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Questions for your condo agent
Here are some common questions to ask your agent, your mortgage broker and yourself when you are thinking of buying a condo. How much can I afford per month? Is the condo is my price range? Do I like the community? Where are the grocery stores, shopping malls, bars? Is there enough space for my... Continue reading→
Historical Wargames: Just For Fun
One of my interests has always been history and military history. As a part of that interest, I enjoy playing wargames to better understand why commanders made the decisions they made. I also enjoy the camaraderie of good friends and folks who share similar interests.
A trip to the White House Rose Garden
A friend gave us ticket to a visit to the White House Rose Garden this weekend, so Julie and I took the Metro into DC. Despite having been born and raised here, I'd never gone to the White House before. We took this opportunity to enjoy a nice Spring day and enjoy some of the... Continue reading→
Alexandria’s Best Real Estate Deal … EVER
In 1669 John Alexander bought the land that became Old Town from an English ship captain. John Alexander paid the tidy sum of 6,000 pounds of tobacco. Almost twenty years later, the town of Alexandria was formally established in 1749. Today, visitors, tourists and travelers alike come to Alexandria VA to taste the quaint colonial... Continue reading→
Where’s the Nightlife in Old Town Alexandria?
Most of the bars and restaurants in Old Town Alexandria are located on Union St. and King St. There are a few that aren't on King St. or Union St. like Overwood for example, which is on North Lee. The restaurants and bars in Old Town Alexandria feature a wide spectrum of cuisines and atmospheres.... Continue reading→
Oronoco Bay Park
Oronoco Bay Park is a 4.5 acre Alexandria City park is located on the Potomac River at 701 North Lee Street. It has many entry points, the most obvious of which are at either the Madison or Pendleton Street entries or from the Wythe Street Plaza. The plaza entry is approximately in the center of... Continue reading→
I-395 / Roadway to the Heart of DC
Interstate 395 doesn't have Metro train service but it carries a massive load of traffic none-the-less. In addition to its 8 to 10 lanes of traffic, 395 has an extra 3 lanes of HOV that switch direction depending on the hour of the day. 395 leaves DC between the Pentagon and Crystal City (both in... Continue reading→
Home Owners Showing More Willingness to Sell?
The number of listings on the market increased 2.36 percent in March from the previous month — possibly an indication that sellers are becoming more willing to put their homes on the market as asking prices increase, according to housing data from realtor.com. While the data shows a month-to-month inventory increase, inventories are still down... Continue reading→
3 Tips for Home Shoppers This Spring
With shrinking inventories and more competition, buyers are finding they have less negotiating power in today’s market. CNNMoney recently highlighted some of the following tips to help home buyers be more successful in their purchases this spring: 1. Lowball offers are a waste of time: “The days when you could scoop up a house for... Continue reading→
Sunrise over the Potomac
Here's a great picture and story from a client who purchased a home near the Belle Haven Marina 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... Continue reading→