Ronald Reagan Airport is located at 1 Aviation Circle, Arlington, Virginia. The airport is close to Old Town Alexandria, inside of Arlington and near Washington DC. Ronald Reagan Airport is a primary transportation hub for Northern Virginia and DC. The next closest airport is BWI which is in Maryland.
Ronald Reagan Airport has a metro stop accessible by the blue and yellow line. Near the airport there are several trails. Further from Old Town and closer to DC there is a marina with boats. The marina waters are great for fishing.
Ronald Reagan Airport is a common segway for military
Powtomack Crossing is a condominium near Ronald Reagan Airport
Ronald Reagan Airport is close to Old Town which has several parks
Ronald Reagan Airport is close to Old Town which has many bars on King St.
Ronald Reagan Airport services Northern Virginia and DC
Brookvalley Park is located in the city of Alexandria. Within walking distance there is the Foxchase shopping center. Brookvalley Park has plenty of trails and fields. Brookvalley offers great park amenities close to several housing developments.
Brookvalley Park services nearby communities including: the Plaza, Seminary Hill, Van Dorn, Cameron Station,West End Alexandria, and Forty Six Hundred condominiums. Brookvalley Park is located off of Duke St. Duke St. is a high traffic road lined with shopping centers and many businesses. Living near a park is great for dog owners as well as people just looking for some fresh air.
Duke Street has great hamburger joints including Fudd Ruckers
The waterfront is a host to a variety of street performances. Within walking distance of this entertainment are several condo's and neighborhoods. The waterfront near the Torpedo Factory is a great place for the family. The entertainment ranges from magic, music, portraits, balloons, etc.
495 passes through Springfield, Alexandria, Annandale, Merrifield, Idylwood, Tysons Corner, Bethesda, DC, and New Carrollton. This road is a connector to several commuters' daily work routine. There are lots of neighborhoods near 495. Also this road gives access to countless businesses.
Effective Monday May 18 2020 all residents commuting on DASH buses will now be required to wear face coverings. The Alexandria Transit Company stated that the new change follows guidance from the Alexandria Health Department.
Rail And Bus Service To Be Reduced Due To Coronavirus Concerns
Commuters in Alexandria will experience reduced services on DASH bus and Metrobus and Metrorail. The announcement was made by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the Alexandria Transit Company/DASH. The reduction in rail and bus service is due to the threat of the coronavirus/COVID-19.
New Electric School Buses Are Coming To Alexandria In 2020
The school bus system in Alexandria will be given a big boost with the introduction of five (5) electric school buses by the end of 2020. The cost of the new school bus initiative will be covered by Dominion Energy. The new "vehicle to grid" system will help to feed the power grid in the…
West End Alexandria Gets New and Improved DASH Buses
Residents of West End in Alexandria can now enjoy improved service frequency with the new and improved AT-1 Plus DASH Buses. The specially branded buses is a part of a series of improvements to the existing DASH AT-1 routes which runs between Van Dorn Metro and Seminary Plaza via Landmark Mall, Lincolnia, Mark Center and…
A sluggish real estate market hasn’t shaken the confidence of the public in how it views home ownership, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. Eight in 10 adults (or 81 percent) say owning a home is the best long-term investment a person can make, according to the Pew study of about 2,000 adults conducted in March.
“Home owners are not blind to what has happened to home prices, nor are they expecting a speedy recovery,” according to the Pew study. In fact, of the home owners surveyed, about half said their home is worth less now than before the recession, while 31 percent said their home’s value has stayed the same.
Nevertheless, 82 percent of home owners who say their home is worth less now than before the recession either strongly or somewhat agree that home ownership is the best long-term investment a person can make, according to the survey.
The value of home ownership even continues to emerge on top when home owners were surveyed and asked to rate the importance of four long-term financial goals. Home ownership and "being able to live comfortably in retirement" rated the highest--viewed as either extremely or very important by 80 percent of respondents.
Yet, their optimism about home ownership doesn’t mean they're completely happy with their current home. Nearly a quarter of all home owners surveyed said that if they had it to do all over again, they would not buy their current home. Most of the “buyer’s remorse” complaints were about the home itself or its location. Only 31 percent of those surveyed cited financial factors, such as the home losing value or their own changing financial situation.
Source: “Home Sweet Home. Still.” Pew Research Center (April 12, 2011)
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.
Americans stayed put for about a year after the housing bust, but now they are back on the move, according to U.S. Census figures.
About 12.5 percent of the population, or 37.1 million people moved to a new home in 2009, up from 11.9 percent or 35.2 million in 2008, the census found.
About 25 percent of adults ages 25 to 34 moved in 2009. That’s up slightly compared to 2008, but down substantially from 32 percent in 2000. Older Americans also stayed where they were with long-distance migration falling to below 2 percent for people older than 60.
"Overall, there is nothing here that suggests a light at the end of the tunnel in the continued slowdown of long distance migration in the U.S.," said William H. Frey, a demographer at Brookings Institution who analyzed the numbers. "States and communities hoping to see renewed migration gains in college graduates, retirees and families as a spark to their economic growth will continue to be disappointed."
Source: The Associated Press, Hope Yen (05/10/2010)
Home Prices In Arlington Continue To Hike
The housing market in Arlington County is getting more and more expensive as potential buyers continue to have fewer homes and condos to choose from.
Inlet Cove is alongside Route 1 This neighborhood of townhouses is near grocers and eateries Inlet Cove is close to Fort Belvoir, Alexandria, and Potomac Mills shops, in the city of Woodbridge Interior to these properties are multilevel Inlet Cove is serene
Pending home sales increased again in March, affirming that a surge of home sales is unfolding for the spring home buying season, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in March, rose 5.3 percent to 102.9 from 97.7 in February, and is 21.1…
Some of the best housing deals are on high-end homes, many over $1 million. Some of them need TLC or they aren’t in the most-coveted locations. But there are plenty of desirable properties and lots of sellers who are getting impatient. Buyers with cash have the best opportunities. Buyers who need a mortgage should move…
The National Association of Realtors recently did a study about the characteristics of home buyers. Some of the findings might surprise you. Thirteen percent of buyers purchased a home with one or more parents and grandparents together with adult children. There were several reasons given for purchasing a multi-generational home. Cost savings; Children over the…
About 12.5 percent of the population, or 37.1 million people moved to a new home in 2009, up from 11.9 percent or 35.2 million in 2008, the census found.
About 25 percent of adults ages 25 to 34 moved in 2009. That’s up slightly compared to 2008, but down substantially from 32 percent in 2000. Older Americans also stayed where they were with long-distance migration falling to below 2 percent for people older than 60.
"Overall, there is nothing here that suggests a light at the end of the tunnel in the continued slowdown of long distance migration in the U.S.," said William H. Frey, a demographer at Brookings Institution who analyzed the numbers. "States and communities hoping to see renewed migration gains in college graduates, retirees and families as a spark to their economic growth will continue to be disappointed."
Source: The Associated Press, Hope Yen (05/10/2010)
