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Buying a House in 2019? Take Advantage of January's Low Mortgage Rates If you're thinking of buying a home in 2019, don't wait on that New Year's resolution. Now is the time to buy. Mortgage rates are the lowest they have been since this time last year. Due to various economic and political factors such as the government shutdown and geopolitical unrest, recent volatility in the stock market yielded a downward pressure on interest rates since late December. Throughout 2018, home mortgage rates rose steadily from the low 4's to the low 5's. Back in November, conventional mortgage rates were between... Read More

Rosemont Neighborhood of Alexandria Receives Restoration [caption id="attachment_6102" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Restoration underway on this 1930's Colonial in the Rosemont Neighborhood of Alexandria.[/caption] Located in the Rosemont neighborhood of Alexandria, this four-story, 1930's Colonial home is receiving a full restoration. In its heyday, the home was impeccably decorated and was used for hosting neighborhood social events. Only one family owned the home. It was full of life, summertime visits from the grand kids, and memories of many family gatherings. The once grand house has since fallen on hard times. Our goal in purchasing and renovating this beautiful home in Rosemont is... Read More

Buyer's Agent The Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments Team, part of Keller Williams Falls Church, is looking to hire a Buyer's Agent! Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments is an award winning real estate team- a part of the top 1% of Real Estate Agents nationwide, recognized in Best of Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia magazine and Virginia Living magazine. The mission of Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments is to provide the premier customer service experience for each home seller and home buyer we work with. Knowledge we’ve gained through years of working in the local market empowers us to provide our home buyers and... Read More

Amazon Brings Virginia HQ2 to National Landing. What Does This Mean for Real Estate? In light of last week's announcement, are you wondering what Amazon HQ2 will mean for real estate? As Amazon brings Virginia HQ2 to National Landing, Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments expects housing prices to rise, affecting communities immediately connected to Crystal City. However, there are exciting opportunities! Notably, our real estate experts are your guide to Amazon HQ2's National Landing. Here's what we know: In 2018, 15 DC-area companies made the Fortune 500 list. Virginia is home to several of them, including Capital One, Freddie Mac, Booz... Read More

In 2018, Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments sold several renovated homes in Hollin Hills, a mid-century modern neighborhood in Alexandria, VA. This unique community was originally designed by notable DC architect Charles Goodman and built by Robert Davenport. The neighborhood's first home was constructed in 1949.  As Alexandria's contemporary community meets modern renovations, Dutko|Ragen's latest listing, 7712 Elba Road, Alexandria, VA, is at the forefront of Hollin Hills' rejuvenation. Modernizing a Contemporary Design [caption id="attachment_5875" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] 7712 Elba Road, Alexandria, VA 22306[/caption] Last year, we published a blog featuring Northern Virginia's Local Gem: The Hollin Hills Community. We highlighted the neighborhood's unique... Read More

Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments Welcomes Rob Wittman as New Director of Growth [caption id="attachment_5906" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo Credit: Vita Images[/caption] Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments is please to welcome Rob Wittman as our new Director of Growth. Rob joins our Team with more than 16 years of Real Estate experience. His Real Estate knowledge and expertise, combined with his team-oriented approach, is an exciting addition to our client-focused Team. We sat down with Rob to learn more about him and why he chose to work with Dutko|Ragen. Here's what we learned about Rob: Interview with Rob Wittman Tell us about yourself.... Read More

Join Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments on Saturday, October 13 at The City of Fairfax Fall Festival 2018. This year marks the 42nd annual Fall Festival with over 400 arts and crafts and food vendors, children's activities, and 3 stages of music and entertainment. Here's a summary of events: City of Fairfax Fall Festival Events Free Admission 400 juried art and crafts vendors Food courts Beer garden Carnival rides at the SunTrust Bank Parking Lot (10am - 8pm) Luberjack show and interactive camp Live entertainment for all ages on 3 stages Spark'y Harvest Bash at the fire station (10am - 5pm)... Read More

You may be wondering whether fall is a good time to sell a house. The short answer is Yes! Most realtors will tell you that spring is the best time to sell your house; and while this is a great option, selling your house in the fall can be just as profitable. Conversely, buyers often snag good deals as the market transitions from fall to winter. If you are thinking of buying or selling soon, here is what you need to know about selling your house in the fall and our Metro DC Fall and Winter real estate markets: Selling... Read More

Easy House Buyers is Your Source for Cash Home Buyers in Northern Virginia Are you looking for cash home buyers in Northern Virginia, DC, or Maryland? If you want to sell your house fast for cash, look no further! Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments is pleased to introduce its sister company Easy House Buyers. The goal is to make selling your home easy! How It Works Dutko|Ragen Homes & Investments, in conjunction with Easy House Buyers, is a full-service real estate company. As realtors, we strive to earn our clients top dollar for their homes, all while providing a smooth process from... Read More

Investment Journal Charming Cape Cod in Arlington, VA This charming Cape Cod in Arlington, VA was recently featured in Dutko|Ragen's third quarter Investment Journal, which covers our latest investment projects. When we purchased the house, it was marketed to us as a tear down. However, we have a knack for seeing potential in run-down homes deemed otherwise undesirable. [caption id="attachment_5369" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Charming Cape Cod in Arlington VA[/caption] Built in the 1940's, we believed this house to be too nice to tear down. In keeping with the uniqueness of the neighborhood, we decided to maintain the original character of the... Read More