Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

The spring market is certainly starting early this year.

Buyers are moving fast to try and get homes under contract before competition heats up and the beautiful weather we’ve recently had is helping the market move along. Hopefully the snow this weekend won’t slow down open house traffic.

This week’s feature home is in the sought-after community of Maymont. The beautiful estate is located just minutes from Tysons and the Town of Vienna. Featuring over 9,000 square feet on three levels and a 4-car garage, this home is spacious enough for the whole family to really stretch out. Situated on a large lot of .57 acre, this home also includes an in-law suite and 2nd kitchen making it perfect for multi-generational living. 1351 Blairstone Drive Vienna (Reduced $110,000)

To see this beautiful home or any of the other homes on the market in the D.C. area, please contact Brandy at [email protected] or 571-263-0206.

Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:

• 114 Tapawingo Road SW Vienna (Reduced $29,000)
• 2114 Virginia Avenue McLean (Reduced $200,000)
• 468 River Bend Road Great Falls (Reduced $50,000)
• 8380 Greensboro Drive #412 McLean (Reduced $15,000)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.

Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone’s holidays were merry and the new year is starting with strong resolutions and happy hearts. The spring market is starting early this year and even though we haven’t completed the first full week of 2020, I’m already busy with buyers looking for homes. It’s a great time to go on market or get a jump on your search to buy a home.

This week’s feature home is a charming townhome in the heart of McLean. This beautiful end unit features nearly 3,500 square feet, gleaming hardwood floors and a gourmet kitchen featuring Viking appliances. This home is priced to sell and in a great location.

To see this beautiful home or any of the other homes on the market in the DC metro area, please contact Brandy at [email protected] or 571-263-0206.

1550 Red Twig Lane McLean (Reduced $51,000)

Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:

• 2114 Virginia Avenue McLean (Reduced $200,000) 
• 3352 Annandale Road Falls Church (Reduced $70,000)
• 7112 Georgetown Pike McLean (Reduced $400,000)
• 10731 Hunters Place Vienna (Reduced $20,000)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.

Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

As we head into the holidays, there are few homes on market to be reduced and everyone is focusing on getting ready for their family celebrations.

There are still a few great homes on market and this week’s feature is convenient to metro and close to both Tysons Corner and Washington, D.C. This 4-level townhome has an open floor plan and plenty of space to stretch out. The owner’s suite features a gas fireplace, sitting room, two walk-in closets and large bathroom with soaking tub. Just reduced by $25,000, this home is a great price!

To see this beautiful home or any of the other homes on the market in the D.C. area, please contact Brandy at [email protected] or 571-263-0206.

7449 Carriage Hills Drive McLean (Reduced $25,000)

Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:

• 1441 Crowell Road Vienna (Reduced $75,000)
• 814 Polo Place Great Falls (Reduced $114,000)
• 519 S. Spring Street Falls Church (Reduced $50,000)
• 8507 Redwood Drive Vienna (Reduced $50,000)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.

Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

This week we’re featuring an excellent value home. 501 Arnon Ridge Court Great Falls (Reduced $50,000) is situated on a two-acre lot and offers main level living. At nearly 3,000 sq. ft., this home provides plenty of space to spread out. If you’re looking for a great value with plenty of land, 501 Arnon Ridge Court is a great option.

If you’re seeking a large lot with a home to expand, Arnon Ridge is surrounded by multi-million dollar homes so the sky is the limit! You can pop top, add an addition, or even build your dream home.

To see this beautiful home or any of the other homes on the market in the D.C. area, please contact Brandy at [email protected] or 571-263-0206.

Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:

• 7221 Arthur Drive Falls Church (Reduced $20,000)
• 10241 Forest Lake Drive Great Falls (Reduced $20,000)
• 9909 Chappell Lane Vienna (Reduced $20,000)
• 932 Dead Run Drive McLean (Reduced $49,000)
• 1116 Laurelwood Drive McLean (Reduced $25,000)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.

Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

This week we’re featuring another wow home in the area. 10015 High Hill Place Great Falls (Reduced $400,000) is a breathtaking English Tudor in Great Falls.

This stately home is situated on nearly 2 acres and is beautifully landscaped. This old world inspired home features stone walls, a slate roof, English coffered ceilings and gorgeous arched windows. The sophisticated touches in this home are unparalleled. The lower level includes a wet bar and custom wine cellar that any wine connoisseur would love. The outdoor pool and private spa is nothing short of stunning.

To see this beautiful home or any of the other homes on the market in the D.C. area, please contact Brandy at [email protected] or 571-263-0206.

Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:

• 600 Tazewell Road NW Vienna (Reduced $10,000)
• 7357 Nicole Marie Court McLean (Reduced $100,000)
• 7826 Swinks Mill Court McLean (Reduced $50,000)
• 9903 Deerfield Pond Drive Great Falls (Reduced $50,000)
• 6803 Dillon Avenue McLean (Reduced $26,000)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.

Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

It’s my favorite time of year. The holidays!

It’s a time for indulgence and parties but also giving. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, and every day. Please remember to donate to your favorite charity or if you need a suggestion, consider Women in Housing & Finance Foundation. I’m on the board and will be happy to tell you more about our charity partners so please call or email me for more information.

Donate to WHFF here: https://whf.memberclicks.net/make-a-donation.

This week’s feature home is a home so beautiful and luxurious that it couldn’t be located anywhere else but Ballantrae Lane. This home was inspired by exquisite European manor homes and truly defines luxury. Built by the elite ALM Builders, 1181 Ballantrae features towering ceilings that rise to gothic vaults, intricate trim work, a large club room, bar, wine cellar, gym, sauna and even a safe room!

A home built for entertaining, it includes a spice kitchen and plenty of entertaining space. Just check out the club level with its interconnecting rooms! The Versailles styled pool is perfect for relaxing and enjoying one of the most spectacular homes in the DC metro area. This home is so stunning that the feature stands alone this week.

To schedule a tour of this beautiful home or any other homes in the DC area, email Brandy Schantz at [email protected] or call 571-263-0206.

1181 Ballantrae Lane McLean (Reduced $475,000)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.

Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

This week we’re featuring an event at the International Country Club in Fairfax on Saturday, December 7 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

This informative brunch will provide insight into acquiring a lot to build on, building a custom home on a lot you already own, construction financing and home renovation.

This event features Brandy Schantz of Schantz Group at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty to discuss acquiring a lot and building the right home in the right neighborhood, Paradigm Building Group to discuss building your dream home or doing a renovation or pop top to an existing home, and Jerry Berry of First Heritage Mortgage to discuss financing options. There are many great opportunities to build or renovate in this area and Saturday’s event will be a great start.

To RSVP to this event, email Brandy Schantz at [email protected] or call 571-263-0206.

Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:

• 314 Locust Street SE Vienna (Reduced $20,900)
• 6424 Old Chesterbrook Road McLean (Reduced $50,000)
• 2363 Chadlington Road Falls Church (Reduced $10,100)
• 9193 Ripple Brook Road Great Falls (Reduced $100,000)
• 916 Mackall Avenue McLean (Reduced $100,000)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.

Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

As we head into the holidays, the housing market is still humming along.

I always tell my clients that winter is actually the best time to buy or sell a home because all parties are motivated. There aren’t many sellers testing the market to see how high of a price they can get or neighbors just looking at homes in case they decide to buy. These are buyers and sellers with a mission. Currently, I have quite a few buyers focused on buying a home before the new year. If you want to sell quickly, if priced right, now is a good time.

This week’s feature home has been featured in this article before. The home was taken off market and recently came back on. It’s been reduced in price by over $150,000 and is now priced below the tax assessment. This home is in Ballantrae Farms, one of the most prestigious and sought after neighborhoods in the area.

With nearly 8,000 square feet of finished space, this is one of the larger homes we’ve featured. There is an additional 2,500+ square feet of unfinished space that can be finished. Situated on a .58 acre lot, this home features a Baccarat chandelier, Calcutta marble floors and a main level master suite. Priced at $2,397,000, this home is now a steal!

To see this beautiful home or any others, you can schedule an appointment by emailing or calling me at [email protected] or 571-263-0206.

1285 Ballantrae Farm Drive McLean (Reduced $152,000)

Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:

• 1922 Byrd Road Vienna (Reduced $50,000)
• 755 Kentland Drive Great Falls (Reduced $45,000)
• 7815 Old Falls Road McLean (Reduced $96,000)
• 508 Plum Street SW (Reduced $25,500)
• 3421 Greentree Drive Falls Church (Reduced $105,000)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.

Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

Luxury for Less features many different types of homes. Sometimes we feature homes that are extravagant beyond measure, some that are great fixer uppers, and others that are just good deals.

This article has luxury homes that have been reduced in price but vary in style and expense. This week’s home is just plain priced to sell. 614 Valley Drive SE is in one of the hottest neighborhoods in Vienna. This home is just simply big. It has over 6,000 square feet above grade and another 2,300 square feet in the basement. It’s situated on a large lot, over .50 acres, and has an assessed value of $2.1 million. It’s now priced at $1.899 million.

What makes this neighborhood so hot? This section of Vienna is very close to Tysons Corner, eliminating the need to fight Maple Avenue traffic to get to work or home. It’s also walking distance to Westwood Country Club and the Town of Vienna. The W&OD Trail is just next to Valley Drive and Wildwood Park is in the neighborhood, perfect for walking the dog or just sitting and enjoying nature.

This neighborhood has seen many large, luxurious custom homes built recently and spending well over $2 million to live in this neighborhood is becoming more and more commonplace in recent months. The best part of the neighborhood? The neighbors are pretty great. I live in this neighborhood and love the access for running, walking the dogs, and just saying hello to my neighbors.

To see this beautiful home or any others, you can schedule an appointment by emailing or calling me at [email protected] or 571-263-0206.

614 Valley Drive SE Vienna (Reduced $29,900)

Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:

• 6834 Churchill Road McLean (Reduced $100,000)
• 315 Locust Street SE Vienna (Reduced $60,000)
• 10507 Wickens Road Vienna (Reduced $100,000)
• 442 Seneca Road Great Falls (Reduced $74,980)
• 3225 Locker Street Falls Church (Reduced $36,910)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.

Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.

We’re back to McLean this week and this time we’re featuring a wow house.

This home, as well as many others featured in this column, was remodeled by BOWA. BOWA is a well-known and highly regarded design firm based in McLean. Founded in 1988 by friends from the University of Virginia, BOWA’s work can be seen in some of the most luxurious homes in the area.

BOWA has earned numerous awards including Best of Arlington-Best Remodeler, Best of Houzz for Service, Contractor of the Year-Natioanl Association of the Remodeling Industry, and Best Custom Home Builder in Washington, D.C. by Home Builder Digest. I frequently recommend BOWA to clients seeking to remodel or custom build. This week’s feature shows off their work beautifully.

6470 Kedleston Court is a stately home inspired by 19th Century Georgian Country Homes. It’s location on one of the most exclusive streets in McLean offers privacy and security. The dramatic two story entry hall is breathtaking and the wet bar and wine cellar can’t be missed. This home truly exemplifies luxury and elegance.

To see this beautiful home or any others, you can schedule an appointment by emailing or calling me at [email protected] or 571-263-0206.

6470 Kedleston Court McLean (Reduced $305,000)

Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:

• 1322 Round Oak Court McLean (Reduced $10,000)
• 6655 Van Winkle Drive Falls Church (Reduced $50,000)
• 10720 Falls Pointe Drive Great Falls (Reduced $75,000)
• 502 Meadow Lane SW Vienna (Reduced $50,000)
• 913 Saddleback Court McLean (Reduced $25,000)

The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.