tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86285984134507456442024-03-05T16:45:23.447-05:00Living In LoCoI am a native of Northern Virginia, and a current resident of Loudoun County; as well as a real estate consultant.
Whether you currently live in Loudoun (affectionately referred to in my family as LoCo), or if you're considering moving to the area, I hope you'll enjoy the information you get here! For information on our local real estate market go to http://therealestatewhisperer.blogspot.com/Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-48044779128276595002011-05-23T08:34:00.002-04:002011-05-23T08:49:40.070-04:00Enough with the JUNK MAIL!Marketers no longer must purchase mailing lists to send you junk mail, they can use "saturation mail" through the post office. This makes it easier and cheaper... and perhaps the result is you'll be getting more of it. In fact, that is the goal of the US Post Office. They need the revenue.
It may be what the post office wants, but it is what you want? Do you like junk Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com76tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-21982068585561951612011-04-14T22:56:00.000-04:002011-04-14T22:56:06.677-04:00Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled VetsIf you're a disabled vet in Loudoun County, you've been waiting for this. The forms are available and you can now apply for the exemption for your real estate taxes.
Real estate taxes in Loudoun are pretty high, mostly related to growth in recent decades.... somebody's got to pay for those schools, roads and the other infrastructure here. I do enjoy the benefits of living and Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-56632726065185709932011-04-11T22:17:00.000-04:002011-04-11T22:17:45.838-04:00Homes in LoudounAre you looking for a home in Loudoun County?
There's a new blog in town! Check out http://www.homesinloco.blogspot.com/
Today's Feature: It's Taste Test Tuesday! Take a look at these three homes for sale in Loudoun!
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document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + domainy +Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-77504294556806319612011-04-08T16:11:00.001-04:002011-04-08T16:15:08.638-04:00How to Find Your Lost Dog or CatHere in Loudoun we are big animal lovers. In fact, on the Leesburg, Va fan page, we are often posting about lost or found dogs and cats, and one of my greatest joys in administering that page is the number of times we're involved in reuniting lost pets with their scared and lonely owners. So I wanted to do a post on what to do when your pet is lost. Check it out:Look for your Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com95tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-26022411516514881072011-04-07T16:43:00.000-04:002011-04-07T16:43:26.146-04:00RUN ME HOME (Benefit Race in Leesburg for Lo Co Adoption & Foster Care)
Keller Williams Realty supports "RUN ME HOME", an event to benefit children in Loudoun County by raising awareness and funding for Loudoun County Foster Care and Adoption.
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 7:30am Distance: 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun RunCourse: The race features a fast and scenic course in Historic Leesburg, VA running along the W&OD trail.
More information: Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-90707248850484494342011-04-04T01:39:00.001-04:002011-04-04T02:01:45.701-04:00Cinderella Is Coming to Leesburg Again This Year!Cinderella is coming!
Yes, ladies (and guys), Cinderella will be back in Leesburg at the National Conference Center in Leesburg in November, and she wants you to come to her tea party! Tickets are now on sale, and at the moment are still at last year's price, so hurry because a price increase is expected.
We're also looking for sponsors and volunteers. If you've been Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-36621057374249462272011-04-02T11:46:00.004-04:002011-04-11T22:07:36.633-04:00Little League Baseball Opening Day Ceremonies
Central Loudoun Little League held opening day ceremonies, despite the threat of rain, this morning at Good Times Park in NE Leesburg.
There are 976 kids registered in CLLL this year, which includes 22 coach pitch teams.
Little League is open for kids aged 4 to 12. Last year, Little League adopted a rule allowing children as young as four years old to join. Loudoun just adopted Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-67751416879967959342011-03-30T21:56:00.000-04:002011-03-30T21:56:00.990-04:00Home Sales by SeasonI am often asked about what our local seasonal cycles are for real estate, so I thought I'd pass along this chart (thanks MRIS) for real estate sales volume in Loudoun County since 2006. Despite fluxuations due to weather, tax programs, loan programs, interest rates and many other things, this chart shows a definitive cycle for our area. Lowest sales have been occurring in January andVicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-41804233333524945362011-03-30T21:53:00.002-04:002011-03-30T21:54:15.173-04:00Tell Congress Our Mortgages Need to be Deductible!Congress is looking at many potential revisions to the tax code, including limiting the tax deductions for mortgage interest. This change could truly have a negative impact on our local & national real estate market. We need to let Congress know we want the mortgage interest deduction to be left alone! Click the link, follow the prompts.
Contacting Congress is easier than you'd think: CLICK Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-36883141142044429922011-03-30T09:51:00.000-04:002011-03-30T21:54:41.532-04:00Taste Test Tuesday!
It's Taste Test Tuesday!
OK, I will admit that I am stealing the "game" from Zillow.com, but I liked it. Every Tuesday I will post pictures of 2 or more homes and ask for your favorite. I might shake it up a bit just for variety, but in this case, I have posted 2 pictures of Single Family Homes, both in Loudoun County, both currently for sale, and both priced the same. So, Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-46738247146170508762011-03-28T13:11:00.000-04:002011-03-28T13:11:55.908-04:00WANTED: Single Family Home, SW LeesburgIf you own a single family home in SW Leesburg - particular in the neighborhoods of Parkview Estates, Ashton Downs or Catoctin Chase - and you'd like to sell this year, please call me right away.
Well... actually, if you own a home in Leesburg or Loudoun and you'd like to sell, please call me so we can talk! I'd love to help you sell it. But, today, I am actually in search of Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-42686811783191936342011-03-28T01:03:00.000-04:002011-03-28T01:03:48.531-04:00Bored? Get Out and Explore!Bored? Get out and explore. If you're looking for things to do in Leesburg, Virginia, we've got you covered!
For the week of March 28-April 3, our calendar is chocked full! You'll find free concerts, Karoake night, Parents Night Out, Ladies Night, First Friday, Spring Horse Trials, Toastmasters and even Breakfast at Kettermans!
Make sure you check back often! Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-87733503740134653562011-03-19T21:38:00.000-04:002011-03-19T21:38:22.502-04:00Good Night Moon
March 19, 2011.... "Super Moon"
A celestial treat! People around the world are talking about it... our moon. Tonight, it is about 17,000 miles closer than usual, appearing 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than most nights. Scientists have dispelled myths that this "super moon" will wreak havoc or cause natural disasters..... I guess we'll know for sure by morning. Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-59519798433056374072011-03-17T18:00:00.001-04:002011-03-17T18:42:19.617-04:00St. Patricks Day Events!Have you checked out our events calendar on http://www.leesburgfanpage.com/ ? Lots going on in and around town today!
This and every Thursday is $3 Thursday at Tally Ho where you can watch first run movies for only $3 per person.
Since today is the 3rd Thursday of the month it's also "Girls Night Out" in downtown Leesburg.... so come on it and pick up a program at Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-28335184600114611632011-03-05T18:42:00.003-05:002011-03-05T18:44:01.491-05:00All things Local: Loudoun, Dulles and OtherwiseFor a long while now, I have been managing and maintaining a facebook page for our community in Leesburg, Virginia (www.Facebook.com/LeesburgVA) and in less than a year with only organic growth, we have over 3700 fans. There we discuss community happenings, upcoming events, promote fundraisers, swap tips and all sorts of things.
The banter is quite engaging, but I have found many of Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-64200359759401267102011-02-09T18:37:00.002-05:002011-02-09T18:41:04.989-05:00Youth Sports Opportunities in LoudounNew to Loudoun? Welcome! If you're looking for sports opportunities for your children, Loudoun has many and below is a fairly comprehensive list of leagues and sports opps all around Loudoun!
High School aged children should check with their schools to see what team opportunities exist at the school. The list below includes opportunties for high school aged children and many opportunities for Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-47473917044858417222011-01-18T19:31:00.000-05:002011-01-18T19:31:15.397-05:00Keller Williams Annual Coat DriveThe Keller Williams Realty office in Leesburg, VA does an annual coat drive, collecting gently used coats for those in need in Loudoun County. The coat drive starts during the holiday season, and this year's drive went through January 15th... ending just a few days ago.
I am so thrilled to annouce what a great success it was! The coat drive resulted in 312 coats, 17 scarves, 12 Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-62856512665087937602011-01-17T14:28:00.001-05:002011-01-17T14:33:40.838-05:00Let Our Children Be The Light
In honor of MLK day today, I am choosing to tell you a personal story, a very real, personal story. If you grew up in a different environment, forgive the naivety from which this post comes. You see, I never witnessed much that I recognized as discrimination, but then again, our area was not very diverse... I mostly knew, went to school with and socialized with white people. And even when I didVicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-40606075934380862702011-01-06T08:22:00.001-05:002011-01-07T22:06:52.563-05:00Order Your Girl Scout Cookies TODAYMy girls would LOVE to have your order!! This year, the price is $4.00 per box.
Expected delivery is in February for initial orders.
Cookie Flavors are the same choices as last year (detailed below).
All cookies are Kosher.
**** Lemon Chalet CremesVanilla sandwhich cookie w/ hint of cinnamon-ginger spice and a refreshing zesty lemon creme filling* I am told these are Vegan!
Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-6400465718226422682010-10-31T15:27:00.001-04:002010-10-31T15:30:23.985-04:00Our Backyard-o-lanternsWe invited the Backyardigans to come over and play,so they put on their very best faces that day.
With masks of purple, yellow, orange, blue and pink, they all wondered what the neighbors would think.
The sun, it grew hot, and the nights got so cold, that our little Backyardigans began to look old.
They started to morph from a cheery, bright bunchto some scary old goblins who'd eat you for lunch!Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-73299148038658430222010-10-23T21:41:00.002-04:002010-10-23T21:41:46.463-04:00At Home In Loudoun CountyAre you at home in Loudoun? I am, and it's a beautiful place to be! Maybe you'd like to join me, but haven’t made it to Lo Co yet?
I’d love to help you with your relocation – long distance or local – to Loudoun County, my home sweet home.. and hopefully soon to be yours.
Check out some of the open houses we’re having this weekend! Whether you’re looking for a Townhome in Sycamore Hill, or a Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-26820477963489622142010-07-30T20:45:00.000-04:002010-07-30T20:45:03.568-04:00Keller Williams Ranks #1 in Customer SatisfactionKeller Williams Realty takes it again: "Highest in Overall Satisfaction for Home Buyers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms"... THREE years in a row!
Thanks, JD Power and Associates!
Thinking of buying a home? If you'd like the right balance of competency, professionalism, integrity and personalized service, Keller Williams has an associate in your area!
Moving to the Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-29249743329265206652010-07-01T14:30:00.001-04:002010-07-01T17:02:02.127-04:00Loudoun is Celebrating America's 234th Birthday!America turns 234 this year. I think we look pretty good for our 234th Birthday, don't you? Here in Loudoun, we're gettin' all fancied up in our dress red white and blues, because we're serious about celebrating our indepedence! There's so much do to here we have to spread it over three days!
Friday: Leesburg is the place to be!
As a kickoff to their "Hometown Friday"Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-84162537577261907232010-06-29T23:13:00.000-04:002010-06-29T23:13:30.109-04:00Hometown FridayLeesburg and Loudoun are all a-buzz! This Friday, Fox 5 News will be broadcasting live from our courthouse lawn between 6am and 10am. Visit Loudoun is working with Fox 5 on the things that will be featured... and I don't have details on that. What I do know is they want an audience! So, if you can, join us Friday morning on the courthouse lawn.
This Friday is ALSO First Vicky Chrisner, Real Estate Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10290667324494405135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628598413450745644.post-43620372213536209892010-06-29T20:55:00.013-04:002010-06-29T21:32:38.701-04:00Loudoun Is Alive With Music!Loudoun is alive with music!
This summer's gonna be "hot-hot-hot"! But wherever you are in Loudoun, there's sure to be cool music playing. Check out this list of outdoor music series offered throughout the county.
Thursdays
BRAMBLETON'S SUMMER SIZZLIN CONCERTS
Location: Brambleton
Live concerts bi-weekly on Thursdays, Jul 1- Aug 26
Cost: FREE
http://www.brambleton.com/towncenter/
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