military relocation expert: Parkfairfax-Two Past Presidents Called it Home and You Could Too! - 01/14/09 12:46 AM
Tucked away just a few miles from DC in Alexandria VA are the rolling hills, tree lined streets and brick buildings that make up the community of Parkfairfax.   Parkfairfax has the distinction of being the former of home of two past presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.  Both lived in the community prior to taking the highest office in the land.  Fitting since all of the condo models are named after presidents!
 


Parkfairfax was originally built to fulfill the need for housing close to the Federal Government, Pentagon and DC in 1941.  The homes were constructed as apartments by … (8 comments)

military relocation expert: Belmont Bay Beauty-Bright End Unit Townhouse with Great Golf Course Views - 01/11/09 10:22 PM
If you want the straight scoop on Belmont Bay included 2008 sales, Belmont Bay neighborhoods and current inventory call me today. … (1 comments)

military relocation expert: VA Loans and Northern Virginia Foreclosures -Putting the Rumors to Rest - 01/07/09 12:36 PM
There seems to be a rumor flying around that you can't use a VA loan to buy a foreclosure property. THIS IS NOT TRUE! Buyers all over Northern Virginia are successfully closing on a foreclosure property using their VA loans. It is funny how rumor becomes fact by just one person saying they didn't get the house they wanted because the VA required repairs.If you want to by a property that falls into the "wreck" category then you might be better off with an FHA 203 (k) loan so you can get the money you need for repairs in your loan … (8 comments)

military relocation expert: Military Relocation-Welcome to the Pentagon - 01/02/09 11:05 PM
As someone who has moved all around the world with the military the first few days after the PCS orders arrive the questions about housing, schools and shopping can lead to sleepless nights and the big question “where are we going to live?”
If the orders in your hand mean you are heading to the Pentagon then let me welcome you to the neighborhood! Most military personal headed to the base often choose to live in Northern Virginia close to public transportation and the famous "slug" lines. Whether you are going to buy or rent there are plenty of neighborhood options … (10 comments)

military relocation expert: Homes For Our Troops Gives Away 16 Homes in 2008! - 01/02/09 10:34 AM
Homes for our Troops is one of the top ranked Military Charities by American Institute of Philanthropy.Also on the list are:Fisher HouseIntrepid Fallen Heros FundNational Military Family Association Armed Services YMCA of the USAAs you plan your contributions for 2009 please consider including one or all of these top ranked charities that support our troops and their families.
 

Veteran Support - Specially Adapted Homes
Homes for Our Troops Completes 16th Home in 2008! Homes Provided at No Cost for Severely Injured Veterans Homes for Our Troops is one of the top-rated non-profit Veteran organizations in the country.  With 16 … (0 comments)

military relocation expert: Military Relocation News-2009 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates - 12/28/08 11:42 PM
The 2009 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates (BAH) have been published for active duty military members.  For military families moving to Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Pentagon or other duty stations in the Northern Virginia, DC and MD areas the new rates are an increase of an over last year's rates.
For those who are not familiar with BAH, the rates are based on the median rental rates in the area and may not cover what a service member pays in a monthly mortgage if they decide to buy a home while stationed in the area.  The median rental rate includes not only … (2 comments)

military relocation expert: Lake Ridge-Want to Get the Skinny on All the Community News? - 12/28/08 02:53 AM
Residents of Lake Ridge in Prince William County, Virginia are lucky.  The Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association provides a wealth of information for residents of the community without every having to leave home.
Want to know about upcoming activities in Lake Ridge?
Curious as to when your street will be plowed during a snow storm? 
Want to check on Lake Ridge community covenants?
 
Then you don't need to go any further than your keyboard to check the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association website. 
Ever thing you need to know is right at your fingertips.  As a resident of the … (0 comments)

military relocation expert: Westridge-Enjoy the Wrap Around Porch and So Much More - 12/26/08 11:14 AM

 
Coming Soon!Fantastic Westridge Victorian 5 BR/3.5 BAFirst Floor StudyFormal Living Room and Dining RoomKitchen with Granite CountersFirst Floor Family RoomLower Level Recreation RoomLarge Deck1/2 Acre LotCul-de-sac
 

About the Westridge Community Tucked in the trees just off of Old Bridge Road in Prince William County is the quiet community of Westridge. Coming down the main tree lined drive you come upon the large community center, pond and fountain and you know you are in a neighborhood that makes you feel welcome.
Within easy driving distance to Fort Belvoir, featuring a reverse commute to Quantico and multiple commuter lots … (4 comments)

military relocation expert: Military Relocation-Relief for Renters in Foreclosed Homes - 12/22/08 07:05 AM
Unfortunately the current real estate market in Northern Virginia has proved a rude awakening for some renting military families.  Landlords who decided NOT to pay their mortgages have left the tenants holding the bag when the sheriff comes to the door.
Military familes who are forced to make a local move due to a foreclosure may find some relief from the Servicemrmbers Civil Relief Act.  Not many servicemembers know that under section 531 in the SCRA anyone looking to evict an active duty servicemember from a rental property that is their primary residence must have a court order.  This applies to … (14 comments)

military relocation expert: Putting The Holidays In Perspective-Arlington National Cemetery - 12/18/08 12:13 PM
During the holiday season it is easy to become overwhelmed. With the music, decorations, shopping, crowds and business it can make us cranky and short tempered.  You can see it everywhere with pushing, shoving in stores and fighting for parking spaces. Yet just across the interstate from one of the largest shopping malls in Northern Virginia you find hundreds of volunteers gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to honor a serviceman or woman.  For the last 16 years Worcester Wreath Company has donated 5000 wreaths to be placed on the headstones of our fallen hero's at Arlington National Cemetery.  This past weekend was … (10 comments)

military relocation expert: Two Royal Communities in Fairfax County-Kings Park & Kings Park West - 12/15/08 12:06 AM
In conjunction with my new listing at 4948 Gainsborough Drive in Kings Park West I have updated my original Kings Park post from Feb 2008. 
It isn't hard to figure out what the developer of the first Kings Park was planning when they laid out the plan for the community and the homes. With one look at the street names Thames, Victoria, Trafalgar and Cromwell among others you might think you have made a trip back to England. Then when you add the names of the five original models; King, Queen, Princess, Duke and Duchess, you realize absolutely there is a royal … (8 comments)

military relocation expert: Active Rainer’s Blogging around the Beltway - 12/14/08 10:16 AM
Margaret Woda recently wrote a great post "Dozens of Houses Donated" about her gingerbread cookie making extravaganza.  Margaret is one of the local bloggers that I've come to respect and admire over the last 18 months of Active Rain.We have managed to get together on a couple of different occasions and compare market strategy and talk about some joint marketing projects.  When I saw her recent post it reminded me that I hadn't uploaded the picture from our most recent meeting at Panera Bread in Tyson's Corner.We had some fun playing with my little 9 inch laptop and teaching each other … (8 comments)

military relocation expert: Two Peas in Pod-Welcome to Charlestown and Cardinal Forest - 12/11/08 08:42 AM
Not often when families are looking for a new place to call home can they find two neighborhoods that have it all. Location, multiple commuting options, recreation, shopping and good schools. If you find yourself with orders to the Pentagon or Fort Belvoir you may find yourself drawn to Cardinal Forest and Charlestown two neighborhoods that sit side by side in West Springfield.
 
The tree lined streets of Charlestown, combined with the brick townhouses remind anyone driving through the area of Colonial Williamsburg.  With primarily three level townhouses ranging from 1700 to a supersized 2700 square foot model, the townhomes feature curved staircases, hardwood floors (some under carpet) and … (0 comments)

military relocation expert: Military Relocation-VA Loans Offer 100% Financing for Qualified Buyers - 11/25/08 11:26 PM
As the mortgage market continues to shift away from the risky loans of the past five years, active duty and qualified retirees are rediscovering one of the great benefits at their disposal.   VA loans were often overlooked when the market was hot pushing military families to choose other loan products some of them potentially risky adjustable rate mortgages.
Today the VA loan is one of the few dependable 100% financing options left.  Buyers are required to pay your own VA funding fee which can be financed as part of the loan and the funding fee is waived for disabled veterans.  With … (6 comments)

military relocation expert: Lake Ridge-Avoiding the Cookie Cutter Home Syndrome (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 11/20/08 02:13 AM
Tucked away among the trees off of Old Bridge Road in Prince William County is the community of Lake Ridge.  With over 7000 detached homes, townhomes and condominiums a buyer can find just about any type of home at a price that fits their budget within Lake Ridge.As you drive through each of the different sections of Lake Ridge you will get a true sense of "small town America."  Frequent community events including Youth Flag Football, T-Ball, Summer Camps, Yard Sales, and Holiday Parades give everyone young and old a chance to meet their neighbors.  With multiple grocery stores, plenty of … (20 comments)

military relocation expert: Fort Belvoir Relocation-Watch Out for the Falling Acorns in Springfield Oaks - 11/18/08 11:19 PM
If you are headed to Fort Belvoir and are looking for a reasonably priced townhouse community where the developer left green space and clustered courtyards then check out Springfield Oaks in Fairfax County. 

 
 
 
Situated on 18 acres of wooded and gently rolling terrain the 382 townhouses in Springfield Oaks are only 5 miles from Fort Belvoir.  The community is also within 5 minutes of the Lorton Station VRE, 15 minutes to the Springfield Metro or you can catch a Fairfax Connector or Metro bus at either entrance to the community
 
Having owned a townhouse myself in Springfield Oaks I knew how well the … (2 comments)

military relocation expert: Welcome to Your Lorton Virginia On-line Relocation Guide - 11/16/08 10:00 PM
This guide is geared towards "new" Lorton.  Lorton neighborhoods have been around a long time.  In fact the Lorton area has plenty of history that goes all the way back to our early famous neighbors, George Washington and George Mason.  There are older neighborhoods which are just as popular today as they were when they were built in the 50's, 60's and 70's. Over the last 10 years a "new" Lorton has emerged which has brought a renewal to southern Fairfax County.Most of the "new" Lorton growth came about when the Lorton Prison Complex was ordered closed in 1998.  With just … (8 comments)

military relocation expert: Charlestown-A Springfield VA Neighborhood Welcomes You Home - 10/03/08 11:36 AM

In the past few months two of my military buyers have decided to call the Charlestown subdivision in West Springfield home.  Having owned a home myself in Charlestown for a number of years, knowing the schools, the commute to either the Pentagon or Fort Belvoir and the local shopping, helped me give them the inside scoop on the neighborhood.
One of the benefits of the Charlestown neighborhood is the outside maintenance that the HOA provides.  Besides the lawn care, trash pickup and snow removal the HOA also paints the exterior trim of the townhouses on a three year cycle, replaces the … (2 comments)

military relocation expert: A Trio of Springfield Virginia Neighborhoods for Military Families - 06/20/08 12:04 PM
If you haven’t been stationed in Northern Virginia before one of the first things that you want to become familiar with are all the different commuting options available. Depending on the neighborhood you may have the option for an express bus, a metro ride, VRE or slug line. Many who “slug” in the morning take a bus home in the evening, so you are not stuck with just one choice of how to come and go.
Once you have an idea of your commuting options then we can take a closer look at some of the Fairfax County neighborhoods that have … (6 comments)

 
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