Things to Do: July 31 – August 2
It’s the perfect weekend for shopping and browsing, for listening and learning. Shop guilt-free at a citywide sidewalk sale and then pass on your old clothing to those who need it more. Explore firefighting past and experience a performance of bells on a symbol of appreciation.
Saturday, August 1st from 6pm to 8pm: Netherlands Carillon Performance
Listen to the Dutch people’s gift to the nation ring out classical pieces. Doug Gefvert will perform on the 50 bells of the Netherlands Carillon, a steel tower that represents the country’s regard and appreciation of American aid during World War II.
Location: Netherlands Carillon, Arlington Boulevard and Meade Street, Arlington, VA; webmaster@gcna.org; www.gcna.org/summer.html#va; Cost: FREE
Friday, July 31st at 5pm: Bethany House of Northern Virginia Clothing Drive
For over 35 years, Bethany House of Northern Virginia has been helping victims of domestic violence. With the help of Unique Thrift Store, the entire month of July has been benefitting women and children affected by domestic violence.
Location: Unique Thrift Store, 2956 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA; (703) 658-9500; www.bhnv.org; Cost: Clothing Donation
Saturday, August 1st at 9am: Annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale
Before the summer ends, head to the Old Town and Del Ray for incredible savings from some of the most popular stores. Over 50 boutiques will set up shop offering great discounts.
Location: Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association, 221 King Street, Alexandria, VA; (800) 388-9119; www.visitalexandriava.com/event/alexandria-summer-sidewalk-sale/8286; Cost: Free admission
Sunday, August 2nd from 9am to 2pm: Friendship Firehouse Festival
Whether you’re dreaming of being a firefighter when you grow up or you’re a history buff, this festival showcasing antique fire equipment, crafts, and live music will be sure to delight. Food and drinks will be for sale and there will be free giveaways for lucky attendees.
Location: Friendship Firehouse, 107 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA; (703) 746-3891; www.alexandriava.gov/FriendshipFirehouse; Cost: FREE
Movies opening include Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Southpaw, The End of the Tour, and Jenny’s Wedding.
It’s not too late to enter one of the many summer programs at the Kingstowne Library. Kids and adults alike can take part in the summer reading program and the adult summer reading bingo challenge, which simply requires picking up a bingo card at the service desk and then entering completed cards to win the summer sweepstakes. Teens, ages 13-18, who may be more technologically- or theatrically-inclined can create their own 60-second trailer for their favorite book and enter to win the grand prize. The library also continues to offer great classes like Internet and MS Office One-on-One, Genealogy One-on-One, and English Conversation. Head to our local library to grab a book, win some prizes, and learn a lot!
Exciting things are happening at the Village at Shirlington this summer. Three new restaurants are opening up at the popular center including the Korean chicken restaurant, DAK Chicken, the Hula Girl Bar & Grill, and Palette 22. But don’t wait for these new restaurants to open before heading over or you’ll miss the weekly Shirlala music festival. From 6:30-8:30pm every Wednesday night through September, a free concert is performed for the public to enjoy. The remaining acts scheduled for this summer include southern rock, pop rock, swing, and 50s and 60s tribute bands. This week experience fantastic reggae and tropical steel drums from Ewabo.
It’s a weekend for the performing arts! Classic works to contemporary revisions and imaginative creations will all grace stages across the region over the next several days. Explore the wide breadth of options awaiting you in our weekly roundup of top events.
Friday, July 10th – Sunday, August 2nd: Capital Fringe Festival
For three weeks, DC overflows with artistic creations from new and emerging artists. Find a piece that fits your style at a museum, a theater, a bar, or even a vacant storefront. Don’t miss out on the free live music and the beer garden, either.
Location: Logan Fringe Arts Space, 1358 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC; (866) 811-4111; www.capitalfringe.org; Cost: $17 per show, plus one time purchase of $7 button
Friday, July 24th at 4pm: Varekai
The myth of Icarus and his attempt at flight has stood the test of time. Generations of children have grown up with the warnings that this tale told. Now, Cirque du Soleil has drawn this classic story in a new production.
Location: Eagle Bank Arena, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA; (703) 993-3000; www.eaglebankarena.com/articles/varekai-by-cirque-du-soleil-descends-from-the-sky-and-into-fairfax; Cost: $40-$165
Saturday, July 25th at 10:30am: The Elves and The Shoemakers Daughter
The Maryland Youth Ballet performs this enchanting, reimagined show of the classic tale of a shoemaker’s daughter, new shoes, and elves.
Location: Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA; (703) 255-1900; www.wolftrap.org/tickets/calendar/performance/15titw/0724show15.aspx; Cost: $10 for general admission
Sunday, July 26th at 7:30pm: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
This contemporary swing revival band will make you want to get up and dance! This Californian group has been performing for years in front of excited audiences.
Location: Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA; (703) 549-7500; ; Cost: $39.50 for general admission
Movies opening include Pixels, Paper Towns, The Vatican Tapes, and American Heist.
Now that Wegmans is here, you’re probably looking for something new to get excited about. Well…look no more! The Greene Turtle will be coming soon to the Hilltop Village Center. This sports bar and grille has created a community atmosphere for anybody to come and hang out and enjoy the great food and drinks. Watch a game, celebrate a special event, or just head over for a casual family dinner at this fun eatery.
On the recently released annual Fortune 500 list, eight Fairfax County-based companies found themselves once again amongst the top-tier of publicly traded companies in the United States. All headquartered in Fairfax County, Freddie Mac, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Capital One Financial, Computer Sciences Corporation, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Gannett, and Booz Allen Hamilton make up 60% of the revenue of all 19 Virginia-based Fortune 500 companies and 45% of the revenue of all Washington area companies. The $183 billion 2014 revenue of these companies is greater than the total revenue for D.C. based companies and the revenue of Maryland companies. Seven additional Fairfax County-based companies are included in the Fortune 1000.
Get hands-on this weekend with some interesting and fun events! Discover more about scientific fields and take part in great activities.
Sunday, July 19th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm: Workhouse Arts Center Farmers Market
Through mid-September, enjoy this fantastic market full of local vendors. The whole family will have something to do whether it be shopping, listening to live performances, or joining one of the great activities.
Location: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA; (703) 584-2900; www.workhousearts.org/visit/farmers-market; Cost: Free admission
Friday, July 17th from 1:30pm to 3:00pm: Living Earth Symposium
Want to explore the environmental world of farming practices. Discover new information on sustainability in farming, GMOs, heritage seeds, and traditional, indigenous methodologies.
Location: National Museum of the American Indian-Smithsonian Institution, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue, Washington, DC; (202) 633-1000; www.nmai.si.edu/calendar/#/?i=3; Cost: FREE
Saturday, July 18th from 10:00am to 3:00pm: Day of Archaeology Festival
Become an archaeologist for the day! Dig to discover history, talk with archaeologists, and learn more about the art and science behind this fascinating field.
Location: Dumbarton House Museum, 2715 Q Street NW, Washington, DC; (202) 337-2288; www.dumbartonhouse.org/events; Cost: FREE
Sunday, July 19th at 8:00pm: Patti LaBelle, The Jones Family Singers
You know the songs “Lady Marmalade”, “New Attitude”, and “On My Own”. Now see award-winner Patti LaBelle sing live at Wolf Trap.
Location: Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA; (703) 255-1900; www.wolftrap.org; Cost: $35-$65
Four office structures have been approved for the Bonefish Grill’s parking lot area in the Kingstowne Town Center. Part of the plan provides for a special exception for a residential component and street level retail. Possible residential developments could include condos, apartments, or age-restricted housing, but thus far no decisions have been made in these early stages.
For a long time now, plans for the renovation of the Landmark Mall on Duke Street in Alexandria have been revealed, reworked, and debated. The latest update to the project include the potential additions of an ice rink and an outdoor movie screen on the central plaza. Such proposals could bring a lot of great community programming to the site. Possible uses for this space and its features include farmers markets, outdoor performances, and movie screenings. The planned dog park in the area closest to Duke Street will be a great benefit for residents in the area. Illustrated Plans for Landmark Mall
There’s lots to celebrate this weekend! We have birthdays, national holidays, & much more to share with you.
Friday, July 10th at 7:30pm to Saturday, July 11sup>th: Bastille Day 2015
Not quite over Hermione’s June visit. Continue the celebration of France at this gala to help the Tricolore Committee improve the lives of people in need.
Location: Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC; Information: (202) 944-6000; www.bastille-day.org; Cost: $110-$300
Friday, July 10th to Sunday, July 19th: Alexandria Live Music Week
Enjoy this first ever entertainment event in over 30 restaurants and venues. During Alexandria’s birthday weekend, discover great musical talent
Location: Check website; Information: (703) 627-3372; www.alexandrialive.com/musicweek.php; Cost: Varies per performance
Saturday, July 11th from 6:30 to 10:00pm: Alexandria Birthday Celebration
Alexandria’s symphony orchestra, birthday cake, kids’ activities, and fireworks are sure to make for an amazing birthday party for Alexandria!
Location: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA; Information: (703) 746-3960; www.apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=9423; Cost: FREE
Sunday, July 12 at 1:30pm: Once
Take in this Tony Award winning musical about a love story at the incredible Kennedy Center through August 16th.
Location: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC; Information: (202) 467-4600; www.kennedy-center.org; Cost: $65-$160
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Episode 85 | Mom’s Milestone Birthday Bash! |
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Episode 83 | End of July Market Update |
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Episode 76 | What’s Purple & Loves Bottles? |
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Episode 75 | Top 3 questions we’re asked now |
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Episode 74 | Memorial Day Gift for Grandma |
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Episode 73 | Creative Family Fun Vol. 2 |
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Episode 72 | Cabinet Tips for Flippers |
Episode 71 | Grab & Go Lorton |
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Episode 70 | Almost May-Housing Update |
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Episode 69 | Grab & Go Kingstowne |
New This Week | April 16, 2020 |
Episode 68 | Creative Family Fun |
Episode 67 | Bandanas, Cards and Flowers |
Episode 66 | Nalls Rocks + Market Update |
New this week | March 26, 2020 |
Episode 65 | Local Carry-out and Delivery Scene |
Episode 64 | Safely Selling Homes |
Episode 63 | Hip DC Dining |
New this week | March 13, 2020 |
Episode 62 | Flipping Flub-ups |
New this week | March 5, 2020 |
New this week | February 27, 2020 |
Episode 61 | Housing Market Update February 2020 |
New this week | February 20, 2020 |
Episode 60 | World’s Best Bar Band |
New this week | February 13, 2020 |
Episode 59 | Tile Tips for Flippers |
New this week | February 6, 2020 |
Episode 58 | DIY or DDIY? |
New this week | January 31, 2020 |
Episode 57 | Chili for Charity 2020 |
New this week (January 23, 2020) |
Episode 56 | It takes a team! |
New this week (January 16, 2020) |
Episode 55 | Remarkable Results Revealed |
Episode 54 | Shabby to Chic |
New this week (January 10, 2020) |
Episode 53 | Happy New Year 2020 |
Top 10 videos of 2019 |
Episode 52: Holiday Fun at Tom & Cindy |
Episode 51 | Last Minute Photo Tips |
Episode 50 | Tony’s Tribute + Trendy Tastes |
Episode 49 | Hideous Sweater, Beautiful Cause | Toys for Tots |
Episode 48 | Toys for Tots 2019 |
Episode 47 | Should you sell your home during the holidays? |
Episode 46 | Relocating? We make it easy! |
Episode 45 | Adventures in Iceland Part 2 – The Ring Road |
Episode 44 | Adventures in Iceland Part 1 : Reykjavik |
Episode 43 | Fall 2019 Market Update |
Episode 42 | Good Used Appliances |
Episode 41 | Dismal to Dazzling a case study |
Episode 40 | Murphy’s special swimming spot |
Episode 39 | Greetings from the Greenbrier |
Episode 38 | TSA Headquarters Update 2019 |
Episode 37 | Pay your home off early |
Episode 36 | First Look – 8 Lovely Listings |
Episode 35 | Saving Kids with Lemonade |
Episode 34 | Brand new homes in Alexandria, VA! |
Episode 33 | Update on Backpacks 4 Kids 2019 |
Episode 32 | Time for a price change? |
Episode 31 | Avoid these top 3 seller mistakes |
Episode 30 | Backpacks 4 Kids 2019 |
Episode 29 | These sellers did it RIGHT |
Episode 28 | Mosaic Farmers Market |
Episode 27 | Second City at the Kennedy Center |
Episode 26 | Dine-n-Dash for Charity |
Episode 25 | Simple hack to predict the market |
Episode 24 | Community Spotlight on Kingstowne (Alexandria, VA 22315) |
Episode 23 | Our list of pros for your project |
Episode 22 | Alexandria’s #1 music venue + RTs after! |
Episode 21 | Open Houses – Hot or Not? |
Episode 20 | Escalations and choosing the best contract |
Episode 19 | May 2019 market update |
Episode 18 | Cinco spots for Cinco de Mayo |
Episode 17 | Pacers and the Parkway Classic |
Episode 16 | NBA legend and San Antonio fun |
Episode 15 | Countdown to success – a home selling case study! |
Episode 14 | The ultimate sports complex in Springfield, VA! |
Episode 13 | Correctly pricing your home |
Episode 12 | 3 Kingstowne area lunch faves |
Episode 11 | What’s Coming Soon? |
Episode 10 | NYC – Peloton, a play and pasta |
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act |
Episode 9 | Appraisals in a hot market |
Episode 8 | Timing your home sale |
Episode 7 | 10 tips to a winning offer |
Episode 6 | 3 lunch faves in Springfield, Virginia |
Episode 5 | Selling your current home and buying another |
Episode 4: Chili for Charity |
Episode 3: 5 tips to get your home ready for the market |
Episode 2 January 2019 Market Update |
Winter Walk of Lights extended at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens |
Happy New Year and new video series |
Toys for Tots 2018 |
Update on TSA HQ in Springfield |
St. James opening Sept 15 |
Summer Fun at Wolftrap |
Backpacks 4 Kids 2018 |
Summer Concerts at Fairfax County Parks |
Tom and Susan came back from New York with some inside scoop! |
Will night-time photography help your home sale? |
Restaurant Spotlight: Astoria Pizza |
We are looking for a listing/marketing coordinator! |
Headed Home Magazine: June 2018 |
Greenspring Village Amenity Upgrades: Springfield, VA |
Rolling Road Expansion in Springfield, VA |
Tips for maintaining your home before summer arrives |
Spotlight on the the Mosaic District |
Structuring a winning offer in a seller’s market |
We eat and dish about Del Mar |
New Construction: Brightleaf in Old Town Alexandria |
There’s coming soon and there’s COMING SOON |
See you soon, Del Campo |
Market Update: March 2018 |
Headed Home Magazine: March 2018 |
Tony Award-Winning Avenue Q comes to Lorton |
We are hiring – assistant closing manager! |
Headed Home Magazine: February 2018 |
Why some homes don’t sell-even in a great market |
Chili for a Cause |
Model is open at the Crest of Alexandria! |
Market Update: January 2018 |
Headed Home Magazine: January 2018 |
New Construction: Avenshire |
Market Update: December 2017 |
Holiday Happenings 2017 |
Market Update-Great time to be a seller |
Three Types of Home Staging |
Toys for Tots 2017 |
Charity Spotlight: A Wider Circle |
New Construction: Metro Row at Vienna Station |
Special offer guaranteed to make sellers money |
New Construction: Slade |
Calling all design aficionados! |
Halloween Happenings 2017 |
Taco Bamba opens in Springfield |
New Construction: Bottling House |
TSA Headquarters Moving to Springfield, Virginia |
New Construction: Burke Junction |
Should you add granite counters and stainless steel appliances? |
Our Fundraiser to Bring Anguilla Back |
Update on Park Glen and Park Pointe construction |
Meeting Mike Isabella at Arroz |
Headed Home Magazine: September 2017 |
We are hiring agents! |
Alexandria 9/11 Heroes Run |
Crest of Alexandria: New Construction |
Restaurant Week in Alexandria, VA |
Headed Home Magazine: August 2017 |
New construction: Corbett Manor |
Help us in supporting Backpacks 4 Kids this year! |
Check out Footloose at Hayfield Secondary! |
Tom visits the world’s best grills! |
Headed Home Magazine: July 2017 |
New construction: Lake Hill Farms |
Market Update: June 2017 |
Headed Home Magazine: June 2017 |
New construction: Saratoga Towns |
Waterfront Renaissance in Old Town Alexandria |
Long & Foster’s Award Ceremony |
Market Update May 2017 |
Headed Home Magazine May 2017 |
Restaurant TenPenh is back! |
Searching for a part-time person to join our Listing Department |
Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors |
Open Houses Sunday 5/7 |
FBI Decision Delayed Again |
April 2017 Market Update |
Active adult community in Kingstowne? Yes, please! |
Alexandria VA: #1 city for entrepreneurs |
Cameron Park Development in Alexandria, VA |
Madness in March is great…unless you are selling your home! |
Re-Charge Long & Foster Gold Team Event |
New Luxury Senior Living Community in Alexandria, VA |
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria, VA |
Market Update February 2017 |
Join Our Listing Department |
Super Bowl Party Ideas |
Prepping your home for photographs |
Hayfield Theatre Presents High School Musical |
Winter home maintenance tips |
Looking for talented salesperson |
Team Holiday Lunch at Maggianos |
Selling your home in the winter |
Chesterbrook Academy donates to Toys for Tots |
White Elephant Gift Exchange – 2016 |
Christmas Tree Project |
Sugarloaf Festival |
Toys for Tots 2016 |
Fireplace Tips: Warm Your Hearth This Holiday Season! |
Turkey Trots 2016 |
Your Critical Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dinner Guide |
Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse |
FBI Headquarters |
How to have a happy Halloween |
Shocktober 2016 |
Teal Pumpkin |
Camp Kreeptowne: Haunted House in Kingstowne! |
Custom-Built Luxury Homes |
Halloween House Tips |
7 Brilliant Bathroom Design Ideas |
Crab Feast! |
Single female borrowers default less on mortgage loans than male counterparts |
9/11 Heroes Run in Alexandria, VA |
Tom & Cindy attended Team Summit in Chicago |
Metro Surge #8! |
Backpacks 4 Kids Fun! |
Check out Restaurant Week! |
Backpacks 4 Kids Donation Drive |
Upcoming Events at the Workhouse Arts Center! |
Society Fair in Old Town Alexandria |
We are hiring real estate agents! |
New townhomes in Alexandria, VA: Devonshire |
Remember Mister Softee? |
Fun and Silliness on Red Nose Day! |
Saratoga Towns–new homes built by Carr in Springfield, VA |
Wear Your Red Nose on Red Nose Day! |
What to do on Mother’s Day (Sunday 5/8)? |
“The Lion” at Arena Stage |
Cindy & Ray have dinner at Del Ray Cafe! |
Check Out Haute Dogs & Fries in Old Town Alexandria! |
Happy Birthday, Oscar! |
What’s next for the Kingstowne Town Center? |
Interested in real estate? Come join our Listing Department! |
Long & Foster named Most Trusted Residential Real Estate Broker! |
Win 4 tickets to the Home & Remodeling Show at Dulles Expo Center |
Catching up with Jo Ellen Nash at the Mastery Summit! |
Help us support Toys for Tots! |
Agents needed–we are hiring! |
Halloween events–Northern Virginia and DC! |
Goat Scavenger Hunt in Alexandria, VA! |
Fun Fall Festivals happening this weekend (10/10-10/11) |
Agents needed–we are hiring! |
Things to do: September 25-27 |
Greene Turtle Update |
Things to Do: July 31 – August 2 |
Retire |
Greatest Game Ever Played in Fairfax |
New subdivision planned on Telegraph Rd near Mount Air and Fort Belvoir! |
We’ve gone social! |
Cherry Blossom Festival: Living Near DC Has Its Perks |
Things to do: March 13-15 |
Things to do: March 27-29 |
New Wegmans set for June 14th launch date! |
Things to do this weekend! March 7-9 |
Springfield Town Center: Nordstrom Rack is finally here! |
Start off your St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Old Town! |
Upscale Community Under Construction Near Kingstowne |
We are hiring! |
Fairfax County Public Schools to have a later start time beginning in 2015 |
Wegmans Update–Photos! |
Winter Safety Tips |
Things to do this weekend! 10/31-11/2 |
Wegmans hiring for new Alexandria store! |
Weekend Events Around DC & Northern VA |
I-95 Express Lanes Construction Update |
Weekend Event Planner: 3/28-3/30 |
Market Update–Kingstowne, Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton and Fort Belvoir |
Hayfield Drama: Awesome Hairspray performance! |
Hilltop Village Center / Wegmans Update |
Things to do this weekend! (Jan 24-26) |
Congrats to the Lady Eagles on winning districts! |
Latest photos of Hilltop Village Center/Wegmans in Alexandria |
Silver Line Metro Opens This Saturday 7/26 |
Food & Friends: Slice of Life Fundraiser |
Christmas Decorations Galore! |
Autumn Chase to add four BRAND NEW home sites to the community! |
New Silver Line Metro Opening Soon! |
Things to do: The Halloween Edition! |
Things to do this weekend! 3/21-23 |
Springfield Town Center is finally OPEN! |
Things to do this weekend! Feb 21 – 23 |
New Construction Homes at William’s Landing – Update |
Things to do this weekend! 11/21 – 11/23 |
Alexandria: Hilltop Village Center and Wegmans Update! |
Springfield Town Center–Maggiano’s, TopShop & more! |
La Madeleine Coming Soon to Kingstowne! |
Christmas On The Potomac at the National Harbor! |
Happy Holidays!!! |
Springfield VA–Children’s Book Drive |
Things To Do: 12/19 – 12/21 |
Route 1 in Alexandria: Widening to begin in late March |
Looking for a summer rental property? |
I-95 Express Lanes are now open! |
Weekend Event Calendar: DC & Northern VA |
Volunteering, Secret Santa, The Legend of Stu Burk & MORE! |
Market update |
Things to do this weekend! Feb 14-17 |
We are hiring for an Assistant Listing Manager! |
Things To Do: 11/14 – 11/16 |
Hassle Free Hosting: Thanksgiving & Christmas! |
Things to do this weekend! 9/12-9/14 |
New Restaurant Open at Springfield Town Center: Nando’s Peri-Peri! |
Toys For Tots: Update! |
New Luxury Homes in the Kingstowne area! |
Things to do this weekend! 4/11-4/13 |
Things to do this weekend (Jan 10-12) |
La Madeleine–Update |
Fairfax County Area Parks |
Is your home ready for winter? |
Things to do this weekend! 5/9-5/11 |
Things to do this weekend! 8/8-8/10 |
The 38th Annual Fall Festival! |
Springfield Mall to re-open as brand new & improved Springfield Town Center! |
Edison & Mt Vernon Girls Basketball to compete in 1st round of states! |
Maintaining Granite & Stone Surfaces |
Things to do this weekend: March 7-9 |
Island Creek 5K Race–April 26th |
Kingstowne Town Center Future Development |
Things to do this weekend! 11/7 – 11/9 |
Things To Do: 12/5/ – 12/7 |
Syrian Refugee Blanket Drive |
Things to do this weekend! 4/4-4/6 |
Toys For Tots |
Tips for downsizing your space! |
2014 National Cherry Blossom Festival |
One million pibble march on Washington D.C. |
We are hiring! Assistant Listing Manager + Agents |
Occoquan Regional Park to honor Suffragists with Jean R. Packard Occoquan Center |
Things to do this weekend! 10/3-10/5 |
Weekend Events for Jan 3-5–DC & Northern VA |
Lots of events this weekend! |
Planning a football feast? |
August has arrived! |
Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season |
Things to do this weekend–Northern VA and DC! (2/1-2/4) |
Alexandria, VA: Update on Telegraph Road |
Market Statistics: Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton & Fort Belvoir |
Market Statistics: Alexandria, Kingstowne, Springfield, Lorton & Ft Belvoir |
Cherry Blossoms Guide |
Weekend Events: Dec 28-29 |
Going out Guide: March 29-31 |
Things to do this weekend (6/28/3/30) |
Great Ideas for Halloween Fun! |
Island Creek Elementary 5K Race–Calling all Runners! |
Things to Do: 9/27-9/29 |
Beneficial Bugs For Your Garden |
Tips for Black Friday Shopping |
FREE bus service from Kingstowne area to Tysons through 4/12/13 |
Congrats on 5 Years in National Association of Residential Property Mangagers |
Latest Market Statistics–Alexandria, Springfield and Lorton |
Latest Market Statistics |
Market Updates–Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton, Fort Belvoir and more! |
Weekend Event Planner (7/26-7/28) |
Get Moving Over the Holidays with Northern Virginia Races & Fun Runs |
Football Season |
Things to Do: May 1st-3rd |
We are hiring! |
Things to do this weekend! Jan 31-Feb 2 |
Mount Vernon Nights Concert Series |
Things to do this weekend: 5/24-5/27 |
Things to do this weekend (5/3-5/5) |
Going out Guide: April 19-21 |
Things to do this weekend (4/12-4/14) |
Tips to make your home more "green" |
Cherry Blossoms Guide |
Going out Guide: March 29-31 |
Island Creek Elementary 5K Race–Calling all Runners! |
FREE bus service from Kingstowne area to Tysons through 4/12/13 |
Latest Market Statistics |
Spring gardening tips! |
Lots of great events this weekend in DC & VA! March 22-24 |
Great ideas for improving curb appeal! |
Weekend Events 11/1-11/3 |
Fun things to do this weekend (3/8-3/10) |
Fun Activities this Weekend (3/1-3/3) VA, DC |
Market Updates–Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton, Fort Belvoir and more! |
Start Planning Your Weekend–Events in VA, MD & DC! (2/22-24) |
Kitchen makeover tips |
Weekend Event Calendar for DC & Northern VA (2/8-2/10) |
Fort Belvoir Expansion: BRAC, Hospital and More! |
Things to do this weekend–Northern VA and DC! (2/1-2/4) |
Alexandria, VA: Update on Telegraph Road |
Alexandria–Wegmans update! |
Weekend Event Calender: Dec 21-23 |
Toys for Tots! |
Things to do Dec 14-16: Alexandria, Springfield, DC and more! |
Springfield: New Park and Ride Lot |
Toys for Tots! |
Springfield Mall Update! |
Tips for Granite and Stone Surfaces–How to Clean and Maintain |
Update on Transportation Projects in our area |
Fairfax County Parkway: New Route Number! |
Housing Recovery Efforts: August 2012 |
Lorton and Fort Belvoir: Market Update |
Springfield, VA Market Update |
Alexandria: Telegraph Road Closure this Weekend 7/27 |
Area Food Banks Need Your Help! |
Metro Track Work This Weekend: July 13-15 |
Tom & Cindy ranked #72 in the nation by Real Trends & Wall Street Journal! |
Alexandria: Support your community with Koinonia |
Alexandria and Lorton: Free Concert Series! |
May 2012 Update on Springfield Mall |
2012 Spring Market Update for Kingstowne, Alexandria, Springfield and Lorton Virginia |
Toys for Tots! |
A few thoughts on Homeowner’s Associations and Architectural Review Committees |
Kingstowne Office Bulidings |
FBI Relocating to Springfield? |
Wegmans update! |
Brief real estate market update |
Alexandria: Free Concert at Edison High School |
Lorton: New Youth Center at Workhouse! |
Virginia State Football Championship: Dec 10th! |
Alexandria: Major Road Closures |
Alexandria: 395 HOT Lanes |
Kingstowne Community 5 K Race: 11/19 |
New Bus Route: Springfield Metro to Fort Belvoir |
New Press Release |
Lorton Workhouse Arts Center Classes |
Major Metro Track Work: September 2-5 |
Lorton: Block Party at the Workhouse Arts Center 9/3 |
Alexandria VA Farmers’ Markets |
Help Us Help the August Angels |
Lorton: Arts and Stripes Picnic at the Workhouse Arts Center |
Mount Vernon Concert Series |
Springfield: Concert Series at Lake Accotink Park |
Alexandria: Lee District Concert Series |
Kingstowne Farmers Market |
South Fairfax County: New Buses and HOT Lanes |
Alexandria, Kingstowne, Lorton & Springfield Market Update |
Fairfax County Pool Closures |
6 Reasons Why Buying Kingstowne and Springfield Real Estate is a Good Investment |
Alexandria VA: New Rental Community Because of BRAC |
Alexandria VA Restaurant Week |
Kingstowne VA Market Update |
Lorton VA: New Bus Service to NYC! |
DC Metro and Northern VA Real Estate Market Strongest in Country |
Kingstowne Stream Restoration Project |
New Springfield Park and Ride Lot for Commuters |
Alexandria: Potential Closing of West End Market in Cameron Station |
Springfield Mall: Update on Renovations |
Springfield: Newington Forest Party Room |
Pho Bowl: Fantastic Vietnamese Food in Alexandria |
Toys for Tots Campaign: Drop off Toys at Our Office! |
Alexandria VA: Update to Telegraph Rd Improvement Project |
Hana Tokyo; Great Hibachi in Alexandria Virginia |
Clothing Drive in Springfield Virginia |
Upcoming Events in Alexandria |
Great Independent Movie Theatre in DC |
Spray Park and Treehouse at Lee District |
Need an escape from Black Friday shopping? |
New FHA Condo Rules |
Tom & Cindy Recognized by The Wall Street Journal |
Exhibit at Smithsonian: Artwork by Haitian Children |
Hilltop Village Center Bringing Wegmans to Kingstowne |
Make Your Own Wine and Beer in Alexandria, VA |
Buying a Foreclosure or Short Sale “As-Is” in Northern VA |
Listing Manager Takes One For the Team |
Military That PCS’d to Northern VA: Do You Still Own a Home? |
Great place to watch the planes at Washington Reagan National Airport |
Alexandria Virginia noted among 100 best small cities in the USA |
Franconia Moose Golf Tournament |
Alexandria: Things to do in Old Town |
Still Not Sure About Buying a Home in Northern Virginia? |
Lorton Workhouse Arts Center Events |
Waterfront Condo… in Falls Church?! |
Great Arlington Event: Columbia Pike Blues Festival |
Free Local Summer Concert Venues |
Get Back in Shape the Fun Way: Sports |
Buying a Northern VA Condo with an FHA Loan? Do Your Homework |
Interest Rates Continue to Fall; Near Record Lows Recorded! |
Tom & Cindy’s Team Adopt-a-Highway for Community Service Day |
Congressional Blues Festival Tomorrow! |
Top Northern VA Realtors Get YOU More! |
Check Out Pearmund Cellars in VA Wine Country! |
Avoid the Virginia Beltway Inner Loop this weekend |
New Tax Law Won’t Affect Most Homeowners in Northern Virginia |
Cindys grandson finishes 9th in Best Ranger Competition |
Cindys grandson competing for Best Ranger! |
First-time Buyer Tax Credit NOT Over for Military |
May 2010 Market Update for Springfield, Lorton, Alexandria and Kingstowne |
George Washington Parkway Classic |
Make Your Own Wine and Beer in Alexandria, VA |
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