Author Archives: Heather Elias

It’s That Time Again…

Every year I write a melancholy post looking forward and back. However, I haven’t posted here on Musings since I took the job at NAR back in July. It’s an…

Written by Heather Elias

January 2, 2013

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Homebuilder Confidence on the Rise

Written by Heather Elias

September 19, 2012

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The times, they are a’ changing…

Some days, it’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since I got started in real estate. Or six years since I first started blogging. LocoMusings came into being…

Written by Heather Elias

July 23, 2012

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Time for the Fair!

This is the week! The annual Loudoun County Fair starts today and runs through Saturday the 28th. Gates are open at 4pm today; and tonight is the Miss Loudoun Pageant.…

Written by Heather Elias

July 22, 2012

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Celebrate with Apple Wine!

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Come out to Corcoran Vineyards and celebrate! My daughter Madeline played for the Loudoun Storm 10u Softball team that placed 2nd at…

Written by Heather Elias

July 18, 2012

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What to Expect When You Are Buying

“A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step.” That’s how the saying goes, right? Also how buying a home goes, although hopefully the experience doesn’t feel like…

Written by Heather Elias

July 10, 2012

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LoCo Photo: Fly Away

The main terminal at Dulles Airport, as the sun starts to come up… Cheers, Heather 

Written by Heather Elias

June 29, 2012

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LoCo Luxury Homes…Still Selling

  Back in January, I wrote a post about the luxury market in Loudoun, the $1 million-plus homes, that also ran in the Washington Post’s real estate blog. At the…

Written by Heather Elias

June 26, 2012

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LoCo Market Update: Blue Skies and Sunny

I wouldn’t go so far as to call the local real estate market loco…but it has been a completely different experience than 2011. Based on the May numbers released by…

Written by Heather Elias

June 25, 2012

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What I Love About Western LoCo

Because this little corner of the web has much to offer in the way of Loudoun photographs and thoughts on living here, I often hear from folks who are considering…

Written by Heather Elias

June 20, 2012

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Tavistock Farms Market Report, June

If you are a homeowner in Tavistock Farms in Leesburg, you may be receiving my mailed market updates directly at your home. If not, though, don’t fear…here’s the latest update…

Written by Heather Elias

June 14, 2012

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How about South Riding?

If you are looking for a new home in South Riding, or know anyone who is, I just listed a single family home on Ivory Lane for $630,000.  Interested folks…

Written by Heather Elias

June 11, 2012

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