Monthly Archives: December 2011

NANCY’S TOP TOWNS: Oakton, Virginia

Nancy Heisel knows the best places to live and have fun in Oakton, Virginia. She offers her insider’s view of this community, located just outside Washington, D.C.

Attention Sellers: Northern Virginia Buyers Want Move-In Ready Homes

When a home is "move-in ready," it sells faster, says Nancy Heisel.

No matter what budget range buyers are looking in, they want a home in move-in condition. Fixing up the exterior helps get buyers in your house. Real estate professional Nancy Heisel provides a list of tips for making your home “move-in” ready.

“Watch Night” in Falls Church, Virginia

Watch Night 2010 Attracted Hundreds to Falls Church

ShareLife in Falls Church can be a whole lot of fun, a nd the City of Falls Church invites the community to a traditional “Watch Night” celebration held from 7 p.m. to midnight on New Year’s Eve.  The event, which is held near the crossroads of Broad and Washington streets is a celebration in the spirit of…

Here They Are: the Latest Northern Virginia Residential Real Estate Statistics – November

Nancy Heisel is an experienced residential real estate broker who provides monthy updates on residential sales and pricing statistics in Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Arlington County, and Falls Church City, Virginia.

The Kennedy Center Holiday Season Never Disappoints

Kennedy Center

ShareThere’s no shortage of holiday music available around D.C. this year, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is once again reminding us how fortunate we are to live in this area. Their calendar of events is always a showcase of some of the best live music available anywhere. This year is…

Best Home Improvements for 2012: Anything Green

In this day and age, you can put your home at the top of the list by focusing on upgrades that are “green.” That’s according to Northern Virginia real estate professional Nancy Heisel. “Buyers love the wow factor, and green upgrades usually produce that result,” Heisel says.

I’m Puffed Up for the Holidays

ShareWhile my clients know me for my tenacity in real estate and my professional colleagues know me for my ideas and energy, there’s a personal side of me that I don’t often have the chance to share. But right now, I’m just busting with pride over the recent achievement of my daughter Allison, and as…

You Need Title Insurance When You Buy a Home

ShareCongratulations! You’ve made it all the way to closing on your new home, you’re ready to sign the documents (loan and settlement paperwork), and then…what’s this?  The title agent/attorney mentions the term: title insurance.  Your mind races back, and you realize that your agent or lender may have also mentioned it as part of the…

Good News Out of Washington About FHA Financing

ShareIt’s been a while since we’ve had some good news on the financing front, particularly within the FHA and VA arenas, but two weeks ago President Obama signed HR 2112 into law, which is definitely good news for residents of Virginia and potential or current homeowners who qualify for FHA and VA programs.  HR 2112…

Should You Deck the Halls When Your House is For Sale?

When your house is for sale, less is more, even at Christmas.

ShareIt’s a deck the halls time of year, which can get groans or grins depending on your perspective, but most people admit they love having their homes decorated during the holidays. But what if your house is on the market?  Or what if you’re just listing your home? What do you do about the decorations? …