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Searching for a walkable property or a property close to the metro?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:22:24 -0600

Walk Score helps people find walkable places to live. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Walk Score attempts to numerically measure how easy it is to live a car-lite lifestyle—not how pretty the area is for walking. If you're looking for a walkable area, check out what Condo-Alexandria.com can do:

Search by Walk Score. Now this is cool. You can decide what your minimum walkable criteria is when you search for properties.
Sort by Walk Score. If you can search by Walk Score, you should be able to sort by Walk Score too. Just click in the “sort by” box at the top of the results and choose “Walk Score, Highest First” to order the search results from highest to lowest Walk Score.
View the Walk Score in both the search results and property details. Every time you search for property you'll find out just how walkable the area is!
View the Walk Score tile. When you click on the “Walk Score” link at the top-right of the property details area, you’ll see the Walk Score tile that shows all of the amenities that are factored into the score.

We hope you’ll enjoy using Walk Score as much as we enjoyed building it into our system. We’re really excited to say that we’re one of the first providers of this type of functionality. We spent quite some time on the UI for this feature in order to make everyone happy.

And in case you haven't heard, Walk Score just improved its usefulness. Previous versions of Walk Score did not include public transportation. That is to say, a property next door to a metro station had no higher Walk Score than a property far from public transportation. Well, that's all changed now!

Our latest enhancement adds mass transit to the Walk Score calculations. See for yourself now. You may also want to check out our page devoted to condos and homes near the Metro.

About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo 1 Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty LLC. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.

Amenities and features of the Plaza

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:49:14 -0600

The Plaza is located in the West End of Alexandria near Seminary Hill and I-395. The pride of the Plaza is a unique courtyard and swimming pool. Just as the Pentagon is a five-sided building that surrounds an inner courtyard, the Plaza is a quadrangle that provides total privacy for the inner plaza. The swimming pool is accented with a a spacious deck which adjoins a resident clubhouse.

The clubhouse hosts:

exercise equipment
saunas,
showers,
general exercise areas and
a small lending library.

The clubhouse also has a large clubroom that can be reserved for private parties.

The Plaza has all-weather tennis courts available for the exclusive use of Plaza residents.

Every condo at the plaza has

washer and dryer in unit,
private balcony or terrace,
double-pane insulated windows,
controlled/secure access to unit,
elevator access to lobby or parking.

A few of the upper floor condos have wood-burning fireplaces. Check the Plaza to see what's available for sale now.

The Plaza has a variety of floor plans including small garden units all the way up to expansive three-bedroom corner units. Underground parking is available with some units, and gated parking is also available. The Plaza has easy access to the Metro bus lines headed for the Pentagon and Van Dorn Metro stations.

Check here for a map of properties for sale at the Plaza.

Prescott condos in Old Town Alexandria VA

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:33:53 -0600

The Prescott Condominiums in Alexandria, Virginia, is a luxury condo building located at 1115 Cameron Street featuring 64 units including 58 two bedroom units and 6 one bedroom units. The Prescott features include 9-foot high ceilings, hardwood floors, brushed chrome fixtures, and designer kitchens such as stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets and granite countertops. The 64 condominiums at The Prescott feature such amenities as a rooftop terrace with grilling areas, views of the Masonic Temple, and controlled access underground parking. The Prescott is ideally located one block off of King Street at the intersection of Cameron Street and North Henry Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. With its central Old Town Alexandria location and fully equipped homes, The Prescott is a great value for anyone looking to live in Old Town.

The Old Town district in Alexandria includes more than 4,000 historic buildings that are outstanding examples of early American architecture and that now house small businesses and gracious homes alike to create a modern, yet neighborhood and community-centered feel. The Prescott is therefore a good buy for many young families and young professional alike.

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100,000 points into Active Rain and going strong

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:25:04 -0600

Depending on who comments on what and what I decide to post on my blog, my points at Active Rain will reach the 100,000 mark today or tomorrow.

100,000 points is quite an accomplishment, although I recognize there are many members here who have more points than I do, I also know that there are many more who have less than I do.

Perspective on retrospective

When I used to coach basketball I always told my players:

"Never judge yourself by what others can do or have done. You can work your entire life to get to the top of a mountain and when you get there you know the first thing you will find?

"People who were born on that mountain.

"Instead of judging yourself based upon others, look back and see how far you've come. Only then will you have a measure of yourself."

That said, I thought this might be a good point to do a quick retrospective---a good point to look back down at zero points and see how I got to where I'm at.

It seems like yesterday and at the same time it seems like an eternity ago, that I cobbled together my website and submitted the URLs to the major search engines. My website was a forgotten backwater in an ocean of websites. I noticed that a local competitor had a website that was atrocious, but he ranked well in some of the areas where I wanted to be noticed. I had come to realize that in-links are one of the keys to good search-engine ranking, so I went to Google and looked up the "in-links" that were feeding his ranking. Guess what I found?

Active Rain

I said to myself, "Active Rain? What the heck is rain that is active and what does it have to do with real estate?"

I wasn't quite sure what Active Rain was. I'd seen Localism posts, but I wasn't sure what that was all about either. I had no idea how to get started. If you're brand-spanking new, Active Rain is a networking and blogging platform that helps real estate professionals and clients exchange information over the world-wide web. Don't let anyone tell you different: A/R is a big deal and it is effective.

At first I was pretty timid. My first articles were generally just copied from my existing website. On July 13th 2008 (the day before my birthday) I posted "Start with a Budget". Every purchaser needs to know his budget and what's he's approved for. Seemed like a good place to start.

The routine ...

Then I just kept at it. I posted every day. Sometimes twice a day, but usually once a day. Soon enough, posting an article on Active Rain became one of my daily rituals. I won't leave the house without brushing my teeth, combing my hair and posting on Active Rain.

I've written a number of types of articles. Buying tips, selling tips, landlord tips. Real estate tips, tips ... tips. I written personal anecdotes about the real estate business. Most often I fell into a routine of writing basic information about neighborhoods, condos and local sites like parks and libraries. Very rarely have I written articles praising Active Rain, and rarely have I written tips for bloggers. I have chosen to focus on non-personality driven fact-base informational articles.

But, breaking with my tradition, I'll share a tip with my fellow Rainers: tips for fellow A/R members get featured. If you need or want points (more about this later) writing posts that help our network will get you noticed. For my part, I've been happy to sit in the background, cranking out Localism posts and providing neighborhood and condominium facts.

Then I hit the wall ...

Like a marathon runner, the key to blogging is to keep at it. You must push when you can't push and never ever stop. But, sometimes the well seems to run dry. Luckily for me, when I hit the wall was about the same time that Active Rain came out with the REBLOG button. Reblogging let's you give another blogger credit, but you get the content. It's good for everyone. After a reblogging respite I was back at it.

Condo Benefits

Along the way I started an A/R group called "Condo Benefits". Condo Benefits is a group for condo experts across North America. We're up to about 180 members and we'd love to have you join us. I take great care to make sure that it's not the "All About Me" group. I like to feature a variety of articles and I support the group with a site called CondoBenefits.com.

Points at Active Rain

I returned to my routine of an article a day and when I couldn't get an article written, I'd reblog an article and add my two cents. Eventually I wrote enough articles that I become one of my area's featured contributors by sheer volume of material submitted. I don't think I've ever written a bad article, but most of my articles were not the types of articles that should be featured on the A/R home page.

I notice early on that other A/R bloggers would talk about their "points". For my part, I didn't really care about points. I thought they were silly because I didn't want points. I wanted readers, because readers give you clients and clients give you money.

It took me a long while before I started to realize that simple things like commenting on the blogs of others gave you points. It took me a long while to realize that it is good form to reply to comments on your blog with comments on their blog.

But eventually I came to realize that A/R is your best friend. By that I mean, if you chase A/R points, you will follow a road map that the developers have laid out. If you do things that get points, you do things that get you noticed. Getting noticed by potential clients is one of the best rewards of blogging.

Is it worth all the work?

Now as I find myself approaching the 100,000 mark, I pause to ask myself, "Is it worth it?"

Hell yes.

The truth is ... blogging is absolutely the best and easiest way to jump start your career in real estate. It will make you smarter. It will give you exposure and it will bring customers and clients to you who like what you do and how you do it. Blogging on Active Rain is just about the easiest and best way for an agent to get started.

Thanks

It is fitting that I approach 100,000 points as we approach Thanksgiving. I give thanks to all the clients who have given me the opportunity to serve them. I give thanks to the folks at A/R who have built this reliable platform upon which we all depend. They have done a service to the community and a service to those of us who use this site regularly. Thanks much.

Jamieson --- atop the Westin Alexandria in the Carlyle District

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:55:44 -0600

The Jamieson is located near the heart of Alexandria VA's Carlyle District. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is right around the corner, as is the Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse. The Carlyle District is home to respected and admired developments like Carlyle Towers and the Royalton. The Jamieson fits in nicely with the brick high-rises of the Carlyle District, but the Jamieson is also uniquely different from other nearby condos and homes.

The Jamieson differs from neighboring condos because it's the only condo in the 22314 zip code that is situatued atop a hotel. That's right: the Jamieson is sited directly atop the Westin Alexandria Hotel. And this unique setting confers a number of distinct advantages.

Residents at the Jamieson have access to many of the services offered by The Westin Alexandria. Hotel staff can assist with everyday chores and visitors can stay in a guest suite just a few floors below the condominium residences of the Jamieson. The amenities of the building include:

Swimming Pool
Rooftop Terrace (pictured above)
Reserved Parking
Valet Parking
Maid Service
Catering

The building is unique but the units themselves have the quality and details that shoppers in the Carlyle District have come to expect in most homes in this neighborhood:

Rich, hardwood floors in living/dining rooms
Elegant tile floors in bathrooms and kitchen
Granite countertops and vanities
Stainless steel appliances
Reserved parking
Expansive windows many with beautiful views

Here's a look at what's listed for sale as of the time of this posting:

$494,900 :: 2050 Jamieson Ave #1407, Alexandria VA, 22314

2 beds, 1 bath
Size: 1,083 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 08/12/09, Last Updated: 11/20/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7133258
Tract: Old Town

This ADA Compliant One Bed One Bath w/Den is located on the 14th floor above the Westin Hotel in Old Town Alexandria. One Parking Space Included in price. With spectacular finishes such as, granite counter tops in kitchen and bathroom, wide plank hardwood, GE Profile appliances and more. All Hotel services are available for every homeowner at The Jamieson. Listed with McWilliams/Ballard Inc.

Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. To schedule a showing or learn more call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com!

Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT.

$356,900 :: 2050 Jamieson Ave #1105, Alexandria VA, 22314

1 beds, 1 bath
Size: 785 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 07/24/09, Last Updated: 11/20/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7118018
Tract: Old Town

Amazing 1 bedroom/1 bath in prestigious new community The Jamieson. Only 79 residences soaring from floors 10-15 above the new Westin hotel in the Carlyle District. HW floors, SS appliances with gas cooking, granite in kitchen and bath, garage parking included in price! Jamieson has concierge, elevators, roof top terrace. Listed with McWilliams/Ballard Inc.

Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. To schedule a showing or learn more call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com!

Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:00 GMT.

$431,900 :: 2050 Jamieson Ave #1102, Alexandria VA, 22314

1 beds, 1 bath
Size: 882 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 04/20/09, Last Updated: 11/20/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7036773
Tract: Old Town
The price of this listing was last reduced on 10/21/2009 by 4%

Amazing 1 bedroom with Den at prestigious Jamieson condominiums soaring above the new Westin Hotel in the Carlyle District of Old Town. Includes 1 garage parking space! Community has concierge, elevators, roof terrace, more. Residence has HW floors, SS appliances with GAS cooking, front loading washer/dryer, views of DC including Monument and Capitol. Open House Sat & Sun 12-3, weekdays by appt Listed with McWilliams/Ballard Inc.

Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. To schedule a showing or learn more call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com!

Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:58:00 GMT.

$259,900 :: 2050 Jamieson Ave #1109, Alexandria VA, 22314

0 beds, 1 bath
Size: 470 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 03/18/09, Last Updated: 11/20/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7008743
Tract: Old Town
The price of this listing was last reduced on 10/9/2009 by 12%

Furnished Studio with gar prking included at prestigious Jamieson. New units located on floors 10-15 above the new Westin Hotel. HW floors, SS appliances w/ gas cooking, views of DC, granite in kitchen and baths, large, expansive windows, and more! Jamieson has concierge, roof top terrace, elevators, and more. Open House Sat & Sun 12-3 pm or by appt 7 days/week. Listed with McWilliams/Ballard Inc.

Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. To schedule a showing or learn more call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com!

Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:56:00 GMT.

$519,900 :: 2050 Jamieson Ave #1013, Alexandria VA, 22314

2 beds, 2 baths
Size: 1,067 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 03/18/09, Last Updated: 11/20/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7008732
Tract: Old Town
The price of this listing was last reduced on 6/20/2009 by 2%

Amazing 2 bedroom/2 bath in prestigious new community The Jamieson. Only 79 residences soaring from floors 10-15 above the new Westin hotel in the Carlyle District. HW floors, SS appliances with gas cooking, granite in kitchen and bath, garage parking included in price! Jamieson has concierge, elevators, roof top terrace. or call office for appt. Listed with McWilliams/Ballard Inc.

Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. To schedule a showing or learn more call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com!

Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:00 GMT.

$764,900 :: 2050 Jamieson Ave #1405, Alexandria VA, 22314

3 beds, 2 full 1 part baths
Size: 1,420 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 03/18/09, Last Updated: 11/20/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7008662
Tract: Old Town
The price of this listing was last increased on 4/6/2009 by 2%

Amazing 3 BR/2.5 BA with 2 garage parking spaces included at prestigious Jamieson. New units located on floors 10-15 above the new Westin Hotel. HW floors, SS appliances w/ gas cooking, views of DC, granite in kitchen and baths, large, expansive windows, and more! Jamieson has concierge, roof top terrace, elevators, and more. Open House Sat & Sun 12-3 pm or by appt 7 days/week Listed with McWilliams/Ballard Inc.

Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. To schedule a showing or learn more call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com!

Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:00 GMT.

$489,900 :: 2050 Jamieson Ave #1110, Alexandria VA, 22314

2 beds, 2 baths
Size: 1,061 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 11/18/09, Last Updated: 11/18/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7207177
Tract: Old Town

Amazing 2 bedroom w/ 2 bathrooms that includes 1 GARAGE parking space at Jamieson condominiums high above the new Westin Hotel in Carlyle District of Old Town. Features gas cooking with GE Profile stainless package, porcelain tile in baths, hardwood flooring, granite in bath & kitchen, cherry cabinets. Bldg has roof terr, concierge, and more. Open House Sat & Sun from 12-3 or by appt during week Listed with McWilliams/Ballard Inc.

Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. To schedule a showing or learn more call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com!

Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:26:00 GMT.

Introduction to Island Creek

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:21 -0600

Island Creek is a planned community of single-family homes, town homes and condominiums in southeastern Fairfax County, Virginia. The single family homes and townhouses have a traditional, colonial-feel. The condos of Island Creek look like very large traditional homes, and usually have 4 condos per building. All Island Creek residents enjoy the following amenities:

a community pool,
4 tennis courts,
several basketball courts and
children's play areas.

Island Creek Elementary School is located within walking distance of the community. Island Creek is found just off Buelah St. in Franconia. This location puts Island Creek less than 3 miles from the Franconia-Springfield metro station and in close proximity to Fort Belvoir.

As part of the Kingstowne/Franconia community, Island Creek has a well-developed commercial/retail support system. The Springfield and Landmark Malls, the Kingstown Library and post office, two day care centers, schools and three major food stores are all within 10 minutes driving distance. In addition, Kingstowne Towne Center has:

Safeway,
a movie theatre,
a bank,
Macaroni Grill,
Chipotle,
Uno's,
Panera Bread,
several fast-food restaurants
Wolf Camera,
T.J. Maxx,
Home Goods, and
World Market.

Across the street next to the post office are a Toys-R-Us, Kohls, Walmart, and La-Z-Boy.

There are a variety of condos, townhouses and houses for sale at Island Creek at any given time. Here's the latest as of the time of this post. Check here for an update of what's for sale at Island Creek.

Turnberry Towers in Rosslyn VA

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:34:18 -0600

Of the thousands of condominiums located throughout Arlington Virginia, the Turnberry Towers stand apart as an ultra-luxurious, 25-story high rise condominium in the heart of downtown Rosslyn. The Turnberry Towers feature cutting edge security and privacy, direct entry elevators, a multi-level garage, and even private garages for cars and motorcycles both. The amenities at Turnberry Towers also set a new standard for condo dwellers in luxury, class and style. These in vogue facilities include a cafe, a surround sound entertainment media room, multiple social rooms, private spa and fitness centers with an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour valet, as well as a 24-houe concierge. Finally, Turnberry Towers boasts outdoor balconies, gourmet kitchens, 10 foot ceilings, custom made hard floors, fireplaces, generous closet space, and secondary entrances on some units.

All of the units represent the trend setting standards of this well-established neighborhood in Rosslyn. The Towers are located 1820 North Fort Myer Drive in Arlington, Virginia and are a 2 minutes of the Orange Line Metro Station in Rosslyn. Between the location and the high-end convenience and facilities of this condo high-rise, Turnberry Towers sets the bar as the epitome of opulence. Check here for information about condos for sale at Turnberry Towers.

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About the Monroe near Ballston Metro in Arlington VA

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:30:50 -0600

Located at 3625 North 10th in Arlington Virginia, the Monroe was completed in 2007 and is located in the heart of Arlington's Ballston community; inset among several high-rise condos located a 1/2 block from the at Virginia Square Metro Station on the Orange Line near the Ballston Common Mall. The Ballston community in Arlington is an urban landscape that is home to a gamut of modern apartment and condominium complexes, the Ballston Common Mall, the Ballston business district, and a hip (if not commercial) variety of restaurants and bars to boot.

Fitting in with the cityscape, the Monroe is a high-rise condominium building that has 79 units, some as large as 1,800 sq feet, and includes amenities such as a gym, a library and community room, rooftop deck, a courtyard, concierge and a full-time front office staff. The units have hardwood floors, granite kitchen countertops, balconies, stainless steel appliances, and the option for additional storage rooms. With respect to convenience and locale, this contemporary and attractive condo is across the street from some handy must-haves including a Starbucks, 7-Eleven, Bank of America, Bruegger's Bagel and Marvelous Market.

The Ballston community also hosts several nearby parks and open outdoor spaces. These features as well as its proximity to the Metro have led to many young condo owners and professionals to call Ballston home and the Monroe at Virginia Square is a prime example of how Ballston has become a model of residential, transit-oriented development and smart growth today.

Click here for map.

Condo Alexandria now provides Market Updates for Northern VA real estate

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:28:17 -0600

Condo Alexandria is pleased to announce that we're now doing regular updates on Northern Virginia real estate. In addition we'll building out a text-based repository of homes for sale in Northern Virgina. Here's a few examples of what we're working on:

In addition the Northern Virginia Daily Market Updates are found here. Included in the market update is an aggregate of the properties listed below. For example:

Prices Lot Sizes Home Sizes

Average:	$708,021
Median:	$455,000
Median:	$791 / sq ft
Lowest:	$19,000
Highest:	$39,500,000
Average:	10,670 sq ft
Median:	1,800 sq ft
Smallest:	0 sq ft
Largest:	22.35 acres
Average:	1,054 sq ft
Median:	575 sq ft
Smallest:	0 sq ft
Largest:	27,000 sq ft

Here's what the typical market update looks like:

Market report abridged and truncated due to size ... Check here for FULL report.

Take a look at Liberty Row in Old Town Alexandria VA

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:21:20 -0600

Liberty Row is home to some of the finest residences in Old Town Alexandria. Liberty Row is situated between parks and the Potomac Waterfront, just south of King Street and Old Town's many shops and restaurants. Many of these homes have views of the Potomac and all of them have convenient and easy access to the Mount Vernon Trail. The homes themselves are richly appointed and tailored to the tastes of individual residents.

(I snapped the photo below while on the way back from the Torpedo Factory. This is the night view from Liberty Row.)

Here's what's on the market as of the time of this post (or, check here for more updated information.)

$795,000 :: at Liberty Row in Alexandria, VA 22314

Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any)

2 beds, 2 full 1 part baths
Size: 1,769 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 08/28/09, Last Updated: 11/04/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7145881
Tract: Liberty Row

Fabulous,high end,2BR+den,luxury condo in Old Town. Gourmet kitchen features granite, stainless-steel appliances & 2 Sub-Zero wine coolers! Beautiful bamboo floors! Five ceiling fans! Plantation shutters in Living Room, Dining Room, and Den! Phantom screens on all french doors! Gas fireplace, high ceilings, crown molding and so much more! Utilities average about $100./month! Listed with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. For more information or to schedule a visit call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com!

Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:07:00 GMT.

$649,000 :: 540 Second St #403, Alexandria VA, 22314

Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any)

2 beds, 2 full 1 part baths
Size: 1,485 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 09/04/09, Last Updated: 11/03/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7152079
Tract: Liberty Row
The price of this listing was last reduced on 9/30/2009 by 2%

Elegant & sunny top floor condo w/9 ft.ceilings, warm hardwoods, plantation shutters plus a private balcony with morning sun! For ambiance add a double-sided gas fireplace, large marble master bath with separate shower. For entertaining: an open chef's kitchen w/beautiful cabinetry, granite & stainless.**One light to DC & Airport**bus at front door**Walk to restaurants**shops**Potomac Waterfront! Listed with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. For more information or to schedule a visit call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com!

Wooster & Mercer Lofts

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:23:30 -0600

The Wooster and Mercer Lofts located at 1600 Clarendon Blvd. in Arlington, Virginia, feature 87 condo units with a flair for the dramatic yet also accentuate minimalism and are one the most sought after condominiums in the Arlington community. The concrete, brick facade buildings feature 10-foot high ceilings, open and spacious living rooms with clean lines and an arid atmosphere, a mezzanine level that can be accessed via floating stairs, and massive windows that let in an abundance of natural light. The penthouses of the Wooster and Mercer Lofts feature 21-foot tall living spaces as well as a private roof terrace.

The Wooster and Mercer Lofts also include a large courtyard with an outdoor swimming pool, an expansive sunning terrace, and a private green or recreational space perfect for children, picnics, and football games. The lofts also include a concierge desk, a fitness room, and a club room. Other amenities include private underground parking and bike storage, luxury bathrooms, and innovative lighting systems. Featured as one of the Washington Business Journals' Best Real Estate Deals of 2007, the Wooster and Mercer Lofts are an exceptional place to call home.

The Bromptons --- condos in Arlington VA

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:09:19 -0600

The Bromptons Condominiums at Rosslyn, located at 1662 Quinn Street in Arlington Virginia, are large, brick-front residences located directly between the Rosslyn and Courthouse Metro Stations. The Bromptons condos can be found off of a quiet side street in Rosslyn compared to the hustle and bustle of the surrounding business district. Many of the units feature wall-to-wall windows as well as two large Bay windows, 10 foot high ceilings, granite kitchen counter tops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, a patio or balcony, and a fireplace! Each home features a two car garage and some homes have up to four complete floors with the master bedroom covering an entire level. In addition, the Bromptons is located within a few minutes (walking distance) of Key Middle School and Swanson High School, an extremely convenient feature for residents with families and small children. Rosslyn is one of several Bromptons neighborhoods within the greater Arlington metro area. The Bromptons are also located within several blocks of some of the finest shopping, dining and entertainment that the Clarendon and Rosslyn are known for.

Considered a transportation nexus for the Washington and Northern Virginia commuter, the central attraction to the Bromptons condos are their location; where I-66, I-395, Arlington Boulevard or US 50 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway are all located within minutes of the Bromptons in Rosslyn. In addition, Regan National Airport is only ten minutes away, via the Orange line from the Rosslyn Metro station. Finally, the Metro bus, the ART shuttle and the Georgetown shuttle bus service the area as well, making the Bromptons an perfect residential community for the busy metro transit professional.

Check what's for sale and see a map of the Bromptons here.

Single Women, Condo Living and Everything In-Between

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:01:41 -0600

Recent studies suggest that single women currently make up approximately 47 percent of the condominium buying market in the United States. The reason is pretty obvious, if you think about it. Condominiums are an increasingly popularly housing choice for single women because of the various benefits that condos offer including convenience, security, and often virtually maintenance-free living.

For starters, security matters. For single women living alone in large, urban areas, one of the many benefits of living in a condominium are 24-hour concierge and security desks, video and security cameras in hallways and stairwells, and gated or enclosed parking areas. So if you're thinking about buying a condo, carefully consider first the kinds of security features and amenities that are available in the unit; very often peace of mind is worth its weight in condo fees. Additionally, it's important to know your potential new neighborhood. Condominiums tend to be located in urban areas where there are other young, working professionals as well as families. Make sure you know your neighborhood inside and out before you make an offer on a condominium and check the local county website for crime rates, local community news, and other annual statistics and reports.

Next, convenience is the key. Another factor that is crucially important when considering buying a condo if you are living as a single professional woman. In many condominium communities and developments there are office personnel to receive packages as well as other day-to-day business services such as dry cleaning, tailoring, and spa and fitness facilities. Some of the larger condominium developments also feature even more advanced amenities such as a grocers, bank branches and ATM's, and many other services that make a single working woman's life just a little easier.

Finally, consider maintenance in relation to time and money. Many single family homes require lengthy, time consuming and ongoing maintenance such as painting every three to five years, worrying about pipes freezing during the winter or getting the rain gutters cleaned. While it's true that you as a condo owner must be financially responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of your condo's common area, typically condo associations oversee the day-to-day management of the property itself. What does this mean for the busy single woman? Well, if the doors stick and the roof springs a leak, you can bet that your sassy self won't be called upon to find someone to fix it. But be sure to check your condo buildings' rules and regulations first. Most condo associations have a list of rules and regulations that you will have to agree to before you purchase a unit in the building. These rules may limit the number and weight of pets; how many visitors you can have at a time including how often and for how long; if you can rent out your unit; and when you can have work done in your unit. Ask the listing broker for the complete set of building rules and regulations.

Before you make an offer on a condo you want to be sure to consider what matters to you most as a busy single woman and those major concerns include safety and security, convenience and location, and matters of maintenance compared to other home ownerships costs. Happy Hunting Miss Independent!

Eclipse Condominiums at Center Park

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:41 -0600

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The Eclipse Condominiums in Center Park is located at 3600 and 3650 South Glebe Road in Arlington, Virginia. The sky high, two-tiered condominium development provides breathtaking views of the D.C. horizon and the Potomac River. The unique layout of the grounds and the livelihood of the Eclipse residents combine to make this condo community one of the most exceptional and exclusive places to live in Arlington.

Featuring an on-site Harris Teeter grocery store and pharmacy, a number of retail stores and restaurants, as well as several convenient services such as a dry cleaners and additional storage, the Eclipse is a condo community that has it all. Including amenities such as an outdoor pool, a fitness facility, a party and social room, a 24-hour concierge and a community center; the Eclipse condominiums are a community unto themselves. Finally, the Eclipse is a pet friendly community with immediate access to the Crystal City Metro, Regan National Airport, and is only minutes from Old Town Alexandria and Washington D.C. Between the many included amenities and the ultra-centralized location, the Eclipse in Crystal City is one of the premiere condo communities in Arlington, Virginia.

A closer look at Cardinal Forest condominiums

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Click on any of the images below for a detailed floorplan of at Cardinal Forest. The Cardinal Forest community is comprised of 68 buildings on over 100 acres. Condo fees at Cardinal Forest include all utilities and services like trash pick-up and exterior maintenance. Washers and dryers are in the building but not in the unit at Cardinal Forest. Cardinal Forest is relatively close to shopping with a supermarket within walking distance. Commuters heading to DC or the Pentagon can catch the 18G express bus almost at the front door. Cardinal Forest is about 25 minutes from Fort Belvoir and about 15 minutes from the Franconia Springfield Metro Station.

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$229,900 :: 5827 Rexford Dr #712, Springfield VA, 22152

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2 beds, 2 baths
Size: 1,680 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 11/03/09, Last Updated: 11/03/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale, Townhouse for Sale
MLS Number: FX7034427
Tract: Cardinal Forest

Great deal waiting for purchaser.It IS AVAIL! buyer walked away, Pro Neg. SHORT SALE IS ALMOST COMPLETED!!solid oak flrs main & upper, remod kitchen, both full baths remodeled, newer a/c & furnace..huge brs w/big closets!! close to VRE..sunny walk out basment to big patio..call jeff ..Should be able to still make 8k tax credit deadline!!Great Condo/incl.tennis/heat/ h3O/pool/ext maint. Listed with RE/MAX Premier