ft belvoir real estate: Occoquan Regional Park-A Great Place To Preen Your Feathers - 05/29/12 07:10 PM
Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton VA is a small slice of tranquility just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia. The park managed by the Northern Virginia Park Authority offers not only wooded walking paths, views of the Occoquan River but also contains significant pieces of Lorton VA history.Walking along the wooded scenic trail you find a marker labeled DC 1910. The park was originally part of the land owned by the DC Reformatory located in Lorton. The main buildings of the reformatory are now the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center. The park contains the only remaining brick kiln … (4 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Realtors® Rally Under the Shadow Of The Washington Monument - 05/18/12 07:29 AM
Yesterday was the Rally to Protect Homeownership in Washington DC. According to the count by the National Park Service we were 13,000 strong on the grounds of the Washington Monument yesterday morning.
The rally was not just a chance to stand around idly to talk about the value of homeownership but part of the annual mid-year conference held in DC every year.
Besides hearing from other Realtors® at the rally Sen. Johnny Isakson from (GA) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD) also spoke about the importance of homeownership to the American economy. What they didn't say and might not have … (117 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Kings Park In Springfield VA Still Has Raving Fans Over 50 Years Later - 05/16/12 05:01 AM
What the developer said in 1961 said today about Kings Park is still true today. You only need to drive through the neighborhood 50 years later to see how the trees have matured on the 1/4 to 1/3 acre lots or walk to the park to see the neighbors enjoying the neighborhood pool in the summer to understand why.Kings Park also has something you don't find in many other neighborhoods. They have their own ensemble band to entertain at the numerous community events held throughout the year. This past spring they celebrated the 50th anniversary with a Pot Luck dinner attended … (4 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Springfield VA Sales Data Comes Together In April 2012 - 05/15/12 06:25 PM
Checking out the list to sales price ratio for detached homes in Springfield VA yielded a little surprise. For April 2012 it appears that all three Springfield VA zip codes, 22151, 22152 and 22153 ended up with the close to the same percentage. The good news for home sellers in Springfield homes are selling at close to list price at just over 98%. With days on running between 30 to 60 days it appears the lower inventory is keeping demand high.
How the sale of your home will compare to this statistics for the area will depend on your Springfield neighborhood … (4 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: West Springfield-What Do You Want In Your New Home? - 05/14/12 08:21 AM
In the 1960's one magazine you were likely to see in the mailbox was McCall's. And if you were a builder in Springfield Virginia you paid attention to what women wanted in their new home. In the case of Carr Builders their new West Springfield homes had 38 features that women asked for in a new home.
As this ad from West Springfield points out the new features including a rear staircase from the garage to the kitchen, large dining room and finished recreation room. The Chatam model also featured 3 fireplaces and all brick construction. Fast forward to … (6 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Wondering What's For Sale Near West Springfield High School? - 05/13/12 06:09 PM
One of the question many home buyer's ask is "how are the schools?" Though as Realtors® we can't tell you any details about local schools we can provide you a list of resources to check to determine whether the school is one that's right for your children.For home buyers looking in West Springfield Hwill be pleased to know that the US News and World Report Education Edition recently ranked West Springfield High School number 12 in the State of Virginia. Per the West Springfield High School website the school offers one of the highest number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses among … (6 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Sydensticker School-Friday Night Community Coffee House - 05/07/12 05:04 PM
Last weekend the historic Syndensticker School held it's first Community Coffee House. The Sydenstricker School in Springfield VA was the last one room school house in operation in Fairfax County. It closed in 1939 but the building is still used today By the Upper Pohick Community League meeting hall and maintained by the group. The school was named after the first minister of the original Sydenstricker Church next door built in 1909. Rev. Syndenstricker was also the uncle of Nobel Prize Winner Pearl Buck the author of The Good Earth
The Upper Pohick Community League was founded in the late … (6 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Wonder What's For Sale In The Kings Park Neighborhood in Springfield VA? - 05/04/12 05:04 PM
Today the ads for Kings Park don't include the guard tower the developer used to promote the neighborhood but there are plenty of things that are still the same today. Large treed lots, well built homes, easy access to major commuter routes and close to shopping.Schools in the area families are part of the Lake Braddock School Pyramid. You can walk or ride your bike through two different entrances to Lake Accotink or stay in the neighborhood and play at the community park. If you are interest in more information on Kings Park in Springfield VA give Cindy Jones and CJ … (6 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Long Live The King-A Springfield VA Classic In Kings Park - 05/03/12 05:39 PM
The Kings Park neighborhood in Springfield VA was built in the early 1960's. When the neighborhood had it's first open houses the developer had a guard house and "royal" guard with the same high hat you see in London standng watch. It was the first neighborhood in Springfield where I bought a home in the 1980's and is still a neighborhood buyer's consider today.When you look at the photo in the ad from when the neighbhrood was first built and compare it to the photo of the same model that I sold in 2010 you will notice that not much … (8 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Years Later West Springfield Is Still A Neighborhood Where You Can Enjoy The Outdoors - 05/01/12 06:57 PM
When West Springfield was first being built the developers didn't knock down every tree they could see and flatten the hills. Instead they left the gently rolling hills and many trees.
Now West Springfield residents can still enjoy the outdoors in their backyards but also the dozens of local and Fairfax County Parks that dot the area as well.Whether it's South Run or Wakefield Recreation Centers, Hidden Pond Nature Center, Lake Accotink or Huntsman Lake (to name a few) residents can find a variety of outdoor activities to keep them busy all year round.Residents of West Springfield also benefit … (11 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: West Springfield Kicking Of the 1960's With Award Winning Homes - 04/29/12 03:44 PM
West Springfield homes are as popular today as they were when Edward Carr introduced the neighborhood in the 1960's. Springfield Golf and Country Club has grown and expanded into a private country club but the three lakes are still there and members have a chance to play 18 holes of golf, play tennis, swim and enjoy special events at the clubhouse.When the West Springfield homes were first introduced they ranged in price from the $24,000 to $35,000. Today homes in West Springfield surrounding the country club run in the mid-$400,000's and up depending on the updates and additions.
If you … (6 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Birds Aren't The Only One Who Like Slugs In Springfield VA - 04/28/12 05:57 PM
If you are just moving to West Springfield (VA) from another part of the country the term "slug line" make you go YUCK. However for anyone who has lived in the area for awhile the term "slug line" means a great way to get from a West Springfield neighborhood to the Pentagon or other major DC employment areas.One of the questions that anyone relocated to the area asks is about public transportation options. Once newcomers understand the value of a slug line...it is FREE then they wonder if they can find a home within a mile of a slug line.
The … (8 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Active Listings Are Down in West Springfield But DOM Are Up - 04/24/12 01:43 PM
Market Update for Springfield VA Zip Code 22152
DOM is Realtor® speak for Days on Market With buyers considering the West Springfield zip code of 22152 it was time to take a closer look at how the market in the 22152 zip code is doing. . The buyer's are looking at options in Kings Park, Orange Hunt Estates and Rolling Valley West all of popular West Springfield neighborhoods..
The number of new listings is well below this time last year. In April 2011 there were 87 active listings on the market. In March 2012 there were only 50 active listings in … (14 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Rolling Valley in West Springfield VA-A Real Estate Hot Spot in Spring 2012 - 04/22/12 10:01 AM
Rolling Valley in West Springfield is currently one of the most active neighborhood in terms of listings, contracts and sales in the West Springfield (VA) area.
Why do I call it a hot spot? As of today (April 22, 2012) there have been 27 listings in Rolling Valley for the year. There have been 7 sold and settled transactions, there are 11 under contract and currently 9 active listings.
What makes Rolling Valley popular with buyers? Location is certainly one of the factors. Right off the Fairfax County Parkway it is easy to access the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station, as well as … (0 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Coming Soon-Potomac Club Townhouse With 2 Car Garage - 04/19/12 11:34 AM
Potomac Club is one of the newer Prince William County communities tucked off of Route 1 and Neabsco Road in Woodbridge.
The crown jewel of the neighborhood is the incredible $12 million dollar club house which sits at the entrance to the community. Featuring both indoor and outdoor pools, a rock wall, billiards room and casual lounge the clubhouse was designed as a place for residents to gather and relax. The club also is a WiFi hot spot and business center giving residents who need to work from home the convenience of quiet spot to hold a meeting or get some … (2 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Double Ovens A Big Selling Point in 1950's Springfield VA Homes - 04/11/12 05:26 AM
"Brownies can bake brownies at the same time you roast a turkey" says the ad touting the lastest upgrades to the kitchens offered in Yeonas homes in Springfield VA. Yeonas Builders were one of the major builders in the 1950's and 1960's as Springfield developed from a farming community into a large Northern Virginia suburb. One of the biggest neighborhoods they built was Montcello Woods. The neighborhood was the site of the first ever "Parade of Homes" by the Home Buidlers of Washington.The Parade of Homes offered 12 homes built by 12 different builders side by side in Montcello Woods and … (16 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Kings Park Standing The Test Of Time In Springfield VA - 04/10/12 03:50 PM
Even though Kings Park in Springfield VA was built over 40 years ago it remains a popular neighborhood for today's home buyers. With bus routes to DC running through the neighborhood and a near by park and ride lot getting from home to work is easy. For families with children, Kings Park is in the Lake Braddock School Pyramid.
For exercise you can walk the tree-lined neighborhood sideways or ride your bike through two different "back" entrances to Lake Accotink. Close by is the Kings Park shopping center with grocery shopping and the Kings Park library, part of the Fairfax County … (0 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Taking A Step Back In Time In Springfield VA - 04/10/12 07:59 AM
Having grown up in Springfield Virginia and watching it go from country to suburb it's interesting to take a look back at the history and see what you can find. How homes were advertised isn't that far off from today's ads. Split level homes in this area of Springfield are still popular today. Many of them have been expanded and updated though occassionally an "original" still pops up on the market.
If you are looking for a split level today in this Springfield VA neighborhood prices range from the high 200's to up to the 400's depending on condition.
If … (10 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: A Sampler of New Construction For Sale in Woodbridge VA - 04/08/12 10:10 AM
Are you considering new construction? Check out this sampler of neighborhoods in the Woodbridge VA area offering new homes for sale. Before you head out to look at new home site remember that the builders representative is NOT representing you. Call Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group at 703-346-2213 to talk about how we can represent you when you buy a new home. Put extra money in your pocket with our New Home Construction Rebate offering you a 1% rebate of the builders commission.
Showing properties 1 - 5 of 8. See more Woodbridge New Construction Sampler. (all data current as … (6 comments)
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ft belvoir real estate: Lake Ridge VA-One Fish Two Fish Time For The Annual Fish Out At Ridgewood Pool - 03/25/12 05:55 AM
It isn’t often that you see an event being planned in the community and it makes you think of a Dr Seuss book. However the annual "Fish Out" sponosed by the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association (LRPRA) is perfect for "One Fish-Two Fish."
Starting on March 30, 2012 the Ridgewood swimming pool.will be filled with 750 rainbow trout and for $7.00 per person you can drop a line and catch your limit (of two). Each fish above the limit will cost you $4.00 per fish. Per the LPRA website "fishermen can bring their own tackle or rent cane poles at … (6 comments)
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