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Memorial Day Weekend: It's Pool Time!

By Brian Block

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President

May 22, 2008 11:56 PM

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.

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Gary McAdams

GMAC Schwartz Property Sales - Key West, FL

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

May 23, 2008 12:20 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

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.

May 23, 2008 02:07 AM

n d

Naoma Doriguzzi - Virginia Beach, VA

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!

May 23, 2008 03:57 AM

Rosario Lewis

DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY

GRI, SRES - DDR Realty - Orange County, NY

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

May 23, 2008 07:33 AM

"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.

President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

Brian...

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

TLW...ROAR!

May 23, 2008 11:13 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

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.

May 23, 2008 12:25 PM

Brian Block

RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA

Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

GARY: Enjoy the game. Who's playing?

May 23, 2008 11:07 PM

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!

May 23, 2008 11:08 PM

NAOMA: Enjoy the beach this weekend.

ROSARIO: Me too!

May 23, 2008 11:09 PM

TLW: Enjoy!

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

May 23, 2008 11:10 PM

Tom Plant

WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

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

May 25, 2008 10:25 AM

Jason Sardi

Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC

Your Agent for Life

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

May 25, 2008 10:55 PM

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.

May 26, 2008 05:29 AM

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

May 26, 2008 05:30 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

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

May 28, 2008 09:21 AM

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