28 Feb 2023
My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But...
Allyson Lenz
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!
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6849 Old Dominion Dr Suite 400
McLean, VA 22101
United States
Recent Articles
31 Jan 2023
Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of...
01 Jan 2023
2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...
30 Nov 2022
Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...
31 Oct 2022
7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...
30 Sep 2022
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...
31 Aug 2022
8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...
01 Aug 2022
10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to...
30 Jun 2022
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to...
01 Jun 2022
Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...
Recent Listings
6149 Edsall Rd APT K, Alexandria, VA 22304 SOLD
Sold | 1 BR | 1 BA | 725 sqft
Beautifully updated condo with a full refresh, completely move in ready for you to call home! Open concept living space with large private balcony backing to trees. New carpet and freshly painted throughout. Brand...
505 E Braddock Rd #105, Alexandria, VA 22314 SOLD
Sold | 2 BR | 2 BA | 947 sqft
Beautifully renovated and light filled condo ready for new owner! Quiet corner 2 BR 2 BA unit boasts almost 1000 sqft. Gourmet style kitchen with neutral granite counters, stainless steel appliances, modern chrome drawer/cabinet...
14433 Turin Lane Centreville, VA 20121 SOLD
Sold | 2 BR | 1 BA | 1,054 sqft
Second chance! Charming and open concept 2 bed, 1 bath ground level condo. Fully remodeled with open concept floorplan in great room, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, backsplash, and newer wood...
7490 Bobedge Dr Gainesville, VA 20155 SOLD
Sold | BR | BA | sqft
Welcome home! Spacious custom-remodeled farmhouse boasts over 4500 sqft with peaceful country setting on over 9 acres just outside of town. Stunning gourmet kitchen features skylights; granite counters; stainless steel appliances including 6 burner...
6124 Aster Haven Cir Haymarket, VA 20169 SOLD
Sold | 2 BR | 3 BA | 1,282 sqft
6124 Aster Haven Cir, Haymarket, VA is a condo home that contains 1,282 sq ft and was built in 2010. It contains 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home last sold for $269,500 in...
11102 Trinity Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22407 SOLD
Sold | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,827 sqft
Lovingly maintainted and renovated interior unit townhouse with vaulted ceilings and a skylight in great room. Updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances and passthrough window to dining/living combo and opening to...
9098 Belo Gate Dr Manassas Park, VA 20111 SOLD
Sold | 3 BR | 4 BA | 2,630 sqft
Move-in ready, like-new townhome ready for new owners to call home! Three levels with bumpouts, gourmet kitchen with island, double wall ovens, newer stainless steel appliances, and granite counters. Large deck off kitchen area....
12701 Gartney Lane Bristow, VA 20136 SOLD
Sold | 3 BR | 4 BA | 2,070 sqft
12701 Gartney Ln, Bristow, VA is a condo home that contains 2,070 sq ft and was built in 2003. It contains 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This home last sold for $360,000 in April...
23648 Hopewell Manor Ter SOLD
Sold | 3 BR | 3 BA | 1,616 sqft
Sun-filled end unit open floorplan almost-new Toll Brothers Halley model has been lovingly maintained and ready for you to call home. Tons of upgrades and designer finishes throughout include hardwood floors on the main...