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05/03/2019

How to manage your child’s allergies

Is your car covered in pollen? Here are some tips to combat allergies in our area, especially for the young ones spending a lot of time outdoors.\

While many children look forward to the end of winter weather and flu season, for some, the warmer weather can bring on a new set of issues: springtime allergies.

04/30/2019

The ‘Uber of landscaping’ has made its way to Fairfax County

A new on-demand lawn care service has made its way into our area.

Plowz & Mowz, an app providing on-demand landscaping services, arrives in Northern Virginia.

04/30/2019

The Suite Life Of Grandma And Grandpa: How Builders Are Making Homes For Extended Families | WAMU

In-law suites are slowly making a comeback with new home builders.

They're also popular with people who need to rent out rooms to make their mortgage.

04/29/2019

Solarize Alexandria Program Returns for Residents

The city of Alexandria has made it easier to utilize solar power systems for your home.

If you're considering adding solar power to your home, this is a good place to start.

04/26/2019

Will Metro’s summer shutdown in Northern Va. impact fall traffic? | WTOP

Are you prepared for this summer's extended Metro shutdown in Alexandria? Make sure you figure out your commuting and travel plans before the shutdown arrives!

Fairfax County and Alexandria leaders were surprised to learn that the shutdown of several Metro stations on the Blue and Orange lines in Northern Virginia this summer might continue impacting traffic into the fall.

04/25/2019

$62,000: The Profits DC-Area Home Sellers Saw This Year

Sellers in the DC region had a very good beginning to the year.

A recent report by ATTOM Data Solutions also shows that homeownership tenure in the DC area continues to rise.

04/23/2019

840 Apartments, Creative Office and a Restaurant Row: The Plans for Pentagon City TSA Site

There are big plans underway to replace the space previously occupied by the TSA in Pentagon City.

The development would replace two office buildings the Transportation Security Administration will soon vacate.

04/22/2019

Want to sell your home for more? Go green

Going green is one big way a home can sell for more money.

Going green pays, especially if you’re trying to sell your home, according to a recent Zillow analysis. The study found that homes with solar energy systems sold for 4.1% more on average than their counterparts in 2018.

04/22/2019

Faces of our Samson Family

What three words would our Realtors use to describe Samson Properties?

04/19/2019

Q&A: Realtors look back on their first transaction

See how real estate has evolved from old school tactics to new age of social media and digital marketing from our own The Casey Samson Team - Samson Properties

Whether it’s getting behind the wheel of a vehicle or any number of other life-changing moments, you almost always remember your first time.

04/18/2019

USDA Census Shows Loudoun Farms Number One

Some of the best farmland in the country is right here in Loudoun County, according to the USDA Census.

The United States Department of Agriculture on Thursday released its first farm census in five years, finding Loudoun’s rural area leads the state in several key categories. The USDA report found Loudoun is first in Virginia for acres of grapes, amount of hops grown, amount of honey collected and

04/17/2019

Samson Properties is booming! Please welcome some of the agents who decided to join the third largest Residential Brokerage in the D.C Metro area!

04/17/2019

After debate, huge solar power plant coming to Northern Virginia | WTOP

The largest solar power plant on the east coast will soon be calling Spotsylvania County home.

After two years of debate, a massive solar power plant is coming to Spotysylvania County, Virginia.

04/16/2019

You're Invited: Waldorf Lunch & Learn

Join us for a free lunch in Waldorf! Danny Samson will be sharing his tips and tricks in the real estate industry, as well information about all of the free services we offer our Realtors at Samson Properties. Our brand new Waldorf office is opening May 1, so we'd like to share what we can offer with Realtors in the area! We can't wait to meet you there.

RSVP: waldorf.whysamson.com

04/16/2019

Homes for sale in DC area down 10% from a year ago | WTOP

It continues to be a great time for sellers as most homes on the market in March sold for list price or higher. Read more in the latest market trends.

With the spring house hunting season getting underway, the hunting isn’t getting any easier for potential buyers in the D.C. market. The number of houses and condos on the market, or active listings, is down 9.7% from a year ago, and active listings remain well below historical levels, according t...

04/15/2019

Amazon to Give $10,000 Grants to Four Arlington Schools

Amazon has selected four Arlington County schools to reward with $10,000 grants to be used for robotics programs.

Amazon is planning to award four Arlington schools with a $10,000 grant for robotics programs. Abingdon, Hoffman-Boston and Drew elementary schools, along with Kenmore Middle School, have been selected for the grant along with 96 other schools nationwide, according to the statement released this

04/12/2019

Alexandria Named Among 20 Most Dog-Friendly Cities

Dogs are a huge part of the home buying and selling process these days. Our area was rated as among the top 20 dog-friendly cities in the country.

A new report names Alexandria among the best in the country for dogs.

04/11/2019

How Instagram Is Driving Millennials Towards Homeownership

Instagram has made its way into a real estate in a big way.

Instagram has created a great social platform both for those interested in home ownership and those who make money from the process. It’s a great place to showcase homes for sale, collect decorating ideas and learn more about the ins and outs of homeownership.

04/10/2019

Salamander Receives Forbes 5-Star Rating

The popular Salamander Resort in Middleburg, VA recently received a Forbes 5-Star Rating making it only the second resort in the country this year to receive five stars.

Forbes Travel Guidethis year awarded Salamander Resort a Five Star Rating, making it only the second property in the U.S. to receive the award this year. According to a statement from the resort, five-star ratings are based on professional, anonymous inspections. The designation makes Salamander

04/09/2019

Metro seeks developers to ground-lease and redevelop its current headquarters building

WMATA's headquarters downtown near Capital One Arena officially hit the market for lease, making it one of the most impactful commercial spaces in our region to hit the open market for new development.

The transit agency says it is prepared to vacate the Penn Quarter property by 2023

04/08/2019

4,000 Units, the Return of a Movie Theater and More Public Space: The Bethesda Rundown

An influx of new housing and retail development is expected to take place in the coming years in downtown Bethesda. Read about what's expected to be built in the next few years.

While some downtown Bethesda developments are currently sidelined, others are upsizing.

04/08/2019

What a way to start the week! We are grateful to keep growing and moving up in the rankings. A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped us get to this point!

04/05/2019

Topgolf National Harbor to bring 500 jobs to Prince George's County - Washington Business Journal

A new Top Golf location is coming to National Harbor and with it are 500 new jobs.

Looking for a job? Know someone who is? Topgolf is hiring hundreds in Prince George's County.

04/05/2019

Kaiser Permanente Opens New Medical Center in Alexandria

Kaiser Permanente recently opened a new medical center in Potomac Yard bringing with it a few new jobs as well.

Kaiser Permanente has opened a brand new 40,000-square foot medical center in Alexandria's Potomac Yard neighborhood.

04/04/2019

Will Amazon’s effect on Northern Virginia housing be as feared — or hoped for?

Amazon's decision to call our region home has and certainly will continue to have an impact on our real estate market. Though how much and how quickly is still to be determined.

Some worry about being priced out; others aim to profit from if demand for homes soars.

04/02/2019

101 things to love about Washington, D.C.

What do you love most about our area?

A love letter to the District

04/02/2019

Join us for a Grand Opening in Montclair!

Reminder to join us this Thursday April 4th as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Montclair office. Meet Danny Samson and tour Samson Properties' newest location. The new address is 16150 Country Club Dr, Suite 200 Montclair, Virginia 22025
RSVP at montclair.whysamson.com

04/01/2019

HopSkipDrive launching in D.C. area - Washington Business Journal

Uber for kids? A new ride-share service that caters to kids and teenagers is coming to our area.

A California ride service that chauffeurs kids between school and other activities (think family-friendly Uber or Lyft) is launching in the D.C. area.

03/28/2019

Loudoun Board Approves Massive Metro Development

Loudoun County Supervisors signed off on a massive development that will span the Dulles Greenway between the two future Metro Stations around Ashburn.

County supervisors have signed off on a proposal for a development that will span most of the length of the railway in the median of the Dulles Greenway between the Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway Metro stations. The 158-acre, 3,706-home Silver District West, proposal allows the construction of up to

03/28/2019

More Married Couples in DC Getting Roommates, Study Says

More and more married couples in the area are living with additional roommates, a new study from Trulia says.

There's no question that living in D.C. is expensive. And rising housing costs in the area have pushed more married couples to take on roommates to save money, a new study says.

03/28/2019

Thank you to all of our Realtors & Staff who helped us reach this milestone!

03/27/2019

Part 2 of our focus on Samson's education programs is now available to listen. In this edition, we chat with Chief Business Transformer Sarah Moorman and dive into how NINJA training has changed some of our agent's careers. http://ow.ly/PHBE30odd7x

03/27/2019

Robo-class: Middle School Students Get Hands on with STEM

Some students at a local Loudoun County Middle Schools are getting hands-on instruction in STEM courses each week.

Every Friday afternoon at Eagle Ridge Middle School, 20 students file into a laboratory classroom for a couple of hours of hands on STEM study—building and programming robots—with the help of a team of Verizon engineers. The 10-week program is organized by eighth-grade twins Niyati and NiravKott...

03/26/2019

With Kings Dominion law repeal, Va. schools can start earlier | WTOP

A new bill signed into the could lead to more Virginia schools beginning before Labor Day

Virginia school systems will be allowed to open up to two weeks before Labor Day as long as they give students a four-day Labor Day weekend. The law takes effect July 1, replacing the current waiver system.

03/25/2019

How Adjustable Rate Mortgages Work | First Heritage Mortgage - Mortgage Lender

Learn how Adjustable Rate Mortgages work and how they can be advantageous as a home buyer.

As a homebuyer, when it comes time to choose a financing solution for your new home or refinance, it's not uncommon to be paralyzed by the number of options available. Between everything you need to know about home appraisals, title and insurance, and closing costs, it's easy to see why so many trus...

03/21/2019

The Front Door - Episode 13 - Education Spotlight on Dialing for Dollars (Part 1)

On the latest episode of the Front Door, we dive into Samson Properties two biggest education courses in Dialing for Dollars and NINJA. Listen in how these two programs have changed some our agent's careers.

Donny Samson is joined by our Chief Business Transformer, Sarah Moorman and one of our Top Producing Realtors and Instructors, Tammy Irby. Sarah teaches NINJA classes to Samson Realtors, and Tammy tea

03/21/2019

Spring has officially sprung! Say hello to some of our newest family members who are already off to a busy start.

03/21/2019

The Casey Samson Team - Samson Properties

The Casey Samson Team - Samson Properties is LIVE now! Take a look...

03/20/2019

The Escalation Clause

How are Escalation Clauses used in the ever-competitive home buying process?

In hot housing markets, potential homebuyers are adding escalation clauses so that their offers are as competitive as possible.

03/20/2019

Samson Properties Free Training & Podcasts

Our Samson Realtors have access to FREE Dialing for Dollars and NINJA courses - and it's changing their lives! If you're looking for ways to boost your business, whether you are experienced or brand new, join the Samson Family and take advantage of all of the training and services we can offer you. We're here to help you succeed!

03/19/2019

How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a Home?

From Home Inspection to Closing Costs, see what other expenses come with the home buying process.

To get prospective homer buyers ready for the spring market, UrbanTurf is running a series of articles today to help educate readers on the process.

03/19/2019

Join us for a Grand Opening in Montclair!

We're excited about the opening of one of our newest offices in Montclair, VA. The Luckenbaugh Group is now a part of the Samson Properties and we are happy to welcome them and meet new faces in the area! Come out to see our office space, meet our leadership team, and enjoy an afternoon with our Samson Family. RSVP: montclair.whysamson.com

03/19/2019

You're Invited: Fredericksburg Lunch & Learn

Join us in Fredericksburg on April 11th at Orofino Restaurant to enjoy a free lunch and learn everything you need to know about Samson Properties from Danny Samson! Our Fredericksburg Office is constantly growing, and we're excited to meet Realtors in the area. Please RSVP: fredericksburg.whysamson.com

03/19/2019

NVAR - Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®

Are you ready to list your home? Trust one of our professional Realtors to get the job done for you!

The Best Week to List a Home Is Quickly Approaching

"Home sellers expecting the quickest sales may want to make sure the house is in tip-top shape for showings because a big week in the housing market is quickly coming." via Realtor Magazine

03/18/2019

The Mortgage Pre-Approval Process

See what goes into the pre-approval process so buyers can know what kind of home they can afford.

As home buyers get the itch to look for a home and start to venture out to open houses, it will behoove them to go through the pre-approval process.