Franklin Farm Town Houses for sale, Oak Hill/Herndon VA 20171. July 13, 2010 report.     Thanks for stopping by! Our goal is to keep you up to date on what is happening in the Franklin Farm real estate market and to tell you a bit about this fine neighborhood.            In addition to single family homes, Franklin Farm has two town house communities, one on either side of  Stone Heather Drive.   Each offers convenience to the Franklin Farm Shopping Center which is also located on Stone Heather.       The following report shows those Town Houses that have Sold in Franklin Farm in the last three months: Franklin Farm Town Home Sales.             Yes, this is a .pdf file. But it is going to give you info that you really want to know: it shows any seller concessions, last list price and fi... 07/13/2010

Homes for Sale in Spring Lake Estates Herndon/Oak Hill VA 20171  Sam: I may want to sell my house in Spring Lake Estates in the months ahead. It is an awesome, cozy community, but it looks like I will be relocating soon.  I was wondering if you could post a monthly report that will show homes that have sold here the last 18 months so I can see the price trend in the neighborhood? Also, before you do that could you post a link to show me what homes are currently for sale in Spring Lake Estates as well as those that are under contract?      Steve: Happy to do so Sam. There are currently no properties for sale in Spring Lake or under contract as of July 13. It is a small community as you know and properties have moved fast now that the market has improved. I will report every couple weeks ... 07/13/2010

Homes for Sale in Chantilly Highlands Oak Hill/Herndon VA July 13, 2010     Tim: From everything I have heard, Chantilly Highlands is a place I should consider when buying my next home. Can you tell me more about it and post home sales info? Steve: Happy to do Tim, I posted Chantilly Highlands home sales reports a few inches down in this post.                      Chantilly Highlands is a community of single family homes in Fairfax County located between Herndon Virginia  and Chantilly. Dulles Airport is approximately 5 miles down the road as is the adult playground of Reston Town Center.             Chantilly Highlands has Oak Hill Elementary school within its boundaries, a playground, a pool (home of the Chantilly Highlands Dolphins Swim Team), community center and tennis courts.    I... 07/13/2010

Frying Pan Park: Farm animals and more minutes from Herndon and Reston!  If  you need a quick children's outing near Herndon and Reston, go see some friendly farm animals at Frying Pan Park's Kidwell Farm.     Located off West Ox road near its intersection with Centreville road, the farm is just outside of Herndon on the Chantilly side.           Our young adult children  still stop in to check on the baby animals and relive their childhood memories from years of visits. Below is a photo tour web site of Kidwell Farm that I took over a number of visits.  Within the site, try the Photo Gallery....it works better for this type of photo than the Virtual tour. There is appropriate musical accompaniment so make sure your sound is not too loud :-)     Frying Pan Park Herndon, VA 20171 Photo T... 07/08/2010

Homes for sale in Folkstone, Herndon VA 20171. Oakton High School district.       Sam: I may want to sell my house in Folkstone in the months ahead. It is an awesome community, but it looks like I will be relocating to Huntsville AL soon.  I was wondering if you could post a monthly report that will show homes that have sold here the last 12 months? I want to see what is happening with the sales trend in the neighborhood.       Also, before you do that could you post a link to show me what homes are currently for sale in Folkstone as well as those that are under contract?    Steve: Happy to do so Sam. This report shows homes for sale in Folkstone along with those under contract as of July 7, 2010: Homes For Sale in Folkstone, Herndon VA 20171     The following report shows those homes t... 07/07/2010

Chantilly Highlands Oak Hill/Herndon 20171. The real estate market is hot!     The market for homes in Chantilly Highlands is extremely good. The property we put on the market this past Friday, 2902 Mother Well Ct. received its first offer 4 hours after it was available for viewing. It was shown non stop all weekend and  we reached agreement and completed the paperwork on an acceptable offer last night. On the market Friday...under contract Monday. There are a number of reasons for this. -The sellers were totally committed to marketing this home regardless of the effort on their part. Look at the tour below and see how well they prepared their property for showing. Sparkling clean and zero clutter. Their dog was crated for showing and despite the inconvenience, they spent the holiday we... 07/06/2010

Chantilly Highlands Oak Hill/Herndon VA. A great place to call home.   If you have been looking for  a 4 bedroom single family beauty with a 2 car garage in the Chantilly High School district with (if you are lucky) an elementary school right in the neighborhood....Which just happens to be right across the street from the pool, community center, tennis courts and playground...well...   That home is here right now. Jan and Steve Bachman, Chantilly Highland's Realtors present: 2902 MOTHER WELL CT HERNDON, VA 20171 in Chantilly Highlands. This beautiful home is offered for sale at $650k. The photo tour of this home  is  right below. If you are not familiar with Chantilly Highlands, more information follows as well  as  a photo tour of the neighborhood surrounding this new listing.     2902... 07/03/2010

Fourth of July Fireworks in Herndon and Reston plus Animals at Kidwell Farm What is close to Herndon and to Reston? Try Lake Fairfax in Reston. Lie on the slope above the lake and watch the lights reflecting in the water. Eat. We took our then 2 year old daughter  to Lake Fairfax fireworks for the first time 20 years ago. She screamed the whole time once they started.    We ended up in the car for the remainder, trying to comfort her.                 5 years later her younger sister made the scene  at about the same age. With  much trepidation we waited for the first BANG. This child laughed for 15 minutes and then fell asleep. That pretty much has defined their personality differences for the last 15 years.     (Go to the fireworks early and visit this cow. She is lonely as you can see... 07/02/2010

Chantilly Highlands Oak Hill/Herndon VA-Outstanding New 4 bedroom Listing! If you have been watching the Chantilly Highlands neighborhood for an opportunity to buy a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, brick front colonial with 3 finished levels, deck, patio, AND an awesome  screened porch within the Chantilly High School Pyramid, your wait is over. Below you will find the photo tour for 2902 MOTHER WELL CT Herndon VA 20171. If you are not familiar with Chantilly Highlands, there is a photo tour of the neighborhood following.       2902 Mother Well Court Herndon, VA 20171 Elegant Colonial in Chantilly Highlands Home   Photo Gallery   Virtual Tour   Property Map   Payment Info   Request Showing   Contact Me   Jan and Steve Bachman Office: 703-652-5782 Mobile: 703-943-6590 Website: Visit Website Price : ... 07/01/2010

  Chantilly Highlands home for Sale. 2902 MOTHER WELL CT is on the market.       If you are looking for a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, brick front colonial with 3 finished levels, deck, patio, AND an awesome  screened porch within the Chantilly High School district, your wait is over.       Jan and Steve Bachman of RE/MAX Gateway present: 2902 MOTHER WELL CT HERNDON, VA 20171 in Chantilly Highlands. This beautiful home is offered for sale at $650k. Watch this space for  a full photo tour of this perfectly maintained and neutrally decorated home it will be posted by 8 pm tonight.       Chantilly Highlands is a community of single family homes in Fairfax County located between Herndon Virginia  and Chantilly. Dulles Airport is approximately 5 miles down the road as is the adult playground of Resto... 07/01/2010

Are you looking for a home at a bargain price that could benefit from some loving care?   You might want to cast your eyes on the homes which are available as foreclosed or short sales in Herndon Virginia ... I've put together a link to a list of homes which are offered by their owners for less than their current mortgages or have already been foreclosed by Lenders on the resale market on a 1st come,1st served basis.  You need a Realtor to show them and help you through the process ... And Yes, they've already factored in the Realtor cost so you can get the sort of help you'll need to land one of these bargains.  Visit www.reston-area.com/forsale.htm and  look to the links at mid-page for Foreclosed and Short Sale Homes. 07/01/2010

The inventory of Condos for sale in Herndon was 114 homes active on the market as of 1 July 2010.  Condos sales have really picked up in the Hernon area. They seem to fly off the market and average less than a month's worth of inventory so far this year.  If you've been hanging back, this might be the moment to re-start your shopping.  Visit Available Herndon Homes at http://www.reston-condos.com/forsale.htm  to view currently available condos in Herndon Virginia. 07/01/2010

  Sam: I will probably be selling my house in Emerald Chase in the months ahead. It is an awesome community, but it looks like I will be relocating to Huntsville AL soon.  I was wondering if you could post a monthly report that will show homes that have sold here the last 18 months? I want to see what is happening with sales trend in the neighborhood.     Also, before you do that could you post a link to show me what homes are currently for sale in Emerald Chase as well as those that are under contract?    Steve: Happy to do so Sam. By the way, if you end up going to Huntsville, you should contact my friend Nick Pappas in advance.... He can help you find a nice home there...he knows what he's doing and takes great care of his clients. I put a link to his information under the word Hunts... 06/29/2010

Homes for sale in Bradley Farm and Bradley Acres Janet: Do I live in Bradley Acres or Bradley Farm. Steve: Well Janet, the sign at the entrance to your community says Bradley Farm. You have a Bradley Farm Home Owners Association and a Bradley Farm Swim team. However, the LEGAL name on your real estate tax record says Bradley Acres and when real estate agents put your home on the internet MLS, you enter as Bradley Acres....soooo you actually live in both. By either name it is a great place to live. Sam: I may want to sell my house in Bradley Farm in the months ahead. It is an awesome community, but it looks like I will be relocating to Huntsville AL soon.  I was wondering if you could post a monthly report that will show homes that have sold here the last 18 months? I want to see what is... 06/28/2010

 Homes for Sale in Fox Mill Estates, Herndon, VA. 20171 June 2010 report   Sam: Is it true that the commuter bus lot is right in front of Fox Mill Estates and that it can take me to the West Falls Church Metro faster than if I lived closer, like in Vienna and drove to the Vienna metro, parked and THEN got on the Orange Line? Steve: Yes it is true. Sam: Wow, I should consider buying there! Steve: Yes  Sam, you should. Tanya: I may want to put my house in Fox Mill Estates on the market in a couple months.  I was wondering if you could post a monthly report that will show homes that have sold here the last 3 months?           I want to see what is happening with sales trend in the neighborhood. Also, before you do that could you post a link to show me what homes are currently for sale in F... 06/24/2010

  Franklin Farm homes for sale, Oak Hill/Herndon VA 20171. June 24, home sales.     Thanks for dropping in! Our goal is to keep you up to date on what is happening in the Franklin Farm real estate market and to tell you a bit about this fine neighborhood.           The Homes for Sale in Franklin Farm report, shows active listings as of 6/24/10,  as well as those currently under contract: Franklin Farm Homes for Sale.       The following report shows those single family homes that have Sold in Franklin Farm in the last three months: Franklin Farm Home Sales.           Yes, this is a .pdf file. But it is going to give you info that you really want to know: it shows any seller concessions, last list price and final contract price.  You can expand the size to a more readable format by click... 06/24/2010

My daughter walked across the stage at the George Mason Patriot Center today and accepted her high school diploma from Herndon High School. The grads were made up of students from both Herndon and Reston, Virginia. It was a special moment for our family and all of the other families who had a graduate cross the stage. We spent the weekend going from party to party celebrating these young people and the completion of this phase of their lives. An astounding number of these graduates will go on to College, so this is not about celebrating the 'glory days' of their youth. It is truly about gathering these kids, and their families, who have been so interwoven in each others lives for  4 years  and enjoying each others company. I was thinking about why, at least in this community, the high ... 06/22/2010

Home for Sale in Chantilly Highlands. 2902 MOTHER WELL CT. Coming Soon!       If you are looking for a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, brick front colonial with 3 finished levels, deck, patio, AND an awesome  screened porch within the Chantilly High School district, your wait is almost over.       Jan and Steve Bachman of RE/MAX Gateway present: 2902 MOTHER WELL CT HERNDON, VA 20171 in Chantilly Highlands. This beautiful home will be offered for sale in the mid $600k range beginning next week. Watch this space for  a full photo tour of this perfectly maintained and neutrally decorated home.       Chantilly Highlands is a community of single family homes in Fairfax County located between Herndon Virginia  and Chantilly. Dulles Airport is approximately 5 miles down the road as is the adult playground... 06/21/2010

    Chantilly Highlands Homes for Sale, Herndon/Oak Hill VA 20171. June 17, 2010 Home Sales Report   Sam: From everything I have heard Chantilly Highlands is a place I should consider when buying my next home.. Can you tell me more about it? If you would please post those Chantilly Highlands homes that are currently on the market as well as those under contract? Just so I can track values, could you also report on those Chantilly Highlands Homes that  have SOLD in the last three months?   Steve: Happy to do Sam. Chantilly Highlands is a community of single family homes in Fairfax County located between Herndon Virginia  and Chantilly. Dulles Airport is approximately 5 miles down the road as is the adult playground of Reston Town Center. Chantilly Highlands has Oak Hill Elementary school... 06/17/2010

Reupholstery and Drapery Work Room near Reston and Herndon  Reupholstery and window treatments in Reston and Herndon     John: I need to get a sofa recovered and my draperies were installed in 1989. Do you know any good place near Reston and Herndon that can do reupholstery and custom window treatments? Steve: John, you should check out  The Upholstery Shop in downtown Herndon. It is located on Elden street in the heart of old town  across the street from the Ice House restaurant and next to Jimmy's Old Town Tavern. They have a huge fabric selection in stock at great price points, and  both a drapery  and upholstery workroom. To the best of my knowledge, they are the only shop in either Reston or Herndon...certainly they offer the most complete selection of services: Re-upholstery, wind... 06/16/2010