owned restaurants, specialty shops, […]
Read MoreMoving to Woodbridge VA | Neighborhood, Real Estate & Lifestyle
July 21, 2023Moving to Woodbridge VA Woodbridge, Virginia was mostly plantations for centuries, until it became farms and industrial complexes post-Civil War. In the 1980’s, urban sprawl arrived and Woodbridge grew to become a bedroom community for metro Washington DC. Neighboring Dale City and Lake Ridge were developed about a decade before Woodbridge but became part of […]
Read MoreMoving to Lake Ridge VA | Neighborhood, Real Estate, Family & Fun!
July 14, 2023Moving to Lake Ridge VA Lake Ridge was developed as a planned community, along with Dale City, in the 1960s and 1970s. Both Dale City and Lake Ridge were annexed into Woodbridge and are considered part of Woodbridge. Lake Ridge is set on 4,700 acres. The Lake Ridge Association maintains 1,200 acres. There are 7,278 […]
Read MoreGeorgetown DC | History, Real Estate, Food, Fun & Lifestyles Explained!
June 30, 2023Georgetown DC What neighborhood started out as the original port of the nation’s capital, became its own municipality, then turned into Ground Zero for the preppy set, hosted a portion of the punk and grunge movements and became one of the most expensive neighborhoods with prestige unmatched by most of the rest of DC? GEORGETOWN! […]
Read MoreMoving to Dale City VA | Neighborhood, Lifestyle & Real Estate
June 24, 2023Moving to Dale City VA Dale City was developed as a planned community by Cecil Don Hylton in the 1960s and 1970s. Both Dale City and Lake Ridge were annexed into Woodbridge and are considered part of Woodbridge. Dale City is the largest area of Woodbridge with a population of 72,000. Lake Ridge and Woodbridge […]
Read MoreMoving to Lorton VA | Real Estate, Neighborhood & Lifestyles
June 16, 2023Moving to Lorton VA Please do not pick up prisoners re-enactment Welcome to Lorton, Virginia. For many years, when you said Lorton, Virginia, you either thought “Prison” or “Auto Train to Disney World.” Location Lorton, Virginia is in the southernmost part of Fairfax County. It spans the east and west sides of 95 which runs […]
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I am Melissa ~ Washington DC Realtor®, Snarky Commentator, Mama to two maniacs, Rescuer of Corgis and wife of a really laid back man.
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