By Cindy Jones on July 27th, 2010
There is no doubt that a model home beautifully furnished is a sight to behold. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, soaking tubs, oh my. What’s not to love?
However the model is finished and you haven’t looked below the surface to see if beauty is only skin deep. New construction doesn’t always mean no [...]
By Cindy Jones on July 25th, 2010
As anyone who is currently in Northern Virginia knows we are under an intense heat wave. This morning I was up just as the sun was rising to enjoy a walk along the Occoquan River in Belmont Bay.
If you would like to be able to wake up and be able to take a walk [...]
By Cindy Jones on July 21st, 2010
Belmont Bay in Prince William County is not your typical neighborhood. It is a neighborhood that offers owners a unique chance to live in walking distance to a commuter rail train, a golf course and have their boat in the water just a few steps away.
Just for fun I took to the water to give [...]
By Cindy Jones on July 13th, 2010
Northrop Grumman has announced the selection of 2980 Fairview Park Drive in Falls Church,VA as the sight of their new corporate headquarters.
The building located just off of 495 & Route 50 will be the home to 300 new Northrop Grumman executives relocating from Los Angeles and/or their current Arlington VA offices. The location is just [...]
By Cindy Jones on July 10th, 2010
Be prepared to be blown away by this top floor condo in Harborview Condominiums in Belmont Bay. The owners spared no expense in customizing this 2371 SF unit to be the lap of luxury. Rich hardwood floors, custom cabinetry surrounding the fireplace in living room and an office with a cleverly concealed Murphy [...]
By Cindy Jones on June 23rd, 2010
Okay it’s hot & sticky today. So I started thinking of all the local places in NOVA to go and hide. One of the first ones that comes to mind is Burke Lake Park.
Burke Lake Park is located just off of Route 123 and a few miles from the City of Fairfax. With over 850 [...]
By Cindy Jones on May 24th, 2010
Traffic is often at a standstill driving around I-495 at Tysons Corner these days. Between the 495 Hot Lanes project and the construction for the extension of the metro lane closings are a daily occurrence.
For owners of residential properties close to the proposed metro stops the current traffic delays woes are just a means [...]
By Cindy Jones on May 20th, 2010
Urban sprawl is what most people think of when they drive across the Occoquan River on Route 1 into Prince William County. Neighborhoods disconnected from shopping, little green space or limited sidewalks for safety.
All of that is changing as Prince William County supervisors, planning commissioners, developers and interested citizens look towards revitalizing North [...]
By Cindy Jones on May 18th, 2010
Over the last year buyers have flocked to the Lake Ridge neighborhood in Prince William County to find affordable townhouses. With 269 townhouses sold during the five quarters of data reviewed there isn’t much doubt that buyers have discovered the advantages the Lake Ridge neighborhood has to offer.
Sales have been steady since January 2009 [...]
By Cindy Jones on April 28th, 2010
The Virginia Rail Express (VRE) is introducing express train service starting in July 2010.
Luckily riders who use the Woodbridge Station will be able to take advantage of this new service. Originally the express train was going to bypass the Woodbridge station located at the entrance to Belmont Bay but after deliberation and political wrangling [...]