Blackwell & Associates, LLC

10/16/2025

Just a heads up — I was checking rates directly on PenFed’s site today, and they’re looking pretty good right now:

👉 Conventional: 5.75% (APR 5.951%)
👉 FHA: 5.25% (APR 6.124%)
👉 VA: 5.25% (APR 5.53%)
👉 Jumbo: 5.875% (APR 6.019%)

Sellers are getting nervous and dropping prices — plus, we’re seeing more and more offers where the seller is covering closing costs for buyers.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to buy, this might be it. Let’s talk before the market shifts again — I’ll help you make the most of these conditions.

📲 Chrissy Blackwell, Broker/Owner
Blackwell & Associates, LLC — Located in Alexandria, VA
📞 703-544-9098 | 🌐 www.clblackwell.com

09/13/2025

✨ Welcome to Occoquan Forest — Northern Virginia’s best-kept secret just south of Clifton! Tucked along the scenic Occoquan Reservoir, this Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired community is filled with unique mid-century modern and custom homes — all the beauty of Clifton without the price tag.

10747 River Run Dr, Manassas, VA — $750,000
4 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • ~3,600 sq ft finished
0.58 acres • Spacious 2-car garage • Backs to trees

Why you'll love it:
– Fresh paint & carpet (done less than a month ago)
– Wood floors in kitchen, laundry & bathrooms (2023)
– Deck overlooking wooded setting for relaxing or entertaining
– Major systems updated: HVAC (2024), hot water heater (2017), roof & gutters (2016)

Community perks: Occoquan Forest HOA ($265/yr), trails, dog park, playground, boat ramp & floating dock, private river access.

📍 Open House: Sun, Sep 21 • 1-4 PM
🔗 View the full listing
https://matrix.brightmls.com/matrix/shared/K7lfCQBhGnf/10747RiverRunDRIVE

07/05/2025

From our families to yours, have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

05/28/2025

Hey there Real Estate Land, it’s been a while! And oh boy have I missed you all! 😭😭

Anyway, I could use a little help with my rebrand. I’m trying to decide which artist on fiverr to go with to design our new logo! 🤔🤔

Please vote in the comments - or suggest someone else entirely 😆

-Chrissy

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09/11/2021

Never forget.

05/31/2021

Under Contract in 24 Hours!

House photos, info graphics, and listing agent details for 164 S Main St, Bowling Green, VA 22427. This home is priced at $450,000, with 5 beds, 5 baths, and 4,883 sqft.

05/24/2021

Coming Soon in beautiful Bowling Green, VA

Learn more about 164 South Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427. This beautiful 5 bed, 3 bath home is coming soon and…

05/18/2021

Home sales are up!!! More inventory means more sales! 😆😆

Let us know if we can help you sell your home!!!

Northern Virginia’s home-buyers are putting their properties on the market at a strong clip, but the inventory continues to be overwhelmed by buyer demand, according to new data.

04/15/2021

PackFit & I were just talking about this yesterday!

And I know many horse parents who do the same!!

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Happy house hunting!

-CB