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!
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
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
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:
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
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
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!
As 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.
The JS Realty Team – not only serving Brambleton, serving all of Northern Virginia.
You see flags all the time; in front of schools, public offices, even homes. But did you know there is an official Flag Code? This code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, and also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. According to the code, “The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.”
Initially, there were no reasons left as to why Red, White, and Blue were chosen to represent the USA. However, in 1782, Congress chose the same colors for the Great Seal and offered this designation:
New Year’s Day—January 1
Independence Day—July 4
In addition, half-staff the Flag (sunrise to sunset) on these days:
HAZARD INSURANCE
WHAT IS INCLUDED – Be very clear about what is covered and more importantly what is NOT covered. You don’t want to lose something and later find out it wasn’t included in the policy.
BUSINESS NEEDS – Do you have a home office? There are both property and liability business exposures that most standard homeowner policies don’t address, as well as low levels of coverage. The typical policy appears to be around $2,500 for in-home office equipment. And while that may sound like enough, by the time you add the costs of your computer, software, tablet, printer, scanner, phone, furniture, etc., it could very well exceed that amount. You’ll need to find coverage that can include all of your home office equipment and supplies.
Our #1 recommendation is to clean the home you are about to move in to. It is the only time that the home is vacant and ready for a full cleaning. Clean things like cabinets, drawers, corners of closets, window, lights, etc. Most homes are cleaned before you move in – but if not, make sure you take a couple hours to put the elbow grease in before you pile all of your things in the home.
Pack a box or bag of essentials that you will need the next few days after the move. Things to include: a few changes of clothes, kitchen utensils, towels, sheets, a can opener, electronic and phone chargers… anything you might need for a few days while everything else you own in still in a box! The last thing you want to do is dig through a dozen boxes to find these little essentials. Also, keep a folder handy that has your most important papers in it, so it is easily accessible in the event you needed to get to them quickly (this helps keeps them safe, too).
family or friends. Remember to label your boxes clearly. Packing and labeling them by room is a great start, and label boxes on their sides, as you will most likely be stacking them. It also helps to make a list of what is in each box if you are considering storing your boxes after moving.
The day has finally arrived – it’s moving day! You have accomplished your goal of buying a home and now reality is setting in. Packing up and moving your belongings can be a stressful event. Good preparation and planning will help minimize the stress.
One fabulous benefit of moving is that it’s a great time to purge your home. The more you purge the less you have to pack! So it saves you time and money in moving expenses. If you haven’t worn or used an item in the last 6 months, donate it! There are many great charities that will take unwanted clothes, books, furniture and anything else you don’t need or use. The JS Realty Team uses 
Now that you have reduced the amount of unneeded items in your possession, it is time to organize your new home! If everything has a place then it is easier to keep your new home organized. There are many resources out there to help you organize every corner of your home. From the garage to the Master Bedroom closet you will be amazed at how a little planning and a few organizational tools can help you make the best use of the space you have. 
With these 4 unique locations to choose from, you can’t go wrong when you want to pamper yourself! Get a new ‘do, have a facial, enjoy a mani/pedi – the list of options are impressive.
CATCH A MOVIE
BRAM’s Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series is back! Every Thursday night at 6PM. Concerts are FREE and you can bring a cooler and blanket/chairs to sit on while you listen to some good music. Check out the 
And don’t forget to stop by the 
Earlier this month the JS Realty Team at Samson Properties provided a 
the previous year and units sold are also up +16.88%. The percentages are obviously not as large when compared to Brambleton, but keep in mind we are looking at Loudoun County as a whole, not just one of its most popular subdivisions. When you compare average days on the market in Loudoun County to the previous year you will see a modest increase from 58 in 2014 to 81 in 2015. This can be mostly attributed to the increase in inventory from the year before – classic “supply and demand”. Overall, similar to Brambleton, the whole county is experiencing a market that is on the move in a positive way.
We expect this positive market to continue for the foreseeable future. The JS Realty Team has stayed busy helping our clients achieve their goals through the buying and selling of homes. It has been a great year so far and we look forward to helping even more of our clients in the remainder of 2015.
It’s not always convenient to travel into Maryland when you’re craving some delicious Blue Crab. Did you know there were 5 great places here in Northern Virginia that serve it up fresh? These restaurants don’t disappoint! In fact, a few might even surprise you.
Tucked away in the Cascades Marketplace off Cascades Blvd, Captain Mas offers up all-you-can-eat blue crab. Their impressive menu is worth the wait, as everything is made to order and fresh!
This family owned restaurant is making a name for itself with it’s “Fresh-Off-the-Hook” seafood. Their current menu specials have just what you’re looking for!
Family owned and operated for 30 years, this “hidden gem” near Manassas features steamed & spiced blue crab by the dozen or half-dozen!
Head over to Lowry’s! Great food, and that fun, relaxed, “beach” vibe make this a great destination for freshly steamed blue crab.
Seems like this would be a pretty easy question to answer, but it really depends on the state that you are closing in, and how that state handles defining the term “settled”, or when escrow has occurred. Most often this has to do with the way the money is funded and disbursed, and how the Deed (the paper work that deems you are the owner of the property) is recorded and recognized in your state. Since we are located in 
the Seller to sell their home and then buy their next home. Physically, though, this can be a real challenge. Offering the Seller to stay a couple of extra days after settlement could be just what they need to make selling their home to you easier. In this case, you (the Buyer) will be offering a “rent back”. This is done through a signed agreement (a Post-Settlement Occupancy Agreement) that states they will stay in the home for a specified period of time, for a certain amount of money, and will be exiting the property on a specified date.
So does this mean you get keys or not? In most cases the Seller will agree to give you one set of keys with the understanding you will not need to access the property until the specified date that they will be exiting the property. Once they have exited the property you will be able to re-inspect the home and take possession based on the terms in which you both agreed to. This is pretty common and often occurs with little to no issues.
Technically it is, however we often do not recommend it due to many various risk factors that could make this a bad idea for both the Buyer and the Seller. There is a possibility that something unforeseen happens and the deal does not go through at the last minute. Or worse, if something tragic happens to the home while the Buyer is occupying it and the Seller is still the owner. This would create a potential insurance nightmare. The reasons this could be a bad idea are numerous, however if you and the Seller are prepared to face these risk and are able to come to mutual agreeable terms, this is an option and does occur from time to time. It would be similar to the “rent back” method and it is called a Pre-Settlement Agreement.
day of the settlement in the event something unforeseen causes a delay.