Things to do this weekend! Jan 31-Feb 2
We are looking forward to the Super Bowl on Sunday, but here are some other things to do this weekend!
New movies opening this weekend include: “At Middleton”, “Best Night Ever”, “That Awkward Moment” and “Labor Day”
From now until February 28th, you can catch the Tony award-winning musical “Peter and the Starcatcher” at the Kennedy Center. Think of it as a prequel to “Peter and the Pan”
For all you basketball fans out there, the OKC Thunder are in town on Saturday night; 7 PM start at the Verizon Center
On Saturday and Sunday, the city of Fairfax will host a Chocolate Lover’s Festival–perfect for those of you with a sweet tooth!
Sunday, before the game, you can check out the Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown
Here is our whole guide here: http://www.bizlinc.net/TomandCindy/Flyers.aspx
Have fun out there this weekend!
www.kennedy-center.org
Beginning in 2015, thanks to the SLEEP proposal (Start Later for Excellence in Education Proposal), Fairfax County Public Schools will be moving their start times back 30 minutes. High School start times will be between 8:00AM and 8:10AM, and Middle Schools will now begin at 7:30AM, while Elementary start times will remain the same.
The purpose of this initiative is to allow students to get more rest, thus enhancing their educational experience and ability to retain what they’ve learned throughout the day, and also to simply promote better mental and physical health of the students. According to Sheree Brown Kaplan of the Fairfax Alliance for Appropriate School Education, “An insufficient sleep can exacerbate certain mental illnesses like bipolar disorders and anxiety disorders, leading to higher rates of problem behavior in school, loss in structural time and academic failure.”
While some teachers will still have to wake up even earlier to fight traffic if they don’t live within Fairfax County and stay at work later, it’s agreed among most that this proposal is a step in the right direction for the benefit of the students across the county.
For more information regarding the SLEEP initiative, visit the Fairfax County Public Schools website here, and the official SLEEP website here.
Finally, after much anticipation, it looks like Wegmans has finally broken ground on the Hilltop Villlage Center grocery store! It is great to see some progress at the site. As far as we know, Wegmans is still slated to open in early 2015–wish it were going to be this year! They are also continuing work on the rest of the center–B B & T has a “coming soon” sign up right now. We will continue to log the progress here and let you know if we hear anything new.
With the Polar Vortex behind us, we were all hoping for warmer temperatures. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case! This month has been frigid with temperatures in the teens and wind chills below zero, not to mention all the snow! No one knows what February will bring, so we’ve compiled a list of safety tips for cold and snowy weather. Please stay warm and safe this winter!
General Tips:
- Wear appropriate footwear – Good snow/ice shoes have heavy treading and a flat bottom
- Wear proper clothing – Layer up: wear gloves, hats, scarves & boots. Also, make sure you wear sunglasses to combat glare and wear bright, reflective clothing so that drivers can see you
- Walk slowly & plan ahead – Take your time on icy sidewalks, looking out for any icy spots (what may appear as wet pavement may be black ice). When entering buildings, be aware of melted snow which could be slippery, use doormats/rugs to wipe off your shoes
- Be cautious – always listen for nearby vehicles, don’t wear headphones or listen to music & be sure to look up for falling snow and/or ice off trees & buildings
- Avoid shortcuts – less traveled roads & sidewalks will be more dangerous because it’s less likely those roads have been treated
Home Emergency Supplies: In the event of a winter storm that prevents you from leaving your house, here’s a short list of emergency supplies to have ready.
Flashlights and extra batteries
Non-perishable foods that do not require refrigeration (i.e. canned goods, granola bars, etc)
Non-electric can opener
Bottled water
One week supply of essential medicines
Extra blankets and sleeping bags
First aid kit and manual
Fire extinguisher
Candles and matches
Space heaters
*Do not leave candles burning or space heaters unattended
If you lose power, follow these tips:
Call your power company to report an outage & determine the repair schedule
Unplug lights, appliances, etc. to prevent a circuit overload when the power is restored. Leave one light on to indicate when the power is restored.
Turn faucets on slightly to prevent freezing pipes
Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed to prevent food spoilage
Protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning:
- Do not operate generators indoors
- Do not use charcoal to cook indoors
- Do not use your gas oven to heat your home
Tips for Shoveling Snow:
Talk to your doctor before shoveling if you are inactive or have a history of health problems
Warm up & stretch before you begin
Drink plenty of water. It may seem like you’re not sweating because it’s so cold out, but you can easily get dehydrated from just an hour of moderate exercise
Shovel fresh snow. Don’t wait until the snow has piled up & is packed down, it’s much heavier. Freshly fallen and powdery snow is a lot easier to shovel.
Push, don’t lift. Use the shovel to push the snow to the side, making a pathway, instead of lifting the snow, which could injure your back. If you must lift, don’t over do it, lift as small amount as possible to avoid injury
Use your legs, not your back to lift/push
Dress in layers so that you can remove clothing as needed, but also wear gloves & hats to protect yourself from the cold. Wear waterproof boots with good treading so your feet stay dry and don’t slip.
If you need a break, take one. Do not keep shoveling if you feel pain, dizziness, nausea or shortness of breath
Driving Tips (from AAA):
Avoid driving while fatigued
Do not warm up your vehicle in an enclosed space, such as a garage (it could cause carbon monoxide poisoning)
Make sure your tires are properly inflated
Keep your gas tank & other fluids at least half full to prevent freezing
Avoid using your parking brake, if possible
Do not use cruise control in slippery or wet conditions
Use your seatbelt at all times
Accelerate & decelerate slowly to avoid loss of traction and skidding. Give yourself enough time to take your foot off the gas and slow way down before braking at a stoplight. If you can avoid stopping by slowly rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.
Drive slowly & increase the distance between your car and the car ahead of you since braking takes longer in icy conditions
Don’t apply extra gas to get up hills & do not brake going up hills. It will cause your wheels to spin. Try to get a little inertia before entering the hill, use it to get to the top and then reduce speed at the top so you can proceed down the hill as slowly as possible
Know your brakes. The best way to brake in hazardous conditions is to apply slow, firm pressure to the brake pedal
Stay home. If you really don’t need to go out, stay home. Even if you drive well in the snow, not everyone else does, so it’s safest not to go out at all.
It’s Halloween eve, and although it will start getting darker earlier after this weekend due to daylight savings time ending, the plus side is that we’ll all be gaining an extra hour of sleep! If you want to use some of that extra rest and energy into going out this weekend, we’ve got you covered with a great list of events and entertainment! For even more events in addition to these, be sure to check out our “Going Out Guide” here!
What: Fleetwood Mac
When: Friday, October 31st, 8:00 pm
Where: Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC
More Info: Christine McVie has reunited with Fleetwood Mac for the On with the Show Tour. This is her first time appearing with the band on tour since 1998.
Cost: $49.50-$179.50
Link: http://verizoncenter.com/
What: Cox Farms Fall Festival
When: Saturday, November 1st, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Rd. Centreville, VA
More Info: Pumpkin Madness Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., invites visitors to bring their Halloween Jack-o’lanterns for the High Drop, Squisher, Smasher and Stomping Grounds.
Cost: $14-$17 for general admission
Link: http://www.coxfarms.com/
What: Watsky
When: Sunday, November 2nd, 8:00 pm
Where: The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW, Washington, DC
More Info: Watsky began his career as a Grand Slam Poetry champion. He is known for his tongue-twisting and unconventional lyrics, and has produced three albums to date.
Cost: $15 for general admission
Link: http://thehowardtheatre.com/
Wegmans Food Markets recently put out a press release announcing the hiring of full-time employees at their Alexandria, VA store! The information listed says that the store will open mid-2015, but we all of course are hoping it is much sooner—more like the beginning of 2015. We have waited for so long!
They are hiring about 550 people, 500 of whom will be “hired locally”. There are 200 full-time positions available, and applicants are encouraged to apply anytime at their online site. Available opportunities include “everything from customer service and entry-level management to restaurant and culinary positions”. Part-time associates will be hired at a later date.
If you are looking for a job, or know someone who is, check out their employment site here.
Wegmans also announced that this store will be the first in the state to include “The Pub by Wegmans”, a full-service restaurant inside the store.
It will be located in the Hilltop Village Center, which is located at the intersection of Beulah Street and Telegraph Road. For more information, click here!

The Washington DC area has tons of events going on this weekend! Whether you are looking to catch a sporting event, enjoy some theatre, or listen to some live music, there is definitely a plethora of choices. The Lady Hoyas of GeorgetownUniversity take on the Providence Friars in basketball on Saturday, while the GWColonials will match up against the Davidson Wildcats in women’s lacrosse. A comedic play entitled Fifi and Hunter Forever! is playing at Catholic University (the plotline is about Hollywood greed and scandals), and the Tony award-winning play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is being performed at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Live music choices include Josh Ritter and his Royal City Band (playing at the Lincoln Theatre in DC on Saturday), Nation Beat (Brazilian/New Orleans funk at Artisphere in Arlington) and The Mavericks (Miami-born country “garage” band at the Birchmere)
Need more options? Check out our Going out Guide here!

With construction on I-95 nearly 60% complete, 2014 is scheduled to be the final year on a project that will change the existing reversible HOV lanes in Virginia and extend them nine miles south. The existing 3 express lanes begin north of the Beltway and continue to Woodbridge, where they merge down to 2 lanes. By the end of this year, however, the 2 HOV lanes will continue past Dumfries Road all the way to Garrisonville Road in Stafford County. Vehicles with 3 or more occupants will be able to ride free of charge with an E-ZPass Flex and all others will have the option to use the lanes by paying a toll. Drivers can expect construction delays to continue throughout the year due to lane closures, temporary traffic stoppages and extended HOV Lane closures, but at least we’re in the home stretch!

http://www.vamegaprojects.com/
Now is the time to start planning for the weekend! Here are some ideas to get you out and about:
Friday-April 14: Synetic Theater performs “Hamlet: The Rest is Silence”
Friday: Family Nature Night at Huntley Meadows Park (explore the park while enjoying kids’s crafts, games and more)
Saturday: Blossom Kite Festival at Washington Monument
Saturday: Run for Wakefield 5K race
Sunday: Watch 48 co-ed teams compete in the Cherry Blossom Soccer Tournament
Sunday: Grammy Award-winner Christopher Cross performs at the Birchmere
New movies: “Bad Words”, “Noah”, “Sabotage”
More ideas here!
Photo from www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

We wanted to give everyone an update on the market in our local area with the latest figures from January 2014. Here are some of the most recent statistics. Please contact us if you have any questions!
In the 22315 zip code, 14 units sold in January, which is a decrease from January of 2013. There were 39 active listings last month, which is down from December, when there were 53 active listings. Due to the small number of units sold, the median sales price rose vs. January 2013 ($359,950 vs. $457,750). Here is a chart with additional stats: Kingstowne-Hayfield Jan 2014
The Rose Hill/Franconia area of Alexandria (zip code 22310) saw an increase of 17% in home sales compared to January of 2013. 27 sold last month, while 32 sold in December. There were 43 available homes in January, which was a decrease of 32% from December, when 63 homes were available. Versus last January, there has been a decrease of 4% in the median sales price. In January 2014, the median sales price was $400,000. Check out the stats here: Rosehill-Farms-Franconia Jan 2014
In Lorton and Fort Belvoir (zip codes 22079 and 22060), there was a decrease in sold listings from 35 in December to 26 in January 2014. Compared to last January, there was a decrease of 10% in the number of sold properties. Versus last January, the number of active listings are up 13% (90 to 80), and the median sales price has decreased to $322,500 (drop of 22%). See some charts here: Lorton-Mason-Neck-Fort-Belvoir Jan 2014
The entire Springfield community (encompassing zip codes 22150, 22151, 22152 and 22153) saw 59 home sales in January, which was less than last year. Versus January 2013, there were 8% more homes on the market last month; 123 compared to 114. This was lower than December 2013, which saw 150 available homes. The median sales price last month increased 8% ti $425,000; last year this figure was $392,000. More info Springfield Jan 2014!
Susan Hall
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Episode 86 | Patio Dining Volume 1 |
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Episode 67 | Bandanas, Cards and Flowers |
Episode 66 | Nalls Rocks + Market Update |
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Episode 65 | Local Carry-out and Delivery Scene |
Episode 64 | Safely Selling Homes |
Episode 63 | Hip DC Dining |
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Episode 62 | Flipping Flub-ups |
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Episode 61 | Housing Market Update February 2020 |
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Episode 60 | World’s Best Bar Band |
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Episode 57 | Chili for Charity 2020 |
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Episode 54 | Shabby to Chic |
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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 |
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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 |
Welcome to The Northern Virginia Real Estate Blog! |