Focus on Alexandria VA

Are PCS Orders A Hardship For A Short Sale?

By Cindy Jones on December 27th, 2011
It’s a question asked frequently by military families stationed at Ft. Belvoir, Quantico MCB, the Pentagon and other installations part of the Military District of Washington. Last fall the Fannie Mae issued guidelines to include Permanent Change of Station (PSC) orders as a hardship. A hot line was (877-MIL-4566) created for service members to be ... [Continue Reading]
Home Inspections Take On A New Meaning in 2012

Home Inspections Take On A New Meaning in 2012

By Cindy Jones on December 17th, 2011
There is no lemon law when it comes to buying a house in Northern Virginia.  No three day rule after you’ve signed the settlement papers to back out.  Last month in my post  Virginia Sales Contract Undergo a Big Change the change to what we refer to as “Paragraph 7″ of the Regional Sales Contract ... [Continue Reading]

How Much Difference Does Location Make in NOVA?

By Cindy Jones on November 1st, 2011
There are plenty of HGTV, BRAVO and A&E network TV shows that talk about “what you get for the money” in certain areas of the country. If you are a prospective buyer relocating to Northern Virginia or already living here and considering a home purchase the same question applies only on a much more micro ... [Continue Reading]
Are You An “Innie” or an “Outie”?

Are You An “Innie” or an “Outie”?

By Cindy Jones on December 16th, 2010
No, this isn’t a personal question about your belly button. Buyers moving to Northern Virginia often see the phrase “inside” or “outside” the beltway in MLS descriptions and wonder where are these locations on the map. For those who have lived in the Northern Virginia most of our lives we have watched “outside” the beltway ... [Continue Reading]
NOVA Condo Buyers-Read the Docs!

NOVA Condo Buyers-Read the Docs!

By Cindy Jones on December 3rd, 2010
Almost everyday in Northern Virginia an excited condo owners moves in and contemplates the changes they want to make to their new home.  Before you spend a dime make sure you have read the condo documents. This owner thought they were making a simple change.  Switch out the lock on their front door with a ... [Continue Reading]
Parkfairfax Then And Now

Parkfairfax Then And Now

By Cindy Jones on November 27th, 2010
I came across this old family photo of my mom and paternal grandparents sitting on the front stoop of their home in the Parkfairfax neighborhood in Alexandria VA. The date on the back of the photo is 1948 and I know my parents lived there until 1955. Today my daughter and her husband live in ... [Continue Reading]
A Green Catch 22-New Offices At Mark Center

A Green Catch 22-New Offices At Mark Center

By Cindy Jones on September 19th, 2010
Alexandria residents are facing the proposed destruction of the Winkler Botanical Preserve in order to provide access to the new Mark Center government building.  At the same time area residents are bracing for big changes, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is lauding the “green” features of the new mega building. The new ... [Continue Reading]
Parkside of Alexandria Auction on Sunday

Parkside of Alexandria Auction on Sunday

By Cindy Jones on October 24th, 2007
Yesterday was my day to preview the townhouse condos coming up for auction at the Parkside of Alexandria. It appears that the marketing is working. The auction signs are all over the property so you can’t miss where you are supposed to go and while touring we ran into numerous other people previewing the property ... [Continue Reading]
Over 60 and Still Young at Heart

Over 60 and Still Young at Heart

By Cindy Jones on August 12th, 2007
Yes the townhouses and condos that comprise Fairlington were originally constructed between 1942 and 1945. Hard to believe when you walk down through the neighborhood and see the wonderfully maintained brick buildings. Fairlington was original constructed as a garden apartment complex to house defense workers and their families during World War II. The homes were ... [Continue Reading]
Strolling the Avenue in Del Ray

Strolling the Avenue in Del Ray

By Cindy Jones on July 25th, 2007
This morning I had the rare opportunity to take a Saturday morning off and enjoy the farmers market and a stroll through the streets of Del Ray in Alexandria VA. Not as famous as its neighbor, Old Town Alexandria, the neighborhood of Del Ray still exudes old style charm and grace. Founded as a railroad ... [Continue Reading]
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    Photo of 6033 Kestner Cir, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8109185)

    6033 Kestner Cir , Alexandria

    • Lot size: 1,700 sqft
    • Year built: 1992
    • 3 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $439,900
    Photo of 7027 Roxann Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8109072)

    7027 Roxann Rd , Alexandria

    • Lot size: 21,780 sqft
    • Year built: 1954
    • 5 beds
    • 2 full baths
    • $524,888
    Photo of 6631 Dunwich Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8107993)

    6631 Dunwich Way , Alexandria

    • Home size: 418 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,892 sqft
    • Year built: 1991
    • 3 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $539,000
    Photo of 6629 Briarleigh Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8106322)

    6629 Briarleigh Way , Alexandria

    • Home size: 1,212 sq ft
    • Lot size: 2,394 sqft
    • Year built: 1986
    • 2 beds
    • 2 full, 1 part baths
    • $339,000
    Photo of 6444 Castlefin Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8106904)

    6444 Castlefin Way , Alexandria

    • Lot size: 1,500 sqft
    • Year built: 1996
    • 3 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $449,900
    Photo of 5972 Wescott Hills Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8105538)

    5972 Wescott Hills Way , Alexandria

    • Lot size: 2,013 sqft
    • Year built: 1989
    • 3 beds
    • 2 full, 2 part baths
    • $525,000
    Photo of 5334 Harbor Court Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8104351)

    5334 Harbor Court Dr , Alexandria

    • Home size: 1,245 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,135 sqft
    • Year built: 1983
    • 2 beds
    • 1 full, 1 part baths
    • $324,900
    Photo of 7318 Mallory Cir, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8103985)

    7318 Mallory Cir , Alexandria

    • Home size: 1,987 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,540 sqft
    • Year built: 1989
    • 3 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $489,900
    Photo of 6222 Windham Hill Run, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8103587)

    6222 Windham Hill Run , Alexandria

    • Home size: 2,482 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,892 sqft
    • Year built: 1996
    • 3 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $535,000
    Photo of 6503 Grange Ln #202, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8103210)

    6503 Grange Ln #202 , Alexandria

    • Home size: 1,170 sq ft
    • Year built: 1998
    • 3 beds
    • 2 full baths
    • $334,995
    Photo of 7805 Desiree St, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8102509)

    7805 Desiree St , Alexandria

    • Home size: 1,684 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,760 sqft
    • Year built: 1995
    • 3 beds
    • 2 full, 2 part baths
    • $479,900
    Photo of 6625 Springirth Ter, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8101955)

    6625 Springirth Ter , Alexandria

    • Home size: 2,640 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,968 sqft
    • Year built: 2001
    • 3 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $614,900
    Photo of 7008 Irwell Ln #13d, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8101695)

    7008 Irwell Ln #13d , Alexandria

    • Home size: 1,291 sq ft
    • Year built: 1991
    • 2 beds
    • 2 full baths
    • $285,000
    Photo of 7472 Gadsby Sq, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8097528)

    7472 Gadsby Sq , Alexandria

    • Lot size: 1,700 sqft
    • Year built: 1993
    • 4 beds
    • 2 full, 2 part baths
    • $434,900
    Photo of 6046 Masondale Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8096532)

    6046 Masondale Rd , Alexandria

    • Lot size: 3,822 sqft
    • Year built: 2010
    • 4 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $730,900
    Photo of 6606 Dunwich Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8095783)

    6606 Dunwich Way , Alexandria

    • Home size: 2,600 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,870 sqft
    • Year built: 1990
    • 3 beds
    • 2 full, 2 part baths
    • $539,999
    Photo of 6600 Thackwell Way #J, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8094820)

    6600 Thackwell Way #J , Alexandria

    • Home size: 1,222 sq ft
    • Year built: 1994
    • 2 beds
    • 2 full baths
    • $289,900
    Photo of 6572 Kiernan Ct, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8091095)

    6572 Kiernan Ct , Alexandria

    • Lot size: 2,256 sqft
    • Year built: 1999
    • 4 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $619,990
    Photo of 6467 Waterfield Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8087666)

    6467 Waterfield Rd , Alexandria

    • Home size: 2,226 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,320 sqft
    • Year built: 2000
    • 3 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $549,000
    Photo of 6706 Percethony Ct, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8087193)

    6706 Percethony Ct , Alexandria

    • Home size: 2,420 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,760 sqft
    • Year built: 1999
    • 3 beds
    • 2 full, 1 part baths
    • $544,900
    Photo of 7452 Brighouse Ct, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8086015)

    7452 Brighouse Ct , Alexandria

    • Home size: 1,540 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,760 sqft
    • Year built: 1983
    • 3 beds
    • 2 full, 2 part baths
    • $399,000
    Photo of 5804 Charlton Ct, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8085447)

    5804 Charlton Ct , Alexandria

    • Home size: 2,356 sq ft
    • Lot size: 8,411 sqft
    • Year built: 1970
    • 4 beds
    • 2 full, 2 part baths
    • $440,000
    Photo of 6723 Dorothy Giles Ct, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8085180)

    6723 Dorothy Giles Ct , Alexandria

    • Home size: 2,220 sq ft
    • Lot size: 1,760 sqft
    • Year built: 1999
    • 3 beds
    • 2 full, 1 part baths
    • $519,900
    Photo of 6153 Summer Park Ln, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8082616)

    6153 Summer Park Ln , Alexandria

    • Home size: 2,436 sq ft
    • Lot size: 2,475 sqft
    • Year built: 1989
    • 3 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $514,950
    Photo of 8011 Old Parsonage Ct, Alexandria, VA 22315 (MLS # FX8082673)

    8011 Old Parsonage Ct , Alexandria

    • Home size: 2,844 sq ft
    • Lot size: 3,975 sqft
    • Year built: 1989
    • 3 beds
    • 3 full, 1 part baths
    • $539,950
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