alexandria virginia: Alexandria Virginia Recognized for Promoting Affordable Housing - 05/06/08 06:50 AM
This news just in...
Alexandria, Virginia was one of six cities recognized by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors as doing a great job to promote affordable housing opportunities. See the NAR press release here.
The other cities designated as 2008 Ambassador cities are Allentown, PA, Asheville, … (10 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Alexandria is Cool -- That's What the Sierra Club Said - 02/15/08 05:40 PM
Hot of the heels of finding out that Alexandria, Virginia was ranked as the Most Romantic City in the United States (just in time for Valentine's Day), I've now learned that Alexandria is a "Cool City!" Yes, I've known for a while that Alexandria is a cool place to live with … (14 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Proud to Be the Most Romantic City in the U.S.A. - 01/29/08 03:02 PM
Love is in the air! Literally.
Valentine's Day lurks around the corner in just over 2 weeks. Amazon.com just announced the Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in the U.S.A. Guess what? It's no surprise that the Commonwealth of Virginia tops the list with 3 cities. After all, people around the country and … (24 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Skip the Bookstore -- Skip on Over to Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Alexandria Library - 01/24/08 05:03 PM
Despite our fast-paced internet and television culture, Americans and Northern Virginians still enjoy cracking open a good book from time to time. The book industry is a mega-billion dollar industry with giants like Barnes & Noble, Borders Books, and online behemoth Amazon.com leading the pack. Small independent bookstores have increasingly been … (24 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Another Reason to Lower Your Price and Get Your Home Sold Now: Taxes Going Up - 12/08/07 10:05 AM
Consumer Alert: In 24 days, you will net less money when you sell your Northern Virginia home. If your house is currently on the market, it may be the time to lower your price and get your home sold now before January 1, 2008.
Why?
The answer: Taxes, more specifically the grantor's tax.
It's … (30 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Homes You Can Buy if You Have a Rich Uncle Die - 12/05/07 02:24 PM
Sudden windfall? A rich uncle has just left you his entire estate. How do you want to invest your newfound wealth? Consider real estate in Northern Virginia.
All kidding aside, there are 837 homes currently for sale with a pricetag of $1 million or more in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County. … (54 comments)
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alexandria virginia: How long does it take to Sell a Home in Alexandria, Virginia? - 12/01/07 06:35 AM
If you are considering selling your home in Alexandria, Virginia, it is important for you to understand the timing of the current real estate market. Despite media reports, properties are still selling in Northern Virginia, albeit slower than in years past.
As of December 1st, 2007, the average amount of time on … (14 comments)
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alexandria virginia: November Update on Cameron Station Sales - 11/28/07 10:37 AM
Summer is long gone, and the Autumn has passed by quickly. As the leaves are raked up around the Cameron Station gazebo and neighbors start decorating their homes for the holidays, it is time to have a look at how the market's doing in Cameron Station, a luxury community of townhouses, … (6 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Northern Virginia Real Estate -- Available Single Family Homes for $500,000 or Less - 10/27/07 02:52 PM
People relocating to Northern Virginia often ask what type of home they can purchase in different price ranges. Other people who ask about this include current D.C. and Northern Virginia residents who have not been in the housing market for a while and potential investors from other parts of the country.
Northern … (12 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Houses on a Hill: Overlook in Alexandria - 10/08/07 10:06 PM
If you've ever driven down Edsall Road heading west towards I-395, you may have noticed two entrances to a neighborhood called Overlook.
But chances are that unless you were specifically looking for a townhouse in this area of town, or you were just up for exploring and a short detour, you've … (13 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Condo Inventory in Alexandria, Virginia - 10/01/07 07:43 AM
As of today, October 1, 2007, there are 417 condos on the market in Alexandria, Virginia. This represents 48% of the inventory of homes currently available in the City of Alexandria. During the month of September, 63 Alexandria condos sold. Over the first 3 quarters of 2007, 816 condos sold in … (1 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Where the Homes Are: Current Inventory of Homes in Alexandria - 09/20/07 11:44 PM
Last week I wrote that home sales are holding steady in Alexandria, Virginia. The market has not slowed in Alexandria City as much as some other places in the Northern Virginia.
Today, I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Christine Todd, CEO of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, … (6 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Not a Statistic to Boast About: Teen Pregnancy in Alexandria Virginia - 09/18/07 10:40 PM
Having lived and worked as a Realtor in Alexandria, Virginia for the last 6 years, I spend much of my time pointing out the highlights of our area and describing the amenities of Alexandria and the surrounding towns to potential homebuyers. I’ve even (with tongue-in-cheek) proclaimed my joy at Money Magazine’s … (9 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Slow Market? No, it's Holding Steady in Alexandria, Virginia - 09/13/07 03:53 PM
Wherever I go these days, whomever I speak with, upon finding out that I am a Realtor, says the same thing "How are you doing these days? Slow market isn't it? Tough real estate market, eh?"
The facts are that the real estate market is always tough. If it isn't tough for … (7 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Sales in Cameron Station, Alexandria - 08/28/07 03:28 PM
Summer is a lovely time in the Cameron Station community in Alexandria where ice cream socials are held at the main gazebo, children are playing baseball on the fields at Ben Brenman Park, and homeowners are out walking their dogs around the neighborhood. Add to that the Cameron Station pool, blooming … (1 comments)
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alexandria virginia: "We can always reduce the price later" -- Price Reductions are NOT A GOOD MARKETING PLAN for Northern Virginia Homes - 08/13/07 02:27 PM
The number one secret for selling homes in Northern Virginia quickly and at the highest possible price is to price the property properly when it first goes on the market for sale. It's long been known that the longer a home lingers on the market, the lower price it is likely … (5 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Old Town Alexandria: Homes For Sale -- Something Old, Something New & Market Statistics - 08/10/07 02:44 PM
Old Town Alexandria is one of the most popular areas in Alexandria City for homebuyers. Occupying zip code 22314, Old Town's charms include the Potomac River, the Torpedo Factory Art Galleries (inside of what was once an actual torpedo factory), and the many great restaurants, boutique shops, historic homes, and businesses … (8 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Pool Party: What's the Price? - 07/15/07 01:09 PM
On this beautiful Sunday afternoon in the D.C. area, I’m getting ready to head over to the pool at my in-law’s house near Mount Vernon in Riverside Estates. We have our own pool at our condo in Alexandria, but it’s more relaxing when it’s just a family affair!
Anyways, in … (4 comments)
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alexandria virginia: Northern Virginia Neighborhoods: An Introduction to Cameron Station, Alexandria - 07/09/07 09:53 AM
If you have ever driven up and down Duke Street through the West End of Alexandria, shopped at the new Harris Teeter grocery store at Shops at Foxchase, or taken your children to one of the many programs at the Charles E. Beatley Library across the street, then you are aware … (0 comments)
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