Tuesday, October 29 2013
It was a picturesque scene Friday morning: the Middleburg Film Fest producers were sitting side-by-side in front of a roasting fireplace in the library of Salamander Resort. The two women, Sheila Johnson and Susan Koch, were flashing prideful smiles. Their baby was underway. The inaugural film festival had launched a little more than 12 hours earlier with an exclusive viewing of Alexander Payne's “Nebraska” at the resort. For Johnson, the CEO of Salamander, this was her second extravagance introduced to the cozy Loudoun County town of Middleburg in a few-month span. In August, the much-heralded Salamander opened after years of delays and setbacks. Johnson never wavered, of course. Salamander was going to happen, and it was going to happen in Middleburg. The same can be said for the film festival.
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In the October issue of the Atlantic, author Richard Florida argues that the recession created a series of winning and losing cities and regions in America and that the Washington area is one of the biggest winners. Florida, author of “The Rise of the Creative Class,” suggests that because of its wealth, education and growing technology sector, Washington’s economy could overtake Chicago and Los Angeles on some measures. That brings us to Washington, D.C. As the urbanist Aaron Renn wrote recently, Washington is well on its way to becoming America’s “second city,” Contact Marilee Murphy today for all of your home buying, or selling, luxury homes or new construction needs. I am dedicated to making sure you have a smooth transition from start to finish. Use my website to search available properties in Loudoun County located, in Northern Virginia, specifically the towns of Sterling/Potomac Falls, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, and Aldie as well as properties in Fairfax County, and Prince William County areas. You can also sign up to receive free listing updates by email Thursday, October 24 2013
Buying a foreclosed home can seem like a dream. What could be better than getting a home for a fraction of the market value? Some may even say that the deals sound like they could be too good to be true. In some cases, those doubters aren't too far off the mark. There are some hidden dangers in buying foreclosure properties that, if you're not aware of them, could be disheartening and disappointing. If you are pursuing this route in buying your new home, be sure to look out for these hazards and hidden costs.
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Check out the September 2013 Northern Virginia Update Video
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StoneSprings Hospital Center broke ground Oct. 23 on a new 243,000-square-foot facility located off Route 50 in Dulles South. HCA Virginia Health System is set to open the hospital in December 2015. The plot of land where the building will sit, which used to be Glascock Airport, will eventually house 124 beds, a full-service 24-7 emergency department, 10 labor-delivery-recovery-postpartum beds, and a cardiac catherization lab.
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Even though no one at KCM actively lists or sells real estate, some of our readers believe that there is an inherent bias toward the real estate community in our writing. For that reason, we want to quote a third party source today. Forbes, in their online edition last week, spoke to the importance of buying a home now rather than waiting. The article, Should You Buy a Home Now or Pay More Later?, explains: “With mortgage rates creeping up toward 5% as 2013 draws to a close, potential home buyers have some decisions to make — and soon. Contact Marilee Murphy today for all of your home buying, or selling, luxury homes or new construction needs. I am dedicated to making sure you have a smooth transition from start to finish. Use my website to search available properties in Loudoun County located, in Northern Virginia, specifically the towns of Sterling/Potomac Falls, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, and Aldie as well as properties in Fairfax County, and Prince William County areas. You can also sign up to receive free listing updates by email Tuesday, October 22 2013
About the FestivalThe Middleburg Film Festival offers four days of fantastic films in a spectacular setting, only 30 minutes from Dulles International Airport and just one hour from Washington, D.C. A carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films will screen in an intimate theatre environment, followed by fascinating Q and A’s with world-renowned filmmakers and actors. The films include festival favorites, premieres, and Academy Award contenders. Festival attendees will also be able to experience the natural beauty, food, wine, and warm hospitality of Middleburg during morning hikes and horseback rides through the glorious Piedmont countryside… at late afternoon wine-tastings at local vineyards... strolling through the historic town… and engaging in casual conversations with filmmakers while enjoying the best of Virginia cuisine at local restaurants.
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As the first construction phase of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail project nears completion, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is progressing toward the start of major construction on the second phase of the rail line.
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Many now realize that it is a great time to buy a home. It might also be an opportune time to sell your house. Here are the five reasons we believe now may be a perfect time to put your house on the market. 1. Demand Is HighThe most recent Existing Home Sales Reports by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show a double digit percent increase in sales year-over year; sales have remained above last year’s levels for over 25 months. There are buyers out there right now and they are serious about purchasing. Contact Marilee Murphy today for all of your home buying, or selling, luxury homes or new construction needs. I am dedicated to making sure you have a smooth transition from start to finish. Use my website to search available properties in Loudoun County located, in Northern Virginia, specifically the towns of Sterling/Potomac Falls, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, and Aldie as well as properties in Fairfax County, and Prince William County areas. You can also sign up to receive free listing updates by email Thursday, October 17 2013
SATURDAY -OCTOBER 19, 2013 Free Petting Zoo
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Wednesday, October 16 2013
Welcome to Oatlands' Harvest Festival 2013!
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Tuesday, October 15 2013
Please come enjoy the 76th running of the world famous International Gold Cup steeplechase race, October 19, 2013 at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. Contact Marilee Murphy today for all of your home buying, or selling, luxury homes or new construction needs. I am dedicated to making sure you have a smooth transition from start to finish. Use my website to search available properties in Loudoun County located, in Northern Virginia, specifically the towns of Sterling/Potomac Falls, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, and Aldie as well as properties in Fairfax County, and Prince William County areas. You can also sign up to receive free listing updates by email
Monday, October 14 2013
 SAVE THE DATE!The 2013 Fall Farm Tour will be held Saturday, October 19 & Sunday October 20 from 10 am-4 pm. Come out and enjoy the flavors, colors, people and products of the Loudoun Valleys! Brochures will be available at the local libraries, community centers, Visit Loudoun and the Government Center in Leesburg. Feel free to fill out a brochure request form to have one mailed directly to your home or download a copy today!
Be sure to view our interactive map to accurately plan your route for the tour. Posted on: September 24, 2013
Loudoun Fall Farm Tour October 19-20Enjoy a free, self-guided tour of working Loudoun County farms during the 2013 Fall Farm Tour, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20. Families can tour an orchid greenhouse, gather fresh eggs or pick pumpkins within view of the scenic Blue Ridge, Short Hill and Sugarloaf Mountains. With 42 farms and wineries, along with six other venues/events, there will be lots of activities to enjoy.
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Monday, October 14 2013
Over the last five years, homeownership has lost some of its allure as a financial investment. As homeowners suffered through the housing bust, more and more began to question whether owning a home was truly a good way to build wealth. A recent study by the Federal Reserve formally answered this question. Here are some of the findings revealed in their report: Contact Marilee Murphy today for all of your home buying, or selling, luxury homes or new construction needs. I am dedicated to making sure you have a smooth transition from start to finish. Use my website to search available properties in Loudoun County located, in Northern Virginia, specifically the towns of Sterling/Potomac Falls, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, and Aldie as well as properties in Fairfax County, and Prince William County areas. You can also sign up to receive free listing updates by email Saturday, October 12 2013
Check out September 2013 Stats
Loudoun County
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Become immersed in science technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts through a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations related to aviation and space exploration. Join us the second Saturday of each month for a different program theme. Visit www.airandspace.si.edu/events/superscience for a schedule and information.
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Friday, October 11 2013
Join the residents of Sterling for their annual community celebration that offers fun for the whole family, including arts and crafts, a special kids' marketplace, a fire station open house, children's rides and games, two stages of entertainment, food vendors, and much more!
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Silver Line Changes Come to Tysons Corner
Substantial Phase 1 Completion Anticipated in NovemberHave you been to Tysons Corner lately where the evidence of the coming opening of the Silver Line dominates?
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Today we are excited to have Morgan Sims as our guest blogger. Morgan is an accomplished writer who has been featured on many blogs with topics ranging from Real Estate to Social Media. – The KCM Crew Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you will make, and even more likely a purchase that will require a loan. When dealing with a financial commitment such as this, understanding how to get the lowest possible interest rate could mean a difference of thousands of dollars. Home loans are a complicated business, so here are a few tips to help you shop for the lowest interest rate.
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Four businesses in Middleburg and one in Upperville recently were spotlighted in CNN Money magazine as a “great place to start” with Virginia's secret wine tasting destinations. Boxwood Estate, a 21-acre vineyard, was dubbed “the great dame” of Middleburg vineyards by the magazine. “This winery was designed by Jacobsen Architecture, a D.C.-based firm also known for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's home in Martha's Vineyard. Boxwood is one of the most elegant vineyards in the region, so don't miss the chance to explore. The circular cave, where wines age in a ring of French oak barrels, is especially striking,” the article reads. Six miles away, Chrysalis Vineyards is touted as a destination to get the best wine for your buck.
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There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to consider renting their home instead of selling it. After all, a homeowner can get great rental income now and perhaps wait until house values increase even further before selling. This logic makes sense in some cases. We at KCM believe strongly that residential real estate is a great investment right now. However, if you have no desire to actually become an educated investor in this sector, you may be headed for more trouble than you were looking for. Before renting your home, you should answer the following questions to make sure this is the right course of action for you and your family.
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Fresh off of a vote that extended its contract with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology for one more year, the Loudoun County School Board members are beginning to delve deeper into the possibility of developing the county's own facility for advanced and technical education courses.
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The Fresh Market, a specialty grocery store, will be moving into the One Loudoun in Ashburn development on Nov. 6.
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Different performances and special events every month! Stroll around historic downtown Leesburg on the First Friday of each month (except January), to enjoy numerous live music performances throughout the town, art exhibits, wine tastings, lectures, book signings, and so much more!
Over 45 specialty shops, art galleries, antique shops and restaurants are open until 9pm or later,
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Bar Louie at One Loudoun Grand Opening This Weekend Oct 4-7
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Home buyers in the ever growing Dulles South area will soon have a new home hitting the market that holds special meaning to the students of Monroe Technology Center students. Six years ago, Monroe Technology Center students began building a home to learn skills in the fast growing field of home construction. On Sept. 27, students, faculty and Loudoun County Public Schools administrators attended the formal dedication ceremony in the driveway of the home. To build this home, students fought through a recession, bad weather and other issues that postponed the finishing of the project. This particular house is the ninth home since the inception of the program in 1988. While this home took six years to construct, the other homes took approximately two years to build.
Contact Marilee Murphy today for all of your home buying, or selling, luxury homes or new construction needs. I am dedicated to making sure you have a smooth transition from start to finish. Use my website to search available properties in Loudoun County located, in Northern Virginia, specifically the towns of Sterling/Potomac Falls, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, and Aldie as well as properties in Fairfax County, and Prince William County areas. You can also sign up to receive free listing updates by email Wednesday, October 02 2013
Contact Marilee Murphy today for all of your home buying, or selling, luxury homes or new construction needs. I am dedicated to making sure you have a smooth transition from start to finish. Use my website to search available properties in Loudoun County located, in Northern Virginia, specifically the towns of Sterling/Potomac Falls, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, and Aldie as well as properties in Fairfax County, and Prince William County areas. You can also sign up to receive free listing updates by email
Wednesday, October 02 2013
Taste of Willowsford This Saturday Oct 5 1-4pm Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family and be one of the first to experience Willowsford’s newest amenity, the beautiful Lodge at Willow Lake!
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The Waterford Fair is the oldest—and best!—juried crafts fair in Virginia. The historic village of Waterford welcomes fairgoers from around the world each October for three days of living history, food, handicrafts, and just plain fun. This year’s Fair is October 4-6, 2013, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Contact Marilee Murphy today for all of your home buying, or selling, luxury homes or new construction needs. I am dedicated to making sure you have a smooth transition from start to finish. Use my website to search available properties in Loudoun County located, in Northern Virginia, specifically the towns of Sterling/Potomac Falls, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, and Aldie as well as properties in Fairfax County, and Prince William County areas. You can also sign up to receive free listing updates by email Tuesday, October 01 2013
The Fed recently announced they would continue their current pace of purchasing bonds until the economy was stronger. This bond purchasing program is the reason that mortgage interest rates are at historic lows. Rates began to increase over the last several months just on the anticipation that the Fed would announce that they would be reducing the level of bond purchases last month. When that didn’t happen, rates actually decreased (4.50 to 4.37).
Contact Marilee Murphy today for all of your home buying, or selling, luxury homes or new construction needs. I am dedicated to making sure you have a smooth transition from start to finish. Use my website to search available properties in Loudoun County located, in Northern Virginia, specifically the towns of Sterling/Potomac Falls, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, and Aldie as well as properties in Fairfax County, and Prince William County areas. You can also sign up to receive free listing updates by email | ||||||||||||||||
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