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reston va: Smithsonian 44th Annual Kite Festival - March 27, 2010 - 03/26/10 05:04 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
Bring the family for a day of fun for the 44th Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival.
If you want to build a kite, bring a kite or just watch the fun, it is sure to be a day of fun watching the kite festival at the Washington Monument.
If you decide not go to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival - Opening Day Events, you can still see them from a far.
If you haven't visited the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, or the Jefferson Memorial, now is a great time to visit and see the cherry … (0 comments)
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reston va: Cherry Blossom Festival - Opening Day (March 27, 2010) - 03/26/10 01:06 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
Bring the family for a day of fun for the Family Day and Opening Ceremony for the Cherry Blossom Festival, marking the 98th celebration, when in 1912 the city of Tokyo gave the gift of the 3,000 cherry trees to the people of Washington, DC.
The Opening Day is the beginning of a two week celebration of the cherry blossoms and the start of spring here in Washington, DC.
Make sure to wear your tennis shoes or walking shoes, and especially don't forget your cameras and video cameras, because you will be in awe and mesmerized by … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston Newcomer’s Night - March 11, 2010 - 03/08/10 09:49 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
Whether you are looking to buy a home or investment property, relocating to Reston or renting in Reston, come to Newcomer’s Night at the Reston Association.
The Reston Association does a great job of providing an overview of Reston, features and amenities of Reston including information about parks and recreation.
Come meet some of the employees of the Reston Association to ask questions and learn more about Reston. The Reston Association has numerous FREE handouts including bike trail maps, book of events for the Reston Community Center, opportunities to volunteer and so much more!
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reston va: Job Search Page Of Reston Jobs - 03/08/10 05:07 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
To assist you with saving time, our Living In Reston, VA blog has provided a Reston job search provided by Indeed Jobs. Whether you currently work in Reston or want to work in Reston, search for a new job today with our Reston job search page.
To assist you with saving time, we have also provided a google map of Reston jobs (click here to view).
Below are other cities located near Reston including information about homes and community information in those areas. For more information or assistance with your Reston real estate needs email … (0 comments)
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reston va: Google Map Of Reston Jobs - 03/07/10 11:35 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
To assist you with saving time, we have provided a google map of Reston jobs. Whether you currently work in Reston or looking to work in Reston, search for a new job today with our google map of Reston jobs.
Directions
click on a letter on the google map below to view a Reston job
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click "view larger map" below the google map and to view a list of Reston jobs
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Below are other cities located near Reston including information about homes and community information in those areas. For more … (0 comments)
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reston va: What's On Your Mind - With Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (Vienna Schedule) - 03/07/10 11:28 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
Announcing First Mondays with Supervisor Cathy Hudgins. The First Monday of every Month Supervisor Hudgins will be available for ten (10) minute appointments to discuss "what's on your mind?"
All appointments will be held at the Patrick Henry Library . Vienna dates* are listed below. * NOTE: Supervisor Hudgins will also be at the Reston Regional Library in Reston (Reston schedule).
Please note: not all Cities/Towns are located in the Counties of Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County,
Prince William County, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County
For more information about Reston, … (0 comments)
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reston va: What's On Your Mind - With Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (Reston Schedule) - 02/23/10 08:32 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
Announcing First Mondays with Supervisor Cathy Hudgins. The First Monday of every Month Supervisor Hudgins will be available for ten (10) minute appointments to discuss "what's on your mind?"
All appointments will be held at the Reston Regional Library. Reston dates* are listed below. * NOTE: Supervisor Hudgins will also be at the Patrick Henry Library in Vienna (Vienna schedule).
For more information about Reston, visit our Living in Reston, VA blog. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Limited consent to preprint or republish this report may be posted, reprinted, emailed or … (0 comments)
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reston va: If You Could Ask Mr. Simon (Founder of Reston) One Question - What Would It Be & Why? - 02/18/10 04:43 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
What if you could ask Mr. Simon (Founder of Reston) one question, what would it be and why? I have had some interesting questions thus far:
What are the pros and cons of Reston today? What are your thoughts on revamping Lake Anne? Why is the walking infrastructure in Reston so underdeveloped?
We would like to hear from you so please share your questions. You may post your question in the comment section or visit the facebook page and post your question under "discussion."
click photo above to visit the Reston, Va Facebook … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston Places of Worship - 02/16/10 06:37 AM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
To assist you with saving time, we have provided a list of places to worship in Reston. This list is for several denominations.
If you would like to add a place of worship in Reston that is not currently on our list, please email us.
For more information about worshiping in Reston please contact the appropriate organization.
NOTE: Our list is in no particular order and mention of any place of Worship in Reston on the Living Reston, VA blog does not imply any endorsements by Jennifer V-E Johnson, Reston Expert or WashMetroHomes.com … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston Real Estate Assessments and Taxes - 02/14/10 03:03 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
If you are considering purchasing real estate in Reston, it is always important to know the amount and information about the real estate assessments and taxes.
Reston is located in Fairfax County, VA. Compare assessments/taxes of Fairfax County, VA with other Counties or Cities/Towns in the surrounding Washington, DC Metro area, with the websites below.
For additional information please refer to the County, City or Town website or contact the appropriate office(s).
NOTE: not all Cities/Towns are located in Fairfax County.
For more information about Reston, visit our Living in Reston, VA blog. All information deemed … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston School Calendars - 02/14/10 02:35 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
To assist you with saving time, we have created a list of Reston schools, with links for each Reston school calendar. We also included a Google map of all schools in Reston.
There are eight (8) elementary, one (1) middle and one (1) high school schools in Reston.
The Reston schools below are part of Fairfax County Public Schools.
If you have additional websites for Reston school calendars, please email us or contact us today.
For more information about Reston, visit our Living in Reston, VA blog. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Limited consent … (0 comments)
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reston va: Become A Fan Of The Reston, VA Page On Facebook - 01/30/10 07:51 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
click photo above to visit the Reston, Va Facebook page
Join our 3,180 fans and counting on the Reston, VA Facebook page. Reston is a great place to live work or just hang out. The Reston, VA page has stories of past and current residents. Not to mention great photos added by our fans. Don’t take my word for it stop by and say hello, share a story or add a photo (don't forget to add photo location info)!
For more information about Reston, visit our Living in Reston, VA blog. All information deemed reliable … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston – Median Sales Price & Number of Sales (week ending September 13, 2009) - 09/18/09 11:39 AM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
Week ending September 13, 2009
Reston Summary
The median sales price for homes in Reston VA for Jun 09 to Aug 09 was $349,000. This represents a decline of 4.4%, or $16,250, compared to the prior quarter and a decrease of 6.1% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have depreciated 4.4% over the last 5 years in Reston.
The average listing price for Reston homes for sale on Trulia was $474,586 for the week ending Sep 09, which represents an increase of 1.6%, or $7,250, compared to the prior week and an increase … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston – Average Listing Price & Number of Listings (week ending September 13, 2009) - 09/18/09 11:34 AM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
Week ending September 13, 2009
Reston Homes For Sale
Reston Homes For Sale
There were some changes with average listing prices and number of listings w-o-w (week over week) for the week ending September 13, 2009.
1 bedrooms – decrease of -4.6% 2 bedrooms – increase of +2.0% 3 bedrooms – increase of +3.6% 4 bedrooms – decrease of -4.9% All properties – increase of +1.6%
Source Trulia.com
For more information about Living in Reston, Virginia click here All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Limited consent to preprint or republish … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston – Average Price Per Sq. Foot (week ending September 13, 2009) - 09/18/09 11:30 AM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
Week ending September 13, 2009
Reston Recently Sold Homes
There were some changes with price per square foot with y-o-y (year over year) for the week ending September 13, 2009.
1 bedrooms – increase of +0.4% 2 bedrooms – no change 3 bedrooms – increase of +2.6% 4 bedrooms – decrease of -1.6% All properties – no change
Source Trulia.com
For more information about Living in Reston, Virginia click here All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Limited consent to preprint or republish this report may be posted, reprinted, emailed or faxed as … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston Companies - 09/17/09 09:49 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
According to Manta, there are approximately 3,803 companies in Reston, Virginia. Below is a partial list of companies in major sectors. For the complete list of companies or mor informationa about a company click here.
There are several major companies with offices/branches, including one Government Agency which include: Accenture, Apple, Google, Rolls Royce and US Geological Survey (USGS).
Accenture made the 2009 CNN Money 100 Best Companies list. There were also 9 additional companies within a 15 mile radius of Reston that also made the 2009 CNN Money 100 Best Companies list. … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston Schools - 09/17/09 09:42 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
There are eight (8) elementary, one (1) middle and one (1) high school schools in Reston. All schools located in Reston are part of Fairfax County Public Schools.
I am a product of Fairfax County Public Schools, which at the time and still is considered on of the top schools systems in the nation.
I went on after high school to attend the University of Virginia and earned a BA in History.
For more information on school boundaries click here.
Many of the schools in Reston have a unique history on how the how the … (0 comments)
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reston va: Reston Lakes - 09/16/09 08:55 PM
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson
There are four (4) artificial lakes in Reston, Virginia. Unlike the other four (4) lakes that are all located in Reston, the fifth lake, Lake Fairfax is only partially located in Reston. Each lake is surrounded by homes, townhouses and/or condominiums and a near by shopping centerat two of the lakes. There are also bike paths that run near or along the lakes.Lake Newport and Lake Audubon are the only lakes that don't have a shopping center nearby or a created lake front. Instead you will find only grass and/or gravel and not a wood … (0 comments)
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