WaterfrontDid I enjoy spending some time walking along the waterfront?
Many beautiful things are available to gawk at in Old Town Alexandria in Virginia. This aged town in the northern part of the state of Virginia offers many inviting things to people. Besides high-end real estate and historic, quaint streets to walk down and enjoy, it offers another wonderful thing to us - the waterfront.
Old Town Alexandria just happens to not only be in a beautiful part of the country, but also right on the edge of the Potomac River. This gives it the additional charm and desirability that so many cities and towns long for. This aspect of Old Town draws many a visitor from all over country and all over the world. The history of Old Town itself is enough to get people here, the waterfront may just make them stay.
Waterfront Park on the Potomac in Old Town
Along a leisurely stroll on the Potomac I was able to smell something that I like very much - water. The very smell of the river beckons me and makes me feel like I am in a very special place. Water has, since the beginning of time, been a very important and vital part of any economy and way of life. Without it, the town would be quite different and much less populated. Besides the smell of the water, I also was able to smell greenery - trees, fragrant shrubs and the very smell that is associated with that of the earth, much more pleasant than the smell of steamy, oil soaked concrete.
While strolling along the waterfront, just hearing the water sounded pleasant to me. Whether is was sounds coming from a wake created by a sail boat happily cruising by or just the soft laps upon the rocks at the waters' edge. Sounds of water have always been soothing to me and adding to it the visual wonders of the place made it that much better.
Knowing that I think so much of the water makes it easy to understand why this place draws so many people. This is a great place to enjoy a meal, watch the boats on the water, view some fabulous artwork or just grab a favorite Nook book and delve into it waterside on a bench. The atmosphere is not stuffy, so as to push you away, but just the right pleasant feel to draw you in and not let you go.
Looking for a way to enjoy an evening in northern Virginia? Stop in a the waterfront of Old Town Alexandria. It won't let you down.
Old Town
homes and condos for sale in the Old Town area of Alexandria VA
Are you leaving the area, but not quite ready to part with your Clarendon townhome? Are you active duty military, with upcoming orders for assignment in Germany? Regardless of your circumstances, property management is a great way of safely and effectively renting out your property. You could use your rental property income to put towards the mortgage, if you haven’t paid it off yet.
Realtor Stuart Nesbitt chats with a handyman
Separation between Clients
Tenants and landlords each have their own wishes that they each want met (e.g. timely rent payments, proper repairs / maintenance, thorough unit inspections, etc.) Having a property manager can make this process a walk in the park, especially for the landlord. Without a property management service, there is the potential to have quarrels over issues, which can lead to undesirable leeway being extended (i.e. late payment). For example, what if your tenant would like to paint the walls? Will you let them smooth talk you and guilt trip you into having it their way? Nesbitt Realty can enforce your rules and keep a diplomatic barrier between both parties.
Legality
Nesbitt Realty can file all of the legal paperwork (e.g. lease, pets addendum, lead based paint disclosure, etc.) involved with renting out your property. This documentation can provide a great preventative safety measure for the landlord, in case of a breach of terms. Nesbitt Realty has several NVAR licensed Realtors who can put your property into the MLS (multiple listing service) and thus reach a much larger audience, than say, using craigslist.
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Whether we like it or not, sometimes homes need maintenance and sometimes they need maintenance at the worst of tim
es (e.g. the dead of winter, early Sunday morning, in the hot and humid summer, etc.) Nesbitt Realty has top notch accountability with handling maintenance issues – from sinks needing snaking, to hardwood floors needing updating, to lost keys needing replacing. If you need to get a hold of the Nesbit Realty, you can call and either a.) Get a hold of someone or b.) Get a call back from someone in a very timely manner. Not everyone has this level of reliability and accountability.
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Outside political and economic forces can seriously affect the market conditions in the area. CMA’s (competitive market analysis) can help estimate what you can charge for you rental. On the other hand, Zillow estimates, can be very distorted and misleading. Additionally, Nesbitt Realty’s Principal Broker, Will Nesbitt, keeps a very up to date informed eye on the trends affecting the area. This can help to create an appropriate price to get your place rented quickly, preceding a harsh rental market.
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Some smart people are aware of the fact that you can use your money to make more money. One way to do this is to buy choice properties, when the conditions are right. Will Nesbitt regularly surveys listings all throughout the Northern Virginia area, to find these assets for clients. Also, the combination of his experience with the vast array of properties, combined with his moral ethical outlook for your best interest, leads to a good partnership for everyone involved.
1. Metro is great for getting to various metro stations in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Many people use the metro to commute into DC daily.
2. Bus routes offer transportation to highly trafficked areas that might not be covered by the metro. Buses come more frequently in the morning and are usually on an hourly schedule in the evenings.
3. Train useful for longer distance travel to different parts of Virginia as well as different parts of the United States.
4. Plane Ronald Reagan National Airport is a transportation hub for many people in Northern Virginia flying out to different parts of the world.
5. Scooter fuel efficient, easy to find parking for, minimal paperwork involved, and fun to ride.
6. Bicycle green, healthy, and in some ways cheaper then the other modes of transportation listed above. Many neighborhoods in Arlington and Alexandria are bicycle friendly.
7. Walking green, healthy, and free.
8. Boat good for fishing, relaxing on the Potomac River after leaving a marina, or just taking the Potomac Riverboat to a Nationals game.
9. Taxi can be expensive, but great for going out to explore nightlife.
Ronald Reagan Airport is close to Old Town which has many bars on King St.
Inside the train
Going down the escalator to Ballston Metro
Map of Virginia trains
This path offers trails that go into the woods
Archives Metro stop in DC
Ronald Reagan Airport is close to Old Town which has several parks
Some of the scooters for sale at HP Mopeds
The Alexandria Amtrak Station is close to the King St. Metro
The Isabella at Monticello Mews is located at 6301 Edsall Road Alexandria, VA 22312. The Isabella is near I-395. The Isabella offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Amenities at the Isabella include: 25 meter pool, expansive sun deck, resident lounge, cabana, private ball park, private 1/4 mile fitness and walking path, on-site metro shuttle, community fitness room, outdoor sports court, controlled access gated community, front desk attendant with controlled lobby access, secure 2 level underground garage parking, community bike rack, and separate freight elevator.
Condos at the Isabella offer high-efficiency full size front loading washer and dryers
The Isabella has expansive balconies in all units
The Isabella is close to the Van Dorn Metro
Kingstowne’s Bone Fish restaurant is a short drive from Isabella
The Isabella sports granite counters
There are 9 different floor plans for the Isabella
The Isabella features 9′ ceilings
The Isabella features crown molding in living room, dining room, and kitchen
The Isabella is a short drive from Old Town’s lively King St
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
Old Town Commons is a series of town houses that cover 5 city blocks. Old Town Commons is located at the intersection of North Columbus Street and Madison Street. This is a great location with walkable features, and metro access. Old Town has several parks, a basketball court, volleyball court, and scenic waterfront views. The address is 735 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314735.
Old Town Commons is conveniently close to shopping in Old Town. Old Town Commons is also close to the shopping area at Potomac Yard. These town homes feature rooftop terraces, garage parking, and professional landscaping. Old Town Commons is a short commute to Washington D.C.
This neighborhood has a walk score of 91
Old Town Commons is in Northern Virginia
The local airport around here is Ronald Reagon
These townhouses are close to Founders Park
These town houses have Energy Star labeled windows
El Pollo Ranchero is located at 6324 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22306. The phone number for El Pollo Ranchero is 703 721 2000. This restaurant serves a variety of Latin American foods. Nearby is Route 1; just across the road is Walmart.
El Pollo Ranchero has a large selection of dishes on their menu. Chicken is their specialty. The dishes here are filling and affordable. There are several housing resources located near Richmond Highway.
Texas De Brazil is a Brazilian steak house with a unique buffet. The waitress gives the buffet attendant a card that has a red light on one side and a green light on the other. Depending on the card color displayed (green light) the server will stop by with freshly grilled meat.The restaurant is located at 11750L Fair Oaks Mall Fairfax, VA 22033. The phone number for Texas De Brazil is (703) 352-4111.
Texas De Brazil serves many different meats including beef, pork, lamb, chicken and Brazilian sausage. The appetizer bar is well stocked and includes several sides. Texas De Brazil typically has a lively social setting inside. The restaurant also has a unique decorative theme.
Northern Virginia is the host to deer that occasionally run from wooded areas to back yards and roads. Usually there are no deer crossing signs. With an appropriate distance the deer are not dangerous. The deer occasionally just show up in different areas of town and continue with their business.
An up close deer sighting
These deer appear in a more natural setting
The deer run through the wilderness
During the summer the wild deer look back in curiosity
Thai Cafe is located at 6702 Loisdale Road #E Springfield, Virginia 22150. The food here is affordable. The Thai Cafe is close to the Springfield Mall. The phone number for Thai Cafe is 703-922-4942.
