sale: Ballston Common Mall is near the Monroe - 07/25/13 01:26 AM
Ballston Common Mall is conveniently located near the Monroe at North Glebe and Wilson Blvd.
For real estate needs at Ballston in Arlington VA contact Nesbitt Realty.
 
Ballston Commons stretches out over a 1.3 million square foot parcel of land and features major retailers such as Macy’s, Macy’s Furniture Gallery, and over 100 other specialty stores. Ballston Commons also features a Regal Cinema movie theater, a Washington Sport & Health Club, and two full-sized ice skating rinks. The mall is located on Metro’s Orange Line; one block from the Ballston Station.
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sale: 4 Reasons Belle View is Very Walkable - 07/24/13 07:02 AM
Belle View has garden condos, River Towers, and several single family homes nearby.
Belle View is within walking distance to a bus stop and Huntington Metro. Belle View has a walk score of 63. Nearby public schools include Belle View Elementary and West Potomac High School which are just a few blocks apart. The middle school for this area is Carl Sandburg. Belle View homes are close to the Belle View Shopping Center which offers a variety of businesses. A short walk up the hill on Belle View Boulevard which changes to Beacon Hill Road leads to Beacon Hill Mall which … (5 comments)

sale: Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria VA - 07/19/13 03:47 AM
 
Lloyd House
Built between 1796-1797 in Georgian style by John Wise, the Lloyd House was occupied the Lloyd family from 1832-1918 and home to Carolyn Hallowell Miller, a suffragist leader after the Civil War. The Lloyd House used to be a branch of the Alexandria Library but now houses the Office of Historic Alexandria.
Many events are welcome to take place at the Lloyd House such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, fund-raisers, and workshops. Only the first floor and garden are permitted for use and could accommodate 100 people depending on the type of venue. The North Parlor Room has a … (10 comments)

sale: Affordable Townhouse Style Condos Inside the Beltway - 07/18/13 05:16 AM
Parkfairfax is one of the gems of Northern Virginia. Parkfairfax offers vintage garden-style condos in a quaint neighborhood inside the Beltway and close to conveniences of Shirlington, Del Ray and Alexandria VA. It’s perfect for commuters who head to Washington DC or to most parts of Northern Virgina. Most residents opt to customize their homes with potted plants and decorative touches. In the summer under the shade, Parkfairfax is a great place to take it easy over a glass of lemonade.
Parkfairfax has elegant touches like the pilasters and shutters. The roofs here are not tar-paper shingles. For real estate services … (0 comments)

sale: Huntington Club — affordable condos near the metro - 07/17/13 06:48 AM
In 1966 bills were signed that allowed the creation of the Washington Metro Transit Authority in 1967. In the same year, the Huntington Club, a community of garden-style condos, were built between Huntington Ave. and North Kings Highway. About 15 years later, the Washington Metro and Transit Authority opened its first station in Fairfax County. This station was the Huntington Metro and it brought the Yellow Line to the Huntington Club. The Huntington Club is across the street from brand new condos called the Midtowns.

 
The Huntington Club abuts the Huntington Metro and its residents can easily walk to … (3 comments)

sale: Carlyle Towers in the Carlyle District of Alexandria VA - 07/17/13 06:45 AM
The Carlyle Towers is a contemporary luxury three-building complex located across the street from the George Washington Masonic Memorial and just blocks away from the King Street Metro Station. Carlyle Towers are also only four blocks away from the Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station and Metrorail’s Blue and Yellow line which makes the Carlyle Towers a great location for travel. Carlyle is located near Old Town Alexandria.

 
The Carlyle Towers offers a living lifestyle you will enjoy, appreciate, and won’t want to leave anytime soon. There are plenty of amenities that will enhance your living experience. There are not one, … (0 comments)

sale: Alexandria National Cemetery - 07/16/13 01:30 AM

 
The Arlington National Cemetery is recognized around the country and around the world, but nearby is a similar treasure from our nation’s heritage: the Alexandria National Cemetery.
 
Arlington National Cemetery was featured in Gardens of Stone and numerous other feature films. This has no doubt added to Arlington’s mystique and celebrity. Arlington Cemetery was carved from the farm of Robert E. Lee, a native of Alexandria. This is one of many connections between Arlington and Alexandria National Cemeteries.
 
The five acres of Alexandria National Cemetery are tiny compared to Arlington’s 612 acres. Newcomers and those who don’t … (4 comments)

sale: Inside the Beltway at Skyline Plaza - 07/16/13 01:19 AM
 
Skyline Plaza in Falls Church VA
Skyline Plaza is a two tower 26-story condominium community located in Falls Church is on a premium location seven miles away from the Reagan Airport and five miles from the Pentagon. The towers are surrounded by 10 acres of landscaped grounds. Skyline Plaza has easy access to I-395 which grants easy access to DC and destinations around the Beltway such as Tysons Corner.
The towers of Skyline Plaza were developed in the 1970s near historic Bailey’s Crossroads. Skyline Plaza is just minutes away from many strip malls (such as the Skyline Shopping Mall and … (0 comments)

sale: Richmond Highway Express (REX) - 07/15/13 03:55 AM
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)

sale: Abingdon Row — in Old Town - 07/15/13 03:50 AM
 
Abingdon Row is in Old Town, Alexandria
Old Town is known for its 18th-Century buildings and colonial architecture. Abingdon Row fits nicely into the look and feel of Old Town. Abingdon Row is newly constructed, but the design takes it cues from the historical architectural details that are common to Old Town’s 18th century spirit. The columns and pilasters of Abingdon Row together with the arched windows and iron-railed terraces are all tied together by stately brickwork.
Abingdon Row is at the north end of Old Town. It’s a place a few blocks off the main drag, so traffic there … (1 comments)

sale: Villamay, Westgrove & Marlan Forest — Three of Fort Hunt’s finest neighborhoods. - 07/08/13 11:30 PM
 
Plymouth Haven is near the terminus of Fort Hunt Road at the Potomac River.
This is a wonderful neighborhood with easy access to parks, bike trails and jogging paths. These homes have generous proportions and ample lots.
Heading south, one will encounter Westgrove first. Westgrove’s homes, many built in the fifties and sixties, are sturdy brick homes with tasteful, colonial touches. Like much of New Alexandria, Westgrove lies below the uplands, but still well outside most of the River’s floodplain.
Villamay homes are perched on the bluff, and many have wonderful vistas to the River and beyond the Potomac to … (8 comments)

sale: Sunrise over the Potomac - 07/08/13 11:23 PM
Here’s a great picture and story from a client who purchased a home near the Belle Haven Marina in Fairfax County VA.
Sunrise in Early Spring near New Alexandria along the GW Parkway in Fairfax County VA
 
The sunrise over the Potomac this morning! If I could tell myself a year ago, or even a few months ago that I would be running 3 miles every day at sunrise, I probably would have laughed at the idea, eaten a cookie and then taken a nap. But here I am! One week from Saturday doing my first 5k! — Holly L.
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sale: Historic Bailey’s Crossroad - 07/08/13 11:20 PM
With a mixture of residents and businesses, Bailey’s Crossroads is a thriving, prosperous community. Bailey’s Crossroads is located in the Mason District of Fairfax County, Virginia.
Bailey’s Crossroads is located on what is now called Leesburg Pike. In pre-Columbian America Leesburg Pike was a buffalo trail and an Indian trail. The trail lead from the Potomac River to the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the colonial era, the land here was part of the original Fairfax land grant. That land was parceled out over time, and as a result George Washington owned land which now is occupied by the … (0 comments)

sale: Skyline Plaza — condos in Falls Church near Alexandria’s West End - 07/08/13 12:30 AM

Skyline Plaza, a two tower 26-story condominium residence located in Falls Church is on a premium location seven miles away from the Reagan Airport and five miles from the Pentagon. The towers are surrounded by 10 beautiful acres of highly maintained landscaped ground. Skyline Plaza has easy access to I-395 which grants easy access to DC and destinations around the Beltway such as Tysons Corner. If you are new to the idea of a condominium and you’re curious about the benefits and drawbacks of condo life may find CondoBenefits.com useful.
 
The towers of Skyline Plaza were developed in the … (1 comments)

sale: What every renter should know about condominiums - 07/03/13 12:21 AM
As the primary mover and shaker in Condo Alexandria, I field calls every single day from renters who are interested in condominiums.  The names and locations change but there are a few fundamental misconceptions that are so common, I feel the need to write this note for the general benefit of the world at large.
It looks like an apartment, but it’s not an apartment.  
First of all, a renter needs to understand the difference between an apartment and a condominium.  An apartment, or any multi-family dwelling, is owned by a single entity. Most usually the owner is a company, … (0 comments)

sale: Basic Selling Tips - 07/01/13 01:35 AM
It should be obvious, but start by choosing a selling agent that cares about you and your condominium. The agent you choose should also understand the benefits and challenges of the condominium lifestyle.
Halstead at the Meto
 
An agent who has never lived in a condo or owned property in a condo might not appreciate the benefits of life without guttering, lawn care or exterior maintenance issues. Your Condo Alexandria agent knows how a condo community functions and just how great it is to own a condominium. A Condo Alexandria agent understands why some units are more than others. A … (0 comments)

sale: Don’t Let Buyers Move in Before Closing - 05/23/13 12:14 AM
Sometimes a seller will ask to take possession of the property prior to closing. If the buyers need a place to live until their property closes, tell them to stay with a friend, relative, in a hotel, or send them on a vacation, but whatever you do, avoid allowing them to take possession of the property prior to closing.
Carlyle Towers Bedroom
 
The liability is too great and the risk of failure to close too severe when sellers let buyers move in early, but if such a situation is unavoidable, here are some of my key recommendations.
 
Insist that … (5 comments)

sale: Homes Near Public Transportation Hold Value Better - 05/22/13 12:16 AM


King Street Metro Station
“Location, location, location near public transportation” may be the new real-estate mantra according to a new study released today by the American Public Transportation Association and the National Association of REALTORS®. Data in the study reveals that during the last recession, residential property values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near public transportation with high-frequency service.
“When homes are located near public transportation, it is the equivalent of creating housing as desirable as beachfront property,” APTA President and CEO Michael Melaniphy said. “This study shows that consumers are choosing neighborhoods with … (7 comments)

sale: Economists Revise Housing Figures Amid Optimism - 05/14/13 12:03 AM
Several economists have recently revised their predictions on housing values to reflect a stronger-than-expected real estate rebound, and some have even doubled their original forecasts over the rise in home prices. For example, economists at Bank of America revised their home price forecast from 4.7 percent this year to 8 percent.
Capital Economics’ Economist Paul Diggle upwardly revised his home price forecast too, from a 5 percent projection to an 8 percent rise in home prices this year.
 
“Prices of both new and existing homes are picking up, the latter by over 10 percent year-on- year,” Diggle notes. “Indeed, after … (1 comments)

sale: What is the “value” of my property? - 05/02/13 11:19 PM
Appraisers, through a formal appraisal, and brokers or salespersons, through a competitive market analysis, esti­mate the value of real property. Value is broadly defined as the power of a good or service to command other goods or services in exchange. There are many different types of value, including: market value, assessed value (for tax purposes), book value, insurance value, par value, rental value, and replacement value. Of these, people selling real estate will most commonly be concerned with market value.
Market value is an estimate of the most probable price that a parcel of real estate should bring in cash in … (10 comments)

 
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