alexandria virginia real estate: Carlyle: Tons of New Development Surrounds the Patent & Trademark Office in Alexandria - 10/03/08 11:32 AM
In 2006, the United States Patent & Trademark Office moved from the Crystal City area of Arlington to Alexandria, Virginia. Close to 9,000 employees were transferred to the new headquarters on the western end of Old Town Alexandria in the Carlyle development between Duke Street and Eisenhower Avenue.
As
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alexandria virginia real estate: Condo Inventory in Alexandria, Virginia: October 2008 - 10/02/08 06:05 PM
As of today, October 2, 2008, there are 354 condos on the market in Alexandria, Virginia (16% less than the 417 on the market this time last year). This represents almost exactly 50% of the inventory of homes currently available in the City of Alexandria. During the month of September, 56
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alexandria virginia real estate: What's Been Selling this Summer in Cameron Station?: Summer Sales Report for Premier Alexandria Community - 08/05/08 08:32 PM
Cameron Station is one of the premier communities in Alexandria, Virginia. Summer sales have been steady. Currently there are 16 homes on the market. This includes 2 condominiums and 14 townhouses, priced from $305,000 to $900,000.
Here’s an update on the sales in Cameron Station from June 1st through July
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alexandria virginia real estate: Miss Universe May Live Next Door - 07/13/08 08:14 AM
Tonight on NBC you can watch the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant.
If you do, you'll catch a glimpse of Miss Columbia, Taliana Vargas, a beautiful 20 year old Columbian who is 5'11" with brown hair and black eyes.
I just learned that she lives here in Alexandria, Virginia with her
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alexandria virginia real estate: Townes at Cameron Parke, Alexandria: $15K Price Improvement -- $499,000 - 06/27/08 05:31 PM
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alexandria virginia real estate: Alexandria Virginia Average Condo Prices -- June 2008 - 06/08/08 05:08 PM
As of early June 2008, over 53% of the homes currently on the market for resale in Alexandria, Virginia are condominium units. Condos are scattered throughout the City of Alexandria, but the highest concentrations are found in Old Town Alexandria and in the West End "Condo Canyon."
How much do condos
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alexandria virginia real estate: 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 virginia real estate: Alexandria, Virginia: Alexandria Knolls West 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo -- Just Listed for $288,999 - 04/18/08 04:00 PM
Alexandria Knolls West is a great place to live -- take it from a REALTOR who actually lives in the building.
One of the greatest features (especially with the warm weather finally here) is the large balconies, some of the largest around in Northern Virginia. To learn more about the building
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alexandria virginia real estate: Alexandria, Virginia (March 2008): Serving Up Some Statistics on Home Sales - 04/17/08 07:20 AM
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Alexandria, Virginia, then you are no doubt hungry for data and statistics about the market. Just watching prices of particular homes and activity here and there is not enough since it only provides anecdotal evidence about what's going on in
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alexandria virginia real estate: Put a Spring in Your Step: Alexandria Homes on the Market - 03/19/08 04:37 PM
Tomorrow marks the official first day of Spring in Alexandria, Virginia. Well, actually it's the first day of Spring everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, but for purposes of this blog, we're only concerned with Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. The next four months are typically the busiest real estate selling season in
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alexandria virginia real estate: Kicking You While You're Down: More Taxes in Alexandria Virginia - 03/17/08 10:06 AM
Death and taxes... You've heard that one before. How's this for adding insult to injury? Alexandria Virginia homeowners are still trying to digest the news that their homes have slipped in value. Well, unless you've been ignoring the national, regional, and local news, or haven't crawled out of your shell in a while,
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alexandria virginia real estate: Orange vs. Blue: Condos on the Metro Line in Arlington & Alexandria - 03/14/08 08:05 PM
Among the attractions of condo living in Northern Virginia are affordability compared to single family homes and townhouses, less maintenance than a large home, and convenience of location. Location plays a big factor especially in Arlington and Alexandria where many condominium owners commute to work in D.C. As the two suburbs
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alexandria virginia real estate: Cameron Station Real Estate in 2008 - 03/13/08 04:06 PM
Prediction: Cameron Station sales are going to start heating up in the Spring. Shaking off the Winter doldrums, the real estate market is starting to get busy in Alexandria, Virginia and notably in the Cameron Station neighborhood, a premier community of townhouses, condos, and a smattering of single family homes. Last night,
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alexandria virginia real estate: 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
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alexandria virginia real estate: Own a Piece of History in Old Town Alexandria - 01/22/08 06:30 PM
George Washington slept here -- and so can you! Own a piece of history in Old Town Alexandria. It's been nine years since the City of Alexandria celebrated its Semiquincentennial (that makes it 259 years old, having been founded in 1749). Residents and visitors alike know Old Town Alexandria for its
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alexandria virginia real estate: Price Reduced on Alexandria 2 Bedroom Condo at Mayflower Square -- $220,000 - 12/18/07 06:29 PM
The price has been reduced for a quick sale at Mayflower Square in Alexandria. This ground floor condo in a very convenient location near the Pentagon and D.C. is attractively priced at $220,000. Additionally, it is available for rent for $1300/month.
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alexandria virginia real estate: Alexandria, Virginia: Current Home Prices & Inventory - 12/05/07 11:45 AM
More than 58% of the homes currently available for sale in Alexandria, Virginia are condominiums. See Alexandria Virginia Condominium Inventory -- November 2007. However, there are still a good number of single family homes and townhouses in all price ranges available throughout Alexandria City. As of December 5, 2007, there are 338
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alexandria virginia real estate: 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
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alexandria virginia real estate: Northern Virginia Real Estate -- Townhouses you can purchase for Under $500,000 - 11/06/07 04:41 PM
In Northern Virginia, single family homes can be prohibitively expensive especially for many buyers. The median price of a detached single family home exceeds $600,000. The biggest concentration of area jobs are in D.C. and the Tysons Corner area of Fairfax County. If you don't mind a longer commute, single family
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alexandria virginia real estate: Northern Virginia Real Estate -- Townhouses under $400,000 in Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax County - 11/03/07 04:01 PM
In Northern Virginia, single family homes can be prohibitively expensive especially for first-time homebuyers. The median price of a detached single family home exceeds $600,000. Many first-time buyers and people moving up from condominium living opt to purchase a townhouse. Townhouse communities are plentiful throughout the area and can offer a
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alexandria virginia real estate: It's About Life... - 09/16/07 07:12 PM
This has been a challenging this week. Thursday night I was involved in a four car collision. I was in car number two. The worst thing that happened... we had some injuries and several damaged cars. The best thing that happened...everyone was kind and gentle to one another and made what
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alexandria virginia real estate: Condos in Alexandria: How Much Do They Cost? - 08/15/07 10:10 PM
A full 55% of the homes currently on the market for resale in Alexandria, Virginia are comprised of condominium units. And there are still more being built... Condo living is a necessity for some who cannot afford the higher priced townhouse and single family homes in Northern Virginia. However, for many
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alexandria virginia real estate: Marketing Monday - 06/11/07 09:57 PM
I get a lot of calls from potential clients looking for "a deal". In my experience, most of the callers are watching infomercials late at night because they believe that Foreclosures and HUD owned homes are deals. My purpose today, is to inform and enlighten on the continuing dynamic Washington DC
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