fort belvoir relocation: Don't Forget To Look Up When You're Getting Your Home Ready To Sell - 03/06/12 02:36 PM
The weather is starting to get warm in Woodbridge and if you are thinking about selling your home it's time to think curb appeal. It's fairly easy when you are walking up to the door of your home to look at the lawn or the flower beds and know what to do. Edge the curb and sidewalk. Add fresh mulch and spring flowers. Ferilize, weed and mow the lawn. But don't forget to look up.Have checked what's going on at the eaves of your home? You might be surprised. This home in Woodbridge has a wasp nest left from last year … (20 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Spending Time In the Design Center When You Buy New Construction - 02/17/12 10:29 AM
One of the most fun and often overwhelming parts of buying new construction in Prince William County Virginia is picking all of your options for your home. The builders design center contains thousands of choices for flooring, tile, faucets, sinks and even the handles you want on your cupboards. It's an experience that can take hours to complete and you will change your mind a dozen times as you pull together all of the possible combinations.
An important thing to keep in mind as you sort though all your choices is your budget. As part of your purchase contract you may … (10 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: When The Phone Rings The Memory Of A Past AR Post Leaps To Mind - 02/16/12 11:07 AM
It was 8 AM when the phone rang. Since I was only half-way through my first cup of coffee it took a minute for the number to register. It was an overseas number. Quick answer it.Sure enough the call was from a family in Germany who would be relocating to the DC area. Top of their list from where to live was schools. And not just any school, a school that offered a German language immersion program. BAM! Localism post to the rescue. A few years ago I wrote a post on registration for the language immersion programs at Fairfax County … (12 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: The Forest At Southrun-Coming This Weekend - 02/14/12 04:25 PM
Coming this weekend in The Forest of Southrun neighborhood in West Springfield, VA
Garage Townhouse with three finished levelsFull three level bumpout for added spaceLarge recreation room on entry levelKitchen with Island Gas Fireplace and DenMaster Suite with Vaulted CeilingMaster Bath with Soaking TubTwo Guest Rooms
This townhouse is convenient to NGA and Fort Belvoir. Easy access for commuting to DC with multiple slug lines and bus routes close by. Priced at $389,000 this home will need to be on your must see list.
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fort belvoir relocation: Tuesday Stroll In Northern Virginia-Wandering the Grounds Of Woodlawn Plantation - 10/04/11 03:57 PM
Woodlawn Plantation is just a few miles from George Washington's home of Mount Vernon and there is a reason for that. Woodlawn Plantation was built for George Washington’s grand-daughter Nelly Custis-Lewis. The home is a classic Federal brick home built between 1800-1805. The home was designed by William Thornton who also designed the US Capitol in Washington DC only 20 miles north along the Potomac River.The estate was originally comprised of over 2,000 acres and if you stand at the top of Gray's Hill you can still catch a gilmpse of the Potomac River in the distance. Just like many of … (18 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Explore the Charlestown Townhouse Community In Springfield Virginia - 09/24/11 07:04 PM
They say that fine wine ages well. The same thing can be said for the townhouse neighborhood of Charlestown in West Springfield. Maybe it is the all brick construction or the tree lined streets that make it standout from other area neighborhoods. It might even be the residents of the neighborhood who have a strong home owners association which even maintains the exterior of the townhouses. But whatever the combination it has worked well for 40 years.Anytime you read an MLS description for Charlestown you will see somewhere the words "dramatic curved staircase." Having lived and owned a townhouse in the … (1 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Living in Northern Virginia Without A Car-Can It Be Done? - 09/17/11 05:41 PM
Next week is Transit Week in Virginia. This event has happened every year since 2005 and it is a challenge for Virginian's to use our wide variety of public transportation options instead of jumping into their car. Many folks will shake their heads and say there is NO WAY you can live in this area without a car. My daughter and her husband live in Alexandria, don't own a car and get around Northern Virginia with very few problems.How do they manage? First and foremost is planning. They have studied the bus schedules and keep them handy on their phones when … (16 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Relocating to Northern Virginia As Part of BRAC 05 & Fort Belvoir Expansion? - 09/15/11 03:56 PM
The last five years have brought a lot of changes to the Northern Virginia landscape. If you live near Fort Belvoir, the old Fort Belvoir Engineering Proving Grounds or the Marc Center in Alexandria you can't help but notice all of the new buildings. The movement of new people into the area and realignment of work centers has been going on for sometime and still continues with moves that could take until 2015 in some areas.
Recently the Washington Examiner interviewed me for an article; "Local resources offer help for BRAC Families" regarding some of the assistance I've provided to families … (9 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Paydays for Military Retirees Are Changing - 09/08/11 08:35 AM
Great information for all military retirees who will be wondering what is going on with their pay at the end of September and the end of the year. Though early checks are nice there can be complications to consider. Thanks to Louise for pointing out this information.
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According to information provided at www.Military.com, paydays for military retirees and those who receive portions of retired pay are changing for September and December,as the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) changes its … (1 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Let's Talk Turkey On 2011 Sales In the Charlestown Neighborhood in West Springfield VA - 09/07/11 09:06 PM
Earlier this week I posted the Charlestown in West Springfield VA Community Profile. Today we are going to look at 2011 sale in the neighborhood.The first thing to remember about any neighborhood is there are a variety of home styles and finishes which will impact the sales price of any home. If you are thinking about selling your home in Charlestown remember that a market report will not necessarily be the sales value of your home. To date in 2011 there have been 12 sales in the neighborhood. For the same time period in 2010 (January to September) there had been … (0 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Friday Fotos-My What Sharp Claws You Have! - 09/02/11 05:05 PM
And he replied all the better to catch fish with. Based on size I suspect this Osprey is one of our resident males. We are fortunate to live right on the edge of a wildlife refuge at the convergence of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers. Almost every day we get to watch and listen to multiple pairs of Osprey and their now almost grown youngsters. Only a few more weeks and they will be pushing the youngsters off to find their own territories.
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fort belvoir relocation: Belmont Bay-Top Floor Waterview Condo Ready For You - 08/07/11 09:10 PM
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fort belvoir relocation: Belmont Bay-Pristine First Time Rental in Beacon Park Condominium - 08/02/11 08:13 AM
Be the first person to live in this pristine 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Beacon Park Condominium. The investor just went to closing and we have made this rental available for immediate occupancy. If you've been looking for a property that offers luxury living then this property should be on your must see list. Offered at $1800 per month this condo is a terrific opportunity for anyone who is headed to Fort Belvoir or NGA as part of the upcoming BRAC move. Give Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group a call at 703-346-2213 to discuss how you can be the first person to … (2 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Thinking Of Renting When You Come To Fort Belvoir Or NGA? Let Me Be Candid With You - 07/22/11 01:15 PM
We hear a lot of talk about it being a "buyer's market" in Northern Virginia. That may or may not be true depending on where you want to live. But without a doubt it has become a Landlord's market when it comes to rentals close to Fort Belvor or the new NGA facilty in Springfield.At least two or three times a week I get an email request from someone relocating to the area. They want a reasonable commute to Fort Belvoir, NGA or access to public transportation to DC. Easy enough to do. Then the hard part or perhaps the reality … (6 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Mason Neck State Park-A Quiet Respite With Hundreds Of Years Of History - 07/11/11 12:11 PM
Mason Neck State Park along with the Elizabeth Hartwell National Wildlife Refugee combine to create close to 2000 acres of tranquility within 15 minutes of the bustling community of Lorton VA and Fort Belvoir. The park sits on a peninsula of land with three bodies of water, Pohick Bay, Belmont Bay and the Potomac River creating the shorelines.
The Mason Neck peninsula is named after George Mason who's home Gunston Hall is just a across the road from the park. Originally the area was part of a 5,000 acre corn and tobacco plantation. Regular visistors to the area included George Washington … (5 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Spending A Weekend In Northern Virginia? Things To See On Less Than A Tank Of Gas - 07/07/11 09:50 PM
One of the great things about living in the Northern Virginia area is all of the things you can find to do on a weekend. You don't have to spend a fortunate in gas or days traveling to enjoy a few hours or a day out with friends or family.Wander the grounds Arlington National Cemetery. The views from Arlington House, the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider and President Kennedy's gravesite are just a few of the sites that make Arlington National Cemetery a must on everyone's tour of the area. Interested in Aviation History? The … (29 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Crandall Run in Lorton VA-Perfectly Located For Commuting Throughout Northern Virginia - 07/05/11 02:11 PM
The Crandall Run community offers 35 executive style homes with lots ranging from ¾ of an acre to just over 1 acre. Built by Brookfield homes between 2003 to 2005, the neighborhood homes are large and offer owners plenty of privacy. Homes offer three full levels of living space and at least 3,500 to 5,100 SF of living space on the first two levels depending on the model.
Located just off the intersection of Route 123 and Furnace Road, Crandall Run owners have easy access to major roads for commuting to DC. The Lorton Station VRE is within 15 minutes, access … (1 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Rippon Lodge-One Of The Least Recognized Historic Spots in Northern Virginia - 06/24/11 08:20 AM
Rippon Lodge is probably one of the least known yet the oldest colonial houses still standing in Northern Virginia.
Built in 1747 Rippon Lodge is small and simple compared to George Washington's home Mount Vernon only a few miles away, yet the connection between the two properties runs deep. Richard Blackburn the original owner of Rippon Lodge was the architect that designed the original home at Mount Vernon. To add to the connection between the families, one of Lt. Col. Thomas Blackburn's daughters married Bushrod Washington (nephew of George Washington) and a granddaughter married John Augustine Washington, George's brother. … (16 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: Pre-Construction Pricing Ending Soon on Marina Landing in Belmont Bay - 06/15/11 04:51 PM
With over 50% of the new Marina Landing waterfront townhomes reserved the builder is about to pull the plug on the great pre-construction incentives being offered.. The townhouses at Marina Landing provide three levels of finished living space. Each home offers upgraded granite and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. All of the bedrooms have private baths and the master bath features a soaking tub as well. Outside you will find a big second floor patio facing the marina and a private fenced courtyard in the rear. Enjoy all of the Belmont Bay amenities including waterfront walking paths, community pool and … (4 comments)
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fort belvoir relocation: A Sign of The Times-A Change At The "Wives" Club At Fort Belvoir - 06/14/11 03:29 PM
For years military installations across the US have offered the fellowship for the "wives" of active duty and retired military though the "wives" club. However today's military spouses aren't always "wives". At Fort Belvoir there has been a name change to reflect the new status of the dependents of those eligible to participate in the Officers Wives Club. The new club name is the Officer Spouses Club. Though the club membership has been available to men for many years the name did not reflect the open door policy. Now it is official and the board members hope the name change will … (6 comments)
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