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Homes by Allyson

Name: Homes by Allyson
Address: 6849 Old Dominion Drive suite 400, McLean, VA, 22101, US
Telephone: +15713340607
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Serving you with competence, dedication, and kindness in the Northern Virginia area for buying, sell

Fueled by a military life upbringing and passion for education, Allyson approaches home buying and selling as a partnership and adventure. She takes a proactive, structured, and diligent approach to selling real estate. As a former teacher, she shares her extensive knowledge with clients so they can make informed decisions when making this life changing transition. She will always give you an honest, professional opinion so you feel confident and empowered to make the best decision for you to move forward. If you are looking for someone to guide you, a friend, or a family member in buying or selling a house, Allyson would love the opportunity to earn your business!

11/01/2026

🚨 OPEN HOUSE ALERT | Alexandria, VA 🏡✨

Looking for space, convenience, and comfortable living? Come tour this stunning 3-level townhouse in Island Creek this weekend!

Highlights you’ll love in person:
- Open-concept main level with a cozy fireplace & low-maintenance Trex deck
- Massive primary suite with two walk-in closets + flexible upstairs layout
- Fully finished walk-out basement with 3rd bedroom, full bath & fenced yard with a ground-level deck
- Attached 2-car garage + driveway parking
- Wooded trails, community pond, pool, and tennis right outside your door

📍 Location: Island Creek, Alexandria, VA
6655 Patent Parish Ln, Alexandria VA

🗓 When: Sunday Novemver 1, 2026 2-4pm

Stop by, take a look around, and find your next home - tag a friend who's house hunting! 📲

Allyson Lenz
Compass
571-334-0607
[email protected]
homesbyallyson.net

10/29/2026

PSA for the spooky season: leave the haunting to the professionals. 👻☕️🍂

Did your budget shift? Decided to hold off until spring? Found a cozy window nook you just can’t bear to leave yet? That’s totally okay!

Communication is key in real estate, and there are zero hard feelings—I promise I don’t bite (or haunt).

Whether you’re ready to tour homes this weekend or just want to press pause and sip c***r until next year, just let me know!

No awkward disappearing acts required. 🎃✨

10/29/2026

Save this for your first free day off this month.

POV: it's autumn in Alexandria, VA. Here's how I'd spend a day:

9:00 - Morning walk through Old Town's cobblestone streets and historic churchyards with the dogs and a hot chai tea latte from Misha's

11:00 - Outdoor lunch at Virtue Feed & Grain or grabbing a warm savory bite along King Street

2:00 - Nalls Produce (the ultimate local pumpkin patch vibes!) with the family to pick out heirloom pumpkins and apple c***r

5:30 - Golden hour & sunset stroll along the Waterfront at Founders Park watching the boats on the Potomac or along the ponds in Island Creek or Kingstowne

8:00 - catch a guided ghost tour through Old Town's most historic streets and graveyard

It’s still 75 degrees half the time, but we’re sweater-weather manifesting anyway.

What would you add? I'm building my fall list for the families moving to Alexandria this year.

Allyson Lenz
Compass
571-334-0607
[email protected]
homesbyallyson.net

📍 Old Town, Kingstowne, Island Creek, Wilton Woods, Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA

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10/27/2026

Here's what 7% mortgage rates actually mean if you're buying or selling a home in Alexandria, Virginia

If you're paying cash, this is your window. Fewer buyers are out looking in Alexandria, and that means more room to negotiate.

If you need a mortgage, there's no guarantee rates come down from here. They could go up. Smart buyers in Alexandria are buying now, while
there's less competition and sellers are more open to credits and rate buydowns.

If you're selling, today's buyers are more payment-focused than ever. If you're serious about selling your home, now is not the time to play games. The homes selling right now have a real strategy behind them from day one.

Homes in Alexandria, Virginia are selling in an average of 25 days right now. The strategy looks different for each of these buyers and sellers.

If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Alexandria, VA and desire distinctive representation, innovative marketing, and a proven process, let's talk. Send me a DM, fill out the form in my bio or comment below to get started.

Hi, I'm Allyson Lenz, a real estate advisor representing Alexandria's most discerning homeowners and buyers.

Serving Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton, Fairfax, and the greater Northern Virginia market.

Allyson Lenz
Compass
571-334-0607
[email protected]
homesbyallyson.net

10/25/2026

🎃 The Scariest Things in Real Estate (Halloween Edition) 🧟‍♂️

Buying or selling a home doesn't have to be a nightmare! But sometimes, making the wrong move can feel downright spooky.

From hoping you’ll find a buyer after already committing to your next home, to skipping the crucial home inspection just to secure a deal—there are quite a few frights that can disrupt your journey.

Check out the list below for the “scariest” real estate habits, and more importantly, how to fix them:

🏡 01 | Trying to buy before knowing your timeline.
➡️ The Fix: Always understand your numbers and set a clear timeline first!

🔍 02 | Skipping the inspection to win the bid.
➡️ The Fix: Don’t skip it—just ask for a shorter inspection window to keep things moving.

💳 03 | Opening a new credit card before closing.
➡️ The Fix: Just wait until you have the keys in hand. Your credit needs to stay exactly the same!

💰 04 | Pricing your home too high “to leave room for negotiating.”
➡️ The Fix: Price correctly for the first two weeks—that’s when most buyers are looking.

💻 05 | Trusting an automated online estimate blindly.
➡️ The Fix: Get a real, human evaluation from someone who actually knows the neighborhood and has walked through similar homes.

📈 06 | Waiting for the “perfect” market.
➡️ The Fix: Live your life! Plan around your personal timeline, not the scary headlines.

Which of these scares you the most? 👇

Let’s chat in the comments or shoot me a DM to help make your next move spook-free!

Hi, I'm Allyson Lenz with Compass, a local realtor serving Alexandria VA and the nearby cities, helping savvy homeowners strategize and sell their current home to purchase a new home that better fits their lifestyle and needs.

Allyson Lenz
Compass
571-334-0607
[email protected]
homesbyallyson.net

10/18/2026

The Sunday Scaries, home edition. 😩🏡

If you felt slide 2 in your soul, same.

Sometimes the Monday dread isn’t you. It’s the floor plan. A drop zone by the door, storage that isn’t a game of Tetris, a real spot to work, room to get ready without a schedule. That stuff changes your whole week.

Which scary is yours? Tell me the number 👇

And if you’re curious what Mondays could feel like somewhere else, DM me MONDAY.

Address

6849 Old Dominion Drive Suite 400
McLean, VA
22101

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 7pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+15713340607

Website

https://stan.store/allysonlenz_145

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