arlington: All the Bells and Whistles in This Arlington Condo - 05/14/09 07:24 PM
With everything you would expect and more this Junior One Bedroom condo at the Odyssey in Arlington is ready for a new owner.The Odyssey offers owners an amazing opportunity to enjoy everything that Arlington urban life has to offer. Head to the top floor and get in a workout before heading … (1 comments)
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arlington: Welcome to the Belvedere in Arlington VA-Enjoy the View - 02/23/09 03:12 PM
The Belvedere offers one of the best locations in the Arlington area for easy commuting to downtown DC. With the Rosslyn metro station only 3 blocks away access to anywhere on the Orange and Blue lines of the metro is a snap. Built by the IDI Group one of the areas … (6 comments)
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arlington: Military Relocation-Welcome to the Pentagon - 01/03/09 07:05 AM
As someone who has moved all around the world with the military the first few days after the PCS orders arrive the questions about housing, schools and shopping can lead to sleepless nights and the big question “where are we going to live?”
If the orders in your hand mean you … (11 comments)
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arlington: Fairlington and The Pentagon-A Long History in Northern Virginia - 10/23/08 07:56 AM
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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arlington: Shhhh! Don’t Tell Anyone Else About this Great Little Place to Grab a Treat to Eat - 10/07/08 12:20 PM
In a way you hate to give up the "secret" of your favorite little places to sneak off for lunch or a sweet treat. On the other hand you want others to realize that you don't have to spend a fortunate at one of the mega chain coffee stores or settle … (5 comments)
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arlington: Inquiring Minds Want to Know-Are You an Innie or an Outie? - 09/19/08 03:56 PM
No, this isn't a personal question about your belly button. Buyers moving to Northern Virginia often see the phrase "inside" or "outside" the beltway in MLS descriptions and wonder where are these locations on the map. For those who have lived in the Northern Virginia most of our lives we have … (8 comments)
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arlington: Welcome to Fairlington - 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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arlington: Northern Virginia Builder Comstock Homes Looks to Restructure - 07/10/08 08:25 PM
Comstock Homes headquartered in Reston Virginia has announced the hiring a strategic and financial advisor to help "with the exploration of available debt restructuring alternatives, the Company has elected to cease making certain scheduled interest and/or principal curtailment payments while it attempts to negotiate modifications or other satisfactory resolutions from its lenders."
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arlington: 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 … (13 comments)
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arlington: 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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arlington: Arlington County-Star Trek Meets Dewey Decimal - 10/12/07 04:46 PM
A few years ago a leaking hot water heater took a chunk out of my coveted book collection. Then another move made me realize that hauling around boxes of books was not very practical and added a lot to the moving bill. So after years of avoiding the public library it … (5 comments)
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arlington: 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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arlington: 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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arlington: 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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arlington: 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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arlington: 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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arlington: 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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arlington: 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 … (3 comments)
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arlington: 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 … (1 comments)
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arlington: 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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