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Bountiful apples and history in Blue Ridge.
Named after the Blue Ridge Mountains and just above Piedmont, Blue Ridge is a part of the Appalachians. Many tourists patronize Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive in Blue Ridge. “Memories of a Lewis Mountain Man” portrays how unique culture and life was for “hill-billies” or mountain people in Blue Ridge before Shenandoah Park. Even...Continue reading→
Housing Expert: ‘The Suburban Century Is Over’
At a recent meeting of the Urban Land Institute of Minnesota, Senior Fellow John McIlwain said "a new normal" will be created in the housing market over the next 10 years, and he marked the end of "the suburban century." He noted that markets offering "a vibrant 24/7 lifestyle" will see the most robust activity,...Continue reading→
What Schools Have the Highest Ratings in Northern VA?
Based on several local surveys and performance reviews, here are the schools in Northern Virginia that have been recognized as the cream of the crop when it comes to quality education: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS According to a Washington Post article, the following are the Top 5 elementary schools in Northern Virginia: McKinley Elementary School Vision: "The...Continue reading→
Secrets of Sustainable Staging
With more home buyers interested in eco-friendly features, property stagers are placing more emphasis on the overall performance of green dwellings. To give their listings a competitive edge, they can perform an energy audit and indicate the changes and upgrades made as a result to boost energy efficiency. They also should provide a checklist detailing...Continue reading→
Barcroft Park
Barcroft Park is 65 acres of highly-maintained family oriented recreational facilities. Barcroft supports a variety of sports and family activities. Barcroft is the home for several baseball leagues as there are 5 baseball diamonds with bleachers here. Four of these fields are for youth; one is for one adults. There is a batting cage to...Continue reading→
How does number of bedrooms impact price if square footage is equal
Question: All homes listed have 1.5 baths, are close in square footage (1200-1270 sq feet), historic, built in same time period (1870s-1880s), and located in the same neighborhood: Home #1: Sold for $517/sq ft this month. Three bedrooms. Two of three bedrooms are small but would accommodate twin bed, nursery, or office. Home #2: Sold...Continue reading→
Elementary Schools of Northern VA
Find homes for sale by school district in Northern Virginia One of the most import decisions you'll ever make for your child is where they will attend school. Northern Virginia prides itself on many fine public schools and our website empowers parents to find homes . If you need help finding a home or would...Continue reading→
Price of a 1 BR condo in Alexandria
Market statistics indicate the price of 1 bedroom homes in Alexandria VA is slowly and steadily rising. As one might expect the prices in Old Town are a bit higher than in other parts of Alexandria VA.
Owners Optimistic About Home Values
More than 16 percent of home owners say their houses increased in value during the past year, the highest percentage in nearly two years, according to a Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey. While 75 percent of home owners viewed current home-buying conditions as good, citing attractive prices and low mortgage rates, about 89 percent thought...Continue reading→
Now is the Time to Buy, Investment Firm Says
When you compare the real estate downturn to the real estate market in the 1980s, Blumberg Capital Partners, which provides real estate investment management, finds similarities that lead the company to think now is an optimal time to buy. Its analysts point out that the recession of the 1980s lasted 16 months, running from July...Continue reading→