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By Holly Weatherwax, A Great Real Estate Experience
( Associate Broker, Momentum Realty)
If your idea of home includes more land, more privacy, and maybe a few four-legged feathered residents, take a look at 1238 Shepherds Mill Rd., Berryville, VA 22611.Offered at $723,900, this unique Berryville VA home sits on 6.93 acres and offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, spacious living areas, and features that make country living especially appealing. And yes, the property already includes features for horses and chickens, too!  A Berryville VA Home with Room to Spread OutBuilt in 1996, the main home offers approximately 2,900 square feet of living space with a comfortable traditional floor plan. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, spacious rooms, a family room off the kitchen, and a kitchen with an island, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space for everyday meals. Two b...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
COMMUNITY · DMV / NORTHERN VIRGINIA · DIWALI 2026Free Diwali Vendor Guide: Shining a Light on Local DMV BusinessesDiwali celebrations bring people together — and so do the local businesses that help make them happen. Here’s how to get featured, for free.By Ritu Desai, Associate Broker · Samson PropertiesWatch the full Short on YouTube: youtube.com/shorts/266GedjrXoA📖 Prefer the full write-up? Read the full blog on my website →Every Diwali in the DMV lights up because a local business made it happen — the DJ who kept the dance floor full, the mehndi artist who stayed an extra hour, the caterer who made your mother-in-law finally approve. This year, I want to shine a light back on them. #1  What’s the Diwali Vendor Guide? A free, curated guide I’m putting together for the Northern Virgini...
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By Mark Edwards, East West Realty
(East West Realty)
Only 5 Building Homesites Remain in Founders PointeSasser Construction has recently purchased the last three available homesites in Founders Pointe. Sasser now has 5 lots remaining for a custom home in this award winning, custom home community.Three of the Sasser homesites are interior lots (Lots 108, 239, and 240 Founders Pointe Trail), and the other two border the Resource Protection Area (Lot 129 Patriot’s Ridge and Lot 174 Colonial Way). Lot 129 is a highly unique peninsula of land that extends to the water. The five lot sizes range for .2 acre to .86 acre and are now available for a new custom home.Looking to build a custom home in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia? Sasser Construction is fortunate to have secured the last 5 building lots in this award winning, waterfront communit...
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By Robin Gauthier, I have the Key to your NextHome
(NextHome Tidewater Realty)
  Home Seller Tips · Hampton Roads, VA Outgrown Your Starter Home? Take the Readiness Test Before You List A practical readiness check for Chesapeake and Virginia Beach homeowners who’ve outgrown their first home and are weighing the move up — before they touch a For Sale sign. Having equity in your starter home is great. Having an actual plan for what comes next is better. The fastest way to turn a move up into moving chaos is to decide “we’ve outgrown this place, let’s just see what happens” — and then discover your next home has to solve ten years of life in one weekend. I’m Robin Gauthier, Broker/Owner of NextHome Tidewater Realty, and I hear a version of this every month from homeowners across Chesapeake and Virginia Beach: the starter home that fit perfectly in year one feels tigh...
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By Robin Gauthier, I have the Key to your NextHome
(NextHome Tidewater Realty)
Inventory Finally Ticked Up in Stonegate — But Prices Didn't Blink A year ago there were zero homes for sale in Stonegate. Today there are three. If you're guessing that means prices finally softened, you're about to be surprised. I pulled the fresh MLS comps, the full county tax record, and lined them up against my November and February reports. Here's what's really going on. 🎥 Watch the Full Video Walkthrough Prefer to read? The full numbers, comps, and neighborhood guide are right below. Eleven months ago, there was not a single home for sale in Stonegate. Zero. Today there are three — two active, one pending. That's still one of the tightest inventory pictures in all of Great Bridge, and if you assumed "more homes on the market" means "softer prices," the numbers are about to surpri...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
Fall market report for buyers Northern Virginia Buyers Could Save Thousands During This One Week in 2026 Sept 27 to October 3 Realtor.com's pick for the best week to buy a home this year, and what it means for buyers here at home. I f you have been thinking about buying a home in Northern Virginia, there is one week coming up that deserves a closer look. Realtor.com has named September 27 through October 3 the best week to buy a home in 2026, based on the combination of more homes for sale, less buyer competition, lower listing prices, more price reductions, and a slower pace than buyers typically experience during the spring and summer markets. For buyers searching in Northern Virginia, NoVA, or the greater DMV, that timing is especially interesting because the local market is already...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
Things to do this weekend What to Do in Northern Virginia and DC This Weekend: 9 Events for September 25–27, 2026 The first weekend of fall is bringing plenty of reasons to get out of the house. From Oktoberfest celebrations and outdoor art shows to an airshow, cultural festivals, wine tasting, and a major Smithsonian anniversary, there is something happening in almost every corner of Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. If you are looking for things to do in Northern Virginia this weekend, here are nine events worth adding to your September 25–27 plans. 1. Lovettsville Oktoberfest Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Downtown Lovettsville, VA Northern Virginia is getting a little taste of Bavaria this weekend. The 30th annual Lovettsville Oktoberfest returns with German-inspired foo...
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By Robin Gauthier, I have the Key to your NextHome
(NextHome Tidewater Realty)
  Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA · September 2026 Market UpdateBridgefield: Prices Are Up, But the Pace Has Changed Only two homes have sold in Bridgefield in the last six months. I pulled the fresh MLS numbers, compared them to my February report, and dug into the schools and everything around this no-HOA, original Great Bridge neighborhood. Here's the full breakdown. 🎥 Watch the Full Video Walkthrough Prefer to read? The full numbers, comps, and neighborhood guide are right below.   Market Snapshot In the past six months, only two homes have sold in Bridgefield — and both closed within a hair of their asking price. If you've been waiting to see more "For Sale" signs go up in this established, no-HOA corner of Great Bridge, that wait tells you something: this neighborhood simply doesn't ...
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By DANIEL PATTON, Real Estate agent serving Hampton Road VA.
(Prodigy Realty)
Loan Types, Closing Cost Caps, and Why Switching Loans Mid-Contract Can Hit Your Bottom LineOne thing that catches buyers off guard more than almost anything else in a transaction: the loan type you're approved for doesn't just affect your rate — it sets a hard cap on how much of your closing costs the seller is even allowed to cover. And if you switch loan programs partway through a deal, that cap can change on you.Seller-paid closing cost limits, by loan typeConventional loans: 3% of the purchase price if you're putting down less than 10%, 6% if you're putting down 10-24%, 9% if you're putting down 25% or more. Investment properties are capped at 2% regardless of down payment.FHA loans: a flat 6%, no matter your down payment.VA loans: this one trips people up. VA caps "seller concessi...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
 REAL ESTATE INVESTING · DMV / NORTHERN VIRGINIAReal Estate Investing: Buy and Hold vs. Commercial vs. LandMost people ask me how to start investing. Almost nobody asks what I’d skip. Here’s the honest ranking — and why the top three matter most.By Ritu Desai, Associate Broker · Samson PropertiesWatch the full Short on YouTube: youtube.com/shorts/wH5JsYnMJcgSo here they are — all six strategies, ranked honestly, including the two I don’t recommend to most people. This is opinion, not advice. Take what’s useful and leave the rest. #6  Wholesaling Lowest barrier to entry — and that’s exactly the problem. You never own anything. It’s a sales business dressed up as an investing business. If you don’t love cold calling, you won’t last a year. #5  Fix and Flip The one everyone wants to start ...
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By Robin Gauthier, I have the Key to your NextHome
(NextHome Tidewater Realty)
 Home Seller Tips · Hampton Roads, VA New Construction Selling Near You? Here’s How to Win as a Resale Seller A straight-talk guide for Chesapeake & Virginia Beach sellers watching a new home community (or a fresh listing) pop up nearby — and wondering if they just lost the buyer. New construction breaking ground down the street from the home you’re about to sell? Take a breath. That price sign at the entrance to the new community is not the reason you’ll get fewer showings — and it’s definitely not a reason to reach for the price-reduction button. I’m Robin Gauthier, Broker/Owner of NextHome Tidewater Realty, and I get this question constantly from sellers across Chesapeake and Virginia Beach who watch a new community break ground nearby and assume they’ve already lost the buyer. They ...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
Fall is here in Northern Virginia, and it's shaping up to be a busy, happy season. There's a lot going on in our community right now, from Diwali and Navratri celebrations to a milestone night for local real estate, plus a free guide to help you make the most of your fall weekends. Here's what's on my radar. Celebrate Diwali by Giving Back I'm putting together a free Diwali Vendor Guide for the Northern Virginia Indian community, and I'm looking for local businesses to feature. The guide goes out free to families across dozens of local Facebook groups, email, and social media about three weeks before Diwali. There's no cost to be listed. If you run a local business, or know someone who does, I'd love to include you. Sign Up to Be Featured 100 Issues. One Incredible Night. What a specia...
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By Robin Gauthier, I have the Key to your NextHome
(NextHome Tidewater Realty)
  Greenbrier Area, Chesapeake, VA · August 2026 Market UpdateThe Woodbriar Market, One Year Later I pulled every attached and detached sale in Woodbriar from the past 12 months — straight from the MLS — and compared it to where this market stood a year ago. Watch the video, or scroll for the full breakdown: the numbers, the neighborhood, the schools, and what it means if you're buying or selling here. Watch the full breakdown above, or keep reading for the comps, the neighborhood, and the schools.   Two townhomes. One neighborhood. A three-way negotiation that closed in two days on the market. That's not a typo — one of the last ten Woodbriar townhomes to sell went under contract in 2 days and closed $6,000 over asking. If you've been quietly wondering what your Woodbriar home is worth ...
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By Robin Gauthier, I have the Key to your NextHome
(NextHome Tidewater Realty)
 Home Seller Tips · Hampton Roads, VA How to Pick the Best Offer When Selling Your Home (It's Not Always the Highest) A straight-talk guide for Chesapeake & Virginia Beach sellers who just got more than one offer — and need to know what actually matters. Quick question: if two offers were sitting side by side on your kitchen table right now, would you know which one to take? If your gut answer is “obviously, the bigger number” — give me five minutes before you sign anything. I’m Robin Gauthier, Broker/Owner of NextHome Tidewater Realty, and I’ve sat across the table from a lot of Hampton Roads sellers who fell for a big number and spent the next 45 days regretting it. The highest offer on paper is not always the smartest move. In the video below, I walk through exactly why — watch it, o...
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By Robin Gauthier, I have the Key to your NextHome
(NextHome Tidewater Realty)
  Norfolk, VA · August 2026 Market UpdateIs Wilburn Farms & Bromley Still a Seller's Market? I pulled the newest MLS numbers for Wilburn Farms & Bromley and compared them to the January 2026 report. Prices moved. Terms shifted. Here's what actually changed — and what it means if you're buying or selling here. Watch the full 9-minute breakdown above, or keep reading for the numbers, the neighborhood, and the next move — whichever side of the transaction you're on.   One Wilburn Farms & Bromley home closed at $540,000. Another closed at $205,000. Same neighborhood, same six-month window. If you've been quietly wondering what your home here is actually worth right now, the "average price" everyone quotes is only part of the answer.     What's Changed Since the January 2026 Report Back in J...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
A Rainwater Run Home That Feels Like a Private Retreat 3.97 Private acres ~8,100 Finished sq ft 6 / 6.5 Beds / baths If you are searching for a luxury home for sale in Oakton, VA with privacy, acreage, and exceptional living space, this custom Craftmark home in Rainwater Run offers a combination that is difficult to find in Northern Virginia. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this impressive Oakton property sits on 3.97 private acres surrounded by trees, preserved land, open green space, and a nearby stream. Inside, the Craftmark Kenmore model offers approximately 8,100 square feet across three finished levels, with 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, flexible living spaces, and high-quality Energy Star construction. Custom Craftmark Home in Oakton, Virginia   From the moment you enter, ...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRAILS 16 Hikes Worth Your Weekend This Fall From flat lakeside loops to Blue Ridge overlooks There's a stretch of about six weeks every fall when Northern Virginia is at its absolute best. The humidity breaks, the bugs give up, and the woods along the Potomac turn gold and rust practically overnight. It's the season that reminds you why you live here. Whether you've got an hour and a stroller or a full Saturday and good boots, here are sixteen trails to get you outside - sorted by how much effort they ask of you. Easy & Family-Friendly Flat, forgiving, and stroller-tolerant. Good for grandparents, toddlers, and anyone who wants to talk the whole way. Burke Lake Park Loop 4.7-mile loop | Easy | 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station | Sunrise to sunset The gold standard for an...
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By Mark Edwards, East West Realty
(East West Realty)
Discover main floor living and an open floor plan filled with top-of-the-line appointments. Hardwood floors cover the first floor and upgraded counter tops throughout. Vaulted great room ceiling, stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves, covered side porch. Many special features are included- gourmet kitchen with gas cooktop and built-in wall oven/microwave, large center island, beverage fridge, luxurious primary bedroom, large ceramic shower, huge walk-in closet with custom shelving. Second floor Bonus Room with loft area, and full bath could be a secondary primary suite. You’ll also love the spacious walk-in attic for easy storage space. Enjoy walking down to the marina to the water and also the waterfront Decoy’s restaurant. The Nottoway New Home floor plan at 110 Creek Lane by Sasser C...
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By Robin Gauthier, I have the Key to your NextHome
(NextHome Tidewater Realty)
   Robin GauthierBroker/Owner GET THE CHECKLIST Hampton Roads Home Selling Guide What Should I Fix Before Selling My House? Before you spend thousands getting your home ready for the market, learn which projects build buyer confidence—and which ones simply make your wallet cry in a corner. The short answer: Fix visible or functional problems first, prioritize low-cost improvements that make your home feel clean and maintained, and pause before making a major cosmetic renovation. Use the three-bucket test below before spending a dollar. Selling a home can create a strange kind of pressure. Suddenly, every dated fixture feels like an emergency, and the kitchen you have lived with for years starts whispering, “Renovate me.” Before you spend thousands of dollars, take a breath. Your goal is...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
                      Labor Day Weekend Your Guide to the Long Weekend in Northern Virginia and DC September 4 - 7, 2026 September is here, and while fall is not official just yet, Labor Day weekend has always felt like summer's warm goodbye. The good news for us? You do not have to go far to make the most of the long weekend. From jazz on the waterfront to Highland games in the countryside, here are twelve ways to fill the days close to home - all within an easy drive of Northern Virginia. *** All Weekend Long DC JazzFest Sept 2 - 6 | The Wharf, Washington, DC | Waterfront finale Sept 5 - 6, noon to 10 p.m. | From about $29 Five days of world-class jazz spread across the District, wrapping up with a two-day celebration along the Potomac at The Wharf. Expect a rich mix of established n...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
SELLERS EDITION Ready To List? Say No More. Preparing, pricing, marketing, negotiating. I am ready to get to work for you. RITU DESAI  |  DMV REALTOR "Ready to list? Say no more... ding dong!" From preparing your home and setting the right price to marketing it strategically and negotiating the best possible terms - I am ready to get to work. PRESS PLAY WATCH ON YOUTUBE MY PROCESS Four Steps To Sold   01 Prepare Your Home Staging, repairs, and presentation that make buyers see themselves living there. 02 Set The Right Price Data-driven pricing that attracts serious buyers and creates real competition. 03 Market Strategically Professional photography, targeted ads, and a story buyers connect with. 04 Negotiate The Best Terms Protecting your bottom line and getting you top dollar with th...
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By Robin Gauthier, I have the Key to your NextHome
(NextHome Tidewater Realty)
    A data-led look at the neighborhoods that paired solid price performance with quicker market times—plus the part of the story your individual home still gets to write. By Robin GauthierBroker/Owner, NextHome Tidewater RealtyChesapeake, Virginia Which Great Bridge neighborhoods had the best mix of price and speed for sellers?In this 2026 seller-performance snapshot, Cheshire Forest, Foxgate Quarter, and Wilson Heights stood out among qualifying Great Bridge neighborhoods. Cheshire Forest delivered the strongest all-around blend, with a 100.13% median sale-to-list ratio and a four-day median market time. Foxgate Quarter led the qualified group on price performance at 101.30% of list price, while Wilson Heights supplied the largest sample with 20 recent closings and a five-day median m...
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By Ritu Desai 703-625-4949, Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor
(Samson Properties)
MARKET UPDATE | SUMMER 2026 The DMV Housing Market Is Shifting Six numbers every Northern Virginia buyer and seller should understand right now. BY RITU DESAI | DMV REALTOR The DMV summer housing market is shifting - but that does not mean it has stopped moving. Here is what we are seeing across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. right now - and what these numbers actually mean for buyers and sellers on the ground. WATCH THE FULL UPDATE WATCH ON YOUTUBE BY THE NUMBERS 6 Trends Shaping The DMV +41% NoVA Condo Inventory Condo buyers now have significantly more choices than a year ago. +20% Overall Inventory More homes are available across all property types region-wide. -7.2% Pending Home Sales Fewer contracts being signed compared to earlier this year. 6-7% Mortgage Rates...
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