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old town alexandria real estate: Old Town Alexandria, Virginia: A Guided Video Tour - 01/04/12 09:18 AM

Thinking about living in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia? Get a feel for this vibrant historic area just 7 miles south of the Nation's Capital. Brian Block, a real estate broker with RE/MAX Allegiance provides a guided tour to the sights, sounds and highlights of Old Town.
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old town alexandria real estate: Old Town Alexandria Luxury Townhouses: Brand New or Historic, It's Your Choice! - 03/22/11 04:28 PM
You've decided condo living is not for you.  Single family home?  Too much maintenance...  Townhouse?  It might be as Goldilocks said... "Just Right!"
When you first consider townhouses as a choice, you may be thinking about the multitude of monotonous neighborhoods of cookie cutter homes -- not a luxury home.
Well, enter Old Town Alexandria.
Do any of the following fit your description of luxury?:
 
Over 5000 square feet of living space Views of the Potomac river Close proximity to shops and restaurants 8 fireplaces Private boat slip Totally renovated Has a historic plaque outside Marble bathrooms Own a piece of … (3 comments)

old town alexandria real estate: Should I Have Left Business Cards on These Cars? - 03/24/10 02:59 PM
Sunday night, my wife and I enjoyed dinner outdoors at one of our favorite Old Town Alexandria restaurants, The Fish Market, where we dined on one of our favorite dishes, the Seafood Bake.  We were treated to our own private car show there on King Street.  The white Rolls Royce was parked right in front of us the entire time.
Then... it was joined by a red Ferrari which pulled in behind it halfway through our meal.  Just about every guy walking up and down the street took a photo of these two luxury vehicles.

After dinner, I considered leaving … (10 comments)

old town alexandria real estate: Old Town Alexandria is the Place for Luxury and/or Historic Townhouses - 03/24/10 12:53 PM
When looking for a townhouse, what do you consider luxury?
Do any of the following fit the description?:
 
Almost 5000 square feet of living space Views of the river Close proximity to shops and restaurants Totally renovated Has a historic plaque outside Own a piece of history George Washington visited this home Overlooking the D.C. skyline and Potomac River Over $1 million  
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then get in the car and head down to shop for homes in Old Town Alexandria. 
There are townhomes available in Old Town Alexandria that match each … (0 comments)

old town alexandria real estate: Does Your Town Have Ghosts? Ours Does! - 10/06/09 03:32 PM
October -- for sports fans, it may be the best time of year.  What other month can you watch professional football, baseball, hockey, and basketball? 
For others, October brings entertainment and fun in the manner of ghosts, goblins, witches, and vampires. 
Halloween! 
When you live in a city (Alexandria, VA) that has ghosts around every corner, Halloween is even that much more special. 
Ghosts & Real Estate -- What You Need to Know:

Houses with ghosts or haunted houses fall under the category of stigmatized property.  A stigmatized property is one where an event or condition (murder, suicide, … (3 comments)

old town alexandria real estate: July's Most Expensive Home Sales in Northern Virginia - 08/14/09 02:15 PM
Are you wondering about Northern Virginia real estate and pondering what has sold recently?
Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in Northern Virginia (Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City) for July 2009.  All information was obtained through MRIS.
Overall, there were 90 sales topping $1 million during the month of July 2009, keeping pace with the 92 $1M+ sales in June.
JULY'S MOST EXPENSIVE SALES
Single Family Detached Homes:
1201 Towlston Road, McLean, VA 22102  -- Sold on July 31st for $4,150,000.After a $1 million price reduction, this home sold for $825K … (4 comments)

old town alexandria real estate: June's Most Expensive Sales - 07/09/09 02:26 PM
Are you wondering about Northern Virginia real estate and pondering what has sold recently?
Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in Northern Virginia (Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City) for June 2009.  All information was obtained through MRIS.
Overall, there were 92 sales sales topping $1 million during the month of June 2009, a 50% increase from the 61 that sold in May and more than double the number (40) that sold in April.   The luxury market seems to be heating up a bit.  Or maybe it's just those Maryland Millionaires moving … (2 comments)

old town alexandria real estate: Looking for a Luxury Townhouse? Come to Old Town Alexandria - 03/23/09 02:20 PM
When looking for a townhouse, what do you consider luxury?
Do any of the following fit the description?:
 
Almost 5000 square feet of living space Views of the river Close proximity to shops and restaurants Totally renovated Has a historic plaque Own a piece of history George Washington visited this home Overlooking the D.C. skyline and Potomac River Over $1 million  
If you answered yes, then the place you want to go shopping for homes is Old Town Alexandria. 
There are townhomes available in Old Town Alexandria that match each of the descriptions above.  In fact, of the 142 … (0 comments)

old town alexandria real estate: St. Patrick's Day 2009 Update on Old Town Alexandria Real Estate Market - 03/17/09 06:41 AM

Never iron a four leaf clover, because you don't want to press your luck.-- Anonymous Irish saying
Finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in the real estate market is NEVER about luck. To achieve your real estate goals, whether you are buying or selling, you need to know the numbers, and you need to understand the market.
So, what's happening in the Old Town Alexandria real estate market?
Here's a St. Patrick's Day snapshot ofreal estate sales in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia for the last 30 days.
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia Home Sales (Zip Code … (3 comments)

old town alexandria real estate: Old Town Alexandria Real Estate Market Snapshot -- Early February 2009 - 02/09/09 01:34 PM

There's lots of homes in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia with bronze plaques signifying a historic home.  Many homes here were built in the 1800s, with some even constructed before the 19th century.  If you live here and think your house deserves such a plaque, call the Historic Alexandria Foundation at 703-549-5811 or the Office of Historic Alexandria at 703-838-4554 to learn more about the program.
So, what's happening in the Old Town Alexandria real estate market?
Here's a quick snapshot of real estate sales in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia for the last 30 days.
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia Home Sales … (3 comments)

old town alexandria real estate: Old Town Alexandria: Homes for Sale -- Market Statistics - 10/21/08 04:36 PM

Among Northern Virginia communities, Old Town Alexandria is certainly one of the most popular areas for homebuyers and for people looking for old word charm amongst the convenience of modern day shopping, restaurants, and an easy commute to D.C. 
Old Town Alexandria occupies the Eastern part of the City of Alexandria starting at the Potomac River and comprising zip code 22314.
Old Town Alexandria Home Sales:
In recent MRIS statistics, home sales in Old Town Alexandria totaled 39 for September 2008, slightly down from the 42 sold in August 2008, and 6 fewer sales than the number of Old Town … (0 comments)

 
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