Ariana’s Real Estate Blog
Welcome to my Real Estate Blog where I share with you all my tips and tools to assist you in navigating the real estate market.
If there is any topic that you would like to know more about, please email me at ariana@arianaluxuryhomes.com and I will be happy to cover the topic.
Renting vs Buying: Which Option Makes More Sense for You
Renting vs Buying: Which Option Makes More Sense for You? When it comes to deciding whether to rent or own a home, there are many factors to consider. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages, and what works for one person may not work for another. In this...
If you wanted to sell but thought you “missed” the market read on!
If you wanted to sell but thought you "missed" the market this could be the perfect time for you. The demand is back and sellers are seeing multiple offers & overbidding! After we slogged through 2022 it was unclear what was going to happen in 2023. Many were...
The Science Behind Staging Your Home for Sale.
Real estate can be an emotional undertaking so it’s important to look at the hard facts about the process to help guide you through the decision making process. One of the earliest decisions you have to make in the home selling process is what you are going to do with...
How to Buy a Home Right Now
How do you buy a home right now? You may have analysis paralysis and be on the fence about buying a home. You may be scared of mortgage rates? Your family may have said “wait the market will crash”. I wanted to lay out exactly what it takes to be a successful buyer in...
NEW Clean Energy Tax Credits for YOU!
When it comes to clean energy and taking care of your largest asset, it just makes sense to make energy efficient upgrades! Now the Federal Government is making that even easier for you as a homeowner. There are 2 big credits that you need to know about; The Energy...
What is the process for buying a home
BLOG_ What is the process for buying a home? There are probably some commonalities among agents when it comes to opening doors but the special skills come when you get inside a home and they especially matter when you are negotiating a home for a buyer client. ...
Real Estate Predictions 2023
I get asked fairly frequently how the real estate market is and thankfully my business is flowing and I am actively working in all sectors of the market right now. I think it is so important to not make “arm chair” judgements about the market based on the media but...
My Home Stinks? How to sell when you smell.
Don't let your equity go up in smoke if your home smells like cigarettes! I was out showing houses today and I showed a house that had been smoked in. The first signs of previously smoked in homes are plug in air fresheners. I do not know what it is about these wafty...
NOW is the best time to buy
NOW is the best time to buy! Yep today, December 12th, 2022. No, I am not crazy! Maybe you are thinking that rates are too crazy, the real estate market is dropping and will continue to drop or you will just wait this one out and see what happens. Well I disagree with...
Leesburg Virginia a Great Place to Live!
Leesburg is a bustling historic city made up of roughly 50,000 people. Leesburg can trace its roots back to 1740, and was a pivotal town during the Civil War. You can still enjoy a stroll through town and take in the old world feel of downtown Leesburg but the little...
38077 Touchstone Farm Lane Hillsboro, VA 20132
Guest Blog By Karen Graham kgraham@loudountimes.com This four-bedroom home located at 38077 Touchstone Farm Lane in Hillsboro is new on the market for $1,200,000. While the home has a Hillsboro address, it is located in a small enclave of 15 homes about two...
Living a Charmed Life in Purcellville VA
Living a Charmed Life in Purcellville VA. The adorable town of Purcellville was settled in 1764. Named after prominent businessman Valentine Purcell. Just imagine what Purcellville was like in the frontier times! You still get all the “PIONEER” feels downtown,...
Advantages And Disadvantages Of An Open House
When putting their house up for sale, many people think it's a given that they'll have an open house. But just because open houses are common doesn't mean that they are the best way to sell every home. Before you decide if an open house will help you sell your home,...
Sold! on Social Media
Do you think your home will be “sold on social media”? Social media & real estate marketing are forever intertwined. Social media has become an integral part of our lives and impacts us in a variety of ways, especially in the way people are buying real estate. 72%...
Live in Virginia, let the Commonwealth help you buy a home!
Getting a mortgage for a home is critically important and securing an affordable rate even more so. If you are a resident in Virginia, the VHDA (Virginia Housing Development Authority) offers 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loans to first-time and qualifying,...
Top 10 Reasons to Move to the DMV Region.
Top 10 Reasons to Move to the DMV Region. The variety of landscapes, rich history, and various things to do across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland attract not just tourists, but also residents. My Grandparents moved to McLean, VA in the early 1960’s. My...
The Return to School: How to Prepare
The Return to School: How to Prepare Going back to the Fall school and sports schedule can be jarring. No more relaxing bedtimes or late dinners by the pool. Now I get the meals planned for the week on Sunday, calendar out the week on my phone & on the family...
Ariana Luxury Homes Listing Strategy
Every home is different and every homeowner deserves the care and attention of a custom marketing strategy. When I am doing a listing appointment people ask me “ What are you going to do to sell my home?”. I wanted to share with you my approach to developing a...
7 Home Renovations That Offer the Best ROI for Resale
7 Home Renovations That Offer the Best ROI for Resale Before you dive into a home renovation project, think about the goal - are you looking to add long-term functionality now, or just make improvements that will help you sell for more? If selling is in your future,...
How is the real estate market right now?
How is the real estate market right now? I get asked that question almost every day. Now that Fall is on the horizon I think it is safe to take a look at the 1st half of the year's numbers & make some predictions about where things are heading in Northern Virginia...
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