BRUNCH IN LOUDOUN COUNTY

A combination of breakfast and lunch, Brunch originated in England in the late 1800’s, served in a buffet style manner, and became popular in the United States in the 1930’s. And it just so happens to be one of our favorite things to do on a not-so-busy weekend! We’ve compiled a short list of restaurants that serve brunch for you to check out around Loudoun County. Please note this list is not all inclusive, it’s just a sample of some of the amazing fare you’ll find around Loudoun.

ASHBURN

PARALLEL WINE BISTRO
Virginia’s premiere wine bar serves brunch on Sunday’s from 11AM – 2PM!
(P.S. They have self-serve wine stations!)JS Realty wine bistro broadlands ashburn

Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm
Sunday’s starting at 10AM.
JS Realty brunch clyde'sBonefish Grill
Sunday’s at 10AM.
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Fresh & Organic
Breakfast starts at 9:30AM.
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BRAMBLETON

BLUE RIDGE GRILL
Sunday’s, 10AM – 3PM.JS Realty Blue Ridge Grill Brunch

PEETS COFFEE & TEA
For a lighter fare, and some great coffees & teas!brunch Peets

LEESBURG

THE WINE KITCHEN
Sunday’s starting at 11AM.wine kitchen brunch jsrealty4u

TUSCARORA MILL
Sunday’s from 11AM – 2:30PM.JSRealty4U Tuskies

SMOKEHOUSE LIVE
Pit-smoked BBQ brunch buffet on Sunday’s from 10AM – 2PM – features live music!jsrealty4u smokehouse leesburg village

EGGSPECTATION
Calling all early risers – breakfast starts at 7AM!eggspectation jsrealty4u

SOUTH RIDING

SOUTH RIDING INN
Saturday & Sunday, 9AM – 2PM.JS Realty South Riding Inn chantilly

FORD’S FISH SHACK
Saturday & Sunday, from 11AM – 3PM.jsrealty4u ford fish brunch

STERLING

O’FAOLAIN’S IRISH PUB
Saturday & Sunday starting at 10AM.JS Realty Irish OFaolains

THE BUNGALOW LAKEHOUSE
Saturday’s 11:30AM – 3PM and Sunday’s 10AM – 3PM.jsrealty4u lakehouse

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
Because Cheesecake. Sunday brunch from 10AM – 2PM.JS Realty cheesecake

What’s your favorite place to brunch? Give us a call today at 703-475-1003 and see how we can help you find your dream home near one of your favorite restaurants!

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HOME JUST LISTED IN ARLINGTON

JUST LISTED! This charming 3 level, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom town home conveniently located on South Stafford Street in Arlington, Virginia was just listed for sale!

JS Realty Exterior - Fairlington 3244 S Stafford StThis gorgeous town home located in the highly sought after Farlington Community offers so many amenities to its residents, including: meeting room, amphitheater, basketball court, grill area, fitness center, gazebo, rose garden, paved trail, walking/jogging path, picnic area, tot lots, farmers market on Sundays & so much more!

JS Realty 3244 S Stafford St Kitchen Living Room2This area is a commuters dream; walk out your door to a Metro bus stop or use one of the several Metro bus stops throughout the community. This home is less than 5 miles from the Pentagon Metro Station & King Street Metro Station, and just a short drive to Reagan National Airport & Washington DC Walk to the Dash for a direct ride to the Pentagon.

Enjoy shopping, dining & entertainment at The Village at Shirlington, located less than a mile away!

JS Realty 3244 S Stafford St KitchenWindows galore fill this freshly painted home with tons of natural light. Find crown molding, chair rail, ceiling fans, and other updates to this beautifully maintained brick home that backs to a common area.

The adorable back yard is just off the kitchen and has both a stone & brick patio, which is perfect for entertaining!

Call us today at 703-475-1003 or 703-625-3446 to schedule a private showing of this charming home!

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TOP BRAMBLETON HOMES FOR SALE

Summer is in full force and Brambleton is all the BUZZ! As of today, there are 117 Condo’s, Townhomes, and Single Family homes listed for sale in the MLS just in Brambleton. Out of those 117 homes, we’ve listed below a few that we think are worthy of a closer look. There is literally something here for everyone! And don’t forget, in Brambleton everything you need is just minutes away. You can even enjoy a vacation without ever leaving town!

Be sure to take note of these great properties for sale, and contact us if you find one you want to see in person!

BLUE ELDER TERRACE – The lowest priced condo available!JS Realty Blue Homes Sale

THIMBLEBERRY SQUARE – A 3 bedroom condo for only $235,900!JS Realty Homes For Sale Brambleton

BENFOLD SQUARE – Large, new construction Townhouses for under $400K!JS Realty Benfold Brambleton Homes
HIGBEE LANE – This gorgeous Single Family home is only $550K!JS Realty Brambleton Homes

RICHLAND GROVE DRIVE – Beautiful Winchester home, with quick delivery!JS Realty Brambleton Homes

LOIS LANE – The largest home available today. Fit for a superhero!  JS Realty Lois Superman Homes Sale      JS Realty Brambleton Lois Superman Homes

Call us today at 703-475-1003 to take a closer look at any of these homes or any other home in the Brambleton Community!

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WHAT IMPACTS A CREDIT SCORE

How does my credit score affect my mortgage loan application?

Today we will look at credit reports for a potential mortgage borrower, what impacts the score, and how to improve your score.

When a lender runs a credit report on a potential borrower, there are three National Repositories that will report a credit score. They are:
1. EquifaxJS Realty Credit Equifax Experian TransUnion
2. Experian
3. Transunion

Most lenders will use the middle of the three credit scores to determine what type of loan and what interest rate a borrower qualifies for. Generically speaking, the higher the score, the lower the interest rate a consumer will be offered.

JS Realty approved creditThese three reporting entities will provide a credit score that is used to determine the risk associated with a particular borrower regarding repayment of the loan. A number of credit related variables are used to calculate the credit score. The credit score is used as a predictor as to the likelihood that the consumer will have late payments in the next 24 months. The lower the score, the greater likelihood that the borrower will be late on a payment or payments.

What are the variables that have the greatest impact on the credit score and their relative weight in the scoring?

JS Realty credit score variablePast Payment History – 35%
 -Late payments are shown for payments that are 30, 60 and 90 days late.
Current Account Balances – 30%
-Any account that has a balance of greater than 30% of the available credit limit will reduce the credit score. Balances of more than 50% will result in even lower scores.
Credit History – 15%
-How long have you had the account? Typically, the longer the better.
New credit cards will lower your score at first.
-Closing out an account will have a negative impact on your score.
Types of Credit – 10%
-The most heavily weighted type of credit is those with finance companies
Credit Inquiries – 10%
-Too many inquiries will result in lower scores

The following table will provide information on the length of time that your credit will be impacted by certain events.

JS Realty creditPayment History………….7 years(Date of last activity)
Collection accounts………7 years(Date of origination)
Judgments………………..7 years (filed)
Chapter 7………………10 years (entry)
Chapter 13……………….7 years (entry)
Inquiries………………….2 years /90 days
Tax Liens…………………7 years / (PAID)

By law, there are some factors that cannot be used in the scoring model.

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Gender
Age
Religion
Marital status/Sexual Preference
Employment/Length of Employment/
Position or Title
Income
Address
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nterest rate charged on a particular credit card

In summary, to receive the highest credit scores, you should have 3-5 credit lines that you pay on time and keep a balance of less than 30% of the credit limit. Spread out the use of multiple cards so that you have a low balance on all of them.

Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in learning more about how to increase your credit score or if you have any questions regarding credit and/or mortgage loans.

JS Realty Keith Harris
Keith Harris
NMLS # 838973

 

Keith Harris
Senior Loan Officer
Intercoastal Mortgage Company
Direct: (703) 259-0788
Cell:    (703) 395-6601

 


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OFFICE/RETAIL BUILDING FOR LEASE

JS Realty Olde Mill Ashburn LeaseRecently listed For Lease is the charming and historic “Olde Mill” building, located at 20704 Ashburn Road in Ashburn, VA.

This building is zoned for commercial use, either retail or office space. The building can be divided up as small as 1,500 sq ft or up to 6,000 sq ft. Full Service with 3 year lease available!

JS Realty olde mill building ashburnRight off the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail and Ashburn Road, this building is in a prime and highly sought-after location!

For additional images, floor plan, and demographic information, download our Olde Mill Building Lease Brochure.

 

Please note: this is a Confidential Listing. All inquiries MUST go through Agent. Please do not disturb current staff.

Call Sarah today at 703-475-1003 for a private showing of this unique and historic building!JS Realty Free Analysis Contact Us

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GOLFING IN LOUDOUN COUNTY

We love to go golfing! So today the JS Realty Team is going to take a break from providing you with relevant Real Estate information and tell you about the great golf opportunities right here in Loudoun County!

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Royal & Ancient Golf Club, St. Andrews, Scotland

The game of golf (or something very similar) can be traced through history back to 1297 in the Netherlands! The modern version of golf has been played in the United States since the 1700’s.  The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in Scotland is one of the oldest and most prestigious clubs in the world. They also recently hosted the 2015 Open Championship, the winner of which was American pro golfer Zach Johnson!

Luckily for us, Loudoun County has a wide variety of clubs and courses – both private and public – to suit your golfing needs!

PRIVATE GOLF CLUBS IN LOUDOUN COUNTY:

Trump National Golf Club – Washington DC
20391 Lowes Island Blvd.
Sterling, Va 20165

JS Realty Belmont Golf
Belmont Country Club

Belmont Country Club
19661 Belmont Manor Lane
Ashburn, Va 20147

The Golf Club at Lansdowne
44050 Woodridge Pkwy
Lansdowne, Va 20176

River Creek Club
43730 Olympic Blvd.
Leesburg, Va 20176

JS Realty Golf Creighton Hole
Golf Course at Creighton Farms

Loudoun Golf and Country Club
36967 W Main St
Purcellville, Va 20134

Stoneleigh Golf Club
35271 Prestwick Ct
Round Hill, Va 20141

The Club at Creighton Farms
22050 Creighton Farms Dr
Aldie, Va 20105

PUBLIC COURSES IN LOUDOUN COUNTY:

JS Realty Sterling Golf
Sterling Park Golf & Swim Club

Sterling Park Golf Club
333 S Sterling Blvd
Sterling, Va 20164

Algonkian Regional Park Golf Course
47001 Fairway Dr
Sterling, Va 20165

1757 Golf Club
45120 Waxpool Rd
Sterling, Va 20166

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Brambleton Golf Course

Brambleton Golf Course
42180 Ryan Rd
Ashburn, Va 20148

Goose Creek Golf Club
43001 Golf Club Rd
Leesburg, Va 20175

Westpark Golf Club
59 Clubhouse Dr SW
Leesburg, Va 20175

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Raspberry Falls

Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club
41601 Raspberry Dr
Leesburg, Va 20176

Pleasant Valley Golf Club
4715 Pleasant Valley Rd
Chantilly, Va 20151

South Riding Golf Club
43237 Golf View Dr
Chantilly, Va 20152

Loudoun County also has a new TOP GOLF facility opening in September 2015 near One Loudoun!

JS Realty Scott Sterling GolfAs you can see there are many options for beginners and seasoned players . If you are just starting out, Brambleton Golf Course offers The SW Golf Academy, run by Steve WenPetren. He offers lessons for all skill levels as well as summer golfing camps for the children. Another great option – and one of The JS Realty Teams favorites – is the Sterling Park Golf and Swim Club. They have 18 par 3 holes, which is also great for beginners!

If you love golfing as much as we do, why not consider living near a golf club or course! Contact us today and we can help you find your dream home close to one of Loudoun’s great courses.JS Realty Free Analysis Contact Us

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HOME FOR SALE IN VIENNA

This week we are excited to feature a beautiful town home for sale in the highly sought after Dunn Loring Village – 8577 Dellway Lane in Vienna, Virginia.JS Realty Home ViennaThis wonderfully updated town home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 half-bathrooms. There is fresh paint throughout the entire home and hardwood floors on main level. The kitchen was recently remodeled and updated kitchen has new granite countertops, new cabinets, a built-in microwave, and tile floor.

JS Realty House Backyard Fence DellwayA great rec room leads out to a beautiful and spacious fenced in backyard with a deck.  This home is in a great location near major roadways and within a mile of the Dunn Loring Metro Station and the Mosaic District. This home is a must see!

Download the Dellway Lane Brochure.

Call us today at 703-625-3446 to see this home in person!

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HISTORIC HOMES IN LOUDOUN

If you love history and historical homes, Loudoun County is rich in it. There are currently more than 50 homes that are still preserved and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are a testament to the past history of Loudoun – some of them are still occupied, some are museums, and some just simply exist.

JS Realty Morven Park Davis Leesburg
Morven Park – Davis Mansion, built ca. 1780

History tells us that Loudoun County constitutes part of the five million acre Northern Neck of Virginia Proprietary granted by King Charles II of England to seven noblemen in 1649.

In 1757, by act of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Fairfax County was divided. The western portion was named Loudoun for John Campbell, Fourth Earl of Loudoun, a Scottish nobleman who served as Commander-in-Chief for all British armed forces in North America and honorary Governor of Virginia from 1756 to 1768. Leesburg has served continuously as the County Seat since 1757.

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Waverly, built ca 1890. Photo courtesy Eric Strawser.

Settling in Loudoun began in 1725 to 1730. The lower portion of Loudoun was being established as large tobacco plantations.

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Woodgrove Stone House, built ca 1785

Loudoun was known for its agricultural business and an area where the rich came to vacation (away from the hot city, DC), however in the 1960’s a shift began. Dulles International Airport was built and the airport attracted new businesses, workers and their families to the area. Roads began to be built and the rest is modern history!

Loudoun is now home to more than 363,050 people (2014 Census) and our history will only continue to grow. We can only hope to leave a piece of history for those looking back on us 300 years from today.

JS Realty Janelia Loudoun County
Janelia Farm, built 1936. Photo courtesy Rexignis.

As you can see, Loudoun’s history is almost 300 years old, and we are fortunate enough to have homes that still exist to tell the story of settlers that started what we call home today.

JS Realty Carlheim Historic Mansion
Carlheim (Paxton Campus), built ca 1872

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of most of the Historic Homes in the Loudoun area. If you’re looking for a fun “stay-cation” adventure, pick out your 3 favorite homes to drive by and/or visit. Maybe you will be able to step back in time and learn about the daily lives our fore-founders were living, making history and supporting how we got here today.

Download the list of Historic Homes in Loudoun County here.

We love historic and even just “older” homes. If you’re looking to move to Loudoun County, contact us today to set up a tour of homes to see – we will customize the tour to suit your taste and needs!

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DO I SELL OR RENT MY HOUSE?

A few weeks back we gave you some info on how to decide whether it made more sense for you to Rent or Buy a home. Today we’re going to discuss renting out your home versus selling it. There are many factors to consider before making that decision. Here are just some of the questions you must answer to make an informed decision:

JS Realty Rent Question

Monetarily, how would renting affect your bottom line?
How does the rental market compare to the sale market in your neighborhood?
How emotionally attached to your home are you?
How permanent is your reason for moving – are you moving out of the area for good or do you want a new/different home?
What condition is your home in, has it been updated?

ALL ABOUT THE MONEY
If you need the proceeds from the sale of your home to purchase another home then obviously renting is definitely not an option. If you can cover the costs of owning your home by the rental income your home will bring, then you might be a candidate for renting your home. Remember: your costs not only include your mortgage and any HOA/Condo fees, but the upkeep and maintenance. If you can make a positive cash flow plus receive the tax benefits, then renting might be an option.JS Realty Refinance Monney Calculator Bills

Another financial part of the equation is how your homes market will look 5-10 years from now. Although no one has a crystal ball to know exactly how the Real Estate market is going to react, determining what the market is likely to do will help in your decision. If your homes market is on the rise, then you could possibly benefit from having tenants that pay for the cost of keeping the home, and you’ll also be making money on the equity that’s being built!JS Realty Graph Real Estate

WHY ARE YOU MOVING?
The reason for your move also needs to be examined. If you are leaving the area and do not plan on returning, then renting and managing your rental home becomes JS Realty Prop Management Rentmore difficult. If this is the case, but you definitely want to rent, you should consider using the experience of the Property Management Team at the JS Realty Team. Our Property Management Team will make the managing of your home as stress-free as possible. And if you do plan on returning to the area after a couple of years away, then you need to determine if you are going to want to move back into the same home, or find a new one.

ARE YOU ATTACHED TO YOUR HOME?
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This is another major factor to consider. How tolerant will you be of strangers living in your home? For example, if having your prized landscaping not kept up to your standards would make you upset, you may want to reconsider if renting is right for you. No matter how well you screen your potential tenants, there is still the potential that they will not treat your home like you do. The JS Realty Team performs our due diligence when screening potential tenants and we have had tenants that have left our clients homes in better condition than when they first moved in. On the flip side, we’ve also had tenants that did not fare as well as we would like. You are always taking a chance when you let strangers live in your home.

IS YOUR HOME UPDATED?
JS Realty Rent Sell Renovate Update
Tenants tend to be less fixated on items such as fixtures, appliances, and such because they are renting and only going to be there on a short term basis. Buyers are going to be more selective when choosing a home, and may rule out one that has not been updated. If you need to invest time and money to update your home for the sale market, this also needs to be entered into your decision making process.

There are many factors that go into deciding whether to rent out or sell your home. Trust the experience our JS Realty Team members have to go over your personal situation and discover what the best options are for you. Contact us today to get started!

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NEW LISTING IN LEESBURG

Just listed for sale in Leesburg, VA – 19253 Evergreen Mills Road.

This charming 2 level rambler has 4 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms and is a short drive to shopping, dining, and entertainment – including the popular Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets! Perfect location for commuters, as it’s just a short drive to Rt. 7, Rt. 15, and the Dulles Greenway.  This home is close to so many amenities, but also offers privacy, with its 1.35 acres.

MAIN LEVEL
The main level of the home features an open layout with a designer front door that leads into a spacious living room. Hardwood floors and crown molding can be found throughout the living and dining rooms. In the gourmet kitchen a beautiful custom tile back-splash is set against oak cabinets. There is plenty of granite counter top space, stainless steel appliances, tile flooring, and access to a spacious screened in porch – perfect for enjoying the morning coffee!JS Realty Leesburg Living Room Home

In the sunroom, enjoy custom tile flooring while tons of natural light filter through all of the windows. And on cold, wintry nights, just get the wood stove going for some additional warmth.JS Realty Leesburg Sunroom Woodstove

The spacious Master Bedroom features hardwood floors, ceiling fan, and tons of natural light. The additional 3 large bedrooms contain closets and plenty of windows. Full bath has tile flooring, vanity, and shower/tub combo.

LOWER LEVEL
In the large Recreation Room that leads to the beautiful backyard, find recessed lights, a nice bedroom with a closet, storage area with a utility area and laundry room, and a full, tile floor Bathroom with a vanity and Jacuzzi tub!

EXTERIOR
The home sits on 1.35 beautifully landscaped acres and backs to trees. The back yard boasts a greenhouse and a large garage with workshop area and extra storage. A spacious screened in porch with a fan is perfect for entertaining, and a deck that is great for grilling. The driveway is paved and has a turnaround area.JS Realty Leesburg Greenhouse

Call us today at 703-475-1003 to schedule a tour of this beautiful home in Leesburg, VA!

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