condo: Crystal City Condo Search - 11/13/13 03:08 AM
Crystal City is the paragon of convenience. Crystal City has an abundance of shops and eateries. Crystal City has more than 200 shops. Everything from apparel and electronics to jewelry and gifts to newsstands and convenience items are found here.
Many of these shops are located underground between Crystal Drive 15th and 23rd Streets. The shops of Crystal City are just five minutes from downtown Washington, Old Alexandria, and right off the Metro Yellow/Blue line at the Crystal City station.
Some of the reasons that people choose to live in Crystal City is for these shops, but people also love the … (0 comments)

condo: Reston Town Center Hosted Northern VA Fine Arts Festival - 11/12/13 01:53 AM
Reston Town Center hosted the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival from May 17-19, 2013. The Reston Town Center is located at 11900 Market St  Reston, VA 20190. The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival hosted over 200 artisans in 16 different categories including ceramics, digital and multi-media art, drawing, fiber/textiles, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood.
The festival brought artists and art lovers together on the temporarily closed off streets. There were several blocks to walk and view displayed artwork; several people brought their dogs with them. Admission was free. The festival … (0 comments)

condo: Courtyard at Carlyle Towers - 11/12/13 01:50 AM
Carlyle Towers
Carlyle Towers is located in the Carlyle District of Alexandria VA just a few blocks from the King St. and Eisenhower Metro Stations. Carlyle Towers offers upscale condominiums in a highly desirable location near Old Town Alexandria. Carlyle Towers is near the USPTO and is an easy commute to the Pentagon or Washington DC via the Yellow Line or Blue Line. The Carlyle District is home to many restaurants and the AMC Hoffman movie theaters. Nearby Old Town is home to even more restaurants and sites.
Carlye Towers has a parking garage for residents. Guests can find very short-term … (0 comments)

condo: Braddock Place - 11/12/13 01:48 AM
Braddock Place is a condominium community located near Braddock Metro Station. The condominium homes in Braddock Place are reasonably priced with excellent commutes to Alexandria, the Pentagon, Crystal City, DC and Arlington. Here’s a winter view from a typical balcony as it looks back toward Old Town and the Potomac.
Braddock Place
Most condos at Braddock Place are in good condition.
Braddock Place
Braddock Place condos are just a few paces from the Braddock Metro Station passing through the circle and then overpass to the station.
courtyard at Braddock Place
All units have balconies in this condo community.
Balcony at Braddock … (0 comments)

condo: Northampton — luxury condos with a nice price - 11/11/13 04:18 AM
Northampton Place is a condominium community located on the extreme West End of Alexandria near Falls Church and Skyline. Northampton Place is near King St. (Rt. 7) relatively close to I-395. DASH and other buses serve this area very well. Northhampton is one of the newer high-rises on the left when you are heading for Bailey’s Crossroads. It’s not on King St., but you can see the complex from King St. The address is actually 3101 North Hampton Drive, Alexandria VA.
Northampton condos are 648 sqft to 1,400 sqft with both one and two bedroom models. There are a total of … (0 comments)

condo: An introduction to Cardinal Forest in West Springfield VA - 11/08/13 12:03 AM

Cardinal Forest is a condominium development set on rolling forested terrain in West Springfield. Cardinal Forest was constructed in 1968 and was converted to condos in 1978. Cardinal Forest features 130 acres of mature landscaping that is very well tended. Cardinal Forest offers pools, trails and quiet living near Lake Accotink. In Cardinal Forest, there is a total of 1,050 units—501 of which are town houses and 549 of which are condominium homes. Most of the units are brick exterior, some are stucco and this translates to lower maintenance fees for condo owners here.

Cardinal Forest has exactly 26 … (1 comments)

condo: The pools at Watergate at Landmark - 11/06/13 04:01 AM
 
Balcony view to the center of the community
Watergate at Landmark is located in the West End of Alexandria between I-395 and I-495 (the Capital Beltway). In today’s market the condos at Watergate offer a measure of luxury and a convenient location at a reasonable price.

One of the many amenities of the Watergate is the large resort style pool.
 
But when it rains or in the winter, there is still a nice place to take a dip at the Watergate. Although not so large as the outside pool, the indoor pool is nonetheless quite pleasant, with plenty … (0 comments)

condo: Where is Kingstowne? - 11/06/13 03:58 AM
Nice flowers greet those entering Kingstowne
Directions to Kingstowne’s Business Office and
Community Centers, from the Capital Beltway Exit the Beltway at the South Van Dorn exit and proceed south on South
Van Dorn Street. Follow South Van Dorn across Franconia Road where you will enter
Kingstowne (you will see the Kingstowne brick wall on your right). Continue on South Van Dorn Street, past its intersection with Lake
Village Drive. Kingstowne’s and its pool will be on your right, at 6450 South Van Dorn. Merge right onto Kingstowne Village Parkway. Follow it for about a mile and a half, through two traffic
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condo: Franconia Springfield Metro Station - 11/06/13 03:56 AM
Last stop on the Blue Line
 
Franconia-Springfield Metro station is located in Springfield, Virginia at the end of the Blue Line. The address of this station is 6880 Frontier Drive, Springfield VA 22150, which places it just off the Fairfax County Parkway in close proximity to the Springfield Mall.
While the metro stations in Alexandria and Arlington are designed for urban living for the use of those within walking distance, the Franconia Springfield station is designed for commuters with cars. This station has Metro’s largest parking garage, with over five thousand parking spaces. Commuters from Franconia, Springfield and Kingstowne all … (0 comments)

condo: Writing the Offer to Purchase - 11/03/13 11:31 PM
When you’ve picked out the house, townhouse or condo you want to make your own, it’s time to write the offer. An offer is a written description of the terms under which you the buyer would purchase the subject property. If the seller accepts your terms the next step would be to proceed to closing and thus full ownership of the property. Although most Realtors in Northern Virginia use the standard Northern Virginia Association of Realtors contract there are many possible contingencies, addenda and options that will alter the offer to make it specific to your situation.
One of the most … (2 comments)

condo: The Alexandria House — condos with a view in Old Town Alexandria - 11/03/13 11:28 PM
The Alexandria House is located a few blocks from King St. on Madison St. in Old Town Alexandria between the waterfront and the Washington St. This towering landmark of a building boasts broad wrap-around balconies with views. This condo complex is in a spectacular neighborhood, but to me anyway, the real appeal of the Alexandria House is the balconies and the views.

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condo: The Royalton of Alexandria–Fine Condo Living - 11/03/13 11:23 PM
 
The Royalton of Old Town Alexandria The Royalton of Alexandria is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria,  steps away from the King Street Metro, Amtrak and the VRE. The Royalton condos are a commuters dream!  These high-ceiling units offer granite counters and stainless steel appliances.  The Royalton of Alexandria has a fitness room and underground parking.  The Royalton of Old Town Alexandria is conveniently located atop of a gourmet grocery store.

 
The Royalton of Alexandria is close to all the major employment and transportation centers–Washington, Arlington, Falls Church, Springfield, Crystal City.  The Royalton is located … (0 comments)

condo: Where is the Royalton? - 11/01/13 04:28 AM
The Royalton is located at the intersection of Duke St. and Holland. The Royalton shares space with Whole Foods and is just across the street from the restaurant Table Talk. Nearby there are the Shops at Duke St. Square as well as Carlyle District and the USPTO. The Royalton is close to Eisenhower Valley.
The Royalton is in Old  Town Alexandria and has easy access to the King St. Metro as well as the King St. Trolley. The walk score here is 89. Homes at the Royalton were built in 2007.
 
The gym Royalton penthouse Entrance to the Royalton condos on … (2 comments)

condo: Inside the Royalton Condos in Alexandria VA - 10/31/13 04:02 AM
 

The Royalton is located at the intersection of Duke St. and Holland about a block and a half from the King St. Metro in Alexandria VA. These condominium residences are strategically located in the shadows of the George Washington Masonic Memorial where the Carlyle District meets Old Town. The Royalton is located in the same building as the Whole Foods Market, so it’s sited at a paragon of convenience. The Carlyle District and Old Town in Alexandria VA are home to some of Northern Virginia’s best restaurants.
Take a trip down the Yellow Line and it’s easy to see … (1 comments)

condo: Activities and Amenities of River Towers condos - 10/30/13 01:26 AM
Your residency at River Towers includes many free amenities including a beautiful clubhouse with two pools and an exercise room. There is a variety of businesses at River Towers. On site there is a doctor, a tax preparer, a frame shop, a barber shop, a mortgage company. Here’s a short list of the many activities available right at River Towers:
Winter scene
Basketball Biking Bird Watching Boating Cinema Diving Farmer’s Market Fitness Center Fishing Golf Hiking Historical Game Club Jet Skiing Library Mount Vernon Recreation Center Monuments Museums Racquetball Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria.
Restaurants Roof Deck … (0 comments)

condo: Does your HOA or condo restrict vehicles? - 10/30/13 01:24 AM
Condo Alexandria manages several properties at Island Creek. Last night the vehicle of one of our tenants was towed.
When I found this out I was a bit upset, so I worked a round of emails through the tenants, the landlord and the condo association. We advised all parties concerned that Condo Alexandria proceeds from several assumptions:
Landlord and the tenants are entitled to all the benefits and rights of the subject association Our tenants and landlords are bound by the same rules and regulations as everyone else. We also believe that we are part of a community and as such … (2 comments)

condo: The Plaza — condo association information - 10/29/13 12:39 AM
If you have any questions about condo documents, insurance or maintenance, please contact the office below:
The Plaza Condominiums 801 N. Howard St.
Alexandria, VA, 22304
703-823-4881
If you would like to buy a condo, call us at Nesbitt Realty 703 765 0300.
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condo: The Listing Agreement - 10/29/13 12:30 AM
The first step to selling your home or condo
The listing agreement is an agreement or “contract” between a property owner and a licensed real estate professional. The listing agreement authorizes an agent to act on the behalf of the property owner for the purpose of selling the subject property. In other words, the listing agreement describes the powers and limits of your real estate agent when your sell your home. Listing agreements can be negotiated to include any number of terms specific to your relationship and property, but all valid listing agreements will always include the following elements:
Writing … (0 comments)

condo: Five Steps to Buying a Condo - 10/28/13 01:49 AM
Step 1: Defining What You Want
Start by creating a prioritized list of features you want in your home and the reasons why. Use it as your search guide, but remember that depending on your budget and funding, you will probably need to make some compromises.
Your Condo Alexandria real estate professional can you information about communities which fit your criteria. Of course, location is a huge part of any move. If you’re new to the area, keep in mind the distance traveled during your commute is not so important as the time traveled. Traffic patterns favor some neighborhoods while … (3 comments)

condo: Buying your first condo? - 10/28/13 01:36 AM
Buying a condo is a great way to start your independence in the world. Buying a condo is a great option for empty-nesters looking to downsize and enjoy life. Buying a condo is a great way to live in an unbeatable location.
No matter what your age is, do you really want the hassles of yard work and gutter cleaning? A condo provides the freedom of maintaining the lawn and house so the focus is on your life— in and outside your home and not on working on your home.
All the information provided will aid and guide your search through … (0 comments)

 
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Alexandria, VA

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