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What is a “National”?
Born out of the fundamental need for shelter, National-style homes, whose roots are set in Native American and pre-railroad dwellings, remain unadorned and utilitarian. The style is characterized by rectangular shapes with (insert link side gabled roofs) or square layouts with pyramidal roofs. The gabled-front-and-wing style pictured here is the most prevalent type with a...Continue reading→
Gunston Hall Plantation
Gunston Hall Plantation is located in Fairfax County near Lorton and Mason Neck. In it's heyday this Georgian-style home was at the center of a 5,500-acre tobacco and corn plantation. The owner of Gunston Hall was George Mason IV (1725-1792)---known historically as an author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. Gunston Hall and it's gardens...Continue reading→
6 Home Office Tips
Here are some pointers for ensuring an efficient, productive home office: Have a door or partition to set physical boundaries and establish rules with family. Dress for work even when at home. Have a dedicated work line. Include locked cabinetry if work involves confidentiality. Establish a professional routine without too many breaks. But establish some...Continue reading→
Why is Thomas Jefferson High School Ranked First in Northern VA?
Thomas Jefferson High School (TJHS) thrives on competition. For example, TJHS only accepts 1 in 5 applicants, with most of their students coming from Fairfax County residents. Additionally, TJHS is known for its strenuous academics. TJHS has been the foundation for numerous National Merit semifinalists, and almost 100 percent of their advanced placement test takers...Continue reading→
Aurora Hills Branch Library is in Crystal City
Crystal City is served by the Aurora Hills Branch Library. Aurora Hills Library is in a spacious, contemporary building. The collection is broad and diverse but highlights contemporary, popular fiction and nonfiction titles. Periodicals and books-on-tape are also available for borrowing. Inquire at the library to learn more about the book discussion groups that meet...Continue reading→
Market Common at Clarendon
Located at 2800 Clarendon Blvd., the Market Common at Clarendon features an exceptional selection of stores including Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Barnes & Noble, and a variety of restaurants, all of which are located in an attractive and architecturally stimulating street-front setting intended for both walking and window shopping. The Market Common is located near Metro's...Continue reading→
3 Reasons to Sell Now
Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are rhee factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign. Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the loss on the property a home owner sells is really only a paper loss because...Continue reading→
Early Spring in the Courtyard
The courtyard of the Royalton is a great place to find some sun in early Spring. Royalton isn't the only condo in our area with a nice courtyard though. Carlyle Square, the Palazzo at Center Park, the Plaza and Torpedo Factory are just a few of the places with great courtyards.
What is a real estate agent?
One of the most complex and significant financial events in peoples' lives is the purchase or sale of real estate, be it a house, condo, townhouse or some other investment property. Because of this complexity and significance, people typically seek the help of real estate brokers and sales agents when buying or selling real estate....Continue reading→
To Condo or Not to Condo?
Why choose to buy a condominium? Condo life is a simplified way of living for those with active and busy lifestyles. There are a lot of reasons that people prefer to live in condos than in houses. Some condos do cost less than a traditional single family house, while offering many of the amenities/facilities that...Continue reading→