alexandria: The Pentagon and Fairlington-Another Great Neighbor Connection - 07/22/08 10:09 PM
Just a stoplight away from the Pentagon and tucked in the trees off of I-395, sit the seven neighborhoods that make up the community of Fairlington. The connection between military families stationed at the Pentagon, Fort Meyer or other Military District of Washington facilities remains as strong today as it … (4 comments)
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alexandria: "Just the Facts Ma'am!" Fairfax County VA Market Report (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/21/08 04:45 PM
Even
though Joe Friday actually never uttered those words they have become
associated with his character in Dragnet. However they seem
appropriate to use when we try and talk to our clients about the
current Northern Virginia real estate market.
With
the news about Countrywide, IndyMac, Freddie Mac and Fannie … (18 comments)
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alexandria: Del Ray-An Alexandria Front Porch Community - 07/16/08 07:40 AM
Are you looking for a neighborhood where residents hang out on their porches in the evening and call out a friendly hello as you take a stroll? Want to grab a cup of coffee at the type of place where everyone knows your name or walk to the farmers market … (3 comments)
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alexandria: Little Theatre of Alexandria Turns Seventy Five - 07/14/08 02:03 PM
Kicking off the Jubilee Celebration will be none other than the appropriate Tony award winning musical 1776. The Little Theatre of Alexandria or LTA is a non-profit organization that is a local treasure. The theater bought its first building in 1939 on Ramsay Alley in a former blacksmiths shop. During WWII … (2 comments)
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alexandria: Condo Special Assessments-A New Problem in Today’s Market - 06/10/08 08:26 PM
When most people think of special assessments for condo owners they think major common area improvements. In the Northern Virginia area condo owners often see them when it is time to repair the balconies, upgrade the amenities or redo the lobbies but in today's real estate market we also see special … (12 comments)
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alexandria: Military Relocation- Fort Myer and Eminent Domain Go Hand in Hand - 01/13/08 11:31 AM
It doesn’t matter how famous you might be in US history if you can’t pay your bills the government is going to confiscate your land. And this is what happened to none other than Robert E. Lee and his wife during the civil war. General Lee was unable to keep … (6 comments)
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alexandria: Historic Churches in Northern Virginia-Alexandria - 12/14/07 09:59 AM
Today’s church is not quite as old as the others in the previous articles in the series but it is a beautiful church with a long history in Old Town Alexandria. Not as famous as its neighbor Christ Church the Washington Street Church has its place in Alexandria history as … (6 comments)
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alexandria: Kingstowne-A Masterfully Planned Fairfax County Community - 11/14/07 02:13 PM
Twenty years ago on a large expansive of dirt tucked behind Edison High School ground was broken for the first homes that started the 5200 residences that comprise the Kingstowne neighborhood. Designed with both commercial and residential areas the three villages that make up Kingstowne have continued to be popular … (4 comments)
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alexandria: Meeting Local AR Members Is so Much FUN! - 09/27/07 04:38 PM
I told the lunch group today that I would write the minimum number of words required to get 200 points. So to be a woman of my words here they are.
Thanks to Brian Block for pulling together Patricia Kennedy, Margaret Woda and myself for lunch at Harry's Tap Room in … (6 comments)
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alexandria: Apples to Apples in Fairlington - 09/24/07 10:16 PM
As a Fairlington owner I have posted market reports over the last few months about general real estate trends in the neighborhood. Last month I wrote a blog titled "Saying No to Local Market Reports" in which I said I would no longer post generic information about the area. In keeping with … (2 comments)
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alexandria: Do You Know about Habitat for Humanity ReStores? - 08/31/07 07:42 AM
If you are undertaking a spruce up project on your home in Fairfax or Prince William County you may want to make the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Alexandria or Manassas your first stop. The Habitat ReStore offers you an opportunity to do three things at once. The first is to … (7 comments)
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alexandria: Are you an "Innie" or an "Outie"? - 08/30/07 03:18 PM
No, this isn't a personal question about your belly button. I have some new buyers moving to the Northern Virginia area and they have been reading some of the literature that I sent them to look over before they arrive in the area. Many cities have unique terms to describe different neighborhoods and … (2 comments)
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alexandria: People Who Live in Glass Houses - 08/28/07 04:47 PM
Hidden among all of the three level colonials in Fairfax County you will find a few pockets of Mid Century Modern homes (MCM). One of those neighborhoods is Hollin Hills in Alexandria. Designed over 50 years ago by architect Charles Goodwin the neighborhood was considered avant-garde at the time as it … (3 comments)
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alexandria: Saying NO to Generic Market Reports! - 08/22/07 07:59 AM
Every month hundreds if not thousands of agents jump on the band wagon and print the latest local market reports. Most of the data that is presented comes from the same sources and the only noticeable difference is the way some agents format the data and the delivery method (print, blog, … (8 comments)
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alexandria: Unlocking Northern Virginia Marketing Reports - 08/11/07 10:06 AM
Every month in Northern Virginia a variety of reports are published by the MRIS, NVAR, Washington Post and others to provide the public with information on recent market trends. The reports focus on comparing housing prices in a user selected zip code from the previous month and the previous year.
When … (2 comments)
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alexandria: Another Alexandria Neighborhood Holding it's own! - 08/03/07 11:49 AM
The July sales report for Park Fairfax is ready and though I had anticipated from last month that there would be 17 new SOLD signs instead there was a slight fall out and only 11 properties closed. The days on the market for most properties in Park Fairfax is significantly lower … (0 comments)
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alexandria: The buyers continue to say YES to Fairlington - 08/02/07 09:07 PM
Another good sales month for Fairlington! As I have previously reported the market in Alexandria and Arlington continue to be a bright spot in the Northern Virginia area. As expected the Fairlington Community continues to produce strong sales. The number of condos SOLD in the month of July stands at 18 … (2 comments)
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alexandria: National Harbor Rises on the Potomac River - 07/27/07 07:05 AM
Residents of Old Town Alexandria stare across the Potomac River at the enormous cranes that are building the new 300 acre National Harbor Resort Community and shake their heads. This area, once a tree covered shore, began to take shape as the final section of the Wilson Bridge was completed. Now … (1 comments)
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alexandria: Positive News in Arlington and Alexandria Virginia - 07/22/07 08:08 AM
Not every community is feeling the pinch of lower prices in the Northern Virginia market. Some neighborhoods closer to town continue to see price increases as buyers realize the value of being closer to DC for work and play. Multiple contracts are still being seen in some communities in Arlington.
Some … (3 comments)
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alexandria: Alexandria City Home Sales-Del Ray June 2007 - 07/19/07 01:47 PM
Last month 10 homes sold in the Del Ray community in Alexandria. Average sales price for townhouses was $475,927 and for detached homes was $644,388.
Currently there are 14 properties listed for sale in Del Ray ranging in price for a 2BR/1.5BA townhouse for $359,900 to $875,000 for a 4BR/4BA … (0 comments)
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alexandria: Strolling the Avenue in Del Ray - 07/14/07 02:17 PM
This morning I had the rare opportunity to take a Saturday morning off and enjoy the farmers market and a stroll through the streets of Del Ray in Alexandria VA. Not as famous as its neighbor, Old Town Alexandria, the neighborhood of Del Ray still exudes old style charm and grace.
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alexandria: Park Fairfax June Sales Report - 07/05/07 05:53 PM
Although Park Fairfax condos are smaller than the neighboring community of Fairlington the proximity to DC and easy walking to the restaurants and theaters in Shirlington make them a terrific buy for first time home buyers, investors and boomers looking to downsize.
There are currently only 5 active sale properties on … (0 comments)
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alexandria: Fairlington Neighborhood Continues to be HOT - 07/03/07 04:47 PM
With it's close proximity to DC there doesn't appear to be a cooling trend in sales in Fairlington. Though prices are down from last year sales are still brisk. Here is the latest sales for the month of June.
*Data compiled from MRIS. RE/MAX Allegiance may not have participated in all sales*
For more … (3 comments)
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alexandria: Fairlington Sales Continue to FLY! - 05/21/07 02:17 PM
Townhomes and condos in Fairlington continue to fly off the market. Fairlington crosses two localities, Alexandria and Arlington. When I reported Fairlington sales in March there were 25 units for sale in the community.
As you can see from the April report there were 22 Fairlington closings ranging in price from $268,000 to … (1 comments)
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alexandria: Parkfairfax-The second installment of historic Alexandria areas - 04/22/07 04:46 PM
Parkfairfax was a community original started as a need for housing close to the Federal Government, Pentagon and DC in 1941. The homes were originally constructed as apartments by the same construction company that built the Empire State Building. Go figure!
In 1968 the buildings were sold to a new development … (0 comments)
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alexandria: March 2007 Sales for Fairlington - 04/12/07 06:56 AM
The following sales for March 1 to March 31 were compiled from the MRIS. Sales continue to be brisk in all of Fairlington. Currently for April there are 25 active units for sale and another 30 units under contract.
If you have any questions about the Fairlington Community or would like more … (3 comments)
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alexandria: Welcome to Fairlington-The first installment on historic Northern Virginia Neighborhoods - 04/08/07 08:09 PM
The townhouses and apartments that now comprise Fairlington were originally constructed between 1942 and 1945. Fairlington itself was constructed as a garden apartment complex to house defense workers and their families during World War II. The homes were later sold to a private developer and leased as rental property. In the … (0 comments)
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