Alexandria prices are up this month, still a buyers market. Alexandria, and Old Towne are still hot spots. In November 2008 77 units sold compared to 129 in November 2007. Days on market for November 90. Learn more about the Alexandria market by visiting HomeSearchWebsite.com or call Steve anytime @ 703-909-3939 or by e-mailing Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com.
Location Characteristics: History thrives in modern day Alexandria, Virginia. Much like Arlington, Alexandria was part of Washington, D.C. until 1852 when it became an independent city. Nestled along the banks of the Potomac River, Old Town Alexandria was once a historic 18th century port town. This is where you will find perfectly preserved early American cobblestone streets and historic18th century townhouse living in a bustling harbor community. Today with its unique night life, world class restaurants and eclectic cultural venues it continues to draw national and international residents to its port. Just one of Old Town's special features includes its year round access to some of the best river boat cruises. Spend your evening watching the city lights and star filled sky reflect off of the Potomac River at night from aboard gourmet dining and dancing cruses like The Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ship, The Potomac Riverboat Company or the Potomac Belle.
If you are looking for culture, Alexandria is the place to live. If walking the streets of historic Old Town wets your appetite for learning more about American history then be sure to visit the over 200 authentic Civil War sites throughout the area. Enjoy your free time partaking in a class or just exploring the historic World War II renovated Torpedo Factory Art Studio Complex. Visit a floating museum housing a boat building program at Alexandria's Seaport Foundation Seaport Center or spend a day in American history at Alexandria's Black History Museum. Catch a bite at Gadsby's Tavern before you shop at the weekly farmers market at Alexandria's Market Square. Due to exceptional planning the area is able to offer its residents pristine natural recreation spots like Cameron Run Regional Park and Chinquapin. Take on Alexandria's Mount Vernon Trail with its 18.5 miles of paved pedestrian pathway. Start your journey at Old Town then walk, bike or jog along the beautiful shores of the Potomac to its turn around point at historic George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate where you can take a brake, enjoy lunch or a history lesson.
Alexandria is made up of many unique urban areas like the cozy neighborhood of Del Ray where you can own a home in a national historic district featuring 19th or 20th century architecture. If you want to be where all the action is the upper priced 18th century townhouses of Old Town is where you want to buy. A great place to live is Alexandria's west end is known as "condo canyon" because of its high density of residential communities built near easy access to Interstate 395 and a variety of shopping malls. Like many Northern Virginia areas, Alexandria is a dream when it comes to transportation. While the Metro bus and Alexandria's own DASH bust system make it easy to get around town you will also find that two of The Washington Metro Rail Station lines run through the area. The Blue and Yellow lines meet at both King Street and Pentagon stations making it easy to gain access to the rest of Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland.
Alexandria is often the area of choice to Washington, D.C. professionals such as Federal Civil Service members, government contractor employees and the U.S. Military. Because the U.S. Department of Defense, the Institute for Defense Analysis, the Center for Naval Analysis, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are all located within Alexandria's borders, vast employment opportunities can be found close to home. Though Alexandria is known for its historic place in shaping America it continues to stay on the cutting edge of today's modern technological culture by being one of the first areas of its size to offer free wireless internet access to many of its residents and visitors. This is where the past and future combine to create an energetic and exciting place to live. Make Alexandria, Virginia a chapter in your American family's history.
About Steve Hawkins:
Steve Hawkins has over 30 years of business experience to help people make their real estate dreams a reality. The chance to guide people through one of life’s biggest investments excites and challenges me. I represent each client’s individual desires and agenda throughout the real estate transaction while making it as easy as possible from beginning to end. My energetic and competitive nature assists me in negotiating a sale or purchase in my client’s best interest. I attribute my sustained success in real estate to my perseverance and commitment to each of my clients until they are completely satisfied with their real estate buying or selling experience. I am also a NUMBER1EXPERT™ Top Selling Agent™. NUMBER1EXPERTS™ are top agents in their area, state, and nation who outsell the typical agent 5 to 1. There are over 1.5 million licensed real estate agents in America and over 95% of all real estate agents don't qualify as NUMBER1EXPERTS™. Allow me to join your team and together we will be sure to create a winning combination.
These reports reflect the views and opinions of their authors and are not necessarily the views and opinions of Realty Times.
