Believe it or not, Labor Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial end of summer.

Whether you have plans to travel, host family and friends, or just want to decompress amid the back-to-school chaos, get your home professionally cleaned ahead of the three-day respite.


Question: What is home staging?

Answer: Staging is preparing a home for market by furnishing and decorating it specifically to attract potential buyers. Through the use of furniture and accessories, staging helps buyers envision how the space can best be used and makes the property appealing. It puts the home in its best possible light by accenting the home’s positive features and helping enhance the flow of the rooms.


Situated in a peaceful community bursting with character, 2308 Sanford Street is an end-unit townhome filled with brilliant light and is guaranteed to WOW any buyers! It’s completely renovated from the ground up and provides a spacious and versatile layout for any desired living concept — and comfort for entertaining any sized gathering.

Tall ceilings and pristine hardwood floors complement rooms and extend throughout the home. The beautifully designed eat-in kitchen is a vision that offers unique stone floors, under-cabinet and recessed lighting, top brand stainless appliances, granite countertops, and sleek cabinetry finished with modern hardware. Dining and living rooms progress naturally into one another and present classic details like crown molding, chair rail accents and crisp neutral wall colors. The living room is enhanced by a wood-burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows. Three bedrooms possess private bathrooms. Every bathroom in the home — 3.5 total — has been updated to include new floors, vanities, and fixtures. Closets have been outfitted with customized organizers to keep things tidy. The patio allows for owners to enjoy al fresco dining and grilling.


Question: What exactly does a backup offer mean, and do they even work?

Answer: So glad you asked! There was a time when backup offers were rarely used or even talked about. Once a home is under contract, it did not seem likely it would come back on the market, so it was seen as a waste of time to put in a backup offer. However, in the past year, we have seen a resurgence in the use of backup offers, and sometimes they are actually successful! We recently had a buyer win the home of their dreams with a backup offer after losing the home in a bidding war less than a week prior.


Dylan Condominiums located in the heart of Potomac Yard! Just a 5-minute walk to the new Potomac Yard Metro and one stop to Reagan National Airport. A 5-minute Uber to Amazon HQ2. Easy access to D.C., Del Ray and Old Town.

This new luxury condominium offers a central location, sleek contemporary floor plans, exceptional amenities and impressive concierge service. Amenities include an on-site fitness center and yoga room, along with a luxurious sixth floor club room featuring a flat-screen TV, gas fireplace, multiple seating areas and a beautiful outdoor dining terrace with a grilling station. Included in the price for all residences will be underground garage parking, pet washing stations, bicycle storage, Amazon Hub lockers, a “makerspace” workshop, work-at-home business center conference room, and Butterfly Concierge system.


The “Dogs of Del Ray” mural is just the latest story that has put this beloved Alexandria neighborhood in the news the past few years. The Dairy Godmother landed in the spotlight summer of 2009 when President Obama dropped by. Just a few years later, The Sushi Bar was mentioned on the Today Show for being an adult sushi bar (no children under 18) opening in a neighborhood known for being kid-friendly.

Of course, national news is not what has made Del Ray one of the most desirable places to live in the area. Del Ray has an incredibly strong and warm sense of community. On any given day, take a stroll down Mount Vernon Avenue (the main street), and you will find dogs being walked, kids in strollers and neighbors talking with one another. The Saturday farmers market (every Saturday year-round at 203 E. Oxford) is a great place to test out the community vibe.


Question: How do I make sure our next move isn’t too stressful for our dog?

Answer: We’re in the Dog Days of Summer. Even in this heat, a dog’s love is never wavering. Mine have certainly made my life whole and have made my home a happy (albeit 80% chaotic) place! I moved earlier this year, and it’s taken quite a bit of time for my dogs to adjust.


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