Clik here to view.
New Harris Teeter in Old Town Alexandria?
Rumor has it that negotiations are underway for a new Harris Teeter in Old Town Alexandria. An old, long abandoned warehouse at the corner of St. Aspah and Madison (and directly across from our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Scriptorium in Old Town Alexandria for Wedding Invitations and More
Let me start by saying that I love beautiful stationery. Small sheets, folded notes, correspondence cards, calling cards – you name it, I love it. Engraved? Even better. Scriptorium Imagine my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2011 Alexandria House and Garden Tour
The 2011 Alexandria House and Garden Tour is this Saturday, April 16th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Historic Garden Week is the oldest and largest statewide house and garden tour event in the nation....
View ArticleMarch 2011 Housing Prices in Zip Code 22314 – Old Town Alexandria and Potomac...
Today we are looking at the March 2011 Housing Prices in Zip Code 22314 which includes Old Town Alexandria and Potomac Green. (These numbers do not include condominium sales.) The first thing that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Easter 2011 at Historic Christ Church in Old Town Alexandria
Following a week of cold, wet weather, Easter Sunday dawned clear and warm at Historic Christ Church in Old Town Alexandria. The Wine Glass Pulpit at Christ Church Small baskets in the side windows...
View ArticleClik here to view.
City of Alexandria Celebrates 262nd Birthday on Saturday, June 9
In a long standing tradition, the City of Alexandria will celebrate it’s own birthday (262 years) and the nation’s birthday (235 years) this Saturday, June 9th. We’re not exactly sure how this post...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alexandria Neighborhoods: Open Houses in Del Ray and Old Town Alexandria at...
Looking for open houses in the Del Ray or Old Town areas of Alexandria on Sunday, July 13? There are 20+ open houses in Del Ray, Potomac Yard and Old Town Alexandria this weekend. Check out the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Open Houses in Del Ray, Potomac Yard and Old Town Alexandria in Zip Codes...
It’s a big weekend for Open Houses in Del Ray, Potomac Yard and Old Town Alexandria (zip codes 22301 and 22314) with some 60 houses available to see. And just over 11 of those are in the million...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alexandria Neighborhoods: Open Houses in Del Ray, Potomac Yard and Old Town...
Want to go house hunting before the big rains move in today? Check out these open houses in Del Ray, Potomac Yard and Old Town Alexandria for zip codes 22301 and 22304. Click here for more information:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alexandria Neighborhoods: Scriptorium in Old Town is Closing After 38 Years
We are sad to say that one of our favorite Old Town stores, Scriptorium, is closing at the end of August after 38 years in the same location. As owner Judy Shavin, a model of manners and decorum...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alexandria’s St. Patricks Day Parade, March 5, 2011
Are you ready for a bit of the “wearing of the green?” This Saturday, March 5, marks the 30th Annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE in Alexandria, VA. Sponsored by the “Ballyshaners”, which means Old Towners...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spurgeon-Lewis Antiques in Old Town Alexandria Looks Good Inside and Out
Although we confess to never having shopped at Spurgeon-Lewis Antiques at 112 North Columbus in Old Town Alexandria, we are always intrigued and delighted by their seasonal outdoor displays. Even now...
View ArticleResidential Market Boom Will Continue in the Washington DC Metro Area
Our friend Tim Savoy at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Dupont Circle writes an occasional column about the Washington-area housing market and here is what he recently had to say: • The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alexandria Loves to Celebrate Halloween
If you have just moved to Alexandria or the Northern Virginia area, you may be surprised by just how much this area loves to celebrate Halloween! From ghost tours to pumpkin patches to parades,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What is a Pocket Listing and Who Benefits in the Northern Virginia Real...
If you have ever watched “Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles” you will quite frequently hear one of those slick, hyped up, incredibly young, Bentley driving, super agents talk about their “pocket...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Things to Do in November and December in Alexandria and Northern Virginia in...
Are you new to the Alexandria, Northern Virginia area? Or maybe you are anticipating a house full of guests and are wondering how to entertain them? Look no further! We have pulled together the best...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Real Estate Wire Fraud is Rampant in Alexandria and Northern Virginia
Real estate wire fraud is rampant in Alexandria and Northern Virginia according to Jay Crowder, Sr. VP for PHH Home Loans in the Mid-Atlantic Region. As unscrupulous computer wizards become more and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Good Manners Can Help You Get the Home You want in Northern Virginia
Whether a buyers market or a sellers market, good manners can help you get the home you want in Northern Virginia. “Please” and “thank you” is a good place to start but real estate manners go a step...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spring is Here with the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show
For me, one of the great heralding moments of Spring (no matter what the thermometer says) is the Philadelphia Flower Show. An easy car/train/bus trip up 95 – this annual extravaganza of nature’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
February 2016 Real Estate Sales Up 10.2% over February 2015 in DC Metro Area
An in-depth analysis of the local real estate market shows February 2016 sales up 10.2% over February 2015 in the DC Metro area. Contracts and closed sales are at double-digit growth. Meanwhile,...
View Article