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4 Tips for Setting the Right Sales Price
Sellers think their homes are worth more than their real estate professional recommends, and buyers think these same homes are worth less. It’s a difficult disconnect that makes selling properties a challenge. Successfully marketing a home requires that the price be set carefully -- or it will languish on the market. Among the considerations: How...Continue reading→
Moving With Pets
Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets, but there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Experts at The Pet Realty Network in Naples, Fla., offer these helpful tips for easing the transition and keeping pets safe during the move. 1. Update your pet’s...Continue reading→
What’s one of the largest and most populous counties in Virginia?
Fairfax County is one of the largest, most prosperous and most populous counties in Virginia. To be more specific, according to the US Census Fairfax County has about a million residents. Furthermore, average annual household income in Fairfax County ($100,552) is twice the national average ($51,106). The county government is managed by a Board of...Continue reading→
How to Get a Home Ready for an Open House
Are you a home seller considering an open house? This checklist might be helpful. Remove heavy curtains that block light. Remove excess furniture to make the rooms seem more spacious. Thoroughly clean carpets, windows, closets, and ovens. Paint the front door and buy a new welcome mat. Assess needed household repairs and make them. Clear...Continue reading→
Sully Historic Site
Sully reflects the history of Fairfax County. Completed in 1799 by Richard Bland Lee, the main house at Sully combines aspects of Georgian and Federal architecture. Richard Bland Lee was Northern Virginia's first Representative to Congress, as well as General Robert E. Lee's uncle. On the National Register for Historic Places, and accredited by the...Continue reading→
About the Madison Community Center in Arlington VA
Madison Community Center is located at 3829 N. Stafford Street in Arlington, VA. 22207 The phone number is 703-228-5310. The Community Center can be reached by Transit-Metrobus 15L and Art 53.
Life along the Mount Vernon Bike Path
Athletes, would-be athletes and nature lovers should head south from Old Town Alexandria. Stretching along the Potomac River from the southern border of Old Town to Mount Vernon Estate is the Mt. Vernon bike path. Eight miles of asphalt allow locals and visitors to walk, run or bike while enjoying river views and wildlife sightings. ...Continue reading→
What is the Italianate style of home?
Italianate homes, which appeared in Midwest, East Coast, and San Francisco areas between 1850 and 1880, can be quite ornate despite their solid square shape. Features include symmetrical bay windows in front; small chimneys set in irregular locations; tall, narrow, windows; and towers, in some cases. The elaborate window designs reappear in the supports, columns,...Continue reading→
About Gadsby’s Tavern
Gadsby's Tavern in Old Town Alexandria is an Early American-style restaurant which holds a great history behind. It is a museum of 18th century where the buildings are noted for exquisite Georgian architecture with a colonial appearance. Gadsby's Tavern was named after Englishman John Gadsby who was a great leader in the City of Alexandria....Continue reading→
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is an Old Town Alexandria attraction
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is know offering "Behind the Counter" tours. These tours include the examination of the building, archival materials, journals, letters, ledgers, orders, invoices and even actual prescription and formula books. Tours are monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m. and are limited to 12 people because of the exclusive access given. You must make reservations and there...Continue reading→