About Arlington County, VA

Well, the votes are in for Arlington's favorite businesses. When new people come into the area and ask about restaurants, The Lost Dog Cafe is always on my list of recommendations....apparently it's on other people's list too. I feel just a bit smug in that the N. Arlington location is walking distance to my house. This award may make the wait a little longer. Thank goodness they've expanded and added a new restaurant in South Arlington. The list of all the winners is below. I have been to almost all of these places and it's one of the reasons I love this area.

Also, the Lebanese Taverna, and the Thai restaurant in the same area are also excellent (IMHO).

Here are the all the results for the 2009 Abbie winners:

Arlington's Best "Bargain" Restaurant Lost Dog Cafe

Arlington's Best Boutique ShoeFly

Arlington's Best Brunch Carlyle

Arlington's Best Customer Service Pacers Running Stores

Arlington's Best Dessert Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe

Arlington's Best Family Friendly Restaurant Lost Dog Cafe

Arlington's Best Happy Hour Whitlow's on Wilson Bar & Grill

Arlington's Best Late Night Spot Bob and Edith's Diner

Arlington's Best Place to Learn Something New Arlington Public Library

Arlington's Best Neighborhood Bar Whitlow's on Wilson Bar & Grill

Arlington's Best New Business Lost Dog Cafe, South Arlington location

Arlington's Best Community-Based Nonprofit Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

Arlington's Best Performing Arts Organization Signature Theatre

Arlington's Best Place to Care for Your Pet Ballston Animal Hospital

Arlington's Best Place to Dance the Night Away Clarendon Ballroom

Arlington,Va has a very vibrant art and culture community.

Here's are a few examples:

There will be a "Fabulous Night of Tango" brought to you by National Chamber Ensemble at the Rosslyn Spectrum. 1611 N. Kent St. Tickets are available from $25.00

IMAGE/PROJECT AT THE ARLINGTON ARTS CENTER
November 20 - January 16, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 20. 6 - 9 pm
3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 703-248-6800

AAC's national juried show of photo and video work reflects the ways in which contemporary artists tend to approach photography and video: some view photography as either a means for documenting or presenting cross-disciplinary projects, others as a tool for enquiry into the ways we perceive and live in the world. Works were chosen by Guggenheim fellow and internationally recognized artist Taryn Simon.

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Some months are good....some a little less. October 2009's numbers for 22205 were lower than 2008. These statistics come from the multiple listing system so they will not reflect any transactions that were not done through the MLS.

Total Sold Volume:

2008- $10,122,550

2009- $5,786,800

Change of (42.83%)

Average Sold price:

2008-$674,837

2009-$642,978

Change of (4.72%)

Median Sold price:

2008 $615,000

2009- $650,000

Total Units Sold

2008- 15

2009- 9

Average Days on Market

2008-42

2009-56

List price for solds:

2008- $722,823

2009- $680,078

One interesting note is that none of the properties sold had FHA buyers. One was cash, one was assumption, and seven were conventional. The price of homes in our zip code may be a bit of a stretch for alot of first time buyers many of whom are using FHA loans (very low down payments and forgiving of non-stellar credit) to purchase properties.

Of the thousands of condominiums located throughout Arlington Virginia, the Turnberry Towers stand apart as an ultra-luxurious, 25-story high rise condominium in the heart of downtown Rosslyn. The Turnberry Towers feature cutting edge security and privacy, direct entry elevators, a multi-level garage, and even private garages for cars and motorcycles both. The amenities at Turnberry Towers also set a new standard for condo dwellers in luxury, class and style. These in vogue facilities include a cafe, a surround sound entertainment media room, multiple social rooms, private spa and fitness centers with an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour valet, as well as a 24-houe concierge. Finally, Turnberry Towers boasts outdoor balconies, gourmet kitchens, 10 foot ceilings, custom made hard floors, fireplaces, generous closet space, and secondary entrances on some units.

All of the units represent the trend setting standards of this well-established neighborhood in Rosslyn. The Towers are located 1820 North Fort Myer Drive in Arlington, Virginia and are a 2 minutes of the Orange Line Metro Station in Rosslyn. Between the location and the high-end convenience and facilities of this condo high-rise, Turnberry Towers sets the bar as the epitome of opulence. Check here for information about condos for sale at Turnberry Towers.

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Located at 3625 North 10th in Arlington Virginia, the Monroe was completed in 2007 and is located in the heart of Arlington's Ballston community; inset among several high-rise condos located a 1/2 block from the at Virginia Square Metro Station on the Orange Line near the Ballston Common Mall. The Ballston community in Arlington is an urban landscape that is home to a gamut of modern apartment and condominium complexes, the Ballston Common Mall, the Ballston business district, and a hip (if not commercial) variety of restaurants and bars to boot.

Fitting in with the cityscape, the Monroe is a high-rise condominium building that has 79 units, some as large as 1,800 sq feet, and includes amenities such as a gym, a library and community room, rooftop deck, a courtyard, concierge and a full-time front office staff. The units have hardwood floors, granite kitchen countertops, balconies, stainless steel appliances, and the option for additional storage rooms. With respect to convenience and locale, this contemporary and attractive condo is across the street from some handy must-haves including a Starbucks, 7-Eleven, Bank of America, Bruegger's Bagel and Marvelous Market.

The Ballston community also hosts several nearby parks and open outdoor spaces. These features as well as its proximity to the Metro have led to many young condo owners and professionals to call Ballston home and the Monroe at Virginia Square is a prime example of how Ballston has become a model of residential, transit-oriented development and smart growth today.

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