fairfax county: Waynewood, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, VA Market Report - 08/03/08 07:10 AM
 
 
 
 
 
Waynewood is conveniently located in Mount Vernon along the George Washington Parkway.  In addition to the ease of transportation to Washington, DC, the Pentagon and Fort Belvoir, the fact that Waynewood Elementary is in the subdivision is an important resale feature.  Sandburg Middle Schooll is at the … (0 comments)

fairfax county: DAVENTRY SPRINGFIELD TOWN HOME MARCH 2008 MARKET REPORT - 04/02/08 01:26 PM
 
 
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Daventry  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture … (0 comments)

fairfax county: DAVENTRY SPRINGFIELD DETACHED HOME MARCH 2008 MARKET REPORT - 04/02/08 12:55 PM
 
 
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Daventry  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture … (2 comments)

fairfax county: ORANGE HUNT SPRINGFIELD TOWN HOME MARKET REPORT MARCH 2008 - 04/01/08 04:31 PM
 
 
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Orange Hunt.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more … (6 comments)

fairfax county: ORANGE HUNT ESTATES SPRINGFIELD DETACHED HOME MARKET REPORT MARCH 2008 - 04/01/08 03:04 PM
 
 
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Orange Hunt Estates.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much … (2 comments)

fairfax county: SARATOGA DETACHED HOMES MARKET REPORT MARCH 2008 - 04/01/08 02:31 PM
 
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Saratoga.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic … (4 comments)

fairfax county: YOU KNOW IT'S A GOOD WEEK IN DC IF - 03/29/08 09:12 AM
Congress doesn't pass any laws that spend your money wastefully or limit your freedom.  To the best of my knowledge it's been such a week.
This weekend in our nation's capital is very eventful and none of it required an Act of Congress.
Today marks the opening of the NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL a … (8 comments)

fairfax county: CONVENIENCE, CONDITION AND WELL PRICED - 03/28/08 07:23 PM
Two Level Rambler for only $400,000. Its' "Special Features" are
4 bedrooms and 2 baths Refinished white oak hardwood floors on the main level (August '07) All new wall to wall on lower level (August '07) Updated kitchen Double pane vinyl tilt-out windows Level lot fully fenced in the rear plus … (1 comments)

fairfax county: WAYNEWOOD DETACHED HOMES MARKET REPORT FEBRUARY 2008 - 03/27/08 02:05 PM
 
 
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Waynewood.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic … (6 comments)

fairfax county: RIVERSIDE ESTATES HOMES MARKET REPORT FEBRUARY 2008 - 03/26/08 05:14 PM
 
 
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Riverside Estates.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more … (2 comments)

fairfax county: HOW TO PLAN FOR A 2008 HOME PURCHASE - 03/07/08 04:12 PM
 
 
Sound  lending guidelines for home purchases were ignored between 1999 and mid-2005 resulting in more than 1.25 million pre-foreclosure letters being sent to homeowners in 2007 - an increase of 79% over 2006.
Lenders are now verifying the prospective borrower's employment, credit worthiness and requiring that the parties have enough … (24 comments)

fairfax county: LIGHTNING, WIND, WATER, FIRE - 03/07/08 02:43 PM
 
WHICH CAUSES THE MOST DAMAGE TO A HOME?
If you answered water you are correct.  Water damage results in an estimated $6.8 billion worth of property damage every year..  Many of the water damage claims are the result of appliance and water heater leaks, plumbing leaks or lack of care when using … (2 comments)

fairfax county: SPRINGFIELD VA REAL ESTATE TOUR OF HOMES AND SUBDIVISIONS - 03/01/08 05:58 PM
16 Springfield subdivisions were selected to demonstrate the wide variety of homes that are available to meet the needs of a broad section of the population. One of the main attractions of Springfield is that it projects a genuine sense of a well established, mature community that is not apparent in more recently developed areas.  Since Springfield is … (4 comments)

fairfax county: BUS - A MAJOR PLAYER IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION - 02/28/08 09:16 PM
 
Every day thousands of Northern Virginiansuse   TRAINS     METRORAIL   and   CARPOOLS to commute to work. Since these systems are modern, efficient, well maintained and cost effective they enjoy continued growth.
Virginia Railway Express, METRORAIL and Carpools are not always easily accessible to commuters and they most certainly are  not practical for intracity travel
HERE COMES THE BUS !!!! … (6 comments)

fairfax county: SPRINGFIELD AIRPORT - PROGRESS RAN OVER THE RUNWAY - 02/25/08 06:01 PM
 
 
This is the 5th in my series of reports on extinct Northern Virginia airports
At the end of World War II Carl Allen opened the Springfield Airport with a 2,200 foot unpaved runway.  In addition to providing refueling and other services he planned to open a flying school to serve the postwar interest … (5 comments)

fairfax county: CROSSROADS AIRPORT - IT ACHIEVED A "HIGHER" USE - 02/25/08 10:33 AM
 
 
This is the 4th in my series on extinct Northern Virginia Airfields. 
In 1941 E.C. Germain purchased a 350 acre site along Route 7 just east of Bailey's Crossroad.  He operated the Washington Air Charter Service and planned a 3,500 foot unpaved runway.
The airport began to achieve greater commercial success when it was purchased by the Benn … (4 comments)

fairfax county: GEORGE WASHINGTON AIR JUNCTION - A GIGANTIC FLOP - 02/23/08 04:25 PM
 
 
Henry Woodhouse purchased 1,500 acres of dairyland in Hybla Valley during the 1920's.
It was his objective to build the largest transatlantic commercial airport in the National Capital Area.  There were three runways with the largest being 7.200 feet long as well as moorings for Zeppelins.
 
Howver, the airport … (8 comments)

fairfax county: BEACON FIELD AIRPORT IS NOW BEACON MALL SHOPPING CENTER - 02/19/08 05:55 PM
 
In all the years we lived in Mount Vernon and shopped at Beacon Mall I wondered where the name originated.
The original 74 acre tract was purchased by an Alexandria businessman in the 18th century.  It changed hands over time and became the site of City View, an impressive 19th century estate.
The … (2 comments)

fairfax county: GIVING BACK TO SPRINGFIELD THROUGH MY COMMUNITY SERVICE - 02/15/08 09:30 AM

Over the past 31 years the Springfield area has been a primary source of real estate business for my husband and me.  The reason I became a West Springfield Rotarian is easy to understand - Rotary International is renowned worldwide for the members service to their community as well as to international projects such as the eradication … (2 comments)

fairfax county: Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate (Shopping) - 02/14/08 05:45 PM
There are many reasons for the popularity of Springfield in addition to the fact it is a mature, well balanced community with many home styles - Central Location, Fairfax County Schools, Numerous Commuting Options, Access to Major Fairfax County Parks and Convenient Shopping.
 
Cardinal Forest Plaza is located on Old Keene … (8 comments)

 
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