alexandria: Huntington Creek Club - 07/25/08 07:11 AM
Just south of Alexandria, near the intersection of Richmond Highway and Huntington Avenue, stands a sixteen story brown brick tower called the Huntington Creek Club. The tower shares the neighborhood with a few other high-rises, the most notable being Montebello at the rear on Mount Eagle.
Built in 1972, the
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alexandria: The Pentagon and Fairlington-Another Great Neighbor Connection - 07/22/08 10:09 PM
Just a stoplight away from the Pentagon and tucked in the trees off of I-395, sit the seven neighborhoods that make up the community of Fairlington. The connection between military families stationed at the Pentagon, Fort Meyer or other Military District of Washington facilities remains as strong today as it
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alexandria: An Example of How Geology Can Impact Your Home's Value - 07/22/08 07:11 AM
It should be obvious, but many people don't think about the fact that real estate is defined by geology. This is because geology defines the value of location. The value of a location equals price. Thus an educated real estate owner and buyer should educate himself about the geologic features of
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alexandria: "Just the Facts Ma'am!" Fairfax County VA Market Report (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/21/08 04:45 PM
Even
though Joe Friday actually never uttered those words they have become
associated with his character in Dragnet. However they seem
appropriate to use when we try and talk to our clients about the
current Northern Virginia real estate market.
With
the news about Countrywide, IndyMac, Freddie Mac and Fannie
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alexandria: Belle View quiet, well-manicured on the Potomac - 07/19/08 07:02 AM
Belle View condominiums were built in the late forties just outside Old Town Alexandria VA, in a section of Fairfax County which is often called "New Alexandria". In the early 80's these apartments were sold as condominiums. Today there are 980 units on 56 acres comprising the Belle View Condominium Association.
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alexandria: Del Ray-An Alexandria Front Porch Community - 07/16/08 07:40 AM
Are you looking for a neighborhood where residents hang out on their porches in the evening and call out a friendly hello as you take a stroll? Want to grab a cup of coffee at the type of place where everyone knows your name or walk to the farmers market
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alexandria: 4029 Mayflower, Alexandria, LA 71303 - 07/14/08 08:15 PM
Entertain family & friends by the pool OR in the formal living/dining rooms. This stunningly updated home has quartz countertops, Amtico & ceramic flooring, a gas-starter wood-burning fireplace, an alarm system, a walk-in pantry, and all the amenities you need to make it your own! Don't let it get
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alexandria: Little Theatre of Alexandria Turns Seventy Five - 07/14/08 02:03 PM
Kicking off the Jubilee Celebration will be none other than the appropriate Tony award winning musical 1776. The Little Theatre of Alexandria or LTA is a non-profit organization that is a local treasure. The theater bought its first building in 1939 on Ramsay Alley in a former blacksmiths shop. During WWII
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alexandria: Alexandria and Shenandoah Market Report, June 2008 College Station real estate - 07/09/08 10:45 PM
Alexandria and Shenandoah are in south College Station off Barron Road and Highway 6. These neighborhoods show great value for the money with homes ranging from the low 100's (not common) to 200K.
Eight homes sold in Shenandoah and Alexandria in June. These ranged for a list price of 105K to
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alexandria: Buying a Home in Northern Virginia - Donny and Meredith Samson - 07/01/08 10:25 AM
This week I ratified a contract for a buyer in Alexandria.
4213 Buckman Road in Alexandria was listed for $269,500. This 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath townhouse is located in the Mt.Vernon and Fort Belvoir area.
If you are interested in buying or selling your home, please contact me
Read my Market Update
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alexandria: Window Boxes and Front Step Flowers Are a Gardener’s Delight in Old Town Alexandria - 06/29/08 02:13 PM
For the most part, front yards do not exist in Old Town Alexandria. Instead, colorful window boxes, stately urns, clustered pots of flowers and geometric topiaries welcome visitors and home owners alike. Enjoy a “walk” on this Scenic Sunday through the streets of Old Town . . .
For lots
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alexandria: New Listing in Northern VA - 5895 Clermont Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310 - 06/26/08 08:35 AM
I am posting this to Northern Virginia agents as the listing agent is not yet a member of A/R.
This is the home of some dear family friends who intend to relocate down here to Virginia Beach. This home shows beautifully and is priced right. Take a look as it
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alexandria: Alexandria247.com - 06/24/08 04:51 PM
Go to www.alexandria247.com!
This is a new website and it has the local businesses information at the end of your fingertips.
If you are looking for real estate, hotels, restaurants, mortgage companies or anything else it is all on this site.
You can even find me, Keary Beck Coffin. I am
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alexandria: Preserving Old Town Charm at the Prescott - 06/20/08 05:27 PM
One block north of King Street, at 1115 Cameron Street #105, Alexandria, VA is the Prescott, a 64-unit residential condominium that is designed to blend with the Old Town charm yet feature modern amenities.
The Prescott offers two-bedroom units with 9-foot ceilings in the living areas, hardwood flooring, designer blinds on
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alexandria: Bernie Kagan- Samson Realty - 06/20/08 02:20 PM
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alexandria: Fairfax Listing updates 06/17/2008. - 06/18/08 03:23 PM
ceHere are the listings that were added or changed on
6/17/08
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alexandria: Condo Special Assessments-A New Problem in Today’s Market - 06/10/08 08:26 PM
When most people think of special assessments for condo owners they think major common area improvements. In the Northern Virginia area condo owners often see them when it is time to repair the balconies, upgrade the amenities or redo the lobbies but in today's real estate market we also see special
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alexandria: Nature's Fireworks - 06/07/08 09:21 PM
This evening in Northern Virginia after a day of sweltering temperatures that actually reached 100 degrees, we're watching an amazing thunder and lightning display move its way through Alexandria.
Since I live on the 16th floor of a high-rise condominium building (Alexandria Knolls West -- where I currently have this wonderful
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alexandria: 27th Annual Alexandria Waterfront Festival June 14th-15th - 06/05/08 12:10 PM
Join UsSaturday, June 14, 2008Sunday, June 15, 2008Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
Live entertainment includes:
SaturdayToad the Wet SprocketThe SmithereensVirginia Coalition
SundayLittle FeatRalph's World (Children's Entertainment)
Plus non-stop local entertainment throught the weekend.
What started as a small picnic has grown into one of the favorite summer events in the area.
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alexandria: Alexandria Homes Sold, College Station, Texas - Sales Market Report - April 2008 - 05/14/08 09:20 PM
Alexandria Subdivision -
4 homes sold in April 2008, through the Bryan College Station Association of Realtors (BCSAOR) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in Castlegate, College Station, Tx.
Homes that sold were originally listed between $137,900 and $175,000.
Homes that sold in April ranged between $139,900 and $170,000.
Days on the market ranged
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alexandria: Talk About Web 2.0: Have Your Say by May 15th? - 05/13/08 06:43 AM
Is Web 2.0 working for you? Real estate professionals and consumers are making better, stronger and speedier connections through "Web 2.0" -- so it's our discussion topic for the next installment of the Third Thursday Technology Series at Keller Williams Alexandria/Kingstowne, VA. I'll be moderating the one-hour session, and seek comments
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alexandria: Northern Virginia - Best Real Estate Agent - Susan Craft - 05/12/08 07:57 AM
I often am asked for referrals to real estate agents in other markets. So with this post, I will begin to provide referrals to other agents when I find SUPER Agents. I just found one that I would like to share with you . . . Susan Craft in Alexandria, Virginia.
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alexandria: Alexandria Has 8 New Additions to ZAGAT’s 2008 Dining Guide - 05/07/08 05:02 PM
The 2008 Zagat guide for the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas features 8 new listings for Alexandria restaurants for an overall total of 47. Nina and Tim Zagat, fanatic New York “foodies” started the first guide in 1979 as a hobby involving 200 friends and friends of friends. Today
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alexandria: Alexandria Celebrates George Washington with a Hometown Parade - 05/07/08 04:57 PM
On Monday, tourists and residents alike lined an 80 year old parade route to honor the birthday of Alexandria’s most famous resident, George Washington. The Larson family with Gatsby, their flat coated retriever getting ready for the parade (look closely, he really is there.) With clear skies and balmy winds (at least for
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alexandria: Single Family Home In Prime Location! KINGSTOWNE, ALEXANDRIA! - 05/06/08 10:12 AM
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alexandria: Alexandria, LA - Garden District Home - 05/01/08 03:02 PM
Come home to this comfortable Garden District house with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Present sellers refinished some hardwood floors and added the 1/2 bath. The sunny master bedroom is just off the kitchen. Double doors open from the master bedroom to a deck. A detached carport is behind the
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alexandria: Which Homes Are Selling the Fastest and With the Least Discount? The Answer May Surprise You - 04/29/08 04:32 PM
Whether you are in the market to buy a home or to sell your current home, it is important to keep abreast of market statistics (or at least to work with a knowledgeable REALTOR who does). Newspapers, national magazines, and television news report on regional and national trends, but don't do
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alexandria: Six Old Town Homes Featured on Historic Garden Week Tour in Alexandria - 04/21/08 07:11 PM
Six Old Town homes were open to the public today for the beginning of Historic Garden Week in Virginia. During the April 19-27 festivities, visitors across the Commonwealth will step through the gates of more than 250 of Virginia’ s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks. Three dozen separate tours
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alexandria: Beautiful, in Spite of it all! - 04/16/08 03:17 PM
At one point or another, I'm sure we've all complained that our house is way too small. After taking a look inside Alexandria's Spite House, you may be in awe of how much space you actually do have. Located in historic Old Town Alexandria, the Spite House was built in 1830
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alexandria: Washington Post: Clicking With Buyers. As Real Estate Web Sites Evolve, So Do Home Shoppers' Habits - 04/15/08 01:49 PM
Interesting and insightful article from Saturday's Washington Post. -Rick Bengson Clicking With Buyers As Real Estate Web Sites Evolve, So Do Home Shoppers' Habits By Renae MerleWashington Post Staff Writer Saturday, April 12, 2008; Page F01 Cindy Lawson won't venture from her sofa for anything less than a two-bedroom condominium with a parking space and
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alexandria: New Butcher Shop in Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood Sells Out on Opening Day - 04/14/08 09:47 PM
Let’s Meat on the Avenue, at 2403 Mt. Vernon Avenue, opened its doors on Saturday morning, April 12, at 8:00am. The first customer walked through the door at 8:02am and the butcher case was empty by 12:02pm! Steve Gatward, Del Ray resident, shop owner, and butcher extraordinaire was both apologetic and
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alexandria: 2181 Jamieson Avenue #607, Alexandria, VA - Reduced! - 04/14/08 11:30 AM
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alexandria: Alexandria’s Parker-Gray Neighborhood Applies for Historic Designation - 04/12/08 12:58 PM
The City of Alexandria announced that the Department of Planning and Zoning has begun the process of nominating the Uptown/Parker-Gray neighborhood to the National Register of Historic Places. A community meeting to discuss the National Register Process and findings of historic research will be held on Monday, February 4, 2008 from
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alexandria: 22304 Alexandria, VA Subdivisions P-Z - 04/08/08 07:57 AM
Alexandria, VA Subdivisions 22304 Zip code I have been working on a list of real estate subdivisions for Alexandria, Virginia in the 22304 Zip code. These are the subdivisions that start with A-O. Please let me know if I have missed any good ones.... |Parkside At Alexandria |Pavilion On The Park |Picketts Ridge |Place One |Plaza |Quaker Park Estates
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alexandria: 301 South Reynolds St. Alexandria, VA - 04/03/08 02:48 PM
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alexandria: The Torpedo Factory - 03/31/08 04:59 PM
Skip the choicest art museums and galleries in the metro DC area and head to Old Town Alexandria in Virginia for The Torpedo Factory. Well known but sometimes overlooked, this art center houses the studios of more than 165 visual artists, six cooperative galleries and the Alexandria Archeology Museum. The Torpedo
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alexandria: 22304 Alexandria, VA Subdivisions - 03/31/08 12:42 PM
Alexandria, VA Subdivisions 22304 Zip code I have been working on a list of real estate subdivisions for Alexandria, Virginia in the 22304 Zip code. These are the subdivisions that start with A-O. Please let me know if I have missed any good ones.... Alexandria Knolls |Alexandria Overlook |Belle Wood |Brigadoon |Brookville |Cameron Knolls |Cameron Station |Canterbury Square |Carlton
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alexandria: 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 custom
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alexandria: 22303 Alexandria Virginia Subdivisions - 03/26/08 12:43 PM
Alexandria, VA Subdivisions 22303 Zipcode I have been working on a list of real estate subdivisions for Alexandria, Virginia in the 22303 Zipcode. Please let me know if I have missed any good ones.... Annalane Terrace |Berkshire East |Burgundy Farm |Burgundy Manor |Burgundy Village |Elmwood |Fair Haven |Farrington Place |Fort Lyon |Fort Lyon Heights |Hickory Knoll |Hunting Creek Club
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alexandria: 22302 Alexandria VA Subdivisions - 03/25/08 04:13 PM
Alexandria, VA Subdivisions 22302 Zipcode I have been working on a list of real estate subdivisions for Alexandria, Virginia in the 22302 Zipcode. Please let me know if I have missed any good ones.... Alexandria |Beverley Estates |Beverley Hills |Bolling Brook |Bolling Brook Towers |Braddock Heights |Chapel Hill |Fairlington Towne |Kenwood Towers |Kingsgate |Maple Grove |Northampton Place |Parc East
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alexandria: 22301 Alexandria VA Subdivisions - 03/24/08 01:14 PM
Alexandria, VA Subdivisions 22301 Zipcode I have been working on a list of real estate subdivisions for Alexandria, Virginia in the 22301 Zipcode. Please let me know if I have missed any good ones.... Abingdon |Braddock Heights |Del Ray |Park Place |River Terrace/Del Ray |Rosemont |Rosemont Park |South Braddock Heights |Temple Park | Also if anybody knows any good
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alexandria: Northern Virginia Real Estate - 03/18/08 02:02 PM
Hi, this is new for me...so give me a break! I am a full-time real estate professional working with buyers and sellers in the "close to DC" counties of Fairfax, Arlington, cities of Alexandria and Falls Church. I live in the Kingstowne area and my office is in Arlington, so I
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alexandria: Habitat ReStore – Saving You Money and Helping the Community - 03/07/08 04:34 PM
In our recent post about the Capital Home & Garden Show, we mentioned donating items to the Habitat ReStore. The ReStore (7770-A Richmond Highway, Alexandria) is such a great place, we thought we would tell you a little more about it. ReStore is a resale business that sells new and gently used building
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alexandria: 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
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alexandria: Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale - 02/28/08 05:27 PM
At this time of year, your home may not be the only thing you are thinking about updating - what about your wardrobe? This Saturday, March 1, 2008 the 4th Annual Boutique Warehouse Sale will be held in Alexandria in a new, larger location. The sale will take place at the George
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alexandria: 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 never received the necessary approvals
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alexandria: NEW LISTING IN LICKING COUNTY! 5105 BATTEE RD PRICED AT $137,500 - 02/21/08 01:24 PM
This older home located in Alexandria, OH was remodeled in 1993-94-On the 1st floor is the bathroom, master bedroom & laundry room. The 1+ acre lot has a screened porch which gives you a view of the open scenery. Country living but still within minutes of Easton Shopping Center and New Albany. Located 5 minutes
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alexandria: 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 site (elevation 249 feet)
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alexandria: FORT HUNT PARK ALIVE AND WELL IN MOUNT VERNON VA - 02/19/08 04:27 PM
Fort Hunt (Sheridan's Point in Washington's Day) served as a fort to defend the settlers against Indians in the 17th century. In the latter part of the 19th century gun batteries were installed to defend Washington, D.C. during the Spanish American War along with Fort Washington in Maryland. It served for a brief time as an ROTC
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alexandria: Will the Sellers Come Down on the Price? - 02/18/08 09:40 AM
People who are selling their homes need be cognizant of the questions that buyers ask when viewing homes. The first question on every buyer's mind is invariably: How Long Has That House Been on the Market? A close second and closely linked with the first question is the ever present query:
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alexandria: WaterGate @ Landmark Condo Rental! Beautifully Remodeled 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Baths - 02/16/08 10:42 AM
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alexandria: I've got 15, 20, 25, 30 years in the business...can you say EGO - 02/15/08 05:49 PM
Have you ever met someone who says...I've got "x" number of years in the business or I have been doing this for ______years. And they say it as if you are supposed to then believe them more, or as if your opinion doesn't matter from that point on. or as if
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alexandria: Jan Market Stats - 02/12/08 05:22 PM
Jan 2008 Arlington, VA Current DOM 85 this time last year 82 Total Actives 859 417 (SFH) 442 (condo)
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alexandria: FULL SERVICE GAS STATION THRIVES IN MOUNT VERNON VA - 02/11/08 07:19 PM
There is only one gas station in the Fort Hunt section of Mount Vernon. It is located in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center .
Yes, they pump your gas, wash the windows and check the oil and fluid levels. Even though they are the only gas station in the Fort
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alexandria: Back To The Future at the Hollin Hall Shopping Center in Mount Vernon VA - 02/11/08 05:30 PM
The Hollin Hall Shopping Center located on Fort Hunt Road has survived handsomely since it was built in conjunction with Hollin Hall Village in the late 1940's and early 1950's.
The facade of the Safeway at the north end of the complex is typical of the architectural design of that
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alexandria: local real estate stats, 22201, 22202 and Arlington VA - 02/11/08 05:06 PM
You mentioned advice on the market. and in 22202 the avg sold price is actually down 2.5% compared to last year in 07 vs 06 sold prices where down 26.5% in 06 vs 05 sold prices where up 47 % In 22201 Clarendon 22201 the avg sold price is up 7%
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alexandria: Town Home For Sale - Alexandria VA - $519,900 - Foreclosure - www.fredva.com - 02/09/08 05:56 PM
Kevin McGrath
Selling Homes In The Fredericksburg Virginia Area
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alexandria: Alexandria's Lake Rowley? - 02/08/08 08:40 PM
Lake Rowley Geneva is 630 acres and conveniently located on the eastern edge of Alexandria (not only is it a short trip to local schools, shopping, medical facilities, etc. but on the east side of Lake Geneva is The Geneva Golf Club and Weston Station). It is well known for
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alexandria: When is Alexandria NOT Alexandria? - 02/05/08 08:54 AM
What the heck does he mean by that title? In Northern Virginia, A is not always A. To make sense of this, you must understand that in addition to counties, Virginia also has independent cities, with separate city governments and services that are not part of any county. Thus, the mailing
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alexandria: Swimming Pool Homes in Alexandria, VA - 02/02/08 02:28 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory D. Maley Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chevy Chase 5028 Wisconsin Avenue, NW • Washington, DC 20016 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 202.362.5800 Fax: 202.478.1735 (c) 2008 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Short Sales - 01/27/08 09:14 AM
What a mess these short sales are? There hard for the home owner and they are hard for the real estate agents involved. Home owners must leave the home they love or at least are familiar with and then how will they deal with the financials? If they sell for less
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alexandria: Waterfront Homes in Alexandria, VA - 01/26/08 05:29 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory D. Maley Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chevy Chase 5028 Wisconsin Avenue, NW • Washington, DC 20016 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 202.362.5800 Fax: 202.478.1735 (c) 2008 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Swimming Pool Homes in Alexandria, VA - 01/26/08 04:51 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory D. Maley Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chevy Chase 5028 Wisconsin Avenue, NW • Washington, DC 20016 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 202.362.5800 Fax: 202.478.1735 (c) 2008 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Foreclosures and Bank-Owned Properties in Alexandria Virginia - 01/25/08 01:27 PM
Foreclosures can be very rough on an owner of a home. There's lots of blame to spread around. Some of the blame falls on unscrupulous and/or greedy lenders, some on unwise borrowers, some on the frenzy of the recent real estate boom, and yes, even some of it on the bad
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alexandria: Penthouse Condo for Sale, 3000 sq feet, with City views - 01/25/08 12:38 PM
Penthouse for sale 1211 S. Eads ST, Arlington, VA 22202 Penthouse condo, 21st floor, appx 3000 square feet Large 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths Plus, ½ bath Wrap around city views of Washington DC, Arlington and Alexandria Gourmet kitchen 3 Private glass enclosed balconies 2
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alexandria: YACHT HAVEN ESTATES Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/23/08 07:56 PM
Yacht Haven Estates is a waterfront community of 175 homes. They were built in the 1970's and are sited on 1/2 to 3/4 acre lots. The subdivision is home to Mount Vernon Yacht Club on the Potomac River. Many of the original homes on the waterfront have been expanded or replaced with custom homes. The remaining
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alexandria: Competitive Edge--Pricing your home for sale - 01/20/08 11:11 AM
An interesting article came out from bankrate.com regarding pricing your home to sell in a down market. In this market what you want to do is price it right where you think the home is going to sell. That way you don't end up chasing the market and end up selling for
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alexandria: Five Reasons to Love Lake Carlos (Alexandria, MN) - 01/20/08 10:09 AM
Alexandria has many, many beautiful lakes. In fact, from most places of employment, you can walk out the door and be at a lake within 5 minutes (while Alexandria is a popular, bustling community, traffic isn't a factor in Alexandria). It is tough to choose one as a favorite, but if
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alexandria: HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/16/08 09:58 AM
Hollin Hall Village is just that - a village of 580 homes off Fort Hunt Road. Although the homes are 50+ years old they are solidly built one level ramblers and continue to be extremely popular. The picture below is representative of how the original homes looked, but many of them
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alexandria: Waterfront Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 01/15/08 02:41 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory D. Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2008 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Swimming Pool Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 01/15/08 01:34 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory D. Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2008 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Military Relocation- Fort Myer and Eminent Domain Go Hand in Hand - 01/13/08 11:31 AM
It doesn’t matter how famous you might be in US history if you can’t pay your bills the government is going to confiscate your land. And this is what happened to none other than Robert E. Lee and his wife during the civil war. General Lee was unable to keep
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alexandria: Waterfront Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 01/08/08 01:41 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory D. Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2008 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Swimming Pool Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 01/08/08 01:03 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory D. Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2008 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Waterfront Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 01/02/08 04:00 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2008 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Swimming Pool Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 01/02/08 03:09 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2008 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Waterfront Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 12/27/07 04:35 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2007 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Swimming Pool Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 12/27/07 04:14 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2007 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: AN HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA CHURCH ROOF - 12/21/07 03:23 PM
The Christmas ornament at the right is a slate roof section from one of the most historic churches in Northern Virginia. Old Presbyterian Meeting House on South Fairfax Street in the City of Alexandria was chartered as a Presbyteian congregation in 1772 . The sanctuary you see pictured was built in 1775. The front steps were
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alexandria: Swimming Pool Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 12/20/07 03:23 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2007 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Waterfront Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 12/20/07 02:56 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2007 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: OFHEO Quarterly Report: Washington, DC, MSA Statistics - 12/17/07 12:42 PM
For the first time in almost 13 years OFHEO's quarterly report, released November 29, showed a quarterly decline in average housing prices. Unlike other studies, the index tracks actual value shifts in existing houses whose mortgages are owned or included in securities guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac--and therefore is
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alexandria: Swimming Pool Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 12/14/07 02:54 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2007 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Waterfront Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 12/14/07 02:40 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2007 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Historic Churches in Northern Virginia-Alexandria - 12/14/07 09:59 AM
Today’s church is not quite as old as the others in the previous articles in the series but it is a beautiful church with a long history in Old Town Alexandria. Not as famous as its neighbor Christ Church the Washington Street Church has its place in Alexandria history as
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alexandria: You Owe The Industry This -- Educating Your Buyers, Sellers and Investors - 12/12/07 08:43 PM
Lately, I have had a surge of clients who bought or sold a property without having a clue of what they were doing. Because they had no clue, lenders or worst their agent took advantage of their lack of knowledge of the real estate process. Now they are in the Short Sale
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alexandria: Top 10 Most Walkable Cities - 12/09/07 08:04 PM
Earlier this evening I had a converstion with some clients about different regions. I did see this and told them about the DC Metro area and it's walkability. So I'd like to submit this to the rest in case there were compairing. A Brookings Institution researcher says after the advent of the
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alexandria: KINGSTOWNE NOVEMBER 2007 TOWN HOME MARKET REPORT - 12/09/07 01:40 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for KINGSTOWNE 22315. 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
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alexandria: KINGSTOWNE NOVEMBER 2007 TOWN HOME MARKET REPORT - 12/09/07 01:39 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for KINGSTOWNE 22315. 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
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alexandria: KINGSTOWNE NOVEMBER 2007 DETACHED HOME MARKET REPORT - 12/09/07 01:38 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for KINGSTOWNE 22315. 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
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alexandria: KINGSTOWNE NOVEMBER 2007 DETACHED HOME MARKET REPORT - 12/09/07 01:38 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for KINGSTOWNE 22315. 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
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alexandria: KINGSTOWNE NOVEMBER 2007 PATIO HOME MARKET REPORT - 12/09/07 01:36 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for KINGSTOWNE 22315. 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
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alexandria: KINGSTOWNE NOVEMBER 2007 PATIO HOME MARKET REPORT - 12/09/07 01:35 PM
This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for KINGSTOWNE 22315. 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
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alexandria: Swimming Pool Homes in Alexandria, Virginia - 12/04/07 02:41 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 (c) 2007 Gregory D. Maley
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alexandria: Real Deals in New Construction - 12/04/07 02:06 PM
Have you been dreaming of that picture-perfect home with the snazzy kitchen, modern fixtures, and manicured lawn? If so, then new construction might be a great option for you -- and now is a fantastic time to be in the market for this type of housing! Here's the deal. We
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alexandria: Foreclosure Basics - 12/04/07 02:04 PM
Unless you've been living in a cave for the last year or so, you've no doubt heard that foreclosures (aka "bank-owned" properties) are on the rise. A foreclosure happens when a homeowner can no longer pay their mortgage and, as a result, the bank obtains ownership of the property. This unfortunate
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alexandria: Housing Inventory Snapshot - 12/01/07 07:16 PM
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alexandria: Get Ready to Winterize - 11/29/07 09:23 AM
Now that colder weather is upon us, I wanted to pass along some tips for ways that you can prepare your home for the winter. It's not too early to start thinking about these things, so don't wait too long or you might be sorry! TIP 1 -- Check the heating system.
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alexandria: Beware of the "Numbers Gang" - 11/29/07 09:22 AM
This month, I wanted to expose an increasingly common "trick" that many "ghoulish" real estate agents are playing on unsuspecting clients. It goes something like this... You're planning to sell your property and you invite one of these agents over to present their marketing plan. During the discussion, they proudly proclaim that your property is
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