Located on the Waterfront of Historic Old Town Alexandria, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is a great place for art lovers and tourists alike. The center is stocked
A Penthouse unit from the Torpedo Factory
with pieces ranging from “The Nest Project” to at “Fiberworks” Gallery. The museum has over 500,000 visitors annually and has over 82 artist studios, six galleries, two workshops, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. The center also houses over 165 visual artists who produce artwork ranging from painting to stained glass. The Torpedo Factory is located at 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703) 838-4565.
Across the street from the Torpedo Factory Art Center is the Torpedo Factory Condominiums, a collection of apartment and townhouse-style condos at the heart of Old Town's most desirable waterfront locations.
Finding a quality home to suit your taste will require a licensed real estate agent who offers expertise and connections if it is to purchase or rent a home. What would a realtor’s purpose be then?
Security. Even if you know what exactly what you are looking for in a home, you’ll need a realtor’s expertise to assure the quality of your potential home
Economy. You wouldn’t want to pay more for your new home and sell your old home for less than what it should be. A realtor has the access to the market information to make sure you get your right price.
Diversity. You may be able to view homes through public listings, but many of the best and perhaps your desired home will require you to have a realtor to view them.
Most of all, the whole process of hunting for your new home will be time consuming and challenging and that includes the right title transfer, financing and negotiating. If you want the peace of mind of finding your dream home, a realtor’s expertise serves its purpose.
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Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is one of 388 school districts in the U.S. to be named an Advanced Placement (AP) Achievement District by the College Board. The list recognizes school districts that make AP courses available to a broader pool of students as well as maintain or increase the percentage of students who earn a score of 3 or higher on AP tests.
To be named an AP Achievement District, school districts must:
Increase participation in or access to AP courses by at least four percent (for large school systems).
Show a steady or increasing percentage of exams taken by minority students, including African American, Hispanic, and Native American students.
Maintain or improve performance levels when comparing the percentage of exams scoring a 3 or higher in 2010 to those in 2008, or if a school already has 70 percent of AP students scoring a 3 or higher.
From 2008 to 2010, FCPS increased the number of students participating in AP from 14,220 in 2008 to 15,270 in 2010 while improving the percentage of students earning AP exam scores of 3 or higher, the score typically needed to earn college credit, from 72 percent in 2008 to 74 percent in 2010.
Projected enrollment for Fairfax County Public Schools for the current school year is 175,296. It is the largest school district in the state and the 11th largest in the U.S.
The Washington, D.C. area has emerged from the recent recession with Northern Virginia leading the way, a George Mason University economist recently told local Realtors.
George Mason University economist Stephen Fuller said the economic recovery has been underway for about 17 months and is stronger than analysts expected.
He pointed to bright spots for the No. Virginia economy:
1) Employment: Fuller said the manufacturing segment has led the economy out of the downturn with increased hiring for 17 months in a row. Gross domestic product is higher now than when the recession started in November 2007.
2) Housing Shortage: He also predicted a future housing shortage for the region.
According to Fuller, the area likely will absorb about 700,000 more people in coming decades and needs to build about 35,000 housing units per year to keep up with demand.
While some apartment developers may err on the side of overbuilding, Fuller said more condominiums and smaller townhouses and single-family house are being built. The number of larger single-family developments is declining
But don’t uncork the champagne just yet. He also said consumer confidence remains low, despite the good economic news.
While the Tysons landscape is dotted with cranes and trusses for the first phase of the Metrorail to Dulles, it is a station stop in phase two that made headlines this week.
The board of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority voted 9-4 in favor of an underground station stop at Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, VA.
It will be closer than the above ground option. By about 600 feet. Supporters say underground will be more convenient, especially for travelers with lots of luggage.
And the price tag for going underground? $330 million more than an above ground station.
The airport stop is scheduled for the second phase of the Metrorail project. Phase two will run from Wiehle Avenue in Reston to Ashburn in eastern Loudoun. The project is expected to cost $3.5 billion, including the underground stop, and open in late 2016. However, the additional time needed to build an underground stop may push the opening to mid-2017.
Phase one, now under construction, will connect to the East Falls Church station and include four stations in Tysons Corner. It is scheduled to open in 2013.
Fairfax County officials have endorsed the less-expensive aboveground option.
Twin Oaks is a subdivision of houses located in Woodbridge, Virginia, in Prince William County. Its situated right off of Old Bridge Road. The houses in the development are quite beautiful. They range in styles and size. It looks to be a pretty quiet neighborhood. Its close location to I-95, route 1, and route 123 makes it very convenient for anyone who needs to commute to work. The streets are wide so extra parking on the side of the road is allowed. The neighborhood sems to be kept up very well, making the community very attractive. Overall, Twin Oaks looks to be a very pleasant area to live in.
Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
Woodmark is a community located in Woodbridge, VA, in Prince William County. Its situated right off of Old bridge Road. The townhouses look about mid-sized, maybe a little smaller. The homes are so diverse looking, with many different styles and colors. The streets are wide enough for extra parking on the side of the road. The up-keep of the community is pretty decent. Belmont Bay is also located very close to I-95, route 1, and route 123, making commuting at least a little easier.The appearance of the homes isn't very attractive on the outside but the neighborhood seems to be pretty quiet and pleasant overall.
Belmont Bay is located in Woodbridge, VA, in Prince William County. It's situated right off of Old Bridge Road. There are only townhouses in this specific neighborhood, but they are all pretty good looking from the outside. The streets are wide making it nice and convenient for any guests who need a space to park. Their is a tiny playground in the middle of the community, so it might be a nice choice of homes if you have kids, Also, it looks to be a quiet area, which is always great. Its located extremely close to I-95, route 1, and route 123, making it very convenient if you have to commute to work. Overall, Belmont Bay seems like it would a very pleasant area to live in.
The Occoqan Regional Park is located in Lorton, Virginia, in Fairfax County, right across from the Town of Occoquan. It's located on the Occoquan River. It opened in 2008 making it 1 of 29 parks in the Northern Virginia Regional Parks Authority. It has around 400 acres of recreational space. There are many different things to do there such as, hit the batting cage, have a picnic, get a snack at the snack bar in the marina, play your favorite sport on one of their athletic fields, etc. They also have a boat ramp and boat storage. Their hiking trail is 1.1 miles round trip and forms a loop. The trail is well maintained. Most say that the blue trail is a great running trail and is very well marked. Dogs are of course welcome in the park. Historic black kilns from the early 1900's can be found on the property, reminding us of the women suffragists who demonstrated in front of the White House and were then imprisoned on the prison farm where these are found.
If you're shopping for a home you might be surprised to learn just how affordable and pleasant some homes in Occoquan and near the park might be.
Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city and all it has to offer are several high end neighborhoods that would make many heads spin once or twice. If you drive around McLean for a while it is obvious that you are in the midst of luxury and luxury at its best. I can imagine that there are people who move here for a number of reasons but one thing Northern Virginia is known for is housing those that have quite a bit of money to spend. Of course with the government being responsible for a majority of the jobs here and having several professional sports teams in the area, there are sure to be some big spenders.
If you are in the market for a luxury home, make sure McLean is on your list of places to check out. Going down route 7 there is a parade of mansions that ling the long road and it is quite the site to see. I saw one property that looked like it had several houses attached to it, until I realized it was all one house. For those of you who may not be in the market, its still a beautiful site to see. It is simply amazing to view some fo the architecture and design work that has been put into building these homes.
