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Two Barbershop Concerts Set For 11/7/2009 at Covenant Presbyterian

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:42:26 -0600

This premier chorus and barbershop group has been serving Prince William County for more than 30 years. Their appearance at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Hoadly Road is in support of the church's need to equip a kitchen that will enhance the church's ability to serve the needs of a young and growing congregation.

We welcome the opportunity to write a blog to promote your non-profit organization's upcoming event. Our only requirement is that it not be political or discriminatory in nature.

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Get Ready Folks - Santa's Coming to Lake Ridge, Woodbridge VA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:27:58 -0600

Santa's Lake Ridge Parade
On Old Bridge Road
From Mohican Road
To Smoketown Road
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Starting at 10:00 AM

Watching a parade is only one of dozens of interesting activities in Lake Ridge

My husband and I have a unique perspective on Lake Ridge since we have

lived in Lake Ridge for 26 years
owned five properties in the community
raised our family here

Lake Ridge is one of the ten largest subdivisions in the United States.

38,000 residents
7,000 + residences
4,400 acres
1,200 acres of it are treed common ground
On the 2,100 acre Occoquan Reservoir

The Links Below Are Always Connected To The Area Multiple Listing Service
The Listings Are Updated Every Hour

To View Available
Lake Ridge
Detached Homes
Click Here

To View Available
Lake Ridge
Town Homes
Click Here

COMMUTING

Express bus service to the Pentagon and Washington, DC is available within Lake Ridge and at the entrance to Lake Ridge in the VDOT Commuter Lot
Carpools usually meet at the VDOT Commuter Lot at the entrance to Lake Ridge - see Omnimatch for more specific details
Slugging (some erroneously call it hitching a ride which it is) is a result of the need to use HOV lanes on the I-95 as much as possible. Commuters form a line at a designated Slug Line Stop in Lake Ridge - the VDOT Commuter at the Lake Ridge entrance. For example, a driver will pull up headed for the Pentagon, but needs one more passenger to qualify for HOV-3. The first person in line going to the Pentagon will join the others in the car and away they go. It's free commuting for the slugger and gives the driver availability to HOV lanes on I-95 - win win!!
Train The Virginia Railway Express Woodbridge Station with rail service to Springfield, Crystal City and Union Station in Washington, DC is approximately a 20 minute drive from Lake Ridge in the morning rush hour. At Springfield you can switch to Metrorail that gives you access to the entire National Capital Area subway system.
Local buses run regulary throughout the Greater Woodbridge area as well as other areas of Prince William County. Lake Ridge is one of the communities served by Omnilink
MCB Quantico is less than 30 minutes by car
Fort Belvoir is approximately 30 minutes by car

SCHOOLS

One of the popular features about Lake Ridge is that all schools attended by Lake Ridge children are in Lake Ridge.
No elementary school is more than 5 or 6 minutes from the student's home
Antietam Elementary
Lake Ridge Elementary
Old Bridge Elementary
Rockledge Elementary
Springwoods Elementary
Lake Ridge Middle
Woodbridge Senior High School

LIBRARIES

Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library in the Fairfield Office Park
Chinn Regional Library less than 10 minutes

SHOPPING

Tacketts Mill located at the entrance to Lake Ridge was the first of the three centers. In addition to the normal complement of retail stores it includes commercial office space. It's here you'll find McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins
Lake Ridge Commons at Old Bridge Road and Hedges Run Drive is about midway through Lake Ridge. It has our one and only Starbucks
Festival at Old Bridge is also on Old Bridge Road near the western end of Lake Ridge at Smoketown Road. It has the Lake Ridge US Post Office Annex

RECREATION

Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is in Lake Ridge
Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 10 minutes
Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is approximately 30 minutes
Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is approximately 30 minutes
There is a bicycle and jogging path along the Prince William Parkway
Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage, ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 15 minutes
Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 10 minutes

LAKE RIDGE VIDEO There are photos of homes and interesting scenes of Lake Ridge

To Search For All Available
Northern Virginia
Homes
Click Here

The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time real estate experience in the Lake Ridge area.

Contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

Wordless Wednesday - Can You Identify This Famous Mansion?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:36:44 -0600

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Wordless Wednesday - Squirrel's Nest in our Barbecue

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:17:51 -0600

THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF NATURAL NESTING AREAS

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Belle View Condominiums - Convenient to Fort Belvoir

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:08:35 -0600

Originally developed during World War II as housing for federal employees, the complex was converted to condominiums in 1981 by the IDI Group (Watergate and dozens of other complexes). Ideally situated on the George Washington Memorial Parkway along the Potomac River. You can ride your bike on the bike/jogging path to Olde Towne in 15 minutes for Sunday brunch

Young people as well as elderly people like it because of

Proximity to Olde Towne Alexandria
Huge shopping center in the complex
Fairfax County Rec Center and Indoor Ice Rink next to Belle View
Library next to the homes
Bus service to the Huntington Metro operates through the community
Minutes to the Capital Beltway
George Washington Memorial Parkway with bike and jogging paths along the Potomac River runs from Georgetown to Mount Vernon

Links to Information about Fairfax County Park Authority's Mount Vernon Rec Center with year round ice rink, swimming pool and exercise facilities and Martha Washington Library is at the same location.

Review the seven days a week schedule for Fairfax County Connector Bus Route 101 with fast service to the Huntington Metro

Additionally, The Belle View Shopping Center in the complex features Safeway, CVS Pharmacy, US Post Office and numerous other stores.

Due to the ease of commuting Belle View is an ideal condominium to call home if you work in Alexandria, The Pentagon or Washington, DC and Fort Belvoir is about a 10 to 15 minute drive down the Parkway. If a Northern Virginia home purchase is in your plans you can SEARCH FOR HOMES and then contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

Ice Rink photo courtesy Fairfax County Park Authorirty

Be Very Alert On The Road - It's That "Special" Time Of The Year

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:17:39 -0600

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You're Hired, But We May Or May Not Pay You

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:02:58 -0600

I will not accept a job without knowing two things

The terms of employment and compensation
When the compensation will be paid

Although there are exceptions, I suspect most sales agents and brokers had some work experience before entering the real estate business. It makes no difference if it was hourly wage, salary or commision earnings - you knew the terms of that employment when you were hired

With one specific exception it is really quite the same in the real estate business

The listing brokerage has their brokerage fee itemized in the listing ageement
The listing broker also details the brokerage fee for the selling firm in the MLS listing

You know up front what the terms are at the time of settlement. The short sale transaction is an entirely different matter

The "third party" will adjust the offered brokerage fee downward - your compensation is anybody's guess
The listing firm will offer "X" brokerage fee to the selling firm, but then modify it elsewhere in the listing to 50/50 - your compensation is anybody's guess
The "third party" (not the homeowner) may counter or reject your buyer's offer. If your buyer walks you don't get paid
The "third party" may advise the seller they will be responsible for the shortfall. If the seller walks you don't get paid
The "third party" may foreclose on the home during the short sale approval process - you don't get paid
The seller may give up and just declare bankruptcy - you don't get paid

Before I am criticized I will admit I wrote contracts on several short sales - I didn't get paid

If a client indicates they want to look at short sales I spend a good amount of time advising them why they may be shooting at an erratic target. To date, I've been successful in finding them non-short sale listings to consider. Those that insist on seeing short sales are referred to an agent who is willing to take the risk of working and not getting paid. There are too many "maybes" and "don'ts" in a short sale transaction.

An 18th Century View Of Washington's Mount Vernon

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:50:54 -0600

Contrary to common belief the clip art view of Mount Vernon at the right is not the front entry - it is the "back porch" that overlooks the Potomac River.

Guests to the estate did not normally arrive by boat or barge, but rather by horse or horse drawn carriage.

Arthur and I lived about one minute from the mansion for about six years. We drove, biked or walked past the 18th century entrance at least twice a day. It is very prominent along Old Mount Vernon Road

The photo below was taken by Arthur between the entry gate boards with a view of the "front door" of the mansion. It is approximately 3/4 miles away. The entire area around the gate is heavily wooded - your first view of the mansion is at the gate. It is the same view as that had by the Washington's guests.

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Speechless Sundays - Underwater Pumpkin Carving

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:05:47 -0600

Our son's diving club had a dive party yesterday and the emphasis was on carving a pumpkin underwater. As you can see it says easier than it does. A pumpkin underwater is both slippery and buoyant. Also, he used a blunt edge diving knife.

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Speechless Sundays - The 11th Commandment

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:34:12 -0600

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Friday's Fotos - Waterslide in Mother Nature's Playground

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:47:31 -0500

Photo taken with a very old Kodak DC4800

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Wordless Wednesday - We Tarried Quite A While

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:26:26 -0500

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Tomb Of The UnKnown Soldier of the American Revolution

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:55:16 -0500

This tomb is in the early 18th century cemetery at the rear of the Old Presbyterian Metting House in Olde Towne Alexandria, VA. I was both unable and unwilling to enter the site to photograph the inscription on top of the statuary. Dr Craik, first Surgeon General of the US Army and George Washington's personal physician is also interred in this cemetery

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For Trees, Huge Lake, Features and Convenience It's Lake Ridge VA

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:41:31 -0500

My husband and I have a unique perspective on Lake Ridge since we have

lived in Lake Ridge for 26 years
owned five properties in the community
raised our family here

Lake Ridge is one of the ten largest subdivisions in the United States.

38,000 residents
7,000 + residences
4,400 acres
1,200 acres of it are treed common ground
On the 2,100 acre Occoquan Reservoir

The Links Below Are Always Connected To The Area Multiple Listing Service
The Listings Are Updated Every Hour

To View Available
Lake Ridge
Detached Homes
Click Here

To View Available
Lake Ridge
Town Homes
Click Here

COMMUTING

Express bus service to the Pentagon and Washington, DC is available within Lake Ridge and at the entrance to Lake Ridge in the VDOT Commuter Lot
Carpools usually meet at the VDOT Commuter Lot at the entrance to Lake Ridge - see Omnimatch for more specific details
Slugging (some erroneously call it hitching a ride which it is) is a result of the need to use HOV lanes on the I-95 as much as possible. Commuters form a line at a designated Slug Line Stop in Lake Ridge - the VDOT Commuter at the Lake Ridge entrance. For example, a driver will pull up headed for the Pentagon, but needs one more passenger to qualify for HOV-3. The first person in line going to the Pentagon will join the others in the car and away they go. It's free commuting for the slugger and gives the driver availability to HOV lanes on I-95 - win win!!
Train The Virginia Railway Express Woodbridge Station with rail service to Springfield, Crystal City and Union Station in Washington, DC is approximately a 20 minute drive from Lake Ridge in the morning rush hour. At Springfield you can switch to Metrorail that gives you access to the entire National Capital Area subway system.
Local buses run regulary throughout the Greater Woodbridge area as well as other areas of Prince William County. Lake Ridge is one of the communities served by Omnilink
MCB Quantico is less than 30 minutes by car
Fort Belvoir is approximately 30 minutes by car

SCHOOLS

One of the popular features about Lake Ridge is that all schools attended by Lake Ridge children are in Lake Ridge.
No elementary school is more than 5 or 6 minutes from the student's home
Antietam Elementary
Lake Ridge Elementary
Old Bridge Elementary
Rockledge Elementary
Springwoods Elementary
Lake Ridge Middle
Woodbridge Senior High School

LIBRARIES

Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library in the Fairfield Office Park
Chinn Regional Library less than 10 minutes

SHOPPING

Tacketts Mill located at the entrance to Lake Ridge was the first of the three centers. In addition to the normal complement of retail stores it includes commercial office space. It's here you'll find McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins
Lake Ridge Commons at Old Bridge Road and Hedges Run Drive is about midway through Lake Ridge. It has our one and only Starbucks
Festival at Old Bridge is also on Old Bridge Road near the western end of Lake Ridge at Smoketown Road. It has the Lake Ridge US Post Office Annex

RECREATION

Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is in Lake Ridge
Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 10 minutes
Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is approximately 30 minutes
Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is approximately 30 minutes
There is a bicycle and jogging path along the Prince William Parkway
Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage, ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 15 minutes
Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 10 minutes

LAKE RIDGE VIDEO There are photos of homes and interesting scenes of Lake Ridge

To Search For All Available
Northern Virginia
Homes
Click Here

The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time real estate experience in the Lake Ridge area.

Eastern Prince William County VA Relocation Guide

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:39:47 -0500

People relocating to a new area face numerous challenges. However, there are four items that are of primary importance - it matters not whether you are married or single. All four of them impact on the ease in which a home will resell.

TRANSPORTATION
SCHOOLS
SHOPPING
RECREATION

My husband and I have developed the most comprehensive real estate relocation guide possible for Eastern Prince William County VA. It was developed using our

Knowledge gained as 26 year Eastern Prince William County residents
Experience acquired during our 33 year career as real estate brokers

TRANSPORTATION Eastern Prince William County can brag about its' excellent commuting facilities. This site links to schedules for rail and bus as well as carpool and alternate transportation possibilities. People who commute to the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir and all major National Capital Area work centers will readily understand the area's popularity with commuters

SCHOOLS It is not necessary to have children to appreciate the value of a viable school system when it comes time to resell a home. We have raised our familiy in the Prince William County School system and can attest to its' "value added" component to a home purchase. This site links to all aspects of the instructional capability of the school system

SHOPPING It makes no difference whether you need a quart of milk or a complete household of furniture you are within 15 minutes or less of the most complete shopping facilities in Northern Virginia. The development of the area surrounding Potomac Mills (a major East Cost discount mall) has spawned major retail development in the center of Eastern Prince William County. This site provides valuable shopping information

RECREATION When your workday or workweek is done you will soon realize Eastern Prince William County has somethig for every recreational taste. It is all convenient and reasonably priced and you will find links to

Boating
Fishing
Camping
Baseball
Theatre
Dining
Historical sites
Bicycling
Hiking
Bird Watching
Swimming
Running
Free concerts
And on and on and on

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For A World Of Color - It's Lake Ridge VA

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:05:23 -0500

The Links Below Are Always Connected To The Area Multiple Listing Service
The Listings Are Updated Every Hour

To View Available
Lake Ridge
Detached Homes
Click Here

To View Available
Lake Ridge
Town Homes
Click Here

COMMUTING

Express bus service to the Pentagon and Washington, DC is available within Lake Ridge and at the entrance to Lake Ridge in the VDOT Commuter Lot
Carpools usually meet at the VDOT Commuter Lot at the entrance to Lake Ridge - see Omnimatch for more specific details
Slugging (some erroneously call it hitching a ride which it is) is a result of the need to use HOV lanes on the I-95 as much as possible. Commuters form a line at a designated Slug Line Stop in Lake Ridge - the VDOT Commuter at the Lake Ridge entrance. For example, a driver will pull up headed for the Pentagon, but needs one more passenger to qualify for HOV-3. The first person in line going to the Pentagon will join the others in the car and away they go. It's free commuting for the slugger and gives the driver availability to HOV lanes on I-95 - win win!!
Train The Virginia Railway Express Woodbridge Station with rail service to Springfield, Crystal City and Union Station in Washington, DC is approximately a 20 minute drive from Lake Ridge in the morning rush hour. At Springfield you can switch to Metrorail that gives you access to the entire National Capital Area subway system.
Local buses run regulary throughout the Greater Woodbridge area as well as other areas of Prince William County. Lake Ridge is one of the communities served by Omnilink
MCB Quantico is less than 30 minutes by car
Fort Belvoir is approximately 30 minutes by car

SCHOOLS

One of the popular features about Lake Ridge is that all schools attended by Lake Ridge children are in Lake Ridge.
No elementary school is more than 5 or 6 minutes from the student's home
Antietam Elementary
Lake Ridge Elementary
Old Bridge Elementary
Rockledge Elementary
Springwoods Elementary
Lake Ridge Middle
Woodbridge Senior High School

LIBRARIES

Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library in the Fairfield Office Park
Chinn Regional Library less than 10 minutes

SHOPPING

Tacketts Mill located at the entrance to Lake Ridge was the first of the three centers. In addition to the normal complement of retail stores it includes commercial office space. It's here you'll find McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins
Lake Ridge Commons at Old Bridge Road and Hedges Run Drive is about midway through Lake Ridge. It has our one and only Starbucks
Festival at Old Bridge is also on Old Bridge Road near the western end of Lake Ridge at Smoketown Road. It has the Lake Ridge US Post Office Annex

RECREATION

Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is in Lake Ridge
Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 10 minutes
Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is approximately 30 minutes
Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is approximately 30 minutes
There is a bicycle and jogging path along the Prince William Parkway
Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage, ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 15 minutes
Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 10 minutes

To Search For All Available
Northern Virginia
Homes
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The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time real estate experience in the Lake Ridge area.

The Final Score - Comments 3 Blog Post 1

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:36:53 -0500

BLOG POST HOME RUN ONE
Our blog posts are a reflection of our background, training, education, experience and attitude about a multitude of subjects. That is true even when the subject of the blog is real estate related.

In most cases we are usually

Stating an opiinion
Reporting facts or statistics
Soliciting an opinion
Mentoring or training
Advertising our professional ability to the public
Building professional or personal relationships

However, there is important, additional value to a blog post. In my view (stating an opinion here) there are three important rewards that come to us in the form of comments

COMMENT HOME RUN ONE
A well constructed hyper-local or market report post should solicit comments that are a win-win for everyone.

Our colleagues will recognize our market expertise and refer clients to us
The public will also recognize our expertise and contact us to use our service

COMMENT HOME RUN TWO
Comments on our posts regarding experiences in individual real estate transactions or real estate in general may

Provide a perspective that differs from ours broadening the perspective and understanding for all members of the AR community.
Provide the incentive for others to investigate the matter further and offer the AR community a more comprehensive picture on the subject.

COMMENT HOME RUN THREE
Almost every time we post about a product, communications, methodology or write a tutorial we may

Learn of a better method or product to achieve the goal or, for that matter, achieve a better goal
Assist someone in the AR community to improve their blog posts and ultimately their performance

Reasons To Live In Eastern Prince William County VA - Shopping

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:50:45 -0500

Newcomers to an Prince William County always seek and need information on the following:

Recreation
Transportation
Schools
Shopping

Well, you've arrived at "Information Central"

We've lived in Northern Virginia for 33 uninterrupted years and have coped with the change and growth in the area.
We've lived in Prince William County for 26 years
We have worked as a full time team of real estate brokers for 33 years.

NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTERS

There are shopping centers with stores that serve the normal day-to-day needs within 15 minutes or less of any subdivision in Eastern Prince William County
Three subdivisions have two or more shopping centers within the subdivision. They are LAKE RIDGE, DALE CITY and MONTCLAIR

"INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH" SHOPPING

One of the most recognizeable signs along I-95 as you pass through Prince William County VA is the gigantic Potomac Mills sign. It is one of the largest discount malls on the Eastern Seaboard and home to more than 200 outlet stores. Some of the more famous names are Nordstrom's and Saks 5th Avenue.

Over the last 10 to 15 years a very large number of malls, restaurants and hotels have sprouted within the vicinity of Potomac Mills. Eastern Prince William County has truly become a shopper's paradise. Witness the fact there are bus tours from other states bringing large groups of people to shop the area.

For more information about Potomac Mills CLICK HERE

THE VIDEO BELOW FATURES ONLY SOME OF THE MAJOR STORES IN THE AREA

ALL OF THEM ARE 15 MINUTES OR LESS FROM POTOMAC MILLS OR EACH OTHER

Eastern Prince William County Store Tour

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Lorton Station, Lorton VA - Detached Home Real Estate Report as of 10/26/2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:29:19 -0500

Lorton Station is a 300 acre subdivision of 950 newer homes just South of Fort Belvoir. Detached homes and town homes are available.

Lorton Station
Detached Home Market Report

Homes Sold and Settled
Year-To-Date 2009 Vs. Total Year 2008

	2008	2009	+/- %
Number of Homes	9	11
Average List Price	558,728	530,235	-5%
Average Sales Price	544,211	508,227	-7%
Seller Contribution	-9,056	-4,768	-47%
Net Sales Price	535,155	503,459	-6%

As of 10/26/2009/2009

TRANSPORTATION

Lorton Station is within approximately 15 minutes of the entrance to Fort Belvoir.
Additionally, it is only 15 miles south of Washington, D.C.
The Lorton entrance to and exit from I-95 is just outside Lorton Station on Lorton Road.
On those occasions when you need to go to the Pentagon the VRE Lorton Station is in the community. Take a Northbound train, change to the Metro Blue Line at King Street and go to the Pentagon Station.
Commuters to DC will also want to use the VRE at Lorton
Fairfax Connector Bus Route 171 provides service to the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station for access to every station in the Metrorail system

SCHOOLS

Lorton Station Elementary is in Lorton Station
Middle and High school students will attend either South County Secondary or Hayfield Secondary depending on their address. You can search by address at Fairfax County Public School Locator.

SHOPPING

Lorton Station Marketplace - within minutes on Lorton Road
Lorton Station Town Center - in the community
Gunston Plaza - within minutes on US Route 1

RECREATION

Swimming? There are 2 community pools.
The 100 acre Joseph Plaskett Park with both hiking and biking trails runs through Lorton Station.
Lorton is also home to the Pohick Bay Regional Park with both boat launches, boat storage, camping, cabins and picnic grounds.
Pohick Bay Public Course is within 15 minutes if you are not eligible to play Fort Belvoir
Mason Neck State Park and Mason Neck National Wildlife Park are part of a 6,000 acre wetlands management area and is a major bird and wildlife sanctuary - hiking and biking areas are easily accessed.

The Links Below Are Always Connected To The Area Multiple Listing Service
The Listings Are Updated Every Hour

To View Available
Lorton Station Homes
Click Here

To Search For All Available
Lorton
Homes
Click Here

You may also wish to consider

Inlet Cove - just outside Fort Belvoir

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and then contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

Lorton Station, Lorton VA - Town Home Real Estate Report as of 10/26/2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:28:39 -0500

Lorton Station is a 300 acre subdivision of 950 newer homes just South of Fort Belvoir. Detached homes and town homes are available.

Lorton Station
Town Home Market Report

Homes Sold and Settled
Year-To-Date 2009 Vs. Total Year 2008

	2008	2009	+/- %
Number of Homes	20	12
Average List Price	404,270	367,417	-9%
Average Sales Price	400,096	359,492	-10%
Seller Contribution	6,978	-5,697	-18%
Net Sales Price	393,118	353,795	-10%

As of 10/26/2009/2009

TRANSPORTATION

Lorton Station is within approximately 15 minutes of the entrance to Fort Belvoir.
Additionally, it is only 15 miles south of Washington, D.C.
The Lorton entrance to and exit from I-95 is just outside Lorton Station on Lorton Road.
On those occasions when you need to go to the Pentagon the VRE Lorton Station is in the community. Take a Northbound train, change to the Metro Blue Line at King Street and go to the Pentagon Station.
Commuters to DC will also want to use the VRE at Lorton
Fairfax Connector Bus Route 171 provides service to the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station for access to every station in the Metrorail system

SCHOOLS

Lorton Station Elementary is in Lorton Station
Middle and High school students will attend either South County Secondary or Hayfield Secondary depending on their address. You can search by address at Fairfax County Public School Locator.

SHOPPING

Lorton Station Marketplace - within minutes on Lorton Road
Lorton Station Town Center - in the community
Gunston Plaza - within minutes on US Route 1

RECREATION

Swimming? There are 2 community pools.
The 100 acre Joseph Plaskett Park with both hiking and biking trails runs through Lorton Station.
Lorton is also home to the Pohick Bay Regional Park with both boat launches, boat storage, camping, cabins and picnic grounds.
Pohick Bay Public Course is within 15 minutes if you are not eligible to play Fort Belvoir
Mason Neck State Park and Mason Neck National Wildlife Park are part of a 6,000 acre wetlands management area and is a major bird and wildlife sanctuary - hiking and biking areas are easily accessed.

The Links Below Are Always Connected To The Area Multiple Listing Service
The Listings Are Updated Every Hour

To View Available
Lorton Station Homes
Click Here

To Search For All Available
Lorton
Homes
Click Here

You may also wish to consider

Inlet Cove - just outside Fort Belvoir

The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in the Lorton and Northern Virginia area. We invite you to try our

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Speechless Sundays - Flying Sharks - What Next?

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:01:22 -0500

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George Washington Worshipped Here - So Can You

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:34:04 -0500

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Almost Speechless Sundays - When The Judge Said, "Guilty" in 1822

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:16:05 -0500

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Fall Reflections On Still Waters in Lake Ridge VA

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:23 -0500

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Wordless Wednesday - When Choices Were Simple

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:25:06 -0500

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