Bungalow drawing
These narrow, rectangular one and one-half story houses originated in California during the 1880s as a reaction to the elaborate decoration of Victorian homes. The style then moved eastward to the Midwest in the early 20th century, where it remained popular until the Great Depression.
Bungalows have low-pitched gabled or hipped roofs and small covered porches at the entry. The style became so popular that you could order a bungalow kit from Sears and Roebuck catalog. The name "bungalow" had its origins in India, where it indicated a small, thatched home.
There are several neighborhoods in Northern Virginia were bungalows are not uncommon. Burgundy Village is near the Huntington Metro and many homes there were originally bungalows. There are quite a few bungalows in Del Ray in Alexandria Virginia.
architectural drawing of an Art Deco home
The 1925 Paris Exhibition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs launched the Art Deco style, which echoed the Machine Age with geometric decorative elements and a vertically oriented design. This distinctly urban style was never widely used in residential buildings; it was more widespread in public and commercial buildings of the period.
Typical Art Deco home
Towers and other projections above the roofline enhance the vertical emphasis of this style, which was popularized by Hollywood movies of the 1930s. Flat roofs, metal window casements, and smooth stucco walls with rectangular cut-outs mark the exteriors of Art Deco homes. Facades are typically flush with zigzags and other stylized floral, geometric, and "sunrise" motifs. By 1940 the Art Deco style had evolved into "Art Moderne," which features curved corners, rectangular glass-block windows, and a boat-like appearance. Popularized in the United States by Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, the style enjoyed a revival in the 1980s.
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Luxury upgrades: Avoid trendy and frivolous renovation expenditures. Simple and relevant renovations are more likely to pay off in the long haul.
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Garage conversion: Converting a garage to a family room can turn off potential home buyers. Some people want a garage and not a family room. Consider if you plan on selling in the future before you make the change.
Adding a swimming pool: Unless you live in a place that is warm year round, a pool might not the the best idea. Pool maintenance can prove to be very costly. Some home buyers will factor in this cost and decide to pass on your home. Also a pool runs the risk of being a liability for small children.
Bedroom conversion: Converting an office or master closet can deter a home-buyer. Some people prefer the home as it was built, without changes to the layout. If you are considering putting you home on the market, you might want to consider undoing these changes.
Making it too personal: Personalized fixtures, colors, finishes, and paint jobs might not be what the person considering buying your home likes. Neutral finishes, colors, and fixtures are a safe bet. Potential buyers might think your home needs renovation if your personalization is not to their liking.
Taylor, Jim. "Five Home Renovations That Negative Affect Resale Value." Five Home Renovations That Negative Affect Resale Value. Version 1. Realty Times, 25 Nov. 2013. Web. 9 Dec. 2013. <http://jimtaylor.realtytimes.com/advicefromagents1/item/26717-five-home-renovations-that-negative-affect-resale-value>.
drawing of a Cape Cod style home
Some of the first houses built in the United States were Cape Cods. The original colonial Cape Cod homes were shingle-sided, one-story cottages with no dormers. During the mid-20th century, the small, uncomplicated Cape Cod shape became popular in suburban developments. A 20th-century Cape Cod is square or rectangular with one or one-and-a-half stories and steeply pitched, gabled roofs. It may have dormers and shutters. The siding is usually clapboard or brick.
Here's a Cape Cod made of stone.
There are many neighborhoods filled with Cape Cods in Northern Virginia. Often these homes were built just after WW2 for soldiers returning from the war, but many were built as late as 1960 and some continue to be built today. If you'd like to see a neighborhood of mature Cape Cods, many with additions, you might want to explore Bucknell Manor.
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1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing.
entrance to Midtown Alexandria Station condos
2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property.
3. Get your finances in order. Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, talk to a lender and get prequalified for a mortgage. This will save you the heartache later of falling in love with a house you can’t afford.
4. Don’t ask too many people for opinions. It will drive you crazy. Select one or two people to turn to if you feel you need a second opinion, but be ready to make the final decision on your own.
5. Decide your moving timeline. When is your lease up? Are you allowed to sublet? How tight is the rental market in your area? All of these factors will help you determine when you should move.
6. Think long term. Are you looking for a starter house with plans to move up in a few years, or do you hope to stay in this home for a longer period? This decision may dictate what type of home you’ll buy as well as the type of mortgage terms that will best suit you.
7. Insist on a home inspection. If possible, get a warranty from the seller to cover defects for one year.
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The international luxury real estate market appears to be relatively immune to economic headwinds, according to a report by Christie International Real Estate, a luxury real estate affiliate network. Christie’s International Real Estate Index monitors record sales prices, prices per square foot, among other indicators in the global luxury real estate market.
London emerged at the top of the network’s index, boasting a record sales price of more than $121 million for a residential property in 2012. In New York, an $88 million sale allowed it to come in at No. 2.
The international luxury market is showing strong momentum, “driven by scarcity of quality inventory and demand from international buyers in many of the world's top destinations,” says Bonnie Stone Sellers, CEO of Christie's International Real Estate.
There are more billionaires worldwide now than there were in 2008. What’s more, the percentage of worldwide millionaires has grown by 55 percent since 2000, according to the report.
As wealth has grown so has the number of home buyers making housing deals in all cash. For example, the report notes that nearly all of the transactions in Los Angeles above $5 million were cash deals; 90 percent in New York; and 70 percent in San Francisco and Miami.
Source: “Global luxury real estate market showing 'strong momentum',” Inman News (March 11, 2013)
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…
Via Veneto is located at 1309 Shenandoah Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 (Hollin Hall Shopping Center just off Ft. Hunt Rd). The phone number for Via Veneto is 703.765.6661. The restaurant is close to Safeway, the Variety Store, a gas station, a Chinese food restaurant, a 711, and various other shops and businesses. Via Veneto is open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner all week.
Via Veneto serves authentic delicious Italian food. This area of Fort Hunt is near Walt Whitman middle school and Carl Sandburg middle school. The nearest library is Sherwood Hall library. Hollin Hall and Hollin Hills offer a very peaceful atmosphere.
Via Veneto is family owned and operated
Via Veneto is a short drive from Old Town Alexandria
The KORUS festival took place at the special event center at Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville Va. The event lasted 3 days. The KORUS Festival is organized by the Korean American Association of Washington Metropolitan Area (KAAW). The KAAW try to share their culture with the community.
The festival featured live music. Vendors sold authentic Asian dishes. The festival attracted a lot of people. At one time during the show the performers taught the audience how to dance to Gangnam Style.
The KORUS festival showcased Korean Pop music
The sun sets on the festival
The KORUS festival has taken place for the past 10 years
Bull Run Regional Park filled with people
The festival had a variety of vendors
Vendors preparing food for the KORUS festival
The festival lasted until 10pm each night
Traditional dancers entertain at the KORUS festival
The Parsian Restaurant is located at 703 King Street Old Town Alexandria 22314. Their phone number is 703 838 9090. The Parsian Restaurant serves Persian / Iranian food. The atmosphere inside is a good environment for a date, family occasion, or other dining experience.
The Parsian Restaurant is a great destination in Old Town to park, and walk to, to enjoy the weather depending on the season. At one end of King there is the waterfront and at the other there is the Masonic Temple. Just a few blocks in any direction and their are several neighborhoods distinct to Old Town. Further along King Street and there are several shops and restaurants.
The menu at the Parsian Restaurant features a variety of Persian and Iranian dishes
A mix of entrees partially eaten
A gyro ready to eat
Inside the Restaurant looking out towards the streets of Old Town
Inside the Parsian Restaurant there is a clean, crisp decorative lay out
We were met by a lovely hostess at the Parsian Restaurant.
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…
East Moon Asian Bistro is located in the Kingstowne Shopping center at 5920 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria Virginia 22315. The restaurant features two bars and a dining area. Inside East Moon hosts a popular social hang out. The food here ranges from a variety of Asian dishes. Nearby there are several neighborhoods with homes for sale.
General Tso’s chicken is a specialty at East Moon Asian Bistro
