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Visual Kitchen Comparisons
The kitchen is one of the most important aspects of a home for sale. Some people will only purchase a home with a kitchens can that is luxurious, spacious and open. Others are quite happy with a kitchen that is functional, clean and has just enough room to work. Here's a random sampling of kitchens...Continue reading→
Cherrydale in Arlington in the 1930’s
Our vintage picture of the day is in Arlington showing Lee Highway in the 1930's. The present day location is almost unrecognizable. Most of the structures and even the rail line in his image are long gone.
A Study of Balconies of Northern Virginia
Balconies and decks are found on houses, townhouses and condos through-out Northern VA in staggering variety and shapes. I've collected few balconies decks and sunrooms which interested me just for comparisons. The interesting thing is that these outside spaces can be found on upscale homes and on budget homes, on high-rises and on no-rises, enclosed...Continue reading→
Introduction to Westview and Eastview at Ballston Metro
Westview at Ballston and Eastview at Ballston offer 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom and den or 2 bedroom newly built condos within walking distance to the Ballston metro. Some condos here have sunrooms; patios, balconies, decks or porches. Kitchen here have granite countertops, maple cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms are nicely appointed. The community...Continue reading→
Waterfront of Old Town Alexandria
The Potomac River separates Virginia from Maryland and DC and as it makes it way south from Great Falls to the Chesapeake Bay it passes Old Town Alexandria. In days past, Alexandria was a working port filled with transport ships of sail and steam. Today, only rarely to working ships make their way to or...Continue reading→
How to Appeal Your Property Tax Bill
Owning a home is an expensive proposition. There’s maintenance, landscaping, utilities, renovations, and, of course, taxes. It’s your civic duty to pay the latter, but it’s also your right not to yield a penny more than your fair share. It’s possible to trim your property tax bill by appealing the assessed value of your home....Continue reading→
Green Spring Farm, before the renovations
Green Spring Farm is located at 4601 Green Spring Road in Annandale VA. Back in 1940 this structure was dilapidated and ready to crumble but today the site has been fully restored. Featured Homes for Sale in Annandale
Gallery of homes in 22310
The zipcode of 22310 is in Fairfax County VA but is an Alexandria address. The area is called Franconia or Rose Hill. The Greendale Golf Course is in this area as is Lee District Park and Franconia Park and Loftridge Park. Featured Homes for Sale
Reasons Vacant Homes Are a Tough Sell
The argument for staging a house to get it ready for sale is largely based on what are perceived as the shortcomings of vacant, or unstaged, properties. For one, advocates of the staging process say a vacant home distracts would-be buyers from focusing on the actual real estate. Instead, they allow themselves to speculate on...Continue reading→
What homes are for sale near Fair Oaks Mall?
Fair Oaks Mall is located near the intersection of Rt. 50 and Interstate 66 not far from the City of Fairfax in Fairfax County VA. 11750 Fair Oaks Mall Fairfax, VA 22033 (703) 279-2659