Reston in the SnowLake Fairfax is one of Northern Virginia's best recreational assets and a treat for those who live in the urban forest surrounding this body of water. Here are few pictures taken nearby after the recent snow.
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River Towers Rental
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Fun and Funky Fashion at Crystal CityFrom February 1-6 Crystal City will celebrate its second annual Fashion Week. Events will include trunk shows, music, food and drink, and dancing. Audience members can even participate in an on-the-spot design competition. Take some time to explore the Crystal City complex, which includes high rise residential buildings, office blocks, hotels, shops and restaurants. Crystal City's 6,000 residents could go for months, or even years, without leaving the complex, which offers health clubs, banks, drug stores, supermarkets, doctors' and dentists' offices, a post office, nine parks, public concerts, a Water Park, night school and over l50 shops and restaurants. In case the weather is bad, all these features are connected by underground passageways.
If they do need to go somewhere, not to worry--because Crystal City is a commuter's
dream. It is five minutes from downtown or Reagan National Airport, lies
on two Metro lines, has its own VRE commuter train station and is a hub of the
local bicycle commuter system.
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Charm and Chocolate -- Fairfax City FestivalWhen Forbes Magazine named Fairfax City #3 of the top 25 U.S. cities to live in, it must have had the Chocolate Festival in mind. Every year at this time the town invites the rest of us to binge on chocolate and charming 19th century surroundings. This year's festival will be held on February 6 and 7 in Old Town Fairfax at Main Street and University Drive. Events will include a contest to create chocolate works of art, a Pancake breakfast (chocolate chip, of course), open house in some the district's historic buildings and a craft show. Walk off some of those excess calories by exploring well preserved buildings dating from the early 1800's, including the site of the first Confederate casualty of the Civil War and the Fairfax City Courthouse--built in 1800 and still in use today. The district also includes a wide variety of restaurants and boutiques. Sponsored by Condo 1 Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty LLC Serving real estate needs of Northern VA · in Alexandria · in Arlington · in Fairfax County · | ||||||||||||||||||
Marlan ForestA choice location and woodsy feel make Marlan Forest (and its conjoined sister development Marlan Heights) a highly desirable address. Set just across the George Washington Parkway from the Potomac River, Marlan Forest gives its residents easy access to the Mt. Vernon bike path for walking, running, biking and wildlife viewing. It is bordered on the west by Ft. Hunt Road, which, along with nearby Route 1, provides abundant shopping opportunities. Wilson Bridge is a stone's throw away, the Parkway connects commuters to Alexandria and other points north, and the area is served by the Huntington Metro stop. The "forest" in Marlan Forest is more than just a name; it is a fact. Builders took pains to spare as many trees as possible, and so today's residents are blessed with the luxury of towering old growth trees in and around their yards. Homes tend to be beautifully landscaped, adding to the lush, green feel of the development. Most of the homes were built in the '50's--a variety of ramblers, Colonials and Cape Cods, avoiding the cookie-cutter feel of some developments. Prices range from $500K to just over $1 million, with an average price of about $800K. Buyers are also drawn to the Fort Hunt/Mount Vernon area by the excellent Fairfax County Public Schools, county services and safety.
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Celebrate Black History Month in Northern Virginia -- February 2010The Workhouse Arts Center is mounting an exhibition of works by several well-known African-American artists. The Center is located in Lorton on the site of the defunct prison. Sully Mansion in Chantilly, built in 1799, offers guided tours which highlight the lives of its early 19th century owners, tenant farmers and slaves, whose original quarters have been preserved. Guides at Mount Vernon Estate emphasize the lives and contributions of the resident slaves. Be sure to visit the gift shop for further materials highlighting the African American experience in America in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Attend gospel music concerts, movies and cultural celebrations in Arlington County. Visit the website of the Arlington County Publc Libraries for a list of exhibits, programs, brochures and suggested readings in Black History. Check out the Alexandria Black History Museum at 902 Wythe Street. Its collection includes documents related to the first public schools for African Americans, records of Civil War exploits by black soldiers, a large collection of historic photographs and even some African artifacts. The Robert H. Robinson library was originally established in 1940 because the Alexandria public libraries were segregated. The museum and library also have their own adjacent park. Then take a walk through beautiful, historic Old Town. Finally, cross the river to celebrate the life Frederick Douglass--abolitionist, businessman and journalist. Frederick Douglass House is located on the banks of the Anacostia River. On February 14 historians will celebrate Douglass' birthday with readings, tours, films and music. Sponsored by Condo 1 Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty LLC Serving real estate needs of Northern VA · in Alexandria · in Arlington · in Fairfax County · | ||||||||||||||||||
Housing Gets Little Mention in Obama SpeechSome listeners criticized President Obama for failing to pay more attention to the housing crisis in Wednesday night’s State of the Union message. Obama promised to “step up refinancing so that home owners can move into more affordable mortgages,” but he didn’t offer any details. There was no mention at all of addressing falling home values, restoring the mortgage-backed securities markets or shoring up FHA, critics said. Nor did he mention expiring housing tax credits. Fresno, Calif., Rep. Jim Costa, said, "The president made no mention of the two most serious issues affecting our Valley's economy: water and housing." According to a survey conducted for Trulia.com and released shortly before the president’s speech, 36 percent of respondents gave the president a passing grade or better for his efforts to improve the housing crisis. A year ago, he got passing grades from 54 percent. Source: UPI.com, Steve Cook (01/28/2010)
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Washington Square Rental
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Into Fitness?Athletes, would-be athletes and nature lovers should head south from Old Town Alexandria. Stretching along the Potomac River from the southern border of Old Town to Mount Vernon Estate is the Mt. Vernon bike path. Eight miles of asphalt allow locals and visitors to walk, run or bike while enjoying river views and wildlife sightings. Bald eagles, ospreys, blue heron, cormorants, egrets, ducks and geese are among waterfowl commonly spotted along this corridor, while deer, groundhogs and fox sightings are frequent. Combine cardio and conservation by following a nature trail through Dyke Marsh. Along the bike path is a fitness course and several points of access for canoes or kayaks. Businesses in the nearby Belle View shopping center allow you to rent a bike, tone up at Curves or take karate lessons. Adjacent to Belle View is the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, which provides Fairfax County residents with an indoor pool and ice rink. Farther south on Route 1 is a Gold's Gym. Local communities such as River Towers, Porto Vecchio and Belle View also offer their residents tennis, swimming and basketball facilities as well as their own in-house gyms.
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Skyline Plaza Market UpdateIf you'd like to learn more about Skyline Plaza click here.  Check
what's available now.Here's a price report based on the last two years of sales and rentals as of 2/28/2010. Each report contains the median price along with high and low over the period. All figures are approximations and should not be used to judge final sales values.
Skyline Plaza is located at 3701 and 3705 S George Mason Dr. Falls Church Virginia 22041, near Leesburg Pike (Route 7), I-395, and between Eisenhower Ave and Bailey's Crossroads. Skyline Plaza was built in 1973, it's a 15 minute commute to D.C. Amenities include:
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