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Key Bridge under construction, in 1917
The Key Bridge crosses the Potomac River connecting Rosslyn in Arlington VA and Georgetown in Washington DC. Today the Key Bridges is one of the busiest bridges in the area. The George Washington Parkway passes beneath this bridge.
What is a split-level home?
A Modern style that architects created to sequester certain living activities--such as sleeping or socializing--split levels offered an multilevel alternative to the ubiquitous style in the 1950s. The nether parts of a typical design were devoted to a garage and TV room; the midlevel, which usually jutted out from the two-story section, offered "quieter" quarters,...Continue reading→
Are you buying a house or a home?
When I'm talking to clients about real estate, I find that the biggest difference between a house and a home---or a condo and a home---is that a home is where you live or where you will live. A house (or condo) is where the other guy lives. When a potential client refers to a property...Continue reading→
The Old Groveton Substation, on South Kings Hwy
Groveton is located just south of Old Town Alexandria before Hybla Valley on Rt. 1 South in Fairfax County. For Sale in Groveton
King Street, in 1960
Did you ever wonder what was in Alexandria at the site of Jackson 20 before the current structure was built? Latest Old Town Listings
Amenities of the Torpedo Factory Condominiums
Life at the Torpedo Factory does not center around a swimming pool. The Torpedo Factory is about life in one of Northern Virginia's most exclusive neighborhoods. Most units at the Torpedo Factory are situated around a private formal and well-tended courtyard. Units come with garage parking in Old Town. If you know the colonial streets...Continue reading→
Fairview Elementary School in Burke, during WW2
Back during World War II, Fairview Elementary School in Burke had a stamp drive to support our troops. Burke is very different today.
What is a CPDE?
Homeowners regularly proceed without guidance of any kind through the often financially and emotionally devastating prospect of foreclosure. Speaking with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional is the best course of action for a homeowner in distress. Through comprehensive training and experience, a Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) has the tools to help homeowners find...Continue reading→
Alexandria’s African American Heritage Museum
African Americans have been an important part of the Alexandria's history and vibrant community back to the city's founding in 1749. Both as enslaved people and as free men and women, African-Americans have contributed to the city's tapestry of life benefiting the community of Alexandria with rich economic and cultural contributions. Alexandria was a key...Continue reading→
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The difference between equitable title and legal title
Do you know the difference between equitable title and legal title? Equitable title is conveyed to the buyer when the seller signs the offer to purchase. A ratified sales contract creates equitable title. After closing and accepting the deed, the buyer receives legal title.