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Meet JaneEllen McLaughlin Saums

Having relocated many times over the years (with a family and two cats!), I’m extremely sensitive to the joys and challenges of a life-changing move. A Jackson, Michigan native, I first settled in Northern Virginia in 1986. As a Foreign Service spouse, I also lived in Oman, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. My residency in apartments, condos, townhomes, and single-family homes has given me first-hand insight into the quality of life every property type provides.

Since permanently moving back to Northern Virginia, I've developed an intimate knowledge of its diverse communities, and thanks to my teaching background I always educate my clients on the area’s market and housing options.

JaneEllen McLaughlin Saums Headshot

Meet JaneEllen McLaughlin Saums

Having relocated many times over the years (with a family and two cats!), I’m extremely sensitive to the joys and challenges of a life-changing move. A Jackson, Michigan native, I first settled in Northern Virginia in 1986. As a Foreign Service spouse, I also lived in Oman, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. My residency in apartments, condos, townhomes, and single-family homes has given me first-hand insight into the quality of life every property type provides.

Since permanently moving back to Northern Virginia, I've developed an intimate knowledge of its diverse communities, and thanks to my teaching background I always educate my clients on the area’s market and housing options.

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Get the inside scoop on the real estate market in the community you love. See homes for sale, recently sold properties, and real-time market trends. Stay informed on whether home sales in your neighborhood are trending up or down—and find out what homes around you are selling for.

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SRES – Realtor for Clients Over 55

By JaneEllen McLaughlin Saums | November 20, 2025

SRES – Your Realtor for Clients Over 55 Preparing Your Home to Sell & Simplifying the Process Preparing a home for sale can seem overwhelming, especially if the owners have lived in their home for many years and their family lives out of town. Where to start the process? What needs to be done and […]

How Homeowners Can Go Green

By JaneEllen McLaughlin Saums | March 26, 2025

How Homeowners Can Go Green (without making a big deal of it) When making a purchase for your home — especially a large one — check on: What is the life span? Does it have certifications? Is it locally sourced and is it healthy? Everything in your home has a life cycle, so when you […]

Landscaping with Native Plants

By JaneEllen McLaughlin Saums | March 26, 2025

Landscaping with Native Plants Did you know a nicely landscaped home can sell for 10% -12% more than a home that has minimal landscaping?  Your front yard makes a huge first impression! Using native plants in the design — rather than non-natives – is both economical and smart. Because they’ve adapted to the climate and soils, […]

Do Solar Panels Increase the Value of Your House?

By JaneEllen McLaughlin Saums | March 26, 2025

Do Solar Panels Increase the Value of Your House? It’s not uncommon for a homeowner to ask if solar panels will affect the value of their home. According to a report by Zillow in 2019, solar panels can potentially increase a home’s value by up to 4.1% when compared to similar homes without panels.  The […]

Why Would You Want to Have Your Home Staged?

By JaneEllen McLaughlin Saums | March 26, 2025

Why Would You Want to Have Your Home Staged? A lot of work can go into preparing a home for sale. It might involve repairs, giving away items, updating rooms or fixtures, and/or addressing work that needs to be done outside. Once this is all finished the thought of also staging the home might seem […]

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