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 sections in Alexandria) are great choices. With hilly tree lined streets, classic brick buildings and a great location both of these neighborhoods have stood the test of time since they were built in the 1940's.
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Are you looking for something that others might consider off the beaten path? Then you should take a look at Hollin Hills in Alexandria or Holmes Run Acres in Annandale. Both neighborhoods are part of the small mid-century modern movement that happened in Northern Virginia in the 1960's. With classic lines, loads of glass and connection to their lots these homes offer buyers a chance to bond with nature in a way that other neighborhoods might not.
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View current listings in Holmes Run Acres
Thinking a bit more traditional? Then some of the affordable neighborhoods in Springfield might be right for you. Cardinal Forest, Charlestown and Orange Hunt have all stood the test of time and are particularly popular with military families stationed at the Pentagon or Fort Belvoir.
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Need just a bit more space and want a bit more privacy? Then you might want to check out Fairfax Station and the neighborhoods of Barrington, Crosspointe and South Run.
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View current listings in Crosspointe
View current listings in Barrington
Even though all of these neighborhoods are very different in style they all have one thing in common. They are close to shopping, transportation, schools and loads of fun things to do. So no matter what style or type of home you are looking for in Northern Virginia you will probably be able to find it.
If you are interested in learning more about any of these or other great neighborhoods in Alexandria, Fairfax County or throughout Northern Virginia give me a call. As a native of the area I can give you a tour not only a new place to call home but other areas of interest for you and your family.
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As an Associate Broker with RE/MAX Allegiance in Northern Virginia and native of the area I can assist you whether you are buying, selling or renting a home anywhere in Northern Virginia. For more information about the area or my services you can check VaRealEstateTalk or my Northern Virginia website.
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Of course, you included two of my faves - Holmes Run Acres and Hollin Hills! And I owe you lunch!
'Like the way you created subdivision searches. I may have to call you for a tutorial on that. Setting up IDX is still a puzzle for me. Very nice, Cindy, as always!
Patricia-I'm going to take you up on that lunch! Let me know when you get to closing and have money to spend :-)
Margaret-if you are using the same IDX search that I am through the Tomato Team let me know. I have a big cheat sheet I can email you.
Cheryl-Thanks for stopping by glad you enjoyed it!
Now Cindy that is really a nice format for showing homes. You are very creative! I am starting to do more neighborhood focus and you have given me great ideas. Thank you
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Charles-I am definetely a local blogger and it is paying off!
Cindy - I love the red brick homes that are so common up there!!!
Bill & Barbara Jo- Yes we do have lots of brick. Most of the older neighborhoods the homes are solid brick and block construction. New homes are brick veneer and siding. Not as solid but following "tradition."
Cindy-
Nice job bringing heavy consumer oriented content into a fun to read post!