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relocation package: Give a Big Cheer for Northern Virginia Schools - 08/21/08 12:00 PM

One of the concerns that parents of school age children face when relocating to Northern Virginia or just moving within the area is finding out the reputation of the local schools.
Fortunately for families moving to Northern Virginia the answer can be found in the rankings that come out every year in Newsweek Magazine. As in year's past the 2008 profile of schools featured a number of schools from our area in the Top 100. The only school not included in the ranking because "their students are too good" is Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

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relocation package: Your Specially Prepared Cliffs Notes Guide to Northern Virginia Relocation - 02/29/08 11:09 PM

It doesn't matter if it is your first move or your tenth finding out that you are relocating to another part of the country always brings up questions. Trying to find resources to help you with learning about the neighborhoods, commuting options, schools and what is there to do in the area can take hours of your time and sometimes leave you with more questions than answers.
For anyone who is looking to move to the Northern Virginia and DC area my on-line relocation guide is designed to give you an overview of what Northern Virginia has to offer and provide you with personal … (24 comments)

relocation package: Don't Like the Weather in Northern Virginia? Wait a Day it will change! - 02/28/08 11:13 PM

As native of the Northern Virginia area I've had a chance to see most of the extremes that have hit the area. Blizzards and hurricanes we've had a few. Sometimes you can even get three seasons in one week. As a military spouse I've also had the opportunity to experience the weather in a few other choice locations and learned a thing or two about how weather forecasters throw around terms that don't necessarily make sense unless you've never lived anywhere else.
When you hear the term "monsoon season" when you live in the Far East you know what that means. … (5 comments)

relocation package: Securing Your Personal Property and Precious Photos - 02/27/08 10:42 AM

Whenever the news shows families who have been devastated by a natural disaster, a fire or a robbery and they have lost important family papers or photos it reminds me of the advice given to me a few years ago that I have been passing on to my clients preparing for a move ever sense.
Now that technology has made the purchase of scanners affordable for everyone you should consider making copies of your personal documents such as social security cards, credit card numbers, bank accounts, investment accounts, wills, power of attorney and any other documents that you might need and save them to … (16 comments)

relocation package: Checking out the Education Opportunities in Northern Virginia - 02/26/08 11:12 PM

Congratulations! If you're moving to the Northern Virginia area you've found a great area to call home. With so much to do in the all around the area, the Nations Capital just a short distance from most neighborhoods, an abundance of outdoor activities, plenty of choices for dining and innovative schools the area has more to offer than you can imagine. For families who are moving to the area with children figuring out the local school systems is a top priority. As an agent we can not make recommendations about area schools but we can provide you public information and reports … (3 comments)

relocation package: Things to Do and See in Washington DC-For Free - 02/26/08 03:38 AM

Unlike a trip to Epcot Center in Florida which will can cost a family of four an arm and a leg for the day you can spend an entire day exploring DC and the surrounding area for free.
So where should you start?How about a visit to the White House? Now you won't be joining anyone for a State Dinner but you can check out many of the famous public rooms and learn about the history behind them. To secure a ticket to tour the White House all your member of Congress and request tickets. Call at least a month before your … (25 comments)

relocation package: What Happens When You Build a Highway Instead of An Airport? - 02/24/08 03:41 PM

Ask the residents of Northern Virginia who drive through the Springfield "mixing bowl" everyday and they may tell you that an airport would be preferable to the 50 ramps and 20 lanes they deal with everyday. Ask a tourist driving through and you can bet they would rather be flying over than trying to navigate their way through the maze. In 1945 this same area was the location of a 3,000 foot long unpaved runway as part of the Springfield Airport. The tiny airport offered fuel and maintenance facilities for small aircraft. One of the mechanics at the airport in the late 1940's was Charlie Kulp … (18 comments)

relocation package: Riding the Rails-From Union Station to Old Town Alexandria - 02/19/08 09:17 AM

If you're just joining the "Magical History Tour" you might want to take a few minutes and check out where we have already been in the DC and Northern Virginia area.
Magical History Tour of Northern VirginaMagical History Tour Takes to the Water-Washington DC
Today our tour is just a short train ride from Union Station to Old Town Alexandria. We wanted to leave you plenty of time to take in the sights of our stops and enjoy a leisurely afternoon explore Old Town Alexandria. So All Aboard and away we go.

If we are going to start in Union Station … (6 comments)

relocation package: Northern Virginia Homes-Looking Through the Scrapbook of Neighborhoods - 02/18/08 01:35 AM

Scattered throughout Northern Virginia are a variety of communities that offer buyers significant choices to consider. Most buyers looking for a home have a unique set of features that they would like to have in their new home. It is what makes heading out with new buyers so much fun and why our area isn't all about cookie cutter neighborhoods. So we pulled a few pages out of our Northern Virginia scrapbook to give you an idea of a few choices.
For buyers who like older neighborhoods closer to town then the neighborhoods of Parkfairfax in Alexandria and Fairlington in Arlington (some … (10 comments)

relocation package: Belmont Bay- Premier Waterfront Community in Prince William County - 02/15/08 05:45 AM

Hidden just across the Prince William County line is the waterfront community of Belmont Bay. As you cross the Occoquan River take a glance to your left and you will be surprised at what you will see. A community Washingtonian Magazine has twice picked as one of the "best communities" to live in the DC area sits right on the Occoquan River.
With a variety of choices from detached homes, townhouses, and condos buyers can find just about anything they are looking for. What makes it even more unusual is the VRE station at the entrance to the community making the … (10 comments)

relocation package: Tee Time in Northern Virginia-A Golf Course for Everyone - 02/15/08 12:52 AM

Whether you want to get in a round of miniature golf with the family, only have time to play 9 holes or want to spend the day on the links, Northern Virginia golf courses cover it all. With both public and private courses designed by many of the most famous names in golf and with plenty of challenges for golfers of all levels.Some of the names of the courses are familiar to many whether they live in this area or not and others might just be that new little gem that you may want to give a try the next time you … (13 comments)

relocation package: Taking Detours While Driving Clients in Northern Virginia - 02/11/08 10:59 AM

My favorite road sign in Northern Virginia used to sit on the American Legion Bridge between Virginia and Maryland. The message was one of the few road signs that made you laugh and told the truth all at the same time.Now I may be the only Realtor® who hasn't succumbed to getting a little talk box in my car that is supposed to give directions from Point A to Point B. Call it ego (or stupidity) but as a native of the area I can usually find my way from one neighborhood to another without too many problems. Add to the … (10 comments)

relocation package: Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford Lived Here and So Can You - 02/11/08 02:25 AM

In the early 1950's two future presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford called Parkfairfax home. My parents lived just one door down from the Nixon's in what were at the time rental apartments located in Alexandria VA. Originally built constructed in 1941 to fulfill a housing shortage need for government employees close to Washington DC the homes today still are popular with buyers of all ages. The originally developer of the property was the same construction company that built the Empire State building. A total of 286 buildings were built containing 720 one bedroom units, 863 two bedroom units and 101 … (10 comments)

relocation package: Two Royal Communities in Northern Virginia-Kings Park & Kings Park West - 02/07/08 10:59 PM

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 connection!

My family bought our very first home in Kings Park in 1981. Having just returned from five years overseas we were … (5 comments)

relocation package: Northern Virginia-Diners, Dives and Delights - 02/06/08 10:49 PM

Oh go ahead, you know you want to. Occasionally you just have to indulge that little longing for something that just might not be good for you. You can regret it tomorrow but today let's go ahead and hit a few of the oh so good but bad for your local joints.

If you are looking for the last surviving diner in Fairfax City then you need to stop at the 29 Diner at the intersection of Routes 29 and 123. Originally called the Tastee 29 Diner when the doors opened July 1947 the diner was on the busiest "major" highway … (18 comments)

relocation package: Fairfax Station-A Trio of Neighborhoods Waiting for You - 02/06/08 09:30 AM

For buyers relocating to Fairfax County who are looking for classic homes on larger lots still within commuting distance to DC the Fairfax Station area may be what you are looking for. Located just minutes from the Fairfax County Parkway, 15 minutes from the Springfield Metro or Burke Centre VRE, the area boasts great community centers, county parks and historic sites for families to explore. Cachet Magazine has ranked Fairfax Station in the top ten for "Best Quality of Life" and it is easy to see why when you explore some of the neighborhoods.Three neighborhoods in Fairfax Station; Barrington, Crosspointe and South Run … (1 comments)

relocation package: The Magical History Tour Takes to the Water-Washington DC - 02/04/08 10:36 AM

So have you recovered from all of the walking on the last round of the Magical History Tour? Did you remember to hold on to your ticket? Today we are going to take a little different mode of transportation for our tour. We are going to head out on the little Potomac River to get a different view of the area.
First we might not want to make the Potomac River angry by calling it little. In reality it is 380 miles long, starting from a spring in West Virginia and flowing all the way to the Chesapeake Bay. Along the … (23 comments)

relocation package: Welcome to the Magical History Tour of Northern Virginia - 02/03/08 12:35 AM

Hop on the bus and come along for the ride. We make stops along the way at historic mansions, churches and towns throughout Northern Virginia. You can get off and stay awhile at any location. We will circle back around to pick you up when you are done. Your ticket is good forever. If you can't see them all today, don't worry, they will be here tomorrow and for centuries to come.
We will start today with the Northern Virginia Historic Churches Tour. These churches are small gems found throughout Fairfax Station, and Lorton. They aren't the large and lavish cathedrals that … (8 comments)

relocation package: Getting to Know Springfield Oaks-Fairfax County Virginia - 01/30/08 11:37 AM

If you live in Springfield Oaks in Fairfax County you are lucky to have found a neighborhood where the developer left multiple pockets of green space and built a community clustered around courtyards to keep cut through traffic to a minimum. Situated on 18 acres of wooded and gently rolling terrain 17 miles south of Washington DC this townhouse development is in a prime location for homeowners who commute to DC or any of the nearby military bases.

My clients Phil and Maria decided last year when his orders brought him to the area that Springfield Oaks was … (4 comments)

relocation package: Fairfax County-How Many Awards Do We Need? - 01/29/08 11:46 PM

Once just a rural farming community outside the nation's capital, today Fairfax County is recognized as a major business center in the Washington, D.C. area. The county attracts businesses from around the world due to its location and all that the county has to offer the business community, including a range of housing options, an abundance of recreational opportunities and proximity to Washington, D.C.
It isn't enough for Fairfax County to have a school system ranked in the Top 5 in the US, or having been named as one of the country's top digital counties, not even having the top median income … (3 comments)

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