Gunston Hall
Located in Fairfax County near Lorton and Mason Neck, Gunston Hall Plantation was the center of a 5,500 acre tobacco and corn plantation. Owned by the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, George Mason IV (1725 – 1792), this Georgian style home and garden is now a National Historic Landmark.
It is now owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by a Board of Regents appointed from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.
Gunston Hall is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm except holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. And special events are showcased throughout the year.
Guided tours are offered of the mansion and the 550 acres of ground. The hiking trails are open till 6:00pm.
Opened in 1962, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) can be found in Chantilly VA 26 miles from downtown Washington DC. These 12,000 acres of land has turned developed into a major source for domestic and international air travel with 11 domestic legacy and low fare carriers and 22 international carriers that provide air service globally.
The airport is connected to the region’s highway system by an Authority operated 16 mile Airport Access Highway – Dulles Toll Road exclusively for airport users.
A question that can cause a fiery debate but it only leaves one correct answer.
Once a bank forecloses on a property and was able to sell the property for more than the loan owed, the profit is readily handed over to the defaulted owner. Then again, the certain fees or expenses of the bank would have to be collected as well. So the loan and fees would be collected and remaining amount returned to the owner.
Some would be:
Late Fees
Back Payments
Attorney Fees
Trustee Fees
Sign Fees
Closing Fees
Newspaper Publication Fees
Escrow Issues
Realtor Commissions
Back and Current Taxes
Back and Current HOA
Clean Out and Repair Fees
Therefore to conclude, if the property actually cost more than the loan, owners wouldn’t be allowing banks foreclose on their property. They would be selling it to save their credit.
Virginia Hospital Center has the ONLY Lung Center in Northern Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center
1701 N. George Mason Drive
Arlington VA 22205.
Administrative phone number 703.558.5000
For emergencies call 911
Located at 1701 N. George Mason Drive in Arlington VA 22205, Virginia Hospital Center provides:
Comprehensive healthcare
Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery
Oncology
Neuroscience
Urology
Women & Infant Health
Lung Cancer Center
Colorectal Surgery and more.
Virginia Hospital Center is also a teaching hospital associated with Georgetown University’s School of Medicine.
Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health.
This 235000 square foot Class A office and retail complex in a 2 acre site, Washington Square is a convenient business and shopping center along Alexandria’s main street and North Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria.
Featuring twin 4 story buildings designed with brick and cast stone exterior along with glass walls overlooking a grand courtyard. Tenants are attracted to the 3 story atrium lobbies, fitness center, concierge service, 600 space parking and computerized energy management system.
Washington Square in Old Town Alexandria VA
Washington Square serves:
Residents from Alexandria, Crystal City and Fairfax County patronize Washington Square because of Trader Joe which can be found in the complex of Old Town Alexandria
Other Washington Square tenants:
Boat launch at Mason Neck
With Pohick Bay along the north, Belmont Bay along the south and the Potomac River on the east, Mason Neck State Park is the migrating and non migrating birds, ducks and swans refuge. Several hundreds of acres of forests provide homes to oaks, holly, hickory, and the like along with wetlands. A wide variety of programs and activities are held here.
Foxy on boardwalk at Mason Neck
Features:
Hiking and Biking Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Canoe Launch / Boating
Visitor Center / Gift Shop
Fishing
Hunting
Educational Programs for kids
Experimental Studies for adults
Paddleboats at Mason Neck
The Nature Conservancy bought the land and connected with a National Wildlife Refuge of over 2000 acres. Mason Neck State Park opened to the public in April 1985.
Mason Neck State Park is located in the southern part of Fairfax County which is 20 miles from Washington DC. Nearby attractions include:
Mount Vernon
Pohick Bay Regional Park
Woodlawn Plantation
Gunston Hall
For more information please contact:
Mason Neck State Park
7301 High Point Road
Potomac at Mason Neck
Lorton, VA 22079
Information: (703) 339-2385
Office: (703) 339-2384
Visitor Center: (703) 339-2380
Fax: (703) 339-2617
Will Nesbitt enjoying a summer day at Mason Neck
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FROGS (Friends of Green Spring) is dedicated solely to the support of Green Spring Gardens, a unique Fairfax County (Virginia) Park Authority site. A gem of a public garden and historic site, the garden's 31 acres offer a multitude of settings, features, and programs to inspire and educate gardeners, provide a place for quiet contemplation for…
A group of Fairfax County residents gathered Sept. 19 at the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve for what was billed as an open carry hike along the Mount Vernon Trail in protest of the recent Board of Supervisors vote to ban guns on public property.
Rowing the boat at Fountainhead
Fountainhead Regional Park is a part of the Northern Virginia Regional Parks system offering a wide range of activities:
Boat Ramp
Fees vary accordingly from the shore, from the ramp and for 55 years of age and above. A maximum 10 horsepower gasoline engine restriction is enforced on the Occoquan Reservoir.
Boat Rentals
Rentals are available for 3person Jon Boat, 4person Jon Boat, Canoe or Kayak
Equestrian Trails
Equestrian Trails are maintained by the Clifton Horse Society. An Equestrian Trail Map and guide will be provided.
Hiking Trailson the lake
Trails offered: An 8 mile Mountain Bike Trail, White Trail which is a 2 mile Pedestrian Trail and the Trailhead for the 17.5 mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail
Miniature Golf
Fun and relaxing before or after fishing / boating experience. This 18-hole miniature golf is only $2.00 for unlimited play. Open daily in summer and in weekends in spring and fall.
Mountain Biking
For those wanting to try the 8.0 mile full circuit.Shelter Rental
A rental picnic shelter is offered for families, friends and coworkers who wish to go on a picnic at Fountainhead. Tables and Grills are already included but alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Open for rent at 3 options of: 9 AM to 3 PM, 3:30 PM to Sunset or All Day Long.
Foxy had a good time at FountainheadSnack Bar
A snack Bar is located in Marina Building at its observation deck providing a breath taking view of the Occoquan Reservoir while feasting on a variety of sandwiches, snacks and beverages.
Tackle Shop
Bait, lures to angling licenses are available at the tackle shop on the observation deck. Rest Rooms are also provided here.
Expert Fountainhead guides offer ecological tours and fun paddling adventures for participants’ ages 12 years and above.
Bass Tournament is also offered for angling largemouth bas
s, catfish, crappie, perch and bluegill.
Fountainhead Regional Park Schedule is as follows:
March 1 - March 19
Open for Private Boat Launch Only
March 20 - March 31
Open weekends for rentals - 8 hours per day
April 1 - October 31
Open daily
November 1 - November 14
Open weekends for rentals - 8 hours per day
November 15 - November 30
Open for Private Boat Launch Only
For more information contact:
Fountainhead Regional Park
703-250-9124
10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station
U.S. home prices, including distressed sales, increased by 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year, according to CoreLogic in its monthly index.
May was the fourth straight month prices showed a year-over-year increase.
"Home price appreciation stabilized as home buyer tax credit-driven sales peaked in late spring," says Mark Fleming, chief economist for CoreLogic. "But given that the labor market and income growth remain tepid, we expect prices to moderate and possibly decline the rest of the year."
Source: CoreLogic (07/13/2010)
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Building and modifying homes to accommodate multiple generations is increasingly popular as more Americans struggle to accommodate both their older parents and their grown children under the same roof.
The National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders Show this year featured a single-level residence with a master suite at each end.
"The grandparents' suite included universal design elements along with a small kitchenette," says Stephen Melman, director of economic services at the NAHB. "The concept for this home was that the parents could get help with their kids from the grandparents, while the grandparents benefited by having household maintenance chores and meals taken care of for them.”
Melman said that it is difficult to predict whether this trend will diminish when the economy improves, but he pointed to the growing number of ethnic groups where multi-generational living is expected as a sign that the trend may stick.
Source: Washington Times, Michele Lerner (07/09/2010)
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