With the election of our first African-American President, I thought it might be a good time to take note of Alexandria's Black History Museum. African Americans have been an important part of the Alexandria's history and vibrant community back to the city's founding in 1749. Both as slaves and a
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11/19/2008
Richmond Highway Express, nicknamed "REX" is a bus route operated by the WMATA (the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) in partnership with Fairfax County, the City of Alexandria, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Federal Government. The REX is a limited stop express bus that serve
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11/16/2008
Condos are often the most volatile real estate investments. When prices go up, they go WAY up in a condo. When prices go down, competition is fierce to sell. In a tough market here are some great ideas Times are certainly tough for sellers right now. And you probably won't sell your house for th
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11/15/2008
When we think of Fall, we think of chores around the house. Condo owners don't have to worry much about these reminders It looks like we arrived home just in time to enjoy the Virginia foliage! When we woke up this morning, the wind had knocked the leaves off the trees and into every nook an
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11/15/2008
The old ways are often the best waysI'm a huge advocate of encouraging friends and family to make our homes a true blessing. Hence, my thoughts and my blogs will reflect that. More than anything, my family do our best to live by it. There are some very simple guidelines to follow when purchasing
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11/15/2008
The holidays are approaching and here are a few thoughtsWith the Holidays approaching, many buyers feel uncomfortable purchasing a home in November or December. These are the foolish ones! There is no better present to give yourself and your family then a new home to celebrate the holidays! Ma
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11/14/2008
Since September of 1985, Fairfax County has provided an alternative to WMATA's Metrobus called the Fairfax Connector. The Fairfax Connector began operation in the southern end of Fairfax County from Huntington Metro Station to Mount Vernon and Fort Belvoir. Today the Connector has more than fifty
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11/14/2008
The question to ask Here are the questions to ask yourself if home buying is right for you Do you need the flexibility of renting? or can you afford to stay in your home for at least 5 years or longer? Can you afford a 20% down payment? Can you afford a monthly payment on a 30-year fixed mort
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11/12/2008
Here's a tip we don't often rememberA space that we often forget about is our beloved, yet often neglected launry room. Yet, this is where we wash our cloths, iron & set ourselves 'right' for the world to see. Here are a few easy & effective tips to help you get this area in order: De-Clutter &
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11/09/2008
I couldn't agree more with this little nuggetCapital Appreciaion should be the last reason to buy; as homes do cost about 8%-10% year to own when you figure in interest, taxes, insurance and upkeep. Though, if you have a fixed rate mortgage, pay down principal and are patient, history tells us,
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11/08/2008
