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USPTO is in Alexandria’s Carlyle District
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is in Alexandria VA not far from the King Street Metro. This section of Alexandria is called "the Carlyle District". While Old Town Alexandria is famed for its historic feel and colonial atmosphere, the Carlyle District is anything but historic and vintage. The Carlyle District is the home... Continue reading→
Around the Monuments and Memorials of Washington DC
Julie and I took these pictures during one of our downtown bike rides.
Not Just Your Traditional Multi Unit Condo – The Mosby
Del Ray in Alexandria features a luxurious boutique condominium built by neighborhood resident Brian Thomas. And with the help of local architect Gavier Nichols and landscape designer Linda Hostetler, The Mosby became a successful creation out of a simple single family house. The Mosby was actually an old single family house that was turned into... Continue reading→
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A walk through Huntley Meadows
Huntley Meadows is a natural treasure for residents of Northern Virginia. The park is over 4500 acres of wetlands, forest and meadows in urban Fairfax County. I recently took a walk through the park and snapped a few pictures. Homes for sale near Huntley Meadows Park
Archeology in Alexandria
Julie and I recently visited a dig near Old Town on Shooter's Hill behind the Masonic Memorial.
Go home baby bird!
I saw this little guy lost and alone when I was making my way to the car. I hope he found his mommie.
Bottles of Wine and Pounds of Coffee at Grape + Bean
Opened in 2008 by David Gwathmey and Sheera Rosenfeld in Old Town, this wine retail shop / coffee shop / wine tasting bar carries the name Grape and Bean or just simply Grape + Bean. This Alexandrian treat is a part of what makes Old Town ultimately special. Providing exceptional service and excellent quality products,...
Reduced Tax Assessment: Good or Bad?
Some home owners are finding themselves in the awkward position of wondering whether they should appeal a tax assessment because it came in too low. Many communities are reassessing in light of declining values and the amount of the reduction can be a shock to home owners who fear that it reflects an equal decline... Continue reading→
Pending Home Sales Drop as Expected
Following a surge driven by the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales fell with the expiration of the deadline for qualified buyers to sign a purchase contract, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator, dropped 30.0 percent to 77.6 based on contracts signed in May from... Continue reading→
Renting Can Be a Good Option for Sellers
Home owners who have been trying to sell their properties for a year or more might consider lease or a rent-to-own option. A lease option agreement gives the tenant the option to buy at a predetermined price for a rent that is slightly higher than market. In a lease purchase, a buyer commits to buying... Continue reading→