Will is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. He is licensed in anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but focuses on those communities found in and around Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Springfield/Franconia.
Will has been involved in real estate management, sales and investment for more than twenty years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in the army, he studied Russian at Monterey's Defense Language Institute. He is also a "veteran of the dotcom wars" and built most of the sites associated with NesbittRealty.com
Will currently resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Old Town, overlooking New Alexandria. He is a former president of the Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association and founded the Alexandria Fun with Friends Group. Will is the author of BattlestorM, a tabletop fantasy game, which was published by Ral Partha Publishing in the late '90's, and Arthur's Realm, a boardgame available at the Gamecrafter.
Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington VA
Washington Golf and Country Club is 120 acres of traditional private country club located in Arlington County Virginia near the Rock Spring neighborhood. This means that Washington Golf and Country Club is relatively close to Washington DC. Members and their guests enjoy
a golf driving range,
putting and practice greens,
a swimming pool,
10 outdoor tennis courts,
a five-court indoor tennis facility, and
a well-equipped fitness center.
In addition, the clubhouse is Georgian-style renovated in 2004 and sits on one of the highest points in historic Arlington, Virginia. The clubhouse features formal and informal dining rooms, a tap room, a men’s grill, a ladies lounge, various outdoor dining areas, as well as a cocktail lounge, meeting and party rooms accommodating groups of 18 to 60 persons, and a large, attractive ballroom, with a capacity of 300-400. WGCC regularly hosts social events such as dances, formal dinners, receptions, and weddings.
The center-piece of the club is of course the golf course, one the most challenging 18-hole courses in Northern VA. The course as many pleasant vistas to the Potomac River beyond to the skyline of Washington. A staff of highly experienced professionals is responsible for full programs of golf, tennis, swim and dive and instruction for all age and gender groups.
Real estate contracts often have contingencies. A contingency is a clause in a contract that gives either the buyer or seller a way to get out of the contract if certain conditions or timelines aren't met. A contract could be contingent on anything a buyer and seller agree to, but there are a few very common contingencies. Typical contingencies are:
financing
sale of home
home inspection
appraisal
Generally, a contingency only last for a period of time and the contingency expires. After a contingency expires, either the contract expires or the contingency expires depending upon the terms of the sales agreement.
For example, Mary needs to needs to sell her present home before being able to get financing on a new condo she wants to buy. So Mary makes her offer contingent upon the sale of her existing home. If Mary is able to sell her home sold within that time period specified by the contingency, she can go forward with her purchase of the new condo. But if she fails to sell within the specified time period, the condo seller has the option of getting out of the deal.
Whenever possible, seller's prefer offers that don't have contingencies. This is because sellers usually believe that they can find another buyer capable making a purchase without contingencies. However, in today's market, sellers are more willing to accept contingencies than they have been in years. So contingencies, like appraisal and home inspection, are quite common and meet with little resistance from sellers.
The exact terms of a contingency, like everything else in a real estate contract, are negotiable. As your agent I can help guide you to make sure your contract has the right contingencies.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
Alexandria is an independent city. Alexandria is not part of any county and the city government performs the functions of the county government.
The George Washington Masonic Memorial at night
Many homes with an Alexandria address are not in Alexandria at all. A large number of homes with Alexandria addresses are found in Southern Fairfax County.
Alexandria is a historical city with roots reaching back to the colonial era. Many historical figures (like George Washington and Robert E. Lee) lived, worked and played in Alexandria.
Alexandria VA is served by the Yellow and Blue Lines of the Metro and by Amtrak and the Virginia Railway Express.
Depending on whether the home is inside or outside the City of Alexandria, Alexandria homes are served by either the Alexandria City public schools or the Fairfax County public school system.
Nesbitt Realty is a family-operated brokerage serving Alexandria and Northern VA.
The Charthouse is at waterfront in Old Town Alexandria.
The story of Alexandria, especially Old Town, is rich in seafaring traditions. Alexandria is not really a great seaport anymore but yet and still many seagoing vessels---including pleasure boats, cruise liners, transport ships, tour ships and ships of war---ply the waters of the Potomac River and some of these vessels dock at the Alexandria Waterfront. Additionally, when the weather warms it is not uncommon to find thousands of residents and visitors can be found along the waterfront.
The dock at Old Town Alexandria VA
Because Alexandria has citizens and mariners in harms way, the the City of Alexandria Fire Department has developed the Marine Operations Team. to assist in the protection of citizens and mariners who use the various waterways in and adjacent to the city either for business or recreation. The City of Alexandria Marine Operations Team consists of 24 members and a Team Leader (Battalion Chief) trained and training as Marine Firefighters, Swift Water Rescue Technicians, Lifeguards, Boat Operators and Crewmembers.
Shown below is the Fireboat 201 Vigilant---a Class 'C' fireboat equipped with a 1500 gpm PTO pump and a full compliment of equipment as required by NFPA 1925. The Vigilant is a swift vessel capable of speeds greater than 40 knots. When needed, paramedics are deployed aboard Vigilant to give the vessel an Advanced Life Support capability.
Alexandria Fire Boat
The city also deploys two Zodiac all-weather inflatables are used by the Marine Operations Team to gain rapid access to persons in distress in the marine environment. They can also be utilized to assist members of the Hazardous Materials in deploying booms. Alexandria and other regional swift water rescue teams operate regardless of the environment or jurisdictional boundary.
The Aquinas Montessori School is located in the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria, VA. Aquinas Montessori is a private school that serves 170 students in grades PK,K-6. The Aquinas Montessori School has male and female students in a coed environment and is nonsectarian in orientation. The school belongs to the Association Montessori International. The Aquinas Montessori School has less than 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Burke Lake Park is located at 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, Virginia. Burke Lake Park has a 218-acre lake with fishing, boating and rowboat rentals. Privately owned boats with electric motors are permitted on the lake. (No gasoline powered water-craft are permitted.) Inflated boats may be used on the lake, provided they have a minimum of three separate air chambers. The park offers camping, a miniature train, a carousel, outdoor volleyball courts, open fields, an 18-hole par 3 golf course, clubhouse with snack bar and driving range, disk golf, horse shoe pits, an ice cream parlor, picnic areas with grills, 3 playgrounds, trails, amphitheater, and miniature golf course. Swimming and windsurfing are prohibited at Burke Lake.
Lake Burke is owned by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF), the surrounding park land comprising Burke Lake Park is owned by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA).
The Kings Park Shopping Center is found at the boundaries of Springfield, Annandale and Burke Virginia at the intersection of Burke Lake Road and Braddock Road just outside the Capital Beltway. There are numerous shops and restaurants here including San Vito Ristorante Italiano, Caribou Coffee, Nail a la Mode, Subway, Dominoes, Headway Hair, King's Park Cleaners, Giant Grocery, CVS Pharmacy, Top Kick Tae Kwon Do, Wells Fargo, Hunan West, Suntrust and McDonalds.
This area also has the GW Community School, several doctor's offices, Exxon gas station, Kings Park Library and Catholic Charities Children's Services. Both Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Parkwood Baptist are near the intersection of Braddock Road and Burke Lake Road. There are several parks in this area including Red Fox Forest, Canterbury Woods, Kings Park, Longbranch Falls and Lake Accotink. Lake Braddock Secondary School is found in the neighborhood as well.
Virginia has highly diversified economy based upon many sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, technology and government. Traditionally agriculture was the mainstay, but farms now follow other sectors in employment and income generation. Tobacco, Virginia's historic cash crop, is still the leading agricultural product in Virgina. But, grains, corn, soybeans, peanuts, sweet potatoes, cotton, and apples (especially in the Shenandoah Valley) are all important.
Wine production is a new and growing sector and has gained some importance; but the major sources of agricultural income are now poultry, dairy goods, and cattle, raised especially in the Valley of Virginia.
Virginia's access to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean mean that the marine products play an important role in Virginia's economy. The Chesapeake Bay is especially rich in shellfish such as oysters and crabs.
In addition to marine resources, Virginia has mineral resources. The most important mineral in Virginia is probably coal. But Virginia also produces stone, cement, sand, and gravel.
Virginia hosts several important transportation hubs. Roanoke is a center for the rail transport equipment industry, and a high proportion of the nation's shipyards are concentrated at Hampton Roads , especially in Newport News . Norfolk is a major U.S. naval base, and Portsmouth is a U.S. naval shipyard; Hampton is a center for aeronautical research.
Northern Virginia is sort of a Silicon Valley East. Northern Virginia is one of the largest concentrations of computer communications firms in the U.S. In addition many government contracting firms and national non-profit associations are headquartered in Northern Virginia. Tens of thousands of Virginians work in government, especially in the District of Columbia or in nearby “Beltway” suburbs of Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax County.
Other leading industries include tourism and the manufacture of chemicals, electrical equipment, and food, textile, and paper products. Virginia is for lovers!
Richmond Highway Express, nicknamed "REX" is a bus route operated by the WMATA (the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) in partnership with Fairfax County, the City of Alexandria, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Federal Government. The REX is a limited stop express bus that serves the Richmond Highway corridor. Before the REX, riders from Fort Belvoir had many stops to make along Richmond Highway enroute to Huntington Metrorail Station and to the King Street Metrorail Station.
REX buses operate every 15 minutes in both directions on Richmond Highway during weekday rush hours. During non-rush hours and on Satuday the REX comes through every 30 minutes. Then on Sunday the bus only operates every 60 minutes. Buses operate between 5:30 AM and 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM on Sunday.
The REX uses special technology which allows REX buses to sustain green lights in order to move more quickly up and down Rt. 1. The REX bus has low-floor buses for quicker boarding and SmartCard for quicker paying. In addition the REX has only a limited number of stops:
Jackson Loop (North) & Gunston Road (Fort Belvoir)
REX passengers may transfer at any Richmond Highway stop to Fairfax Connector routes, and may transfer at Huntington and King Street Metro stations to rail service as well as other local bus service such as Alexandria’s DASH.
To stand-out from other Metrobuses and other area bus lines, REX buses are purple-blue with a golden yellow logo featuring the image of a running lion. The lion references the three lions emblazoned on the Fairfax County seal, which references the family crest of Lord Fairfax. Bus stop signs use the same color scheme, and stand out among the other bus stops along Route 1.
Woodrow Wilson Bridge at Old Town Alexandria
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge is close to Porto Vecchio and Belle View Condominiums. On June 6th, 2009 the long-awaited bicycle crossing of the Potomac at Woodrow Wilson Bridge was completed. The bridge now connects the Mt. Vernon Trail to the National Harbor in Maryland allowing pedestrians and bikers to traverse the river near I-495 just outside Old Town Alexandria VA near the George Washington Parkway. The completion of the mile long bike-pedestrian trial is one of the final milestones in the massive Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project which was started a number of years ago. The "Active Transportation Lane" crossing is open to walkers, joggers, bikers, roller-bladers, scooters and virtually any form of unmechanized traffic.
The Alexandria Times reported that "Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille, Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson and other federal, state and local officials were among the first to utilize the new river crossing after a ceremony on the Maryland side of the river."
The reviews from bikers have been very positive. TheWashCycle.com says, "It's a flawed masterpiece and a fantastic resource. The ride is great, with the overpass as a small park over the Beltway. The views are stunning (and the telescopes free)..."
Woodrow Wilson Bridge at Old Town
The Woodrow Wilson Crossing is easily accessed by communities like Belle View, River Towers, Porto Vecchio, the Bearings South and parts of Old Town Alexandria which are near the bridge.
Bike path on the George Washington Parkway at the Belle Haven Marina
About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty and maintains Condo Alexandria. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.
For example, Mary needs to needs to sell her present home before being able to get financing on a new condo she wants to buy. So Mary makes her offer contingent upon the sale of her existing home. If Mary is able to sell her home sold within that time period specified by the contingency, she can go forward with her purchase of the new condo. But if she fails to sell within the specified time period, the condo seller has the option of getting out of the deal.
Whenever possible, seller's prefer offers that don't have contingencies. This is because sellers usually believe that they can find another buyer capable making a purchase without contingencies. However, in today's market, sellers are more willing to accept contingencies than they have been in years. So contingencies, like appraisal and home inspection, are quite common and meet with little resistance from sellers.
The exact terms of a contingency, like everything else in a real estate contract, are negotiable. As your agent I can help guide you to make sure your contract has the right contingencies.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
To stand-out from other Metrobuses and other area bus lines, REX buses are purple-blue with a golden yellow logo featuring the image of a running lion. The lion references the three lions emblazoned on the Fairfax County seal, which references the family crest of Lord Fairfax. Bus stop signs use the same color scheme, and stand out among the other bus stops along Route 1.
