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5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list. 3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you'd like to... Continue reading→
Do you need a rental agent?
Advice is always free. Condo Alexandria agents are available by phone consultation most days and will gladly provide information found on this website and advice over the phone free of charge. At no additional charge, Condo Alexandria can process and forward your application to the landlord at any time. Call us at 703 765 0300... Continue reading→
Simple tips for selling your home.
It's hard to tell exactly what will sell your home. But it's fairly easy to spot things that will prevent your house or condo in Northern Virginia from selling. Whenever possible, follow these tips for the maximum impact. 1. Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away... Continue reading→
What is a “Colonial”?
America's colonial period encompassed a number of housing types and styles, including For more information about Colonial styles, see Cape Cod, Saltbox, Georgian, and Dutch Colonial. However, when we speak of the Colonial style, we often are referring to a rectangular, symmetrical home with bedrooms on the second floor. The double-hung windows usually have many... Continue reading→
Want to enjoy luxury but not pay a fortune?
Then consider the detached properties at Arlington Heights in Arlington VA. Reasonably priced between $670,000 and $790,000, these houses offer luxurious amenities, as well as proximity to Clarendon Metro and Columbia Pike shops and restaurants. Arlington Heights townhouses were built around 1941, they are pedestrian friendly and served by Patrick Henry Elementary School, Jefferson Middle... Continue reading→
Why consider a detached at Seminary Valley?
Detached properties at Seminary Valley in Alexandria VA are secluded and yet close to facilities like library, park, CVS, restaurants and more. Reasonably priced between $529,000 and $539,ooo, the community was built around 1956 and it is served by James K. Polk Elementary School, Francis C. Hammond Middle School and T.C. Williams High School. Compare... Continue reading→
Reasons to Relocate to Arlington Virginia
The Benefits of DC without the Disadvantages of DC Some people want what DC has to offer (i.e. jobs, nightlife, culture), but don’t want all of the extra things that come with it, like higher sales tax, or confusing, traffic filled non gridline roads. DC is easy to get to, from either the Orange line... Continue reading→
A couple of things to remember about Falls Hill
Detached houses at Falls Hill are worth considering because they are inside the beltway, near WFC Metro, as well as Tyson, shopping and major roads. Falls Hill is an established neighborhood built around 1960, served by Shrevewood Elementary School, Kilmer Middle School and Marshall High School. The detached properties in question cost around $720,000. Compare... Continue reading→
Foxhall: where can you commute from there?
Properties at Foxhall in Arlington VA are convenient for those who want to commute to Shirlington, Pentagon City and Ballston. Built in 1947, and served by Henry Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School and Washington-Lee High School, the properties at Foxhall cost around $375,000. Compare to:
Why go for Gates of Ballston?
Condos at Gates of Ballston in Arlington VA are very conveniently located only blocks to Ballston Metro, Harris Teeter, shops and restaurants. Plus DC and Route 50, as well as I66 are easily accessible from the community. Built in 2005, condos at Gates of Ballston cost around $380,000. Additionally, the community is served by Barrett... Continue reading→