Karen Briscoe's Blog

Located just one stop light from downtown Vienna and 2 miles from the Vienna Orange Line Metro stop, Wilson Estates is a beautiful enclave of 27 homes. Many of the homes offer classic design styles, such as brick colonial, split level, and dutch-style, all of which were built in the late 70s. Wil...

Kings Court is a community of Williamsburg style all brick townhomes conveniently located off Dolley Madison Boulevard near Downtown McLean. Residents appreciate the inside the beltway proximity to Washington DC, Arlington, as well as Tysons, Capital One Center, and the Silver Line metro. The 4-s...

Virginia is one of ten states with the highest median household income. While many of the highest paying jobs tend to concentrate near large population centers, including the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia (DMV) area, there are also smaller towns that are very prosp...

 2022 – Strong Seller Real Estate Market in RestonFirst Half 2022 Compared to Same Time Frame 2021 and 2012By Jenny McClintock and Sue BenderThe first half of 2022 has been one of the strongest Seller real estate markets in Reston on record.  The total number of sales in all price ranges was 704,...

2022 – Strong Seller Real Estate Market in McLean and Great FallsFirst Half 2022 Compared to Same Time Frame 2021 to 2012By Karen BriscoeThe first half of 2022 has been one of the strongest Seller real estate markets in McLean and Great Falls on record. There likely could have been more sales had...

Williamsburg Village is a fantastic community situated between McLean and central Arlington that consists of nearly 300 homes. This neighborhood features a blend of architectural styles such as ramblers, split foyers, cape cods, craftsman, and contemporary-style homes, to name a few. Many of the ...

Grand Hamptons II is a highly desirable neighborhood in northern Herndon. The subdivision consists of 66 homes, many of which are brick colonials built in the mid 1990s. A majority of the homes are also located on at least half of an acre, making Grand Hamptons II one of the most sought after sub...

The first quarter of 2022 has been one of the most robust real estate markets in McLean and Great Falls on record. There likely could have been more sales had there been homes available for purchase. The total number of sales was 270, down 9% from the same period one year ago in 2021. The market ...

Burke Overlook is a wonderful and conveniently located community in Burke. The neighborhood consists of townhomes built in the late 1980s. Many of the homes offer backyards that back to wooded areas, offering plenty of privacy and scenery. The community is a part of the Burke Village HOA, which o...

The Barnet Sanders house is a unique farmhouse located in Great Falls, VA. Its history spans over an entire century, with sections from as early as 1872. The home was originally built as a log cabin, but it has since been expanded to include more space. There are several one-of-a-kind characteris...