From Northern Virginia to the Northern Neck

Virginia is a Wet Settlement State and NO, that does not mean there are adult beverages at settlement, although sometimes I think that might be a fine idea... A wet settlement means the money is there and that there is a law in place that limits how much time can elapse between the signing of the...

That's right, you don't have to take MY word for it, but how about the word of no other than HGTV?  Yep, Alexandria was named a Top 10 Christmas Town by the same folks who bring us the best (and sometimes worst) of all things home and decorating.  Old Town Alexandria is simply the quintessential ...

This beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with fabulous newly updated and fully equipped kitchen is now available for rent.  $2,000 month includes partial utilities and the use of all of Montebello's extensive amenities. With this unique floorplan, your washer and dryer are in the separate utility ro...

Alexandria has long been known as one of America's top Christmas towns.  And the festivities are about to kick off for 2014.  Don't miss "Shop Small" Saturday on November 29, when more than 30 local Alexandria boutiques will be offering discounts, gifts, samples and other activities for shoppers...

Recently Debbie Gartner shared a really cool idea she had about sending a card to her customers at the 3 year mark with a catchy call to action: "If you screen & recoat your floors every 3-4 years (BEFORE they scratch through the color), you may never have to Sand & Refinish your floors again!"  ...

While everyone has their way of doing things, this post by Kathy Streib really hits the nail on the head with ways to stay on top of your upcoming move.  Excellent tips that make a lot of sense and are helpful for anyone planning a move. 9 Moving Day Tips to Keep You Sane! If you’ve followed my p...

Every once in a while, we stumble across an earnest buyer who is serious about buying, knows what they want but are willing to listen to their agent and their lender. Or a seller who is willing to listen to an expert instead of a website.   With  professional agents and reasonable clients on the ...

There are, as of today, 11/21/14,  5 active listings in Townes at Cameron Parke, Alexandria's commuter-convenient townhouse community, which is located between 2 Metros, near Old Town Alexandria, with easy access to I-495 and I-95. The most expensive listing in the neighborhood right now is a 2,1...

Montebello Condos:  Alexandria's Premiere Gated Community Montebello - an apt description as the name means beautiful mountain in Italian - is considered by many to be Alexandria's premiere gated community, with an extensive array of award-winning amenities that are second to none. Perfectly situ...

I know things are always a little wonky after a big "reveal," and upgrades and boy, are they ever. Is anyone else having trouble posting comments?  I type them, click to post, but nothing happens.  Yet I have made some comments today, I am pretty sure...so it appears to come and go.  Oh, wait, I ...