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Kingstowne development plans
Kingstowne is a planned community and one of my favorites in Northern Virginia. The Fairfax County Department of Zoning works directly with land developers to coordinate projects and regulate land development in and around the 12,000 acres that make up the Kingstowne community. There are several projects slated to complete the master plan for Kingstowne....Continue reading→
Fire Department responds to a call in Belle View
Units from the Fairfax County and Alexandria City Fire and Rescue Departments responded to a call yesterday from Belle View condominiums in New Alexandria VA. New Alexandria has an Alexandria postal address, but is actually part of Fairfax County. Fire and rescue units from Fairfax County's nearby Sherwood Hall station arrived before units from the...Continue reading→
Sailing the Potomac in late spring
Julie and I went sailing again. This time we put in at the Belle Haven Marina near Belle View condos and New Alexandria. The marina has plenty of sailboats, canoes and kayaks for rent. They also offer lessons. Check out the spelling on the sign. We had a great time on the Potomac. The winds...Continue reading→
I rang the bell at the Hume School!
The oldest school building in Arlington County houses the Arlington Historical Museum. The Arlington Historical Museum is owned and operated by the Arlington Historical Society, a group of concerned local citizens that conduct research and to preserve and disseminate knowledge relating to the history, archaeology, material culture, and geographical and socio-economic development of Arlington County,...Continue reading→
Legacy Lost at River Bend Farm
What happens when your greatest wish is to preserve a piece of land? My Aunt Alice was the owner of River Bend Farm, an approximately 5000 acre piece of real estate located south of Front Royal VA between the Shenandoah River and Rt. 340 Stonewall Jackson Highway. The manor of the farm was built...Continue reading→
Why I recomend MBH and Ryan Stuart for title and settlement needs
What is a settlement company? A settlement company processes and records transactions such as home sales or mortgages and refinances. One such settlement company is MBH Settlement Group L.C. Ryan Stuart of MBH tells me, "The settlement company's primary role is to insure the conveyance of clear and marketable title from the Seller to the Purchaser. ...Continue reading→
Fire at Huntley Meadows Park?
Huntley Meadows is a 4500 acre park in Fairfax County, but today the park service only maintains about 30 acres of meadows. The remainder of the park is following the natural life cycle of the land. In the days before Columbus, Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley were mostly a sprawling meadow, and even here...Continue reading→
Washington in bloom
Spring is a great time to visit Washington DC. The weather is mild and the world-famed cherry blossoms are beautiful. Here you can see the Washington Monument (and it's reflection). The Monument is hidden behind blossoms, but the reflection is obvious. One of the best spots for viewing near the Tidal Ponds at the Jefferson...Continue reading→
Inauguration Day 2009 — the public’s view
My colleagues in Hawaii and Florida and even in Jackson Hole or Las Vegas love to post pictures that make me drool with envy. Stunning beaches, snow-capped mountains and striking desert oasis condos we do not have in the Washington Metro Area, but we do have access to our national capital. And every four years...Continue reading→