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Recent Articles by Karen Briscoe:

Great Falls - The Richest City in VA
by Karen Briscoe
August 3, 2022

We LIVE Here | We WORK Here | We GIVE BACK Here
by Karen Briscoe
April 13, 2020

SHARE Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions April 14th!
by Karen Briscoe
April 1, 2020

First Day of Spring and "Hope Springs Eternal"
by Karen Briscoe
March 18, 2020

Timber Lane PTA Fundraiser with CCC March 2020
by Karen Briscoe
February 24, 2020

Where We Live - Spring Hill, McLean
by Karen Briscoe
February 19, 2020

What's Love got to do with Real Estate?
by Karen Briscoe
February 12, 2020

Groundhog Day and Predictions Spring Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
January 29, 2020

Haycock ES PTA Fundraiser with CCC February 2020!
by Karen Briscoe
January 27, 2020

Senior Housing Options - Lunch & Learn
by Karen Briscoe
January 22, 2020

Where We Live: Carlin Terrace McLean
by Karen Briscoe
January 15, 2020

Real Estate Market Year over Year Comparison
by Karen Briscoe
January 2, 2020

Housing "Black Friday"
by Karen Briscoe
December 26, 2019

Kent Gardens PTA Fundraiser with CCC January 2020
by Karen Briscoe
December 20, 2019

"The Holiday" Classic Home Swap
by Karen Briscoe
December 18, 2019

Its a Wonderful Life and Profession
by Karen Briscoe
December 4, 2019

Pausing to Express Thanks
by Karen Briscoe
November 27, 2019

Where We Live: Lewinsville Heights
by Karen Briscoe
November 5, 2019

New Dominion Women's Club CCC Fundraiser November 2019
by Karen Briscoe
October 30, 2019

Real estate Agents are like Wonder Woman & Superman
by Karen Briscoe
October 30, 2019

Where We Live: Pimmit Hills
by Karen Briscoe
October 9, 2019

McLean and Great Falls 3rd Quarter Market Update
by Karen Briscoe
October 2, 2019

Chesterbrook PTA Fundraiser October 2019
by Karen Briscoe
September 29, 2019

Huckaby Briscoe Conroy (HBC) Group at Keller Williams Celebrates Briscoe Conroy Partnerships 10th Anniversary
by Karen Briscoe
September 26, 2019

Honeymoon Period
by Karen Briscoe
September 18, 2019

Glass Ceilings and the Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
September 12, 2019

Where we Live: Fountains at McLean
by Karen Briscoe
September 6, 2019

McLean Project for the Arts CCC Fundraiser September 2019
by Karen Briscoe
August 28, 2019

Where We Live: Cedar Cluster Townhomes
by Karen Briscoe
August 14, 2019

Where We Live: The Village at West Falls Church Metro
by Karen Briscoe
July 31, 2019

Where We Live: Lynwood, McLean
by Karen Briscoe
July 17, 2019

The Silver Lining of the Silver Line
by Karen Briscoe
July 10, 2019

First Half of 2019 Market Study
by Karen Briscoe
July 3, 2019

Interior or Exterior Motivations for Real Estate Moves
by Karen Briscoe
June 26, 2019

Factor Transportation Costs into Housing Considerations
by Karen Briscoe
June 19, 2019

Amadeus Concerts CCC Fundraiser July 09!
by Karen Briscoe
June 18, 2019

What is An Objective Sales Price for a Home?
by Karen Briscoe
June 13, 2019

Dog Park Demand Up!
by Karen Briscoe
June 5, 2019

McLean Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser June 11th!
by Karen Briscoe
May 30, 2019

Inside Out: Help children Discover the Silver Lining when Moving
by Karen Briscoe
May 29, 2019

Home Inspectors are like a Medical General Practitioner
by Karen Briscoe
May 15, 2019

Advanced Adulting - Millennial First-time Home Buyer
by Karen Briscoe
May 8, 2019

The Value of a High Walk Score
by Karen Briscoe
May 1, 2019

McLean Community Foundation Fundraiser May 14!
by Karen Briscoe
April 30, 2019

Where We Live: Shouse Village, Vienna
by Karen Briscoe
April 25, 2019

Where We Live: Ballston, Arlington
by Karen Briscoe
April 17, 2019

Where We Live: McLean Hamlet
by Karen Briscoe
April 11, 2019

Falls Church -McLean Children's Center Fundraiser April 09 2019
by Karen Briscoe
March 28, 2019

Cherry Blossoms and Features of World Class Cities
by Karen Briscoe
March 28, 2019

First Day of Spring and Hope Springs Eternal
by Karen Briscoe
March 20, 2019

Where We Live: Morningside
by Karen Briscoe
March 13, 2019

Decorators Prefer a Neutral Palette
by Karen Briscoe
March 6, 2019

Timber Lane PTA Fundraiser March 12 2019 with CCC
by Karen Briscoe
February 26, 2019

You Cant Always Get What You Want
by Karen Briscoe
February 20, 2019

You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs...
by Karen Briscoe
February 13, 2019

Selling and Buying a Home in Spring is like Driving in Rush Hour
by Karen Briscoe
February 6, 2019

Groundhog Day and Predictions Spring Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
January 30, 2019

National Media vs. Local Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
January 25, 2019

Country Day School Fundraiser February 12, 2019
by Karen Briscoe
January 10, 2019

Real Estate Market Year over Year Comparison 2018 to 2017 to 2008 - McLean and Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
January 4, 2019

Housing "Black Friday"
by Karen Briscoe
December 26, 2018

Kent Gardens PTA Fundraiser January 8 with CCC
by Karen Briscoe
December 25, 2018

Its a Wonderful Life and Profession
by Karen Briscoe
December 19, 2018

All In The Family
by Karen Briscoe
December 12, 2018

Yes, Virginia. There is a real estate market
by Karen Briscoe
December 5, 2018

National #RoofOverYourHeadDay
by Karen Briscoe
December 3, 2018

Holiday Classic Home Swap
by Karen Briscoe
November 28, 2018

Pause to Express Thanks
by Karen Briscoe
November 21, 2018

Wonder Woman & Superman as Change Agents
by Karen Briscoe
October 31, 2018

Where We Live: Mosaic District
by Karen Briscoe
October 25, 2018

Haycock PTA Fundraiser November 13!
by Karen Briscoe
October 19, 2018

Why Sell Now in the Fall?
by Karen Briscoe
October 17, 2018

1st to 3rd Quarter 2018 Market Analysis
by Karen Briscoe
October 3, 2018

Chesterbrook PTA Fundraiser with CCC October 9!
by Karen Briscoe
September 26, 2018

HBC Group Staff
by Karen Briscoe
September 24, 2018

Where We Live: Walter Heights
by Karen Briscoe
September 20, 2018

Where We Live: Westwood Park
by Karen Briscoe
September 12, 2018

50% of Something is Better Than 100% of Nothing
by Karen Briscoe
August 22, 2018

Where We Live: Stratford House
by Karen Briscoe
August 15, 2018

Children's Science Center Fundraiser with CommunityCharity Champions
by Karen Briscoe
August 14, 2018

There Are No Perfect Houses!
by Karen Briscoe
August 1, 2018

Why Do Buyers Have Good Manners?
by Karen Briscoe
July 26, 2018

World Class Cities: European vs. Washington, DC
by Karen Briscoe
July 18, 2018

Real Estate Market in McLean and Great Falls First Half 2018 Recap
by Karen Briscoe
July 3, 2018

Freedom Isnt Free, Home Ownership Isnt Either
by Karen Briscoe
June 27, 2018

Falls Church - McLean Children's Center Fundraiser July 10!
by Karen Briscoe
June 22, 2018

Operation Starfish - HBC Group's Commitment to Impact and Improve Lives in Haiti
by Karen Briscoe
June 21, 2018

1st Stage Fundraiser June 12 , 2018!
by Karen Briscoe
May 16, 2018

Going Standby - A Home Buying Strategy
by Karen Briscoe
May 16, 2018

Where We Live: Colvin Mill Run
by Karen Briscoe
May 3, 2018

Where We Live: Hamptons of McLean
by Karen Briscoe
April 19, 2018

McLean Little League Fundraiser with CCC May 8!
by Karen Briscoe
April 18, 2018

Where We Live: Grass Ridge
by Karen Briscoe
April 11, 2018

Real Estate Market in McLean and Great Falls First Quarter 2018 Recap
by Karen Briscoe
April 4, 2018

Weight of Waiting
by Karen Briscoe
March 29, 2018

First Day of Spring and "Hope Springs Eternal"
by Karen Briscoe
March 21, 2018

Country Day School Fundraiser April 10, 2018!
by Karen Briscoe
March 16, 2018

Where We Live - Hidden Forest
by Karen Briscoe
March 14, 2018

Forever Home
by Karen Briscoe
March 7, 2018

Selling and Buying a Home in Spring is like Driving in Rush Hour
by Karen Briscoe
February 28, 2018

Where We Live: Bryn Mawr
by Karen Briscoe
February 21, 2018

Timber Lane PTA Fundraiser with CCC March 13!
by Karen Briscoe
February 14, 2018

What's Love Got to do with Real Estate?
by Karen Briscoe
February 14, 2018

Groundhog Day and Predictions Spring Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
February 7, 2018

Where We Live: Summerwood
by Karen Briscoe
January 24, 2018

Haycock PTA Fundraiser February 13!
by Karen Briscoe
January 18, 2018

Where We Live: Regal Oaks
by Karen Briscoe
January 17, 2018

Where we Live: McLean Crest
by Karen Briscoe
January 10, 2018

Real Estate Market closes out Strong for 2017 in McLean and Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
January 3, 2018

40th Anniversary Celebration!
by Karen Briscoe
January 2, 2018

Housing "Black Friday"
by Karen Briscoe
December 27, 2017

"I'll be home for Christmas" is a Holiday Classic!
by Karen Briscoe
December 20, 2017

All in the Family
by Karen Briscoe
December 13, 2017

Kent Gardens PTA Fundraiser January 9!
by Karen Briscoe
December 6, 2017

It's a Wonderful Life and Profession
by Karen Briscoe
December 6, 2017

Yes Virginia, there is a real estate market
by Karen Briscoe
November 29, 2017

Pause to Express Thanks
by Karen Briscoe
November 22, 2017

Should Home Sellers Decorate for the Holidays?
by Karen Briscoe
November 15, 2017

Support McLean Crew Club!
by Karen Briscoe
November 8, 2017

Why Sell Now in the Fall?
by Karen Briscoe
November 1, 2017

Where We Live: Woodside Estates
by Karen Briscoe
October 26, 2017

Where We Live: Bryn Mawr
by Karen Briscoe
October 18, 2017

Chesterbrook PTA Fundraiser October 17, 2017
by Karen Briscoe
October 11, 2017

HBC Group Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary
by Karen Briscoe
October 4, 2017

Where We Live: McLean Mews
by Karen Briscoe
September 27, 2017

Where We Live: Merrywood On The Potomac
by Karen Briscoe
September 20, 2017

1326 Skipwith Rd, McLean, VA
by Karen Briscoe
September 15, 2017

Where We Live: Evans Farm
by Karen Briscoe
September 13, 2017

SHARE of McLean Fundraiser September 12, 2017!
by Karen Briscoe
September 8, 2017

Good Schools can Equate to Higher Residential Real Estate Market Value
by Karen Briscoe
August 30, 2017

Where We Live: Timberlake Estates - Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
August 23, 2017

7023 Enterprise Ave, McLean
by Karen Briscoe
August 16, 2017

Where We Live: Broyhill Estates
by Karen Briscoe
August 16, 2017

Where We Live: Kings Manor
by Karen Briscoe
August 2, 2017

Chapters as part of the Life Story of People Buying and Selling Homes
by Karen Briscoe
July 26, 2017

Chesterbrook Woods: Are You a Fixer Upper or Quick Seller?
by Karen Briscoe
July 25, 2017

Who wants to be a Millionaire?
by Karen Briscoe
July 21, 2017

Decisions, Decisions
by Karen Briscoe
July 12, 2017

McLean Project for the Arts Fundraiser July 11
by Karen Briscoe
July 5, 2017

Real Estate Market Strong First Half 2017
by Karen Briscoe
July 3, 2017

3 Ways Real Estate Settlements in June is like Air Travel at Thanksgiving
by Karen Briscoe
June 29, 2017

Generation Gap
by Karen Briscoe
June 21, 2017

Who is your Super Hero?
by Karen Briscoe
June 14, 2017

1115 Randolph Road, McLean VA
by Karen Briscoe
June 8, 2017

A Contract on a Home is like Being Engaged to be Married: Buyer
by Karen Briscoe
June 6, 2017

Why Hire a Friend?
by Karen Briscoe
June 1, 2017

Life by the Water
by Karen Briscoe
May 25, 2017

Advanced Adulting!
by Karen Briscoe
May 18, 2017

Fundraiser to Support McLean Little League
by Karen Briscoe
May 17, 2017

542 Elizabeth Street, Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
May 12, 2017

Where We Live: Elizabeth Street Story
by Karen Briscoe
May 12, 2017

Support Haycock PTA May 9!
by Karen Briscoe
May 3, 2017

An Empty Room is an Opportunity
by Karen Briscoe
April 21, 2017

Go Up Swinging
by Karen Briscoe
April 12, 2017

6627 Weatheford Ct, McLean
by Karen Briscoe
April 5, 2017

McLean Little League Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions April 4
by Karen Briscoe
April 4, 2017

DC Cherry Blossoms and Other Features of World Class Cities
by Karen Briscoe
March 29, 2017

Karen Briscoe and Lizzy Conroy
by Karen Briscoe
March 27, 2017

Karen's Welcome Video
by Karen Briscoe
March 21, 2017

Hope Springs on this First Day of Spring!
by Karen Briscoe
March 20, 2017

Community Charity Champions Supports Timber Lane PTA March 14!
by Karen Briscoe
March 10, 2017

Where We Live: Langley Oaks
by Karen Briscoe
March 6, 2017

7204 Farm Meadow Ct, McLean
by Karen Briscoe
March 2, 2017

12203 Windsor Hall Way, Herndon
by Karen Briscoe
March 1, 2017

County Tax Assessments are in, but is that Really What your Home is Worth?
by Karen Briscoe
February 23, 2017

There Are No Perfect Houses
by Karen Briscoe
February 18, 2017

You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs . . . Before You Find Your Handsome Prince
by Karen Briscoe
February 16, 2017

Agent as Matchmaker
by Karen Briscoe
February 8, 2017

Kent Gardens PTA Fundraiser with HBC Group
by Karen Briscoe
February 3, 2017

Drawn by the Future
by Karen Briscoe
January 25, 2017

Selling and Buying a Home in Spring is like Driving in Rush Hour
by Karen Briscoe
January 18, 2017

Why the First Offer is Statistically the Best Offer
by Karen Briscoe
January 17, 2017

Changing Face of Salona Village - the House is Gone!
by Karen Briscoe
January 11, 2017

McLean Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser January 10!
by Karen Briscoe
January 10, 2017

2016 Best Year in Decade for McLean and Great Falls Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
January 4, 2017

Housing Black Friday
by Karen Briscoe
December 28, 2016

"I'll be HOME for Christmas" is a Holiday classic
by Karen Briscoe
December 21, 2016

Support McLean Youth Lacrosse January 10th!
by Karen Briscoe
December 21, 2016

Yes, Virginia, there is a real estate market.
by Karen Briscoe
December 14, 2016

It's a Wonderful Life and Profession
by Karen Briscoe
December 8, 2016

The Classic Holiday Home Swap
by Karen Briscoe
November 30, 2016

Pausing to Express Thanks!
by Karen Briscoe
November 23, 2016

The Blind Side of Selling Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
November 19, 2016

PRESS RELEASE: What Does the Election Outcome Mean for the Real Estate Market in Northern Virginia?...
by Karen Briscoe
November 9, 2016

All in the Family
by Karen Briscoe
November 2, 2016

Change Agents
by Karen Briscoe
October 28, 2016

Support Chesterbrook PTA October 18th!
by Karen Briscoe
October 24, 2016

White Water Rafting Lessons
by Karen Briscoe
October 21, 2016

Chesterbrook PTA Fundraiser October 18 with Community Charity Champions
by Karen Briscoe
October 18, 2016

Support Chesterbrook PTA October 18th!
by Karen Briscoe
October 14, 2016

Children's Science Center Fundraiser September 13
by Karen Briscoe
September 13, 2016

McLean and Great Falls Real Estate Enjoys Best Number of Sales in Decade
by Karen Briscoe
September 10, 2016

Good Schools can equate to Higher Residential Real Estate Market Value
by Karen Briscoe
September 9, 2016

Oreo Cookie of Negotiations
by Karen Briscoe
September 2, 2016

Support The Children's Science Center
by Karen Briscoe
September 1, 2016

Maintain the Pace of Play
by Karen Briscoe
August 26, 2016

An Olympian Level Realtor® Perseveres
by Karen Briscoe
August 4, 2016

Connectors of People and Houses
by Karen Briscoe
July 28, 2016

Roller Coaster of Markets
by Karen Briscoe
July 21, 2016

Catch a Wave
by Karen Briscoe
July 14, 2016

McLean Little League Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions July 12th!
by Karen Briscoe
July 12, 2016

4th of July in America: Freedom Isn't Free
by Karen Briscoe
June 30, 2016

Who is your Super Hero?
by Karen Briscoe
June 23, 2016

McLean Project for the Arts with Community Charity Champions June 14th!
by Karen Briscoe
June 14, 2016

Join Community Charity Champions to Support McLean Project for the Arts June 14th!
by Karen Briscoe
June 9, 2016

Going Standby
by Karen Briscoe
May 26, 2016

One-Hit-Wonder or Professional
by Karen Briscoe
May 19, 2016

Agent as Forward Horse
by Karen Briscoe
May 12, 2016

Support Haycock PTA May 10th with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
May 4, 2016

Classic Chicken and Egg Dilemma
by Karen Briscoe
April 21, 2016

50% of Something is Better than 100% of Nothing
by Karen Briscoe
April 16, 2016

Mortgage Interest Deduction Circa 1913
by Karen Briscoe
April 14, 2016

McLean Youth Orchestra Fundraiser April 12th!
by Karen Briscoe
April 12, 2016

Come out April 12th to Support McLean Youth Orchestra!
by Karen Briscoe
April 6, 2016

Life Cycle of Shelter
by Karen Briscoe
March 31, 2016

Car Model: Bentley vs. Mini
by Karen Briscoe
March 24, 2016

Weight of Waiting
by Karen Briscoe
March 10, 2016

Fundraiser Supporting Safe Community Coalition March 8th!
by Karen Briscoe
March 8, 2016

Safe Community Coalition Fundraiser
by Karen Briscoe
March 4, 2016

Great Arbitrage in Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
February 25, 2016

There Are No Perfect Houses
by Karen Briscoe
February 18, 2016

The Realtor® as Matchmaker
by Karen Briscoe
February 11, 2016

Groundhog Day and Predictions of Spring Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
February 2, 2016

Chesterbrook PTA Fundraiser February 2nd!
by Karen Briscoe
February 2, 2016

Join Community Charity Champions to support Chesterbrook PTA February 2nd!
by Karen Briscoe
January 28, 2016

Property Tax Assessments and Fair Market Value
by Karen Briscoe
January 21, 2016

Kent Gardens PTA fundraiser January 12th!
by Karen Briscoe
January 12, 2016

2015 Outstanding Year Overall for Real Estate in McLean and Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
January 9, 2016

Join Community Charity Champions to Support Kent Gardens PTA
by Karen Briscoe
January 5, 2016

Housing "BLACK FRIDAY"
by Karen Briscoe
January 1, 2016

Yes, Virginia, There is a Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
December 23, 2015

I'll Be Home For Christmas
by Karen Briscoe
December 16, 2015

The Holiday Christmas Classic Home Swap
by Karen Briscoe
December 9, 2015

Its a Wonderful Life and Home Ownership
by Karen Briscoe
December 2, 2015

Pausing to Express Thanks
by Karen Briscoe
November 25, 2015

McLean Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser November 10th!
by Karen Briscoe
November 10, 2015

Support McLean Youth Lacrosse Nov. 10 at Pulcinella in McLean!
by Karen Briscoe
November 4, 2015

Residential Real Estate Market Value Higher for Good Schools
by Karen Briscoe
October 21, 2015

Banner First 3 Quarters of 2015 for Real Estate in McLean and Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
October 15, 2015

Timber Lane ES PTA Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions October 13th at Pulcinella
by Karen Briscoe
October 7, 2015

Support Timber Lane PTA October 13th!
by Karen Briscoe
October 7, 2015

Childrens Science Center Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions
by Karen Briscoe
September 10, 2015

Fundraiser Supporting The Children
by Karen Briscoe
September 10, 2015

Wisdom Comes From Experience in Real Estate as in Life
by Karen Briscoe
September 8, 2015

Back to School Season is also Back to Selling for Homes in Virginia
by Karen Briscoe
September 8, 2015

Home Prices Up! Sellers Come Back! Buyers purchase Now Before Prices and Rates are Higher!
by Karen Briscoe
August 28, 2015

How Public Schools Rankings can Effect Housing Values
by Karen Briscoe
August 13, 2015

Why the First offer is Statistically the Best Offer
by Karen Briscoe
August 7, 2015

Key Objectives of a Home Inspection
by Karen Briscoe
July 30, 2015

Banner First Half 2015 for Real Estate in McLean and Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
July 22, 2015

World Class Cities: European vs. Washington, DC
by Karen Briscoe
July 15, 2015

McLean Project for the Arts Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions!
by Karen Briscoe
July 9, 2015

McLean Project for the Arts Fundraiser July 14th with Community Charity Champions!
by Karen Briscoe
July 9, 2015

4th of July in America: Freedom Isn
by Karen Briscoe
July 1, 2015

All Real Estate is Local
by Karen Briscoe
June 24, 2015

Considering the Kids When Moving
by Karen Briscoe
June 18, 2015

Come Support McLean Little League June 9th!
by Karen Briscoe
June 5, 2015

McLean Little League Fundraiser June 9th with Community Charity Champions!
by Karen Briscoe
June 5, 2015

A Contract on a Home is like Being Engaged to be Married
by Karen Briscoe
June 4, 2015

The Orchestration of a Real Estate Transaction
by Karen Briscoe
May 27, 2015

Go Up Swinging
by Karen Briscoe
May 22, 2015

What is a Comparative Market Analysis for a Home?
by Karen Briscoe
May 15, 2015

SHARE, Inc. Fundraiser May 12th with Community Charity Champions!
by Karen Briscoe
May 12, 2015

A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words
by Karen Briscoe
April 30, 2015

The House is Gone!
by Karen Briscoe
April 24, 2015

The Transformation of Tysons Corner, VA
by Karen Briscoe
April 16, 2015

Food Bus, Inc. Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions April 14th!
by Karen Briscoe
April 9, 2015

First Quarter 2015 Looking Up for Real Estate in McLean and Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
April 2, 2015

Hope Springs Eternal and Welcoming Spring!
by Karen Briscoe
March 27, 2015

2039 N. Vermont Street, Arlington, VA and the Value of a Walkable Location
by Karen Briscoe
March 18, 2015

The Great Arbitrage in Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
March 12, 2015

Come Support Lift Me Up Therapeutic Riding March 10th!
by Karen Briscoe
March 10, 2015

Lift Me Up! Fundraiser March 10th with Community Charity Champions!
by Karen Briscoe
March 10, 2015

Property Tax Assessments and Fair Market Value
by Karen Briscoe
March 5, 2015

Does it Matter Who the Real Estate Broker Is? Keller Williams #1 Worldwide
by Karen Briscoe
February 18, 2015

Home Buying is like: You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs . . . Before You Find Your Handsome Prince
by Karen Briscoe
February 12, 2015

Haycock PTA Fundraiser February 10th with Community Charity Champions!
by Karen Briscoe
February 10, 2015

Prediction for Early Spring Real Estate Market Differs from that of Groundhog
by Karen Briscoe
February 2, 2015

Come Support Haycock Elementary PTA with Community Charity Champions Feb. 10!
by Karen Briscoe
January 29, 2015

What's Love Got to Do With Real Estate?
by Karen Briscoe
January 22, 2015

Which Comes 1st - The Buying or the Selling (Classic Chicken and Egg Debate)
by Karen Briscoe
January 15, 2015

Kent Gardens PTA Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions January 13th, 2015!
by Karen Briscoe
January 13, 2015

2014 Year in Review for Real Estate in McLean and Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
January 7, 2015

Join us for a Fundraiser Supporting Kent Gardens PTA
by Karen Briscoe
December 31, 2014

The Holiday Christmas Classic Home Swap
by Karen Briscoe
December 23, 2014

"Ill be Home for Christmas" is a Holiday Classic
by Karen Briscoe
December 18, 2014

It's a Wonderful Life
by Karen Briscoe
December 10, 2014

Pausing to Express Thanks
by Karen Briscoe
November 26, 2014

70 New Members of Congress in Class of 2015 Translates to Increased Real Estate Demand!
by Karen Briscoe
November 21, 2014

Double and Triple Dips in Real Estate Markets
by Karen Briscoe
November 17, 2014

Safe Community Coalition Fundraiser Nov. 11th with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
November 5, 2014

What is a Realtor's Roll in the Appraisal Process?
by Karen Briscoe
October 30, 2014

Dorothy Said: There's No Place Like Home
by Karen Briscoe
October 29, 2014

Which is More Important - The Realtor or the Company
by Karen Briscoe
October 17, 2014

What is an Objective Sales Price for a Home?
by Karen Briscoe
October 9, 2014

Join us for a Chesterbrook PTA Fundraiser with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
October 3, 2014

Chesterbrook PTA Fundraiser with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
October 3, 2014

Dog Park Demand is Up!
by Karen Briscoe
September 25, 2014

Realtors® are like Journalists
by Karen Briscoe
September 17, 2014

Letting go of the Mental $ on Your Home
by Karen Briscoe
September 12, 2014

Fundraiser Supporting The Children
by Karen Briscoe
September 9, 2014

Children's Science Center Fundraiser with HBC's Community Charity Champions September 9th!
by Karen Briscoe
August 29, 2014

Right Size Your Home
by Karen Briscoe
August 20, 2014

The Silver Lining of the Silver Line
by Karen Briscoe
August 15, 2014

Should You Try to "Steal A Home"?
by Karen Briscoe
August 11, 2014

Luxury Home Characteristics
by Karen Briscoe
August 7, 2014

Is an Appraisal Fair Market Value?
by Karen Briscoe
July 31, 2014

Good Schools Equate to Higher Residential Real Estate Market Value
by Karen Briscoe
July 17, 2014

The Buyer is Just Not into Your Home
by Karen Briscoe
July 9, 2014

4th of July in America: Freedom Isn't Free, Home Ownership Isn't Either
by Karen Briscoe
July 1, 2014

McLean Project for the Arts Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions July 8th!
by Karen Briscoe
June 27, 2014

GPS and Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
June 24, 2014

World Class Cities: Paris vs. Washington, DC
by Karen Briscoe
June 16, 2014

Lift Me Up! Fundraiser with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
June 10, 2014

Applying the Eat Well Sleep Well Adage to Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
June 3, 2014

A Contract on a Home is like Being Engaged to be Married
by Karen Briscoe
May 28, 2014

Empty Nesters - Right Size
by Karen Briscoe
May 15, 2014

SHARE Fundraiser with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
May 13, 2014

Keep Calm and Carry On
by Karen Briscoe
May 6, 2014

Property Tax Assessments and Fair Market Value
by Karen Briscoe
April 30, 2014

SHARE Inc. Fundraiser with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
April 22, 2014

Franklin-Sherman PTA Fundraiser with Community Charity Champions April 8th!
by Karen Briscoe
April 8, 2014

CORNWELL FARM BRINGS LIFT ME UP! GOOD LUCK!
by Karen Briscoe
April 7, 2014

Fundraiser Supporting the Franklin-Sherman Elementary School PTA April 8th!
by Karen Briscoe
March 24, 2014

Fundraiser Supporting the Falls Church-McLean Children
by Karen Briscoe
March 11, 2014

An Olympian Level Realtor® Practices
by Karen Briscoe
February 26, 2014

An Olympian Level Realtor® Perseveres
by Karen Briscoe
February 18, 2014

McLean HS Athletic Boosters Fundraiser with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
February 11, 2014

The Motto of an Olympic-level Realtor®
by Karen Briscoe
February 7, 2014

Historic Cornwell Farm Open to the Public
by Karen Briscoe
February 6, 2014

Prediction for Early Spring Real Estate Market Differs from that of Groundhog
by Karen Briscoe
February 3, 2014

Groundhog Day and Predictions Spring Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
February 2, 2014

Come Support McLean HS Athletic Booster with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
January 29, 2014

Tysons Corner, VA is Transforming Suburbia into Urban Lifestyle
by Karen Briscoe
January 24, 2014

Home Inspectors are Like Medical General Practitioners
by Karen Briscoe
January 16, 2014

Kent Gardens Fundraiser with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
January 14, 2014

Kent Gardens PTA Fundraiser with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
January 8, 2014

2013 A Banner Year for McLean and Great Falls Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
January 8, 2014

Being a Real Estate Agent: It's a Wonderful Life
by Karen Briscoe
December 27, 2013

Ill Be Home for Christmas is a Holiday Classic
by Karen Briscoe
December 19, 2013

Should Home Sellers Decorate for the Holidays?
by Karen Briscoe
December 13, 2013

Yes, Virginia! There is a Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
December 4, 2013

Pausing to Express Thanks!
by Karen Briscoe
November 26, 2013

Why do Decorators Prefer a Neutral Palette?
by Karen Briscoe
November 18, 2013

Real Estate in McLean and Great Falls Strong for First 3 Quarters 2013
by Karen Briscoe
November 14, 2013

Should Home Sellers Decorate for the Holidays?
by Karen Briscoe
November 13, 2013

Fundraiser to Support McLean Youth Lacrosse, November 12th!
by Karen Briscoe
November 12, 2013

Invest in Real Estate for Wealth Building
by Karen Briscoe
November 12, 2013

Why Sell in the Fall?
by Karen Briscoe
November 4, 2013

Yes Virginia! There is a Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
November 4, 2013

McLean Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser with HBC
by Karen Briscoe
October 30, 2013

How Homes are Like Black Shoes
by Karen Briscoe
October 25, 2013

Experience Matters in Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
October 23, 2013

Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get Slaughtered.
by Karen Briscoe
October 16, 2013

Fundraiser to Support Chesterbrook PTA October 8th!
by Karen Briscoe
October 8, 2013

Maintenance Free Does Not Exist!
by Karen Briscoe
October 3, 2013

Cornwell Farm, Great Falls, Virginia National Register of Historic Places
by Karen Briscoe
September 27, 2013

Fundraiser to Support Chesterbrook PTA October 8th!
by Karen Briscoe
September 24, 2013

Lift Me Up! Gala October 26th, 2013
by Karen Briscoe
September 18, 2013

Real Estate in McLean and Great Falls Strong for First 3 Quarters 2013
by Karen Briscoe
September 14, 2013

Fundraiser to Support SHARE, Inc.!
by Karen Briscoe
September 10, 2013

Life Cycle of Shelter
by Karen Briscoe
September 9, 2013

If you Give a Mouse a Cookie and Home Renovation Projects
by Karen Briscoe
August 30, 2013

The Changing Face of Salona Village
by Karen Briscoe
August 28, 2013

Home Prices Up! Sellers Come Back! Buyers buy Now Before Prices are Higher!
by Karen Briscoe
August 23, 2013

Fundraiser to Support SHARE, Inc.
by Karen Briscoe
August 16, 2013

Mortgage Interest Deduction Circa 1913
by Karen Briscoe
August 6, 2013

New Home Trends - Ensuite Bathrooms
by Karen Briscoe
August 2, 2013

How does Heavy Traffic Equal A Day at the Beach?
by Karen Briscoe
July 29, 2013

North is Preferred in Real Estate for an Age Old Reason
by Karen Briscoe
July 15, 2013

First Half 2013 is Proving to be a Very Good Year for Real Estate in McLean and Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
July 8, 2013

Freedom isn't Free - Home Ownership isn't Either
by Karen Briscoe
July 5, 2013

Why do Buyers have Good Manners?
by Karen Briscoe
June 20, 2013

Life Cycle of Shelter
by Karen Briscoe
June 17, 2013

Fundraiser to Support McLean Little League
by Karen Briscoe
June 11, 2013

Fundraiser to Support McLean Project for the Arts!
by Karen Briscoe
June 9, 2013

What Makes a Home a Luxury Property?
by Karen Briscoe
June 6, 2013

A Contract on a Home is Like Being Engaged
by Karen Briscoe
May 28, 2013

Fundraiser to Support McLean Little League
by Karen Briscoe
May 17, 2013

Fundraiser to Support Lift Me Up!
by Karen Briscoe
May 14, 2013

Why the First Offer is Statistically the Best Offer
by Karen Briscoe
May 10, 2013

Great Falls is the #1 Zip Code in Metro Area
by Karen Briscoe
May 3, 2013

Fundraiser to Support Lift Me Up!
by Karen Briscoe
April 19, 2013

McLean is a Great Place to Live: Factoring Transportation Costs into Housing Considerations
by Karen Briscoe
April 15, 2013

Fundraiser to Support Kent Gardens PTA
by Karen Briscoe
April 9, 2013

2013 is A Very Good Year for Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
April 8, 2013

Great Falls, VA is a Great Place to Live!
by Karen Briscoe
March 28, 2013

Going Standby
by Karen Briscoe
March 19, 2013

Fundraiser to Support Kent Gardens PTA
by Karen Briscoe
March 14, 2013

Karen Briscoe installed onto Board of Directors of Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce
by Karen Briscoe
March 5, 2013

Fundraiser to Support the Brooksfield School
by Karen Briscoe
March 5, 2013

Sellers Come Back! Biggest jump in Home Prices in 6 years
by Karen Briscoe
February 22, 2013

Groundhog Predicts Early Spring for Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
February 6, 2013

Fundraiser to Support the Junior League of Northern Virginia
by Karen Briscoe
February 5, 2013

NOVA Real Estate is Up 4.4% in 2012
by Karen Briscoe
January 28, 2013

Why the First Offer is Statistically the Best Offer
by Karen Briscoe
January 17, 2013

Fundraiser to Support the Great Falls Lacrosse Association
by Karen Briscoe
January 15, 2013

HBC CCC Clemyjontri Park November Fundraiser
by Karen Briscoe
November 5, 2012

The Magic of Lift Me Up! Gala November 17, 2012
by Karen Briscoe
October 31, 2012

HBC CCC Children
by Karen Briscoe
October 15, 2012

September 2012 Event
by Karen Briscoe
September 17, 2012

It is Time to Buy A Home
by Karen Briscoe
September 17, 2012

July 2012 Event
by Karen Briscoe
September 16, 2012

HBC-CCC-McLean Youth Football
by Karen Briscoe
September 13, 2012

Mortgage Interest Deduction Circa 1913
by Karen Briscoe
September 9, 2012

There are No Perfect Houses
by Karen Briscoe
August 22, 2012

June 2012 Support of McLean Little League Event
by Karen Briscoe
June 18, 2012

10900 Watermill Ct, Oakton VA
by Karen Briscoe
May 14, 2012

Support of SHARE Inc May 2012 Event
by Karen Briscoe
May 14, 2012

7346 Lewinsville Square Pl, McLean VA
by Karen Briscoe
May 12, 2012

Support of Lift Me Up! in Great Falls Inaugural Event
by Karen Briscoe
April 23, 2012

807 Lincoln St N, Arlington, VA
by Karen Briscoe
February 29, 2012

8008 Reserve Way, Vienna VA
by Karen Briscoe
February 27, 2012

Sellers Come Back! Biggest jump in Home Prices in 6 years
by Karen Briscoe
February 22, 2012

2056 Hillside Dr, Falls Church VA
by Karen Briscoe
December 29, 2011

Humpty Dumpty and Real Estate Recovery
by Karen Briscoe
September 5, 2011

Earthquakes and Northern Virginia Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
August 29, 2011

Great Falls, VA is a Great Place to Live
by Karen Briscoe
August 22, 2011

Warren Buffet says BUY and So Do I
by Karen Briscoe
August 11, 2011

Groudhog Day and the Real Estate Market
by Karen Briscoe
August 9, 2011

Home Prices Up Again in Washington DC May 2011
by Karen Briscoe
August 8, 2011

Washington DC Home Prices Rose Again in April 2011
by Karen Briscoe
July 11, 2011

Paris vs. Washington, DC
by Karen Briscoe
July 11, 2011

A Forever Home
by Karen Briscoe
July 11, 2011

Housing Market for McLean and Great Falls
by Karen Briscoe
July 7, 2011

The Commonwealth of Virginia
by Karen Briscoe
June 23, 2011

Car Models Analogy to Buying or Selling a Home
by Karen Briscoe
June 20, 2011

How Do You Sell a Home That
by Karen Briscoe
June 16, 2011

A Contract on a Home is like Being Engaged to be Married
by Karen Briscoe
June 6, 2011

Home Prices Rise in Washington DC 4.3%
by Karen Briscoe
June 2, 2011

Keller Williams-McLean/Great Falls RED Day Puts SHARE food pantry coffers in the Black!
by Karen Briscoe
May 31, 2011

DC Metro Area has best Real Estate Market in the U.S.
by Karen Briscoe
April 28, 2011

Mortgage Interest Deduction Circa 1913
by Karen Briscoe
April 19, 2011

Property Acquisition Allows Therapeutic Riding Center to Better Serve Community
by Karen Briscoe
April 11, 2011

Insiders View of the Today Show Wedding
by Karen Briscoe
October 5, 2010

I Beg to Differ Mr. Buffett
by Karen Briscoe
June 8, 2010

6517 Brawner St, McLean VA
by Karen Briscoe
April 30, 2010

The Buyer is Just not That into Your Home
by Karen Briscoe
March 20, 2009

Huckaby Briscoe Group Moves to Keller Williams
by Karen Briscoe
January 27, 2009

Ten Years in Northern Virginia Real Estate
by Karen Briscoe
January 23, 2009

Why the first offer is almost always the best offer.
by Karen Briscoe
December 31, 2008

How do we know when we have reached bottom in the real estate market?
by Karen Briscoe
December 18, 2008
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