All about life and real estate in Loudoun County, Virginia
Here are this week's news, notes, and nuggets: Here come the Feds?: In an effort to attract the FBI's new headquarters, the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development submitted a proposal with 8 different sites. This would be a coup for the county, and a boost for the real estate market as 1100 employees may need to find a new … [Read more...]
Last Saturday, the Virginia General Assembly passed a new transportation bill (HB 2313) to help fund the states road systems. Part of the package is a 250% increase in the Grantor's tax, the tax all Virginians pay when they sell a home or business property. About 4 years ago Heather wrote about the reduction of the Grantor's tax from $5 per … [Read more...]
Many times real estate market experts point to the feelings of the nation's home builders as a bell-weather signalling the health of the housing sector, and this month's reading indicates that home builders are feeling pretty good. The National Association of Home Builders / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for February changed by one … [Read more...]
Paying off the mortgage on your home faster not only means that you’ll be able to enjoy the peace of mind that comes with completely owning your property earlier, but you may also save thousands of dollars in interest payments. Here are seven clever tips to help you get your mortgage payments on the fast track: 1. Save for a large down … [Read more...]
Here are this week's news, notes, and nuggets: Perfection on the line: The Woodgrove High School girls basketball team finished the regular season at 20-3, and a perfect 18-0 in the Dulles district. Tonight, they square off in a rematch of last year's district final with Loudoun County at Tuscarora HS. The game tips at 6:00, followed by … [Read more...]
There has been so much happening at One Loudoun lately, I thought it was time to put it all together. New home construction is rocking, as sales passed the 100 mark recently. This Saturday, February 16th, NV Homes will hold their grand opening from 11 am to 5 pm. As the only townhomes in One Loudoun to date, two of the three models are … [Read more...]
A couple of weeks ago the Loudoun County School Board approved a change allowing students free transfer to schools not at capacity. With two young daughters who play softball, my first thought was… YES! Now they can play for Coach Spicer at Woodgrove HS without having to move. Don’t laugh, I know I’m not the only parent of an athlete … [Read more...]
When we stopped by Purcellville Gateway to get dinner at Jersey Mike's last Friday (along with everyone else in town), I took a peek inside the former Cole Farm barn. Construction is moving along for IJ CANNS American Grille, which is scheduled to open in late March. After speaking with one of the owners, we learned this will be their … [Read more...]
Pretty excited to get this press release from the folks at the Alamo Cinema Draft House @ One Loudoun. Construction is two thirds of the way complete, the exterior walls are up, roof is installed, and electric and plumbing are slated for the next two weeks. They've got pictures up on facebook showing the progress, and the latest is of the … [Read more...]
Here are this week's news, notes, and nuggets for Loudoun: Local Legend laid to rest: We didn't know Mr. Rose as long or as well as some, but he still touched our lives. The local youth sports landscape would look very different if he were not involved and we are all sad to see him go. Thank you for everything, Mr. Rose! Leesburg … [Read more...]
