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condo 1: Ben Fornshell joins Condo 1 Alexandria! - 06/23/09 07:02 AM
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Ben Fornshell, the newest member of the Condo 1 Alexandria team, has been running his own business helping people with computer needs for the last twelve years. Now, with his wife taking the mantle of his computer consulting business he’s putting his extensive knowledge of the area to use. Just don’t ask him what he thinks about Vista.
Ben grew up in Virginia, but calls from Florida. He’s an avid aviator, and remains unchallenged in his title of flying the slowest airplane in the world’s most restricted airspace. Ben flies one of the few ultra-lights that’s been … (0 comments)
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condo 1: Announcing Condo 1 Alexandria's newest agent! - 06/21/09 08:33 AM
Brian Books is now available to serve your real estate needs! Brian is a Realtor® and the owner of Brooks Transfer. Brian has been a Licensed Realtor since 1994 servicing the greater Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church areas. He concentrates on the "inside the beltway" areas of Arlington, Fairfax and Alexandria.
After leaving school he followed his brother into the moving business. After working for other local firms he and his brother started Brooks Transfer in 1990. Together they have built one of the Washington Business Journal--Top Ten List largest commercial moving companies in the area.
Brian brings a unique perspective … (1 comments)
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condo 1: Collingwood Library and Museum - 01/23/09 04:41 PM
The Collingwood Foundation's main building and grounds, which were once part of George Washington's River Farm, are south of Alexandria on the banks of the Potomac River, surrounded by woods and gardens. The mission of the foundation is to foster an appreciation of our American Heritage by sharing these facilities with all. There are three components to acheiving this mission.
Firstly, the Collingwood Library on Americanism boasts a library of more than five thousand volumes on American heritage. Secondly, the Collingwood Museum is home to an eclectic collection of Americana. Lastly, the foundation opens the grounds to serve as a venue … (0 comments)
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condo 1: Alexandria's Symphony Orchestra - 01/21/09 09:31 AM
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra--- founded in 1954---has worked hard over the past 50+ years to establish a reputation for excellence. The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra ("ASO") is dedicated to providing quality, affordable and accessible music in the greater Metropolitan area of Northern Virginia. The ASO also strives to foster a life-long appreciation of symphonic music in area children through arts and music education in schools. The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra supports thematic and inter-arts programming with a mixture of contemporary music and classical pieces. The ASO prides itself on powerful performances under the directorship of Kim Allen Kluge.
The ASO is fully professional … (0 comments)
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condo 1: Too early for Christmas Parties? - 12/11/08 10:03 AM
Not at all!
This year's Condo 1 Christmas Party was held at Yaku in Arlington. Yaku is a unique mix of Peruvian and Asian food. The atmosphere is upscale, chic and fun. Some of the top agents at Condo 1 and Condo 1 affiliates were there along with some of our business associates and friends.
My wife Julie and I had the chance to mingle with former Condo 1 agent and property manager John "Mc Millions" McMillin. John is now a broker of the newly formed Landsdowne Realty.
Julie got a big hug from "Diamond" Lynn, a top … (3 comments)
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condo 1: You've been prequalified ... what now? - 11/24/08 06:36 AM
I met with a first-time buyer over the weekend. She was prequalified by Condominium Mortgage. Prequalifying helped frame her choices. It's a waste of time and energy to look at homes that are outside of the budget, so prequalification is the first step for any home buyer. Here are the steps that we'll be taking on the road to home ownership.
Tour properties --- We took a top level tour of some of the properties that are in her budget. This gives the client something concrete and real to think about so that she can decide whether this home ownership … (4 comments)
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condo 1: Dad, what do you do all day? - 10/15/08 02:50 PM
When I come home exhausted it's tough to remember (much less explain) what the heck I did all day.
A lot of times, I answer calls. I get calls from renters who want to rent condos and townhouses. I get calls from buyers who want to make appointments or who just have questions. I talk to landlords who use our property management services.
Sometimes I really don't know the answer. But when I don't know the answer, I don't make it up. I do my research and then I get back to my client.
Sometimes I get the … (7 comments)
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condo 1: Celebrity murdered in a luxury condo --- disclosure required? - 10/07/08 07:08 AM
Here's a hypothetical question to ponder.
A salesperson named Roscoe has a client named Zane. Zane is a long time friend of the family and he listed his luxury condo for sale with Roscoe. Zane's condo is beautiful, immaculately clean and in a nice part of town.
But things get a little complicated from here.
Zane's condo was the site of a widely publicized and grizzly murder of a celebrity who lived in Zane's building. The celebrity's body was found in Zane's second bedroom. As a result of the murder, Zane had weeks of bad dreams until finally he moved to … (18 comments)
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condo 1: Is there a such thing as bad publicity? - 09/29/08 03:48 PM
I was contacted over the weekend by several friends, associates and strangers because a reporter quoted me as an expert in the Washington Post.
For those who aren't from the Washington Metropolitan area, the Washington Post is a widely circulated paper in Washington DC, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia, and across the country. If you think you've heard of the Washington Post, you probably have. The Post is not the most famous paper in the United States. (The USA Today or New York Times perhaps have that honor.) But the Washington Post is probably one of the most famous papers in … (31 comments)
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condo 1: Condo Comparison: Walk to Huntington Metro - 09/25/08 11:41 AM
This is part of series of articles comparing the benefits of condos in close proximity to the Huntington Metro
Huntington Club Hunting Creek Club Montebello Midtowns Hands-down, the easiest walk to the Huntington Metro among these would be the Midtowns of Alexandria. From this building's south lobby one can see the buses coming and going. It's literally only paces from the Midtowns to the Metro. Just cross the street and you're at the Metro station.
The runner-up here is the Huntington Club. Admittedly the Huntington Club bounds with the Metro station, so it is physically closer than the Midtowns. But … (0 comments)
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condo 1: Remember the Titans of T.C. Williams - 08/23/08 06:37 AM
T.C. Williams High School opened in 1965 and was named after a former of Superintendent of Schools. T.C. Williams High was the inspiration for the movie “Remember The Titans” starring Denzel Washington, which depicts the tensions between African-Americans and Caucasian students when they were integrated at TCW in 1971. With great success on the football field, the community in generally abolished its prejudices on race and bonded together to help overcome such strenuous times.
Today, T.C. Williams High School is one of the most diverse schools in the entire nation with students from over 80 countries speaking more then 50 … (0 comments)
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condo 1: Huntley Meadows Park - 08/19/08 03:22 PM
Huntley Meadows Park, located in the Fairfax County’s Hybla Valley south of Alexandria, is an oasis of wildlife in Fairfax County's urban setting. Huntley Meadows is home to beavers, dragonflies, and 200 species of birds. The park occupies more than 1400 square acres of well preserved, natural forests.
Huntley Meadows Park provides its visitors the opportunity to appreciate the pure beauty of what nature has to offer. From a Hickory Horn Devil to a Yellow-Legged Meadowhawk, there are an abundance of interesting creatures right here. A one-half mile board walk which journey’s its way through the wetlands. The boardwalk leads … (0 comments)
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condo 1: About Condos - 08/08/08 06:16 AM
The best part about owning a condo is that your condominium sets you on the path to financial freedom. The worst part about buying your first condo is that buying a condo usually costs more monthly cash flow than renting an apartment.
While it often costs more per month to buy than to rent, in most cases, all that extra money comes back to you at the end of the year in the form of tax refunds. Best of all, next year your mortgage will be the same amount and your debt will be reduced. With an apartment your money is … (0 comments)
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condo 1: Alexandria's Skate Park at Luckett Field - 08/06/08 06:44 AM
Luckett Field is a 5.6 acre baseball/softball field near the intersection of Duke St. and Wheeler. Part of the grounds is dedicated to the Luckett Field Skate Park.
The skate park is frequented by children and adults of all ages and is considered a safe-family friendly park. The park is styled as a street course with lots of different rails. There are several quarter pipes, a 6-7 foot halfpipe. In addition to several different sized banks, there is a pyramid, kicker ramp, grind box, manual pad, and ledges. The park also has a big 3 stair set. There is no … (0 comments)
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condo 1: Midtowns --- Brand New Condos at the Huntington Metro - 07/29/08 06:32 AM
The Midtowns of Alexandria is a high-rise condominium community. The building is located on Huntington Avenue directly across the street from the lower entrance to the Huntington Metro. This proximity to the metro means that you can access many of Northern Virginia and DC's best attractions without moving your vehicle. These condos are one metro stop from the AMC Hoffman and two stops from King St. at Old Town. In Old Town the King Street Trolley (free) can drop you off anywhere between the Metro and the Potomac.
The hallmarks of a Midtown condo are expansive windows, many with pleasant … (0 comments)
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condo 1: Hunting Creek Club - 07/25/08 07:11 AM
Just south of Alexandria, near the intersection of Richmond Highway and Huntington Avenue, stands a sixteen story brown brick tower called the Hunting Creek Club. The tower shares the neighborhood with a few other high-rises, the most notable being Montebello at the rear on Mount Eagle.
Built in 1972, the architectural appeal of the building is in that awkward stage that occurs long after "new" but just before "vintage". This is of course a personal opinion, and others may disagree, but driving past the building on many occasions, it never struck me as particularly beautiful. But then, my work as … (0 comments)
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condo 1: the Huntington Club --- affordable, friendly community at the Huntington Metro - 07/24/08 05:55 AM
In 1966 bills were signed that allowed the creation of the Washington Metro Transit Authority in 1967. In the same year, the Huntington Club, a community of garden-style condos, were built between Huntington Ave. and North Kings Highway. About 15 years later, the Washington Metro and Transit Authority opened its first station in Fairfax County. This station was the Huntington Metro and it brought the Yellow Line to the Huntington Club. The Huntington Club is across the street from brand new condos called the Midtowns.
The Huntington Club abuts the Huntington Metro and its residents can easily walk to either … (0 comments)
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Will Nesbitt - condos, real estate in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County
Alexandria,
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Will Nesbitt Realty LLC at Condo Alexandria
Address: 1451 Belle Haven Rd, Ste 222, Alexandria, VA, 22307
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