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Rent a bike in Alexandria VA
Biking is a fun way to see the sites of Northern VA Go green and explore the city by bicycle! Bike and Roll Alexandria offers bike rentals including Trek comfort hybrid bikes as well as tandem bikes. Children’s bikes and accessories such as tandem trailers and burleys are also available. Bike rentals allow you to... Continue reading→
Transportation Costs Hurt Housing Affordability
A new study contends that only 39 percent of U.S. communities are affordable for typical households when the cost of transportation is included in the calculation of housing costs. The Center for Neighborhood Technology analyzed the Housing + Transportation Affordability Index, which examined 161,000 neighborhoods housing 80 percent of the U.S. population, and concluded that... Continue reading→
Julie in Spring of 2010
Julie Nesbitt is one of the hard-working real estate professionals at Condo Alexandria. As many people know, she's a force behind much of what gets done here. We snapped a few publicity photos of her this Spring. Which one do you like best?
The Marshall House
Plaques are found on many buildings and homes in Old Town Alexandria. "Plaqued" homes are not uncommon in Old Town Alexandria and a historical plaque is generally considered to enhance the value of the property. The plaque for the Marshall House is found on King Street on the Hotel Monaco. It reads: The Marshall House... Continue reading→
Arena Stage
Arena Stage in Crystal City on South Bell Street was founded in 1950 as one of the nation’s original resident regional theaters. Arena Stage has a focus on American playwrights, featuring the classics of American theater, but productions also include new American plays. Arena Stage has a distinguished record of leadership and innovation in the... Continue reading→
The Differences between the Watergates
Watergate of Alexandria is very different from Watergate at Landmark Watergate is perhaps one of the most famous real estate names in North America. The original Watergate complex was built in Washington DC along the Potomac, sited in a location that made it ideal for members of Congress and Executive Branch staff. Watergate in DC... Continue reading→
Wiehle Avenue Metro Station
You're invited to give feedback on future land-use near proposed Wiehle Avenue Metro Station As you may know the new Silver Line is being planned to take commuters from Reston/Herndon into the City. The Wiehle Metro Station will be located just west of Tyson's Corner at Weihle Avenue. Planners and adminstrators have invited the public... Continue reading→
When the rent check bounces …
At Condo Alexandria, we take very seriously our duties at property managers. One thing we do NOT play around with is rent checks. When a rent check bounces, we go into action taking the following actions as our discretion dictates: We hand deliver a letter and notice stating the check has bounced which includes a... Continue reading→
The Pepaw School of Management
Frank Nesbitt was my paternal grandfather. By the accounts of his contemporaries and my personal recollections he was sort of man among men---a likable leader well-recognized in his community. I recently wrote a quick note about his mortgage and realized that many of my younger cousins and younger sisters might not know much about good... Continue reading→
The day my neighborhood crushed me …
When I was a youngster baseball was impossible in our suburban neighborhood. Hardballs and windows are a bad combination. From time to time, we played wiffle ball (often with a paper and tape ball), but almost every day we played football. We played football in the front yard, in the back yard, in the street... Continue reading→