Alexandria has a variety of neighborhoods ranging from detached single family homes in Fort Hunt to high rise condominiums at Midtown Alexandria Station. The weather in Alexandria varies throughout the year. For example, some winters are colder than others. The zipcodes above, coordinate to school districts in Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Alexandria.
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
A bus on a cold day
Porto Vecchio is commuter friendly. There is a metro bus stop just steps from the entrance. Commuting in Old Town is also convenient to the King St. Metro, which is on the blue and yellow line. Additionally, studies have shown that homes near public transportation retain their value better then those not near public transportation.
High-rise condominium
Along the Mount Vernon Trail a jogger and dog exercise
The Mount Vernon trail is a paved passage with some different parts, including wooded overlooks, up and down hills, and above water straight shot path. This amenity has various activity spots abound, throughout the extensive spread of landscapes. In the colder season there may be less fishing done and less retention of fitness participating humans and dogs. For example, in the featured image, there are a dog and woman jogging along the Mount Vernon Trail amenity.
With the busy busy busy way of life in Alexandria, Virginia (though Old Town's City of Alexandria is separate from Fairfax County's Alexandria), the Mount Vernon Trail is a nice place to take a break from it all. However that does not mean the rest of the world stops. For example, along a 30 minute hiatus walk, you might see a helicopter over head, or one of the regular from or going to Ronald Reagan planes on their way.
There are many homes available near this amenity, ranging from different features including water oriented, street accessible, with a shopping center in the subdivision, with a view, etc. The Mount Vernon Trail runs parallel to the George Washington Parkway which runs parallel to the Potomac River.
Fort Hunt
homes and condos for sale in Fort Hunt area of Fairfax County VA
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
The Potomac River is parallel to the George Washington Parkway. Even during the colder seasons, wildlife can be seen in their natural habitat. For example, in the picture below are birds resting on the bank of the Potomac.
The George Washington Parkway extends towards bridges to the District of Columbia, from the historic location of George Washington's home. The Potomac River separates the other side of a different state, Maryland (where Nesbitt Realty is also licensed). The George Washington Parkway has exits perpendicular to it, including Belle Haven, Belle View, Stratford Landing, etc.
The Potomac River is home to birds
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Two ratios are calculated by mortgage lenders to determine a buyer's maximum loan amount:1) the front ratio and, 2) the back ratio.
Front Ratio: The total mortgage payment including principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI) as well as any condominium or homeowner association fees divided by your total GROSS income. Traditionally, this ratio must be below 30% Example: With a gross income of $5000 per month, a total mortgage payment (PITI) of $1350, the front ratio would be 27%.
Back Ratio: The total mortgage payment PLUS any car payments, credit card and any other loan payments including student loans divided by your total GROSS income. Traditionally this must be below 40%. Example: With a gross income of $5000 per month, a total mortgage payment of $1350, a car payment of $325, 1 credit card payment of $60 and 1 student loan payment of $150 for a total of $1885 with a back ratio of 38%.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Julie at (703)765-0300.
If you need help calculating your ratios, please contact Julie Nesbitt at 703 765 0300.
Are you ready to buy a home?
All across {Location_Name}, people are looking to a buy home - either now or in the future. Over the last few years, lower interest rates have come along, making it more affordable than ever to buy a home. In order to buy a house, you’ll need to start saving your money and have enough for the closing costs and a down payment. Check out our Closing Cost Estimator and talk to an agent to get an idea of what you need to have on hand to make your home purchase.
In most cases, the closing costs will run you around 5% of the property price. Before you purchase the home, you should always get an estimate. An estimate won’t be the exact price, although it will be really close. You should always plan to save up a bit more money than you need, just to be on the safe side. It’s always best to have more than enough than not enough.
You’ll know your ready to buy a home when you know exactly how much you can afford, and you’re willing to stick with your plan. When you buy a home and get your monthly mortgage payment, it shouldn’t be any more than 25% of your total monthly income. Although there are lenders out there who will say that you can afford to pay more, you should never let them talk you into doing so - but stick to your budget instead. Email Nesbitt Realty to learn more about your selections in {Location_Name}.
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Kingstowne is a relatively new planned community. Kingstowne is near a man made body of water that is surrounded with paved sidewalks that connect to amenities.
An advantage to Kingstowne's new planned community, are the many retail establishments that serve this part of Fairfax County. For example, there is a Game Stop, a Walmart, a Ross, a Safeway, a movie theater, and many restaurants that vary in price from Uno's to Bone Fish to East Moon to Moby Dick, etc. For nearby nightlife there is Top Golf, which is a popular place for it's driving range and bar.
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
1. Loudon CountyThink of Nesbitt Realty if you need to buy or sell real estate in Fairfax County
Median property taxes: $4,784
Median home value: $544,400
Taxes as of home value: .09%
Median income for home owners: $118,518
Taxes as of income: 4.0%
2. Alexandria City
Median property taxes: $4,366
Median home value: $555,100
Taxes as of home value: 0.8%
Median income for home owners: $114,262
Taxes as of income: 3.8%
3. Fairfax County
Median property taxes: $4,624
Median home value: $568,900
Taxes as of home value: 0.8%
Median income for home owners: $122,516
Taxes as of income: 3.8%
Source: Forbes, Who Pays America's Highest Property Taxes
Presidential election; ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death’ -Patrick Henry
Election day took place on November 4, 2014. The voting at WPHS was busy with politically active citizens. The voting was done on a sheet of paper which was then scanned by a machine.
The voting all took place in a cafeteria. To vote, identification was first presented and a ballot was given before a station was assigned. Outside of the cafeteria sample ballots were offered from both Republicans and Democrats.
Contact Nesbitt Realty today, for Real Estate in the West Potomac High School districtThe Capital photographed from the National Mall
Click Fairfax County to use our map-based search of real estate in Fairfax County. Because Fairfax County is one of the largest jurisdictions in the area, we've arbitrarily divided the county up to make it easier to understand for newcomers and home shoppers. See below for a complete list, or browse the tabs for links to some of the communities we serve.
Seal of Fairfax County Virginia
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
For water oriented property, call Nesbitt Realty today
Contact Nesbitt Realty for water oriented Real Estate
For water oriented Real Estate, contact Nesbitt Realty
Gristmill is a historic location with a body of water. This water orientation makes for a useful conduit to placid waters to fish. Wide mouthed bass can be found here.
Are you seeking a water-view or waterfront home? Try our map search below.
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
