condo 1 of alexandria: Inauguration Day 2009 --- the public's view
- 01/22/09 04:08 AM
My colleagues in Hawaii and Florida and even in Jackson Hole or Las Vegas, love to post pictures that make me drool with envy. Stunning beaches, snow-capped mountains and striking desert oasis condos we do not have in the Washington Metro Area, but we do have access to our national capital. And every four years we have access to history of a different sort, when our nation installs a President. Several of my friends in Northern Virginia made the trek to witness President Obama's swearing in. For most folks it started at 6 am at the Metro.
Even at 6 … (0 comments)
condo 1 of alexandria: Alexandria's Symphony Orchestra
- 01/21/09 01:31 AM
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra--- founded in 1954---has worked hard over the past 50+ years to establish a reputation for excellence. The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra ("ASO") is dedicated to providing quality, affordable and accessible music in the greater Metropolitan area of Northern Virginia. The ASO also strives to foster a life-long appreciation of symphonic music in area children through arts and music education in schools. The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra supports thematic and inter-arts programming with a mixture of contemporary music and classical pieces. The ASO prides itself on powerful performances under the directorship of Kim Allen Kluge. The ASO is fully professional … (0 comments)
This year's Condo 1 Christmas Party was held at Yaku in Arlington. Yaku is a unique mix of Peruvian and Asian food. The atmosphere is upscale, chic and fun. Some of the top agents at Condo 1 and Condo 1 affiliates were there along with some of our business associates and friends.
My wife Julie and I had the chance to mingle with former Condo 1 agent and property manager John "Mc Millions" McMillin. John is now a broker of the newly formed Landsdowne Realty.
Julie got a big hug from "Diamond" Lynn, a top … (3 comments)
condo 1 of alexandria: Richmond Highway Express (REX Bus)
- 11/16/08 10:40 PM
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 serves the Richmond Highway corridor. Before the REX, riders from Fort Belvoir had many stops to make along Richmond Highway enroute to Huntington Metrorail Station and to the King Street Metrorail Station. REX buses operate every 15 minutes in both directions on Richmond Highway during weekday rush hours. During non-rush hours and on Satuday the REX … (0 comments)
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 and cranny around the yard - including the roads and the gutters.
Remember to clean your rain gutters and drain pipes a few times this season. Be careful on back roads. There could be wet leaves or branches around the next turn. And don't … (0 comments)
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 mortgage? ask your CPA ... Does the tax benefit of home ownership offset a potential decline in home value? Have you reduced other real estate debt before you add more on this home purchase? Does a fixed monthly mortgage payment for … (0 comments)
A lot of times, I answer calls. I get calls from renters who want to rent condos and townhouses. I get calls from buyers who want to make appointments or who just have questions. I talk to landlords who use our property management services.
Sometimes I really don't know the answer. But when I don't know the answer, I don't make it up. I do my research and then I get back to my client.
I love Fall. However, cool weather and afternoon light are just the beginning of what quickly turns into the chaos of back to back holidays. If you can't believe I'm even mentioning the holiday season in October, just take a whirl in any of your local retail stores. You'll find skeleton costumes right next to the turkey decorations that are a mere aisle away from the Christmas lights. If you find that you need to list or sell a home during the holidays..... -How do you Stage your home, live in it while keeping … (0 comments)
condo 1 of alexandria: Porto Vecchio -- Luxury condos on the Potomac at Old Town Alexandria
- 10/05/08 01:00 AM
Porto Vecchio Condominiums are located on the George Washington Parkway at 1250 South Washington Street at the edge of Old Town Alexandria. These condos at the edge of the Capitol Beltway bring a touch of the Mediterranean to the colonial seaport that is Old Town Alexandria. Porto Vecchio is named after a famed port in Corsica. True to its namesake, this mansard-roofed complex looks like very much like a seaside villa transplanted to the Potomac. Terraces and colonnades present a elegant European styling which is uncommon in Alexandria. Built in 1983, Porto Vecchio is a mid-rise that houses 125 units. … (0 comments)
condo 1 of alexandria: Why Credit? Why a bailout?
- 10/02/08 11:10 PM
I really don't like the bailout. I'm sure I'm not going to get bailed out and I'm sure some well connected people will get their hands on that government money. Even though I don't like the bail-out I'm not positive that we shouldn't give the bail-out. It's all a bit complicated for me. I know condos. I don't know large scale economics. I thought I'd share the following which comes from EARL JOHNSON - GULF ATLANTIC FUNDING GROUP: Designed to provide liquidity within the financial market for businesses and individuals, the bailout was advertised as the ONLY hope to stop … (0 comments)
condo 1 of alexandria: Fashion Center at Pentagon City --- near the Pentagon and Crystal City
- 09/09/08 06:23 AM
Located just a few minutes from the nation's capital, Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is a high-class shopping environment which offers a wide variety of shopping venues. With more then 170 stores and restaurants, Fashion Centre will provide its shoppers with an enjoyable shopping experience. Some of the stores include Macy's Nordstrom, Armani Exchange, Kenneth Cole, and Victoria’s Secret just to name a few. The skylit Food Court features food from all over the world, some familiar such as McDonald's, Panda Express, and Starbucks Coffee. You might prefer something more like Au Bon Pain and A Pea in the Pod. Other … (0 comments)
condo 1 of alexandria: Crystal City -- urban village
- 08/27/08 11:30 PM
Residents of Crystal City enjoy a remarkably convenient lifestyle. Centered along a stretch of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1), Crystal City consists of a dramatic streetscape of office buildings, hotels, high-rise apartment buildings, shops and restaurants – all shaded by trees and linked by brick sidewalks. But the area’s real charm is hidden from view – literally. Crystal City is so designed that residents east of Route One can traverse the city’s entire length, north to south, through a system of climate-controlled underground concourses. Sheltered from extremes of heat and cold, rain and snow, residents of Crystal Gateway can walk from … (0 comments)
condo 1 of alexandria: The Torpedo Factory
- 08/11/08 09:18 AM
The Torpedo Factory is a beautiful art center with six galleries, over eighty artist studios, two work shops, and the Alexandria Archeology Museum. The Torpedo Factory Art Center is located on three floors for your viewing pleasure and is one of the largest art center in the entire United States. All this is located on the Potomac water front which is a prime location for any important cultural center. With over one hundred-sixty artists producing original works, there are many opportunities to buy one of a kind high quality works from all types of mediums including paintings, print making, jewelry, ceramics, … (0 comments)
Neighborhood notes, local features and tips for buyers, sellers, renters and landlords in Northern Virginia especially Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church. Including fast and free property search tools.
My colleagues in Hawaii and Florida and even in Jackson Hole or Las Vegas, love to post pictures that make me drool with envy. Stunning beaches, snow-capped mountains and striking desert oasis condos we do not have in the Washington Metro Area, but we do have access to our national capital. And every four years we have access to history of a different sort, when our nation installs a President.
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