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fairfax county: New NVHomes Community in Herndon, VA-- Summer House Landing - 04/21/17 11:06 AM

I did a preview on Friday of the new community being built on the former site of Woody's Golf, Summer House Landing, in Herndon, Virginia. The builder is NVHomes. The community will consist of 30, 1/2 acre lots. It will feature a sidewalk, extensive plantings and a pond. It is accessed via Sugarland Road (although former customers of Woody's may think the Route 7 side provides access, it does not). There are currently 9 lots, plus the model home, available for sale. There are currently 3 lots that are under contract. There will be more lots released as this section approaches completion. These homes … (0 comments)

fairfax county: 131 Shepherdson Ln NE in Vienna, Virginia, 22180 - 03/29/17 09:05 AM

Elegance and convenience combine in this luxury 3 story, 2 car garage townhome, in the heart of beautiful, downtown Vienna. Located in a small enclave of homes, and tucked back in the corner, this rarely available end unit has all of the amenities one would expect in a high quality home AND the convenience of virtually all exterior maintenance being handled by the HOA. For the buyer who seeks luxury, but doesn’t want to sacrifice convenience, this home checks all the boxes!
The entry way opens into a formal living and dining room, which feature hardwood flooring, crown molding, wainscoting, chair rail … (5 comments)

fairfax county: Why I Love Living in Reston, Virginia! - 06/17/15 05:22 AM

When you grow up in a community, you don't always understand what makes it special. I came to live in Reston when I was 7 years old. I left when I went to college and returned as a young newlywed--and as my husband will tell you, I did not return without reservations (mostly because I just wanted to try something different). As we looked and looked for our first new home, it became clear to us that we would get the most for our money in Reston.
While it may have been an affordable option when we bought our first house, … (0 comments)

fairfax county: Northern Virginia Farmer's Markets, 2015 - 06/09/15 03:41 AM

It is the time of year that you crave fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. Rather than heading to your local grocery store, head to your local Farmer's Market.
Below is a daily list of markets in the Northern Virginia area. This list is not complete, so be sure to check your local paper for a market near you.

Monday
If you know of one, please let me know and I will update the post--I could not find one.
Tuesday
Crystal City FRESHFARM MarketCrystal Drive between 18th and 20th Sts. Arlington, VA(703) 412-9430April-NovemberTuesday, 3-7 p.m.
Wednesday
McCutcheon/Mount Vernon
May 6 – December 16: 8 a.m.–Noon
Sherwood … (1 comments)

fairfax county: Northern Virgnia Farmer's Markets, 2015 - 05/16/14 03:49 AM

fairfax county: 2013-14 Back-to-School Nights for Herndon and South Lakes Pyramids - 08/22/13 04:08 AM

The 2013-14 school year is almost upon us here in Fairfax County, and the best way to prepare is to get organized! In that spirit, here are the Back-to-School nights for the Herndon and South Lakes Pyramids. Additional information is available for other Fairfax County back-to-school nights.
Herndon High School Pyramid
Aldrin ES Wednesday 9/18/2013 6:00 PM -7:00 PM ESOL
Aldrin ES Wednesday 9/18/2013 7:00 PM -8:30 PM K-6
Armstrong ES Monday 9/23/2013 6:30 PM -8:30 PM K-3
Armstrong ES Tuesday 9/24/2013 6:30 PM -8:30 PM 4-6
Herndon HS Wednesday 9/25/2013 6:30 PM -9:00 PM 9-12
Herndon MS Thursday 9/19/2013 … (0 comments)

fairfax county: Great Home in Fantastic Northern Virginia Location! - 03/01/13 06:50 AM

7722 Kalorama Road, Annandale, VA 22003 is on the market! Located inside the Beltway, off of Braddock Road, this is a great house in a great location.
Open House: Sunday, March 3 from 1-4 p.m.

Bright and spacious! This beautiful 4-level Split features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a half bath. With all newly remodeled bathrooms, brand new carpet, freshly refinished hardwoods and new paint throughout, this home is move-in ready!
There is a large rec room and plenty of storage for all your odds and ends...there is even space in the storage area to finish an additional room, … (0 comments)

fairfax county: How Do School Boundaries Affect Your Fairfax County Home Purchase/Sale? - 02/10/13 10:02 PM

How Do School Boundaries Affect Your Fairfax County Home Purchase/Sale?
When I am working with buyers who have school-aged children, our search usually begins with one, or several, school boundaries. The reasons are obvious; if you believe a school would be well suited for your child, you will seek a home that will allow them to attend that school. Buyers who don't have children are usually blissfully unaware of the school boundaries, but it should be an important consideration for them, too. At some point, every buyer becomes a seller. Selling a home in a school district, or within a … (2 comments)

fairfax county: Where, oh where, are the Northern Virginia Listings? - 02/05/13 11:06 PM

In the world of real estate, the Spring Market really gets going in February. Some will say that Super Bowl weekend is the last real 'winter market' weekend. On that theory, we should be seeing a lot of new listings. I have seen an increase in properties for sale, but we are still woefully short of inventory.
If you are planning to sell your Northern Virginia home this spring, it is a great time to get your home on the market. Buyers who have been without inventory all winter (and we have had a real shortage), are anxious to write contracts. … (4 comments)

fairfax county: September 2012 Listing Inventory Statistics for Fairfax County - 11/04/12 01:38 AM

Most Northern Virginia Realtors will tell you that there is shortage of Inventory.
What does that mean to you as a buyer? It means there are fewer homes to choose from and more competition for the good deals What does that mean to you as a seller? It means that it might be a good time to list your house, BUT, there are fewer buyers out looking at this time of year. Your home must be exceptionally well-prepared and competitively priced to compete. In this market a 'good deal' is defined as a home that: Appraises at contract value: don't list … (0 comments)

fairfax county: Naming the Silver Line Metro Stations in Northern Virginia - 02/21/12 02:53 AM

It has taken years, but the Washington D.C. Metro is finally being extended West from Rt. 66 through Tysons Corner, Reston and Herndon. The battles have been many, over funding, raised or buried tracks, station locations and more.
The latest discussion is over naming the stations. If you have any interest in weighing in on the station names, this is your chance! The Metro Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are at odds over the names of the new stations. Frankly, I would love to see the public weigh in and let these folks know what we would like … (0 comments)

fairfax county: An Alternative for Fairfax County Teens - 12/07/11 01:01 AM

There is always a lot of discussion about whether it is fair to push all graduating Seniors towards college. We are all familiar with the arguments in favor of college, but we don't always hear as much discussion about postponing college.
In Europe, it is common for students to take a 'Gap Year,' before attending University. Today, I got an email about a Gap Year Program Fair in Fairfax County for our students to provide them with information about taking a Gap Year. If you know a FCPS high school student who might benefit from some extra time before heading off to college … (1 comments)

fairfax county: Most and Least Expensive Homes Sold in Reston, Virginia, August 2011 - 09/06/11 01:13 AM

Curious about what the least expensive and most expensive homes sold in Reston, Virginia in August 2011?

August is generally a relatively slow month for Real Estate in Northern Virginia. August saw the completed sale of 69 properties in Reston.

The least expensive of these properties was a 3 bedroom condominium in the Hunters Woods section of Reston. This property was located on Freetown Court, and sold for $105,000. This property was a short sale (terms of sale had to be approved by the bank), 1004 square feet in size with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath.

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fairfax county: Why Do Fairfax County Schools Start So Late??!! - 09/02/11 06:58 AM

This is the last official day of summer vacation for Fairfax County Public School Students. Every year, the FCPS system opens the day after Labor Day. If you are from anywhere else in the country--or if your children attend private school--chances are good that they are already back in school. Not here in Virginia! Virginia has a law on the books called, fondly, 'The Kings Dominion Law,' which prevents school systems from opening before Labor Day. The idea, was to keep seasonal employees working through the holiday weekend so tourist money would continue coming into the Commonwealth. There are exceptions to … (3 comments)

fairfax county: Explore Fairfax County, Virginia in your Jammies! - 08/23/11 10:21 AM

I was at the Fairfax County, Virginia website and saw that there was some information about something called Virtual Fairfax. Always on the lookout for tools that I can use in my business, I went ahead and downloaded the application.

It is very cool! It is a great way to see an ariel view of property that your client might be considering. I have lived in my neighborhood for almost 10 years and always wondered how the properties on the street behind my neighbor's homes lined up. The detail was good enough that I could easily determine which family's homes adjoined … (0 comments)

fairfax county: Most and Least Expensive Homes Sold in Reston, Virginia, July 2011 - 08/22/11 10:06 AM

Curious about what the least expensive and most expensive homes sold in Reston, Virginia in July 2011?
There were 89 properties that sold in Reston this July.
The least expensive of these properties was a gutted condominium located on Southgate Square. The close price for this property was $83,100. From the tax records, the unit is 894 square feet and has 5 rooms.
The most expensive property sold in Reston in August 2011 was a contemporary single family home on Woodbrook Lane. This home features 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a two story family room and is located on … (0 comments)

fairfax county: Understanding The Fairfax County School Board, 2011-2012 - 08/16/11 07:53 AM

Fairfax County Public Schools are run by the Superintendent of the school, Jack Dale, who provides overall leadership and direction to the school division. The elected School Board sets County School policy.
There are 12 members of the Fairfax County School Board, each of whom is elected for a four year term. Nine of these members represent specific districts and three are at-large members. The members receive pay ($20,000 annually with an extra $2,000 for the chairman). There is a non-voting Student Board Member who serves for a one-year term. This student is selected at the February meeting of the … (0 comments)

fairfax county: Fairfax County Public Schools Supply Lists, 2011-2012 - 08/15/11 05:02 AM

Fairfax County Public Schools Supply Lists, 2011-2012 Fairfax County Public Schools contains 196 schools, so it is difficult to do a list of school supplies for each school. Most School Supply lists can be found on the individual school website. In addition, local office supply stores and discount department stores (in the Reston area, these include Office Depot and Target) often have lists that have been provided to them by the local schools. If you do not have luck with either of these places, you will likely receive a list in the back-to-school packet that your receive from your child's school. … (0 comments)

fairfax county: Frying Pan Park in Herndon, Virginia Hosts 4-H Fair & Carnival, 8/5-8/7/11 - 08/05/11 02:05 AM

This weekend, the Fairfax County 4-H Fair will be held in Herndon, Virginia at Frying Pan Park. In addition to the 4-H fair, there will be a carnival, too! Highlights of this year's fair include, a tractor pull, the Great Zucchinni, Jim Moyer’s Circus Club, and more! While you are there, visit the baby animals who have been recently born at the farm. Fairgoers will also enjoy the fantastic Frying Pan Park Farm Show and Fairfax County Park Authority's 1920's-era Kidwell Farm. Activities include hayrides, cow milking, blacksmith and farrier demos, animal washing and grooming, sheep shearing, and lots more! There … (1 comments)

fairfax county: Fairfax County, Virginia Graduation Dates and Times for High Schools - 06/15/11 05:08 AM

It is graduation week for the public highs schools in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Just in case you are curious about when and where each high school in Fairfax County, Virginia is graduating, here is the list:

If you are celebrating a graduation this year, CONGRATULATIONS to the New Graduates. Best of luck to all the Fairfax County 20111 Graduates as they move into the next phase of their lives. A special Congrats to all of my Herndon High School friends as they Graduate on Friday and my South Lakes High friends as they graduate on Thursday.
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