I am well aware active duty military personnel with orders to one of the Northern Virginia military installations visit the "dot mil" sites long before they arrive in the area. They are very familiar with what services are available and where they are located at the various instsllations. What is not provided by the DOD sites is an online directory of life beyond the guard post. Over the past 33 years as real estate brokers my husband and I have served hundreds of transferees (military and civilian) who relocated to Northern Virginia. That experience has enabled us to develop an online … (3 comments)
When you visit Virginia you become very aware "Virginia Is For Lovers" is the trademark motto of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. One "very cool" section of their site is the INTERACTIVE MAP OF VIRGINIA The toolbar at the top of the map has links titled Welcome To Virginia Places to Stay Things To Do Get Outside Attractions Events You can hover over any area of the map, click on it and you will be redirected to a sectional map with the same information for that section of Virginia. For example NORTHERN VIRGINIA The tourism map is an excellent … (9 comments)
northern virginia: 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 !!!! We have numerous buslines meeting the needs of commuters and those needing "around town" service. METROBUS Service throughout Fairfax County, City of Alexandria, Arlington County and City of Falls Church. There is both rush hour commuter service and all day local service. See the METROBUS SITE for schedules and maps. In Fairfax County the service is … (7 comments)
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 brothers in 1946. They opened a flight training school for GI's wanting to learn to fly using their GI Bill benefits. Eventually, the name was changed to Washington-Virginia Airport. The Goodyear blimp moored at the aiport when it visited the National Capital Area. Additionally, planes that were modified to represent Japanese Zeros … (5 comments)
That question has been in the forefront for just about every client of ours relocating to Northern Virginia. There have been a few who wanted to return to previous neighborhoods or knew where they wanted to live. We live in a transient society and usually are willing to relocate our family to advance our careers and improve our life style. The housing concern is primary whether a client is in the military, federal government or in the private sector. Over the past 31 years we have assisted clients who worked for such diverse organizations as: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, FBI, … (0 comments)
Yes, Virginia, there is a unique planned community in Fairfax County that has grown rapidly, wisely and enjoys broad public acceptance. Kingstowne is just about 20 years old. As a result, it has all the features that make a new community attractive to many people. In addition to its' own newspaper Kingstowne has wide streets, underground utilities, excellent transportation options, modern shopping facilities, restaurants and post officeAs far as recreation is concerned there are 18 tot lots, 2 pools, 2 indoor fitness facilities, 2 community centers, 6 tennis courts and TWENTY TWO MILES OF HIKING or JOGGING TRAILS In its' 20 years existence Kingstowne has built 2,799 … (3 comments)
northern virginia: Guide to Northern Virginia Information - 09/11/07 01:49 PM
The following links are the official sites for the major jurisdictions in Northern Virginia. They include everything you need to know about the government of these counties or cities. Fairfax County City of Alexandria
Arlington County City of Falls Church Prince William County Stafford County Plus Smaller Towns and Cities,County Records,Schools,Transportation,Recreation Plus Search for Homes Throughout the Entire Area … (0 comments)
northern virginia: Close-in, Outstanding Condition and Price in Northern Virginia - 09/11/07 12:18 PM
Two Level Rambler for only $400,000. Its' "Special Features" are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathsRefinished white oak hardwood floors on the main level (August '07)All new wall to wall on lower level (August '07)Updated kitchenDouble pane vinyl tilt-out windowsLevel lot fully fenced in the rear plus custom shedWalkout basement ( 4th bedroom, 1 bath, rec room and utility room on this level )Large deck on main level and large patio on lower levelMinutes to all transportation, shopping, schools and recreationNewly painted interior TOUR THE HOME
CONTACT ME for assistance with Alexandria, Fairfax County and Northern Virginia … (1 comments)
northern virginia: Springfield VA Real Estate (Schools) - 09/10/07 05:02 PM
Schools play an important role in a real estate purchase even if you don't have any children. The quality of education provided by the shools in your area will be important to many of the prospects when you sell your home. For that reason, the Fairfax County PUBLIC SCHOOLS in SPRINGFIELD can CONTRIBUTE ADDED VALUE to a home purchased in Springfield. Four high schools serve the Springfield area. Each of them receives students from a middle school, each of which receive their student population from elementary schools in the Springfield area.
West Springfield High School is located on Rolling Road about one mile north … (3 comments)
northern virginia: Wild Turkey or Virginia Gentleman? - 09/10/07 03:03 PM
Many people think bourbon must be made in Kentucky just as Vidalia onions must be grown in Vidalia, GA. Wrong, wrong, wrong !!! The folks in Lynchburg, TN know that, but they are not the only ones who make bourbon outside the state of Kentucky, because bourbon is also made in Fredericksburg, VA. Virginia Gentleman Bourbon is produced by the A. Smith Bowman Distillery Although the distillery is located in Fredericksburg it started producing bourbon in Northern Virginia in what is now Reston, Virginia. Adam Smith Bowman purchased a dairy farm in that section of Fairfax County in 1927, He went into … (1 comments)
northern virginia: Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate (Parks) - 09/10/07 11:22 AM
People that relocate to Northern Virginia are always pleased with the quality of the public parks in the various jurisdictions. Fairfax County, in particular, has a park system to be envied since it provides facilities for almost every conceivable recreational need. It is only one of the many reasons people find it desireable to purchase real estate in Fairfax County. Springfield has the normal complement of neighborhood parks and playgrounds, but there are four major facilities providing a broad range of recreational activities for Springfield residents.
South Run Recreation Center is located on the Fairfax County Parkway and has … (1 comments)
northern virginia: Are There Slugs In Northern Virginia? - 08/28/07 09:42 AM
Actually, there are slugs throughout the Northern Virginia area. Slug watchers report that sightings are time and location sensitive. Sightings occur during the morning rush hour Monday to Friday primarily at commuter parking lots. Harry or Harriet Commuter park their car and join the slug line formed at the bus stop just outside the parking lot - they are now officially a slug Donna or Dan Driver need one or two people to enable them to use the HOV lanes legally They pull up to the bus stop and inquire who is going to the Pentagon, State Department or wherever. The first … (1 comments)
northern virginia: Is SPRINGFIELD a City In Fairfax County, VA? - 08/27/07 09:48 AM
Absolutely not!! Springfield is neither an incorporated borough, township, town or city and does not have a mayor or council normally associated with an incorporated location. WHY YOU ASK? Springfield is a geographic location in Fairfax County. It's boundaries are determined by 4 ZIP codes - 22150, 22151, 22152 and 22153 Here in the Commonwealth of Virginia if you live in a county (that's the vast majority of us) all of your services are provided by the county. That includes schools, public safety, water and sewer, courts, libraries, hospitals etc. The elected officials of the county are Supervisors and one of those folks is the … (5 comments)
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