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Downsizing Baby Boomers Head to Urban Areas
Home prices in urban areas have not fallen by as much the last few years as they have in the suburbs. And prices in urban areas are recovering much faster too, according to John McLain of the Urban Land Institute. Why? Some say it’s because of new moving patterns among the baby-boomer generation. An increasing...Continue reading→
Help Customers Keep Homes Healthy
A new study by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Development has found that many homeowners may be unsuspecting victims of medical problems -- ranging from asthma attacks to lung cancer -- caused by components and conditions in their residences. Researchers say more than 20 million housing units have a...
A Growing Segment of Buyers: Female Baby Boomers
Single women make up the second largest segment of home purchases, with one out of every five homes purchases by a single woman, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. With more than 25 million single women over the age of 45 -- whether never married, divorced, or widowed -- it is making up a...
Are Home Prices Rising Too Fast?
Some housing analysts are concerned that the sudden rise in home prices could make homes more unaffordable again if the price increases outpace income growth, The Wall Street Journal reports. Average housing costs for home buyers who took out a mortgage were around 22.5 percent of average incomes, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting....Continue reading→
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Homes for Sale Near the George Washington Parkway
Just off the George Washington Parkway there is a trail that runs from Old Town Alexandria to Mount Vernon. The trail goes all the way to DC and has several parks along the way. The trail has a detour to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and goes all the way to National Harbor. The trail is...Continue reading→
Domain Condominium condo association information
If you would like information on condo documents, insurance or maintenance, please contact the office, below: Domain Condominiums 5038 Domain Pl. Alexandria, VA, 22311 If you would like to buy a condo, give Condo Alexandria a call.
Questions for your condo agent
Here are some common questions to ask your agent, your mortgage broker and yourself when you are thinking of buying a condo. How much can I afford per month? Is the condo is my price range? Do I like the community? Where are the grocery stores, shopping malls, bars? Is there enough space for my...Continue reading→
Historical Wargames: Just For Fun
One of my interests has always been history and military history. As a part of that interest, I enjoy playing wargames to better understand why commanders made the decisions they made. I also enjoy the camaraderie of good friends and folks who share similar interests.
A trip to the White House Rose Garden
A friend gave us ticket to a visit to the White House Rose Garden this weekend, so Julie and I took the Metro into DC. Despite having been born and raised here, I'd never gone to the White House before. We took this opportunity to enjoy a nice Spring day and enjoy some of the...Continue reading→