relocation package: Your Specially Prepared Cliffs Notes Guide to Northern Virginia Relocation - 03/01/08 07:09 AM
It doesn't matter if it is your first move or your tenth finding out that you are relocating to another part of the country always brings up questions. Trying to find resources to help you with learning about the neighborhoods, commuting options, schools and what is there to do in the … (22 comments)
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relocation package: Don't Like the Weather in Northern Virginia? Wait a Day it will change! - 02/29/08 07:13 AM
As native of the Northern Virginia area I've had a chance to see most of the extremes that have hit the area. Blizzards and hurricanes we've had a few. Sometimes you can even get three seasons in one week. As a military spouse I've also had the opportunity to experience the … (5 comments)
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relocation package: Securing Your Personal Property and Precious Photos - 02/27/08 06:42 PM
Whenever the news shows families who have been devastated by a natural disaster, a fire or a robbery and they have lost important family papers or photos it reminds me of the advice given to me a few years ago that I have been passing on to my clients preparing for a move ever … (16 comments)
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relocation package: Checking out the Education Opportunities in Northern Virginia - 02/27/08 07:12 AM
Congratulations! If you're moving to the Northern Virginia area you've found a great area to call home. With so much to do in the all around the area, the Nations Capital just a short distance from most neighborhoods, an abundance of outdoor activities, plenty of choices for dining and innovative schools … (3 comments)
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relocation package: Things to Do and See in Washington DC-For Free - 02/26/08 11:38 AM
Unlike a trip to Epcot Center in Florida which will can cost a family of four an arm and a leg for the day you can spend an entire day exploring DC and the surrounding area for free.
So where should you start?How about a visit to the White House? Now … (25 comments)
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relocation package: What Happens When You Build a Highway Instead of An Airport? - 02/24/08 11:41 PM
Ask the residents of Northern Virginia who drive through the Springfield "mixing bowl" (video link) everyday and they may tell you that an airport would be preferable to the 50 ramps and 20 lanes they deal with everyday. Ask a tourist driving through and you can bet they would rather be flying over than trying … (18 comments)
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relocation package: Getting Around Northern Virginia-Trains, Planes and Automobiles - 02/24/08 02:33 PM
For the very fortunate commuters in Northern Virginia a walk outside the back down and a hop in your helicopter gets you up and over the traffic and on to your destination. In case you think it isn't possible just ask the lucky homeowner who lives across the Occoquan River from … (5 comments)
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relocation package: Looking Good at 100 Years Old in Lorton VA - 02/21/08 03:14 PM
At the turn of the century in Lorton Virginia a small group of 22 people created a Sunday school at the one room school house on Silverbrook Road. When the congregation grew to over 70 people it was decided that it was time to build a church to accommodate the growing … (8 comments)
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relocation package: Riding the Rails-From Union Station to Old Town Alexandria - 02/19/08 05:17 PM
If you're just joining the "Magical History Tour" you might want to take a few minutes and check out where we have already been in the DC and Northern Virginia area.
Magical History Tour of Northern VirginaMagical History Tour Takes to the Water-Washington DC
Today our tour is just a short train ride from … (6 comments)
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relocation package: Northern Virginia Homes-Looking Through the Scrapbook of Neighborhoods - 02/18/08 09:35 AM
Scattered throughout Northern Virginia are a variety of communities that offer buyers significant choices to consider. Most buyers looking for a home have a unique set of features that they would like to have in their new home. It is what makes heading out with new buyers so much fun and … (10 comments)
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relocation package: Belmont Bay- Premier Waterfront Community in Prince William County - 02/15/08 01:45 PM
Hidden just across the Prince William County line is the waterfront community of Belmont Bay. As you cross the Occoquan River take a glance to your left and you will be surprised at what you will see. A community Washingtonian Magazine has twice picked as one of the "best communities" to … (8 comments)
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relocation package: Tee Time in Northern Virginia-A Golf Course for Everyone - 02/15/08 08:52 AM
Whether you want to get in a round of miniature golf with the family, only have time to play 9 holes or want to spend the day on the links, Northern Virginia golf courses cover it all. With both public and private courses designed by many of the most famous names … (13 comments)
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relocation package: Taking Detours While Driving Clients in Northern Virginia - 02/11/08 06:59 PM
My favorite road sign in Northern Virginia used to sit on the American Legion Bridge between Virginia and Maryland. The message was one of the few road signs that made you laugh and told the truth all at the same time.Now I may be the only Realtor® who hasn't succumbed to … (10 comments)
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relocation package: Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford Lived Here and So Can You - 02/11/08 10:25 AM
In the early 1950's two future presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford called Parkfairfax home. My parents lived just one door down from the Nixon's in what were at the time rental apartments located in Alexandria VA. Originally built constructed in 1941 to fulfill a housing shortage need for government employees … (10 comments)
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relocation package: Two Royal Communities in Northern Virginia-Kings Park & Kings Park West - 02/08/08 06:59 AM
It isn't hard to figure out what the developer of the first Kings Park was planning when they laid out the plan for the community and the homes. With one look at the street names Thames, Victoria, Trafalgar and Cromwell among others you might think you have made a trip back … (5 comments)
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relocation package: Northern Virginia-Diners, Dives and Delights - 02/07/08 06:49 AM
Oh go ahead, you know you want to. Occasionally you just have to indulge that little longing for something that just might not be good for you. You can regret it tomorrow but today let's go ahead and hit a few of the oh so good but bad for your local joints.
If … (18 comments)
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relocation package: Fairfax Station-A Trio of Neighborhoods Waiting for You - 02/06/08 05:30 PM
For buyers relocating to Fairfax County who are looking for classic homes on larger lots still within commuting distance to DC the Fairfax Station area may be what you are looking for. Located just minutes from the Fairfax County Parkway, 15 minutes from the Springfield Metro or Burke Centre VRE, the area boasts … (1 comments)
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relocation package: The Magical History Tour Takes to the Water-Washington DC - 02/04/08 06:36 PM
So have you recovered from all of the walking on the last round of the Magical History Tour? Did you remember to hold on to your ticket? Today we are going to take a little different mode of transportation for our tour. We are going to head out on the little … (23 comments)
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relocation package: Welcome to the Magical History Tour of Northern Virginia - 02/03/08 08:35 AM
Hop on the bus and come along for the ride. We make stops along the way at historic mansions, churches and towns throughout Northern Virginia. You can get off and stay awhile at any location. We will circle back around to pick you up when you are done. Your ticket is … (7 comments)
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relocation package: A Million Dollars in Springfield VA-Who Could Have Imagined - 02/01/08 10:49 PM
Sometimes it is hard to imagine how far an area has come when you know the long term history. For some of the original buyers in Springfield, Virginia it may be hard to believe that the new homes being built just off the Fairfax County Parkway are selling for well over … (8 comments)
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relocation package: Getting to Know Springfield Oaks-Fairfax County Virginia - 01/30/08 07:37 PM
If you live in Springfield Oaks in Fairfax County you are lucky to have found a neighborhood where the developer left multiple pockets of green space and built a community clustered around courtyards to keep cut through traffic to a minimum. Situated on 18 acres of wooded and gently rolling terrain … (0 comments)
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relocation package: Fairfax County-How Many Awards Do We Need? - 01/30/08 07:46 AM
Once just a rural farming community outside the nation's capital, today Fairfax County is recognized as a major business center in the Washington, D.C. area. The county attracts businesses from around the world due to its location and all that the county has to offer the business community, including a range of … (2 comments)
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relocation package: Kickstands Up- Helmets On- Let’s Go For a Ride - 01/29/08 07:15 PM
For those of you who like to get from Point A to Point B faster than your feet can take you then you might be ready to get your bike out of storage and pedal your way around Northern Virginia. Though not as bike friendly for commuters as other cities, the … (12 comments)
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relocation package: Konnichiwa-Learning A New Language In Fairfax County Schools - 01/28/08 05:55 PM
When I was in elementary school in Fairfax County (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth) a decision was made to pull a few of us out of class and sit us in front of a TV to learn French. The program only lasted for half a year but today the only … (13 comments)
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relocation package: Back to Nature in Fairfax County Virginia - 01/28/08 06:59 AM
Even when the weather is chilly there isn't any reason not to get outside and explore all of the great parks and recreation activities that you can find in Fairfax County, Virginia.Though your week may include commuting on crowded interstates, metro rides or slug lines, the weekend gives you the perfect … (15 comments)
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relocation package: There is a Mystery Afoot in This Fairfax County Neighborhood - 01/27/08 10:39 AM
Fairfax County Relocation-Welcome to Fairfax County Virginia
Greentree Village is what you might expect to see in a community in Fairfax County, Virginia. Located in West Springfield, the neighborhood seems typical of many in the area. Brick front townhouses backing to trees and grassy islands slow traffic down for the kids … (6 comments)
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relocation package: Considering a Move to Fairfax County, Virginia? - 01/26/08 11:19 AM
Fairfax County Relocation-Welcome to Fairfax County Virginia
Move to Fairfax County, right outside of the Nations Capital and you will find yourself right in the middle of it all. With our rich history dating back to the 1600's, our top notch school system, world-class shopping and access to the monuments and … (8 comments)
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