he Station at Potomac Yards - a mixed used commercial and residential space - celebrated its grand opening today with a ceremony in the new, state of the art Fire Station #209, the first in Alexandria in more than 30 years.
Despite the cold and constant rain, more than 150 people turned out for the ceremonies and the tours that followed.
It was a great chance to get a first hand look at the station that will serve Del Ray and provide a permanent home for specialized hazardous waste equipment.
The station was designed with an eye to the future and can accommodate a larger staff if warranted and serve as a command post in times of national emergency.
Conveniently arranged on one level (no more sliding down a pole), the station has a large eat in kitchen with floor to ceiling windows, an all purpose "family" room, 15 individual sleeping rooms, each with a single bed, table, chair, light and phone; four large bathrooms, laundry rooms, conference rooms and office, training and storage space.
As much fun as we had though, it was clear that the day belonged to little boys.
Heuer, Dane, Nolan
With fireman's hats, boots and slickers, it was a day for inspecting the equipment, sitting in the drivers seat and soaking up lots to tell mom.
Kudos to the City of Alexandria for the public/private cooperation that made the Station at Potomac Yards a reality. For more, click here.
Michael
Get ready - it's time to rake and recycle in preparation for the City of Alexandria's 2009 Leaf Collection program. Here are the three ways to recycle your leaves:
1) Rake your leaves to the curb for vacuum truck collection
2) Place leaves in biodegradable bags for collection
3) Compost leaves and yard waste
For specific rake out and start dates in your area, click here.
Happy raking!
On this Scenic Sunday in Old Town Alexandria, I was on my way home from church - and on my way to an open house - when I passed this mass of Virginia Creeper hanging over a fence on Cameron Street. I stopped to get a quick picture and then looked up, up, up to see the entire side of house covered in reds and golds.
Another great Scenic Sunday in Old Town Alexandria.
The Commonwealth of Virginia kicked off its third annual October Sales Tax Holiday for Energy Efficient Products yesterday and it will continue through Monday, October 12.
During this time, purchases of certain Energy Star and WaterSense qualified products for non-commercial use and costing less than $2.500 will be tax exempt. The exempt Energy Star items include:
The exempt WaterSense items include:
If you need to replace certain kitchen or bathroom items or if you just want to upgrade, this is a great time to take advantage of Columbus Day Sales - and save on taxes.
The Commonwealth of Virginia kicked off its third annual October Sales Tax Holiday for Energy Efficient Products yesterday and it will continue through Monday, October 12.
During this time, purchases of certain Energy Star and WaterSense qualified products for non-commercial use and costing less than $2.500 will be tax exempt. The exempt Energy Star items include:
The exempt WaterSense items include:
If you need to replace certain kitchen or bathroom items or if you just want to upgrade, this is a great time to take advantage of Columbus Day Sales - and save on taxes.
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An Accredited Buyers Agent and Senior Real Estate Specialist. Graduate, Realtors Institute. Working with first time buyers and military families is a priority. Licensed in Virginia and WDC.
Alexandria - Northern Virginia's Best Small City
A busy community in the heart of Northern Virginia, Alexandria offers the best in small city living:
a thriving downtown
tightly knit neighborhoods
high walkability scores
public transportation
Working with first time home buyers and military families makes me glad to be an agent. Answering questions and walking buyers through the process never gets old!
If you are first time buyer or a buyer new to the Commonwealth of Virginia, it is important to understand the role of real estate agents in your transaction. Virginia allows the buyer a choice of who will represent them in the purchase of a new home. This person is known as a buyer's agent.
Imagine that you are out and see an open house sign. You go in, look around and begin talking with the on site agent. This person is usually a listing agent. It means they have signed a listing agreement with the seller that clearly states that they will act and protect the seller's interest in the transaction.
Because they represent the seller, the agent cannot give you unbiased advice on pricing, inspections, comparable sales, contingencies, etc. In fact, any information that you receive will all be in favor of the seller. There is actually nothing wrong with this, the listing agent is just doing his or her job, but as a buyer, you want someone representing your interests. That's where an Accredited Buyers Representative comes in.
An Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) is a licensed real estate agent who has completed an additional course of study and serves specifically as an agent for buyers in a real estate transaction. Buyers sign an agreement with an agent, just like a seller signs a listing agreement. As a Buyer's Representative I make sure my clients are well served in the negotiating process and fairly represented.
I am also a Senior Real Estate Specialist, working with a team of profesionals to make the buying and selling process for "seniors" as uncomplicated and streamlined as possible. My interest in this area comes from personal experience with my own parents and with my mother-in-law. I can recommend everything from moving companies to move in specialists to assisted living facilities. If you are helping an older family member make a move, give me a call.
“I referred a real estate deal to Michael and he handled it like a Pro!” Steve R.
"We first met Michael when we moved to the Northern Virginia area as renters. A year later when we decided to buy we called Michael to help us find a foreclosure in our price range. He never lost patience or confidence that we would find what we wanted and answered all our questions, multiple times over! We highly recommend Michael and look forward to working with him again in the future." Jimmy and Karen W.
"We met Michael at an open house and he went on to help us buy our very first house. Two children later we called Michael to sell that house and to find us a new one. He did both in short order and with great good humor, patience and professionalism. When a sticky situation arose around move in day, Michael was right there, working with the seller and her agent to resolve the issue and avoid delays. Michael is a pleasure to work with and we can't think of a better agent in the Northern Virginia area." Frank and Gillian H.
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