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Memorial Day Weekend: It's Pool Time!

Memorial Day barbeques The official start of Summer is finally here!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

It's a time to honor the men and women of our armed forces for their service to our country and their brave sacrifices. It's also a time for burgers, barbeques, and parades.

While many Americans are getting ready to hit the road for the weekend, others are laying out the lounge chairs and preparing the pool for the traditional opening of pool season. At my condo in Alexandria Knolls West, pool preparations have been in full force for the last few weeks. The water is sparkling blue and clean, the hot tub is filled, and the lounge chairs were set up yesterday to ready things for the weekend. Similar efforts are taking place all over Northern Virginia. While this weekend may not be warm enough to dive right in, be assured that the hot Summer weather is on its way.

Alexandria Knolls West swimming pool Watergate at Landmark Condos Pool

Having your own pool or access to a community pool can be an important criteria in a Northern Virginia home search. Whether you decide to purchase a condominium, townhouse, or single family home, there just may be a pool in your future, no matter your price range. Read more about pools: Pool Party: What's the Price?

Swimming Pool

Here's links to some currently available Northern Virginia properties with pools:

CONDOMINIUMS W/COMMUNITY POOL

ALEXANDRIA KNOLLS WEST 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CONDO

CARLYLE TOWERS (OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA) 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CONDO

CONTINENTAL CONDO (ARLINGTON) W/ROOFTOP POOL

MARINA TOWERS (ALEXANDRIA) POOL ON THE POTOMAC RIVER

TOWNHOUSES W/COMMUNITY POOL

CAMERON STATION (ALEXANDRIA) 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH TOWNHOUSE

FAIRLINGTON VILLAGE (ARLINGTON) 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH TOWNHOUSE

POTOMAC GREENS (ALEXANDRIA) 4 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE

TOWNES OF CAMERON PARKE (ALEXANDRIA) 4 BEDROOM 3.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE

Fun in the Pool SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

ALEXANDRIA 4 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME W/POOL

SPRINGFIELD RAMBLER W/BIG INGROUND POOL

VIENNA 5 BEDROOM 3 BATH HOME W/POOL

ANNANDALE HOME W/GORGEOUS POOL

GREAT FALLS HOME ON 2.5 ACRES W/POOL

Ready to relax by the pool?

Please click here to get started on your Northern Virginia pool & home search.

Posted by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate on 05/23/2008 06:56 AM

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17 Comments on Memorial Day Weekend: It's Pool Time!

Memorial Day does seem to be an all American holiday. I'm going to the baseball game.

05/23/2008 07:20 AM

by Gary McAdams (GMAC Schwartz Property Sales)

Brian,

I think in this area the only way to go with a pool is one in the community or condo. We only get a few months use each year, unlike so many of our sunny state bloggers. I'm thinking about putting one of those small "treadmill" pools in my back yard, but then I realize what a pain it would be to take care of it.

05/23/2008 09:07 AM

by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

this is a great post! who wouldn't want to find a home that includes a community pool with practically no maintenance! i am looking forward to a relaxing weekend at the beach!

05/23/2008 10:57 AM

by n d (Naoma Doriguzzi)

Even when weather conditions are not quite right for taking a plunge, the appearance of crystal clear pool water makes me think summer fun.

05/23/2008 02:33 PM

by Rosario Lewis, GRI ~ DDR Realty, Orange County, NY (DDR Realty)

Brian...

I'll be the wrinkled blonde laying around by the pool :)

TLW...ROAR!

05/23/2008 06:13 PM

by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)

I have yet been able to justify the cost of the installation and maintenance of a pool when so many other pools are available. We have such a short season here in Michigan using the local pools seems so much more reasonable.

05/23/2008 07:25 PM

by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)

GARY: Enjoy the game. Who's playing?

05/24/2008 06:07 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

PAT: While pools are nice to have, they certainly are a lot of maintenance, especially for the 3 or 4 months of use we get here. In warmer climates, it's nice to have a pool year-round. I can just picture you in that treadmill pool!

05/24/2008 06:08 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

NAOMA: Enjoy the beach this weekend.

05/24/2008 06:08 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

ROSARIO: Me too!

05/24/2008 06:09 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

TLW: Enjoy!

05/24/2008 06:09 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

TERRY: Yes, I can understand in Michigan that the pool season must be quite short -- what is it? About a month?

05/24/2008 06:10 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Brian - Here's hoping you had a great weekend. We had rain, hail, snow and tornados!

05/25/2008 05:25 PM

by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

Have a wonderful weekend Mr. Block. I'll be the pale Italian Guy (Mojito in hand) sitting next to that wrinkled blonde:-)

05/26/2008 05:55 AM

by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

TOM: The weather was gorgeous all weekend long! Though I was too busy meeting with clients, showing homes, holding an open house, etc. to enjoy it much.

05/26/2008 12:29 PM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

JASON: Thanks, my friend. A Mojito sounds really good just about now.

05/26/2008 12:30 PM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Pool time...beach time....grill time............sounds indeed like Memorial Day weekend!!!

05/28/2008 04:21 PM

by Barbara-Jo & Bill - - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty)

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