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.
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...
Is Solar Power Right for You & Your Home?
Is Solar Power Right for You & Your Home? Homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to cut costs on power. One of the fastest growing industries is residential solar power installation. Homeowners are looking to solar for a couple of reasons; Lowering their...
All About Ashburn Farm VA
Ashburn Farm is a housing subdivision located in Ashburn, Virginia in good old Loudoun County. Ashburn has several main commuter routes such as; the Dulles Greenway, Harry Byrd Highway. The community opened for development in 1986 and its first residents bought houses...
The New New Normal
We are emerging from a Global Pandemic, unprecedented housing market and now we are faced with higher interest rates and more housing inventory. What's next? People need homes. That will always be true. Divorce happens, people relocate for jobs, kids move out, Mom or...
The Market has Changed. Now what?
The Market has Changed. Now what? Ask any Realtor ( new or old) how the market is today and you are going to get a wide variety of answers! The bottom line is the market has changed. It has adjusted and we as real estate professionals need to change with it. The...
Inflation, Rates and Real Estate- Oh My!
Inflation, rates and real estate are on everyone’s minds right now. We just pulled through a very messy couple weeks on Wall Street, the worst week of rates since the 1990’s and real estate has officially started to swing toward a buyers market which we haven’t seen...
10 Things to Ponder before Installing a Pool
10 Things to Ponder before Installing a Pool 1. What are the zoning laws in your area? Do not start any work - or even get a consult- without making sure you are following the zoning ordinances for pools. Every city is different but typically the rules are strict so...
It’s time to check on your equity!
It’s time to check on your equity if you are a homeowner. You don’t even have to have owned your home for very long. I am writing this blog because I noticed a home sold very close to where a client of mine bought 2 years ago. I called her up and told her about her...
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
Have you ever created something or worked really hard for an idea you came up with, only to have your idea stolen by a friend or coworker? That’s called Intellectual Property theft. Intellectual property theft refers to the robbing of people or companies of their...
Things To Do In May
Hello May. You crept in like a mouse. Spring is in full swing and I have a desire to clean my house and organize my closets! There are some great events locally this month to encourage you to safely and easily get rid of your crap! Sharing in hopes that you too are...
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