FINE NEST OCTOBER 2020 NEWSLETTER

10/15/2020

Fall has arrived! There's a cool crispness to the air, American Football season is in full swing, and every coffee shop is doling out pumpkin spiced beverages and desserts to warm up with.

Even though we can't engage in all things Fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fine Nest is here to bring you the most recent Real Estate news updates, COVID-19 updates, and other resources we think you'll find useful to help get you and your family through the pandemic as well as the holiday season.

The Latest News

October Market Metrics Report

As we mentioned last month, the Fall/Winter Real Estate Market is still holding out unseasonably strong. We are still in a Sellers Market, which has meant that most listings are getting offers in 3-5 days. High buyer demand has also resulted in many buyers waiving everything such as home inspection, radon testing, appraisals, and more, in order to get their offers to be accepted. While areas such as Manassas, Centreville and Sterling tend to not be as competitive, we've still seen high competitiveness in Arlington, Fairfax Station, and Vienna.
Fine Nest still encourages home owners looking to sell their homes to take advantage of this competitive market, and get the best value on their homes. Buyers are still encouraged to take advantage of the low interest rates.

Early Voting in Northern Virginia

Did you know that Virginia allows for early voting? With the COVID-19 pandemic ever-present, exercise your right to vote and stay safe by voting early either though mail in ballot or in-person at select locations within Northern Virginia.
We've provided a list of resources from each NOVA county to help you find out where to vote early:

FAIRFAX COUNTY

LOUDOUN COUNTY

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

ARLINGTON COUNTY

For up to date COVID-19 info from Fairfax County...text FFXCOVID to 888777.

Northam announces additional funding for rent and mortgage relief

Gov. Ralph Northam announced he is directing $12 million in additional funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to Virginia’s Rent and Mortgage Relief Program due to high demand for financial assistance.

The program assists households and landlords with rent and mortgage payments to avoid eviction or foreclosure due to COVID-19.

Find out more details HERE

- Oct 7, 2020

Want to know how risky engaging in certain Holiday Celebrations are due to COVID-19? Find out more information here

Local Pumpkin Patches open during COVID-19:

Get spooky this Halloween by honoring the tradition of pumpkin carving! Check out these local pumpkin patches that are open and serving NOVA residents while still practicing safe social distancing

Cox Farms

Centreville, VA
703.830.4121
W: https://coxfarms.com/fall-festival/
**Only open for Drive Through pick up & Self-driven hayrides**

Pumpkin Patch at Immanuel Church on the Hill

Alexandria, VA
703-370-6555
W: https://www.facebook.com/ICoH.Pumpkins/
Open from Oct 4th-31st
All proceeds benefit area charities!

Burke Nursery & Garden Centre Fall Festival & Pumpkin Playground

Burke, VA
703.323.1188
W: http://www.pumpkinplayground.com/
Open from Oct 1st-31st

Krop's Crops Fall Fun

Great Falls, VA
W: http://www.kropscrops.com/Fall-Festivities.html
Open September-November

For more pumpkin patch locations within NOVA click here

Common Household Spiders Awareness

In the spirit of Halloween, Fine Nest is featuring this informational flyer focusing on common household spiders that love to appear during the Fall months.
While spiders still remain a commonly unwelcome household guest, they are actually incredibly helpful in keeping homes free from other unwanted pests like roaches, ants, flies, beetles, house centipedes, and many more.
So the next time you see a spider seeking warm recluse in your home, first, make sure it's not venomous. Then, rather than squishing the spider with your shoe, pick up a cup and paper instead and release your eight legged pest control buddy outside...

Local Termite Companies

Professional Pest Control Since 1927

Protecting your home isn't just your priority, it's our priority. Our experts are committed to keeping pests like rodents, roaches, spiders and more out of your home all season long.

***In partnership with Terminix, you can get 25% off ALL SERVICES with the mention of Fine Nest at time of service request!***

Terminix provides protection against these 13 common pests:

Millipedes
Centipedes
Mice/Rats
House Crickets
Cockroaches
"House" Ants
Clothes Moths
Paper Wasps
Silverfish
Earwigs
Spiders (non-dangerous)
Scorpions

Peace of mind from pests is just a call away. Let Terminix get you an estimate today.

Contact us today!
Northern Virginia Terminix Contact:
Greg Williams
T: 703-395-7782
E: GWilliams2@terminix.com

W: Terminix.com