Loudoun
County is quickly becoming known as the jewel of Northern Virginia. A wonderfully eclectic
mix of the very old and the cutting edge new make the areas of Loudoun County and Fairfax County exciting yet peaceful
places to live.
Located 20 miles from Washington, D.C., Loudoun and Fairfax are fast becoming
a major employment center as well as a blossoming "bedroom" communities for the
nation's Capital. On the other hand, efforts toward controlling this growth by the local
government are preserving the rural nature and beauty of the nearby countryside. What joy
can be had simply driving through the
scenic landscapes, visiting historic villages, and dining in authentic
18th Century country inns.
And,
amazingly all within reach of the Dulles corridor's burgeoning tech community and our
Nation's growing Government center. Most points in Loudoun County are a short drive to the International Airport at
Dulles. Two other major
But
enough about business and technology; Loudoun has a wonderful array of attractions for
every taste. This is horse country where horse farms dot the country side, Fox
Hunters gather for a morning's ride and a day at the
Steeplechase races
is commonplace. For those in pursuit of the grape, there are many award winning wineries
within an afternoon's drive as well as gastronomic treats found at many local restaurants.
There are over thirty first quality golf courses within an hours drive as well the 46 mile W&OD bike path and
numerous hiking trails. During the warmer months, nearly every
village and town sponsor festivals of many varieties. And, don't forget
the Bluemont Concert Series' weekly
community concerts and Herndon's Friday Night Live concert for inexpensive family fun.
"Antiquing" has become a popular past time in the Leesburg's quaint historic
district -- many shops can be found along the same roads that over two hundred
years earlier were crowded horse and buggy traffic.
You say you are more into
"modern shopping"? Look no further than Leesburg's
Premium Outlet Mall where bargain hunters searching for designer quality are
drawn from Northern Virginia, Metropolitan DC and as far away as Maryland.
Well, we could go on about the exceptional quality of life, the
excellent schools, the high standard of living, and everything else that makes Loudoun
County and Northern Virginia a wonderful place to live but we think you get the picture.
Why not let Mike Wagner and the Keller Williams team help find your place in beautiful
Loudoun County?.
MIKE'S LATEST ARTICLES
BEST GREEN UPGRADES TO SELL YOUR HOME
More homebuyers want energy efficient homes these days, and will tend to notice listings that advertise "green" features. So if you need to make some upgrades on your home, you should consider going green. It won't cost much more, and you can use it as a selling point.
It's better to do smaller, more affordable improvements. Big ticket projects, like solar panels, are not cost effective for home sellers. But new, EnergyStar kitchen appliances make sense. Bathroom remodels can include low-flow toilets, LED lighting and water-saving shower heads. You can replace old windows with double panes and recoup about 75 percent of your outlay. You can also get tax credits for most energy efficient improvements to offset your expenses.
When you market your home, emphasize its green features, and include an energy saving analysis to show how much money buyers will save on utilities over five years.
Green upgrades not only save money and help the environment, they'll also make your home stand out in the marketplace.
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