Northern Virginia Real Estate Blog

Fairfax, Virginia gets its name from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who was given given five million acres of land by King Charles which encompasses all of Fairfax County.  The City of Fairfax (later changed to be called the Town of Fairfax) was settled in 1805.  Lord Fairfax was bo...

Here's our little grandson, Kyler, giving his Mom a helping hand around the house...   Here we're giving Mom a hand shucking the corn....        And now we'll shine up the windows...    All done...now we'll just sit back, relax, and take in a Red Sox Game!

Fairfax Virginia Corporate and Short Term Housing Options Relocating to the Fairfax, Virginia area and need to arrange short term housing?  Here are some popular local choices and their contact information:   Extended Stay America 12055 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway Fairfax, Virginia 22033 703-267...

I've Found My "Easy Button" - The Settlement Group, Inc. For buyers and sellers in the Alexandria and greater Northern  Virginia area, The Settlement Group, Inc. should be your go-to company for all your real estate title and escrow services.  Their positive can-do attitude and desire to give cus...

Parkside at Fairfax Center - A Great Place to Live, Work and Play! Moving to Fairfax, Virginia?  Do you want to live in a neighborhood that has it all?  Parkside at Fairfax Center offers top-ranked schools, top-notch restaurants and shops, minutes to all the major transportation routes, a wide ra...

Fairfax County Virginia Dulles Metro Goes Underground It has just been announced by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority that the Fairfax County Virginia Dulles metro extension the airport is going to be built underground.  The vote was 9 to 4 in favor, and the topic has been widely deb...

I'm dealing with this issue today with my clients (their finding and wanting to see Foreclosures that are on RealtyTrac).  But there is no history of the homes every haveing been listed.  It's a shame to waste our buyer's time this way - and the Realtors time, who then has to go and research the ...

A Wonderful Site for Homeowners and Do-it-Yourselfers! My client and friend, Cathy, sent me this link to a Blog called "Young House Love - One Young Family, Plus One Old House Equals Love".  It is an amazing site by a young couple,Sherry and John Petersik, and is the story of their renovation of ...

Life is good with a Cairn Terrier in your life!  The perfect lap dog, the perfect cuddle dog, the perfect loyal friend who just enjoys life and all its splendor!  This is Rorey, and he rocks our world!  

Azalea Charities Azalea Classic 2011 The Azalea Charities Azalea Classic will be held at the Piedmont Country Club in Haymarket, Virginia May 1, 2, and 3rd.  Founded by Prince William County resident Frank Lasch in 1999, Azalea Charities' focus is on providing financial support for Aid for Wounde...