springfield va: Springfield VA-Is the End Near For A Favorite Hardware Store? - 05/14/12 05:02 PM
Growing up in Springfield VA meant many a weekend trip with my mom or dad to Fischers Hardware. The store first opened by the Fischer Family almost 60 years and it was the place to go to find anything you needed for your home.The store moved a few times over the years and when I was renovating my parents home in the late 90's, Fischers was always my first stop. The store was small but the staff knew their stuff and would even lend out some tools for the one off jobs like trying to get the drain out of my … (16 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield Oaks-Perfectly Located Between Fort Belvoir and NGA in Springfield VA - 11/23/10 04:48 PM
If you are moving to Northern Virginia as part of the BRAC 05 or have PCS orders to Fort Belvoir, you should put Springfield Oaks on your list of neighborhoods to consider. Situated on 18 acres of wooded and gently rolling terrain the 382 townhouses in Springfield Oaks are only 5 miles from Fort Belvoir and 2 miles to the new National Geospatial Intellegence Agency (NGA) opening in Springfield in September 2011.The community is also within a few minutes of the shops and restaurants at Lorton Station and the the Lorton VRE Station. It is about 15 minutes to … (12 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield Commuters-Keep Your Eyes on The Fairfax County Parkway Extension - 09/09/10 02:24 PM
Having grown up in and been driving on Springfield VA roads for a long time it is easy for me to drive the local roads almost by remote control. Shoot when I attended Washington Irving Intermediate School, Old Keene Mill Road was two lanes not the divided 4 lane road it is today. And no I didn't walk 5 miles uphill both ways to get to school so let's not go there.Now the long anticipated completion of the Fairfax County Parkway is well underway. The first phase of the project is a re-alignment of Rolling Road and roads leading … (8 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield VA-Before There Was The Springfield Interchange There Was Springfield Airport - 08/25/10 08:16 PM
Ask the residents of Northern Virginia who drive through the Springfield interchange 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 the Springfield interchange and you can bet they would rather be flying over than trying to navigate their way through the maze. In 1945 this same area was the location of a 3,000 foot long unpaved runway as part of the Springfield Airport. The tiny airport offered fuel and maintenance facilities for small aircraft. One of the mechanics at the airport in the late 1940's … (10 comments)
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springfield va: Is a Move to the New National Geospatial Intellengce Agency in Springfield VA in Your Plans? - 05/24/10 01:13 PM
With the new National Geospatial-Intellegence Agency (NGA) being built on the old Fort Belvoir Engineering Proving Grounds almost 6500 employees will be working in to the Springfield and Lorton area in the next few years.
For employees who will be moving to the new facility finding homes nearby will be important. Traffic in and out of NGA will be tough. Let’s face it anytime you move a significant amount of employees from diverse locations to one place no matter how well the various government agencies plan commuting will be a pain.
Fortunately there are a number of terrific communities that provide … (4 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield VA-Greentree Village Offers More than Just Townhouses - 04/15/10 06:43 AM
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 to be able to play safely. Across the street from the neighborhood is one of the 380 parks maintained by the Fairfax County Park Authority. A Fairfax County Connector bus stop is at the entrance to the neighborhood, within 15 minutes is the Springfield Metro, the Rolling Valley and Sydenstricker Slug Lines are all close by as … (7 comments)
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springfield va: Wordless Wednesday-My How Times Have Changed in Real Estate - 03/31/10 07:49 PM
While sorting through some family paperwork I came across this receipt for a credit report and FHA appraisal from my parents first and only home purchase in Springfield VA in 1955. Wouldn't our buyers today be happy with an FHA appraisal fee of $20.00? If you are thinking about buying a home now in Springfield VA or anywhere in Northern Virginia give me a call. Though home prices aren't what they were in 1955 there are still some great deals available and a month left before the tax credit expires.
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springfield va: When A Blog Post or Two Will Bring You Good Cheer - 12/14/09 07:18 AM
It all started with a blog post or two about the Springfield VA area where I grew up. Then I threw in a blog post or two about Military Relocation to Fort Belvoir and the Pentagon. When they were stirred together on the internet my phone rang from an owner of a home in the Townes of Orange Hunt with an idea.
The owner was not interested in going the usual For Sale by Owner (FSBO) route but they also weren't interested in listing their home in the MLS. Instead they offered me an exclusive right to advertise their home and … (38 comments)
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springfield va: Enjoy Charlestown One of Springfield (VA) Best Kept Secrets - 11/17/09 05:59 PM
Tucked just off the intersection of two major roads in Springfield is the townhouse community of Charlestown. With tree lined streets, community parks and easy access to shopping and commuter routes this secret neighborhood is well worth checking out.
One of the benefits of the Charlestown neighborhood is the outside maintenance that the HOA provides. Besides the lawn care, trash pickup and snow removal the HOA also paints the exterior trim of the townhouses on a three year cycle, replaces the roofs when needed and the brick walls that run around the perimeter of the backyards.
Commuting to the Pentagon … (6 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield VA-Kings Park Cape Cod on Quiet Corner Lot - 11/14/09 08:03 AM
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springfield va: Springfield Oaks-Just a Hop, Skip and A Jump to Fort Belvoir and NGA - 11/07/09 03:32 PM
If you are headed to Fort Belvoir and are looking for a reasonably priced townhouse community where the developer left green space and clustered courtyards then check out Springfield Oaks in Fairfax County.
Situated on 18 acres of wooded and gently rolling terrain the 382 townhouses in Springfield Oaks are only 5 miles from Fort Belvoir. The community is also within 5 minutes of the Lorton Station VRE, about 15 minutes to the Springfield Metro or you can catch a Fairfax Connector or Metro bus at either entrance to the community
Having owned a townhouse myself … (0 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield VA- Hang Your Crown in This Terrific New Kings Park Listing - 11/06/09 08:28 AM
Coming this weekend in Kings Park in Springfield (VA) a remodeled King model situated on a quiet corner lot. The former two small main level bedrooms have been combined into a master suite with huge walk-in closet, extra vanity and updated bath. Enjoy the completely remodeled kitchen with new cabinents, counters and appliances. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a remodeled bath. The lower level has a recreation room and huge storage area. Hardwood floors throughout the main and upper level of the home.This terrific home will be priced at $389,000. Get your checkbooks ready!Read more about the Kings Park neighborhood:
It isn't hard to … (4 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield (VA) Greentree Village is More Than Just Bricks and Mortar - 11/01/09 07:04 AM
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 to be able to play safely. Across the street from the neighborhood is one of the 380 parks maintained by the Fairfax County Park Authority. A Fairfax County Connector bus stop is at the entrance to the neighborhood, within 15 minutes is the Springfield Metro, the Rolling Valley and Sydenstricker Slug Lines are all close by as … (10 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield (VA) Townes of Orange Hunt FSBO Under Contract - 10/31/09 02:41 PM
UNDER CONTRACT-Military Family Relocating to the Pentagon has Scooped up This Terrific Townhouse
If you have been waiting for the right opportunity to purchase an immaculate three level townhouse in the Townes of Orange Hunt in West Springfield then your wait is over.Offered for sale through an exclusive FSBO arrangement with Cindy Jones of RE/MAX Allegiance this home in the Townes of Orange Hunt offers buyers a lot to like. Step into the foyer and notice the new gleaming hardwood floors which flow into an updated kitchen with adjoining eating space. The living room and dining room combination have new carpet … (7 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield (VA) Drivers-Prepare For More Aggravation - 10/29/09 06:53 AM
The 7 year project to upgrade the Springfield Interchange is barely behind us and now the extension of the Fairfax County Parkway will once again make Springfield commuting a challenge.
Starting in a few weeks the Fullerton Road exit off of I-95 (166B) will be closed. If you are a local commuter who likes to sneak off the I-95 at this exit when southbound traffic is stacked up you will now need to remember to get off at the Backlick Rd exit instead.
A study done by VDOT during the morning peak, an average of 345 vehicles an hour travel along … (6 comments)
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springfield va: Wordless Wednesday-The Last One Room School House in Fairfax County - 10/07/09 07:05 AM
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 as a community meeting hall. The belfry contains the original school bell purchased in 1920's from the Sears Roebuck store in Alexandria.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.
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springfield va: Springfield (VA)-Great Opportunity to Use the First Time Buyers Tax Credit - 09/27/09 08:53 AM
If you have been thinking about buying your first home and want to take advantage of the first time homebuyers tax credit then you need to get ready to run to a new listing coming on the market in the Newington Commons in a few days.Competely remodeled 3 level townhouse with 2 BR/2BA and fenced backyard. Updates include a new kitchen, hardwood floors, two remodeled bathrooms and added closet space This home is just minutes from multiple commuting options, shopping and schools. Get your checkbooks out. Get your financing set and be ready to write quickly on this cute three level townhouse.
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springfield va: Springfield (VA)-Check Out the Townhouse Community of Charlestown - 09/27/09 06:21 AM
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 … (4 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield (VA)-Hidden Pond Nature Center a Wonderful Surprise - 09/26/09 09:41 PM
Perhaps it is a stretch to say that Hidden Pond Nature Center in West Springfield is in plain sight. It wouldn't have been named "hidden pond" if it was. In fact you could drive by the small sign on Keene Mill Road that points to the nature center for years and not realize what was down the road.
Tucked at the end of a residential street Hidden Pond Nature Center offers the type of small park that makes it easy for anyone to take a leisurely stroll around the perimeter of the pond and through the woods. At twenty five acres … (0 comments)
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springfield va: Springfield (VA)-Detached Home Listings Are SOLD SOLD SOLD - 09/26/09 09:35 PM
Over the past few months three of my detached homes in Springfield (VA) have made it to the SOLD column. One of them sold in less than 24 hours! Having owned homes and lived in every zip code in Springfield it is easy for me to be able to help sellers market their home to the right target market.
Want to know about metro, slug lines and commuting options in the area? No problem I can tell you all of the Springfield locations without looking at a map. Want to know about schools? No problem I can help point you to all … (0 comments)
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