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Hello – me again… I’ve been running numbers and statistics for a few different publications I author for the past few days and I find the data very interesting.  Here’s how the numbers stacked up for June sales in Arlington: Doesn’t look remarkable one way or the other…  compared with last month, inventory levels and “solds” are [...]

This recurring monthly post tracks the latest results of the housing market seen in Arlington Massachusetts.I choose Arlington as a result of the Boston Globe’s recently published and absurdly anecdotal and ludicrous farce about the town’s “hot” housing market.The ridiculous tone and outright mishandling of the housing data by the Boston Globe “reporter” would almost be comical if it w

  Arlington Swoosh Tryout for Post/Girls 13U July, 2008 Arlington, Texas Contact: STACY DILLARD - 682-465-1549 Tournament: Arlington Swoosh Tryout for Post/Girls 13U Dates: July, 2008 Location: Arlington Swoosh 13U Girls looking for a couple of post players ASAP. We practice at Arlington High School on Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00, and Wednesday at Eastern Hills Hi

The other day I was driving home and as I was winding my way up a curvy road in my neighborhood - something caught my eye off to the right.  At first I thought it was “lawn sculpture” — but then it moved, ever so slightly…  Fortunately I had my camera in my cupholder and [...]

Ballston has certainly been around an awfully long time.  For some of us, we remember it as Hechts Parkington!  (now I’m aging myself a bit here - but I’m sure I wasn’t more than a baby at the time! wink wink) Today’s view of Ballston is quite different than that of 40 years ago!  Ballston Common [...]

I had a glorious afternoon with Dova after Liz's wedding. The weather was perfect and Dova was in great spirits. I love to photograph little girls running. They look so carefree!--- Thanks for reading this feed. Please stop by to comment!

I can hardly believe another month has rolled by – school is almost out, temps are pushing 100 and summer is just around the corner.  Usually May is a strong selling month for us and while it held its own, it’s clear to me that we are not in the same tempo we were a [...]

Yesterday we had horrible storms blow through here.  I was sitting in a training session at my McLean Virginia office when we lost power.  Fortunately, we were a big group of realtors who are glued to their cell phones, so we used our cell phone light to find our way out of the darkness – [...]

This recurring monthly post tracks the latest results of the housing market seen in Arlington Massachusetts.I choose Arlington as a result of the Boston Globe’s recently published and absurdly anecdotal and ludicrous farce about the town’s “hot” housing market.The ridiculous tone and outright mishandling of the housing data by the Boston Globe “reporter” would almost be comical if it w

As reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Gateway has acquired the assets of Arlington Capital Mortgage Corp. of Bensalem, PA, making the two "largest mortgage lenders based in the Philadelphia region ... one." We spoke with Gateway CEO Bruno Pasceri. Read more...

This is a series of photographs i took in color and Black and White. This is an incredible large place to walk around it and a person could not see it all in a day. It has over 20 burials a day that happen there. If you ever get a chance to go there, I strongly recommend it. The feelings that it makes you have are strong.What is your opinion?Blogroll Me!Subscribe to my Posts... Blogroll Me!

“The decision by the NJMC to right the wrongs that were made over the past eight years ago is welcomed by North Arlington as a vindication to our long-stated position that EnCap was not qualified, technically, financially or otherwise to transform the Meadowlands from garbage dumps to golf courses."As we have known for some time, the dream of turning our backyard into a golf Mecca was only an illusion to entice taxpayers into accepting the plan. The reality, as we learned would be far more troublesome for our communities."It's time for EnCap to simply leave the stage so that North Arlington, along with our sister communities of Rutherford and Lyndhurst can now decide what's best for our residents and homeowners. It’s time the local officials and residents had a bigger say in what goes

The time is flying by – the trees are a remarkable shade of deep green; the days of glorious flowering trees have passed; the weather is feeling warmer, the sun a little higher and brighter and I can feel summer ahead!  This is usually our busiest time of the year in real estate – although [...]

Digital ID: npcc 13713 Source: digital file from original photo. Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-npcc-13713 (digital file from original photo) Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.TITLE: Poppy wreath by Mothers of World War, Mother's Day at Arlington Cemetery, 5/10/25 Retrieve higher resolution JPEG version (107 kilobytes)CALL NUMBER: LC-F8- 35848[P&P] REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-DIG-npcc-13713 (digital file from original photo) RIGHTS INFORMATION: No known restrictions on publication. MEDIUM: 1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller. CREATED, PUBLISHED: [19]25 May 10.NOTES: Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. This glass negative might

 The 13th Annual Walk for the Animals - Rain or Shine!May 10, 2008 at Bluemont Park - 8:30 AMOn Saturday, May 10th (rain or shine), the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will kick off Arlington's Neighborhood Day with the 13th Annual Walk for the Animals to help raise money for homeless animals in our community. Come join nearly 500 people and 300 dogs at Bluemont Park for a 3-mile walk

This recurring monthly post tracks the latest results of the housing market seen in Arlington Massachusetts.I choose Arlington as a result of the Boston Globe’s recently published and absurdly anecdotal and ludicrous farce about the town’s “hot” housing market.The ridiculous tone and outright mishandling of the housing data by the Boston Globe “reporter” would almost be comical if it weren’t for the fact that the Globe’s editor, Martin Baron, ALSO blundered seriously when he responded to my email about the discrepancies.Baron attempted to justify the articles contents and in so doing, he disclosed his disgracefully poor and obviously unsophisticated abilities with even the most basic economic data.The March results again confirm that Arlington is by no means a “stand out

Water and Conservation Views on Cul de Sac Offered at $379,990 A private wooded greenbelt with tranquil pond at the end of a cul de sac provides the backdrop for this immaculate and spacious home in the Dr. Phillips area. It’s been exquisitely furnished with 18″ diagonal tiles, rye colored corian counters, covered screen porch, decorator [...]

Mayor Pete Massa has always been an extremely media-friendly politician. But I bet he never expected one of his first stories covered by the Associated Press would be because he cat went missing.Massa and his wife have a 20-pound Maine Coon — Max. When he went missing, Massa sent out a phone message to the borough's registered voters asking for help finding Max. Turns out he somehow found his way into a five-inch hole in a wall, and was found in the wall.The story was picked up by the AP, and has been run throughout the country, including here in St. Louis.Glad they found Max, Pete. Wish your national debut in the press could have been under better circumstances.

In like a lion, out like a lamb?  I am thinking not so much!  I’m thinking in like a lion, out like a monsoon!!!  The market is definitely picking up!  I’ve been so busy this is the first real chance I’ve had to sit down and work with last month’s sales figures.  Here’s how it [...]

Have you ever been confused about what you CAN and CANNOT recycle here in Arlington County?  My husband has been asking me to write about this for months so HE can learn what he can and cannot recycle.  I keep telling him that the County has an awesome website with some wonderful information on it [...]

I posted about my old DC roommates photographic skills earlier in March, when he took pictures of for XM and the Grammys. Anyway, Joe Portnoy has great skills whether he is doing wedding photography or music photography (for instance his work of Maroon 5 and Puddle of Mudd for XM is great.  I love [...]

This recurring monthly post tracks the latest results of the housing market seen in Arlington Massachusetts.I choose Arlington as a result of the Boston Globe’s recently published and absurdly anecdotal and ludicrous farce about the town’s “hot” housing market.The ridiculous tone and outright mishandling of the housing data by the Boston Globe “reporter” would almost be comical if it weren’t for the fact that the Globe’s editor, Martin Baron, ALSO blundered seriously when he responded to my email about the discrepancies.Baron attempted to justify the articles contents and in so doing, he disclosed his disgracefully poor and obviously unsophisticated abilities with even the most basic economic data.The February results again confirm that Arlington is by no means a “stand o

Among the attractions of condo living in Northern Virginia are affordability compared to single family homes and townhouses, less maintenance than a large home, and convenience of location.  Location plays a big factor especially in Arlington and Alexandria where many condominium owners commute to work in D.C.  As the two suburbs closest to the District, Arlington and Alexandria are always in high demand among homebuyers and these two areas have not been hit as hard by the housing decline as many of the further out suburbs in Fairfax County, and especially in Prince William and Loudoun Counties.  One factor that plays a large role in the commuting equation and thus in choice of location is presence of the subway, or the Metro, as we fondly call it here in the Metropolitan Wa

Well, as expected we are seeing quite an improvement over January when everyone is hibernating!  Yes, things are still volatile in the world of real estate right now, but we are seeing signs pointing to a typical spring market around these parts!  Good activity, especially in the contract writing segment.  Take a look… “Sold” units have [...]

This recurring monthly post tracks the latest results of the housing market seen in Arlington Massachusetts.I choose Arlington as a result of the Boston Globe’s recently published and absurdly anecdotal and ludicrous farce about the town’s “hot” housing market.The ridiculous tone and outright mishandling of the housing data by the Boston Globe “reporter” would almost be comical if it weren’t for the fact that the Globe’s editor, Martin Baron, ALSO blundered seriously when he responded to my email about the discrepancies.Baron attempted to justify the articles contents and in so doing, he disclosed his disgracefully poor and obviously unsophisticated abilities with even the most basic economic data.The January results again confirm that Arlington is by no means a “stand ou

This recurring monthly post tracks the latest results of the housing market seen in Arlington Massachusetts.I choose Arlington as a result of the Boston Globe's recently published and absurdly anecdotal and ludicrous farce about the town's "hot" housing market.The ridiculous tone and outright mishandling of the housing data by the Boston Globe "reporter" would almost be comical if it weren't for the fact that the Globe's editor, Martin Baron, ALSO blundered seriously when he responded to my email about the discrepancies.Baron attempted to justify the articles contents and in so doing, he disclosed his poor and obviously unsophisticated abilities with even the most basic economic data.November's results again confirm that Arlington is by no means a "stand out" amongst its neighboring towns as Baron suggested in his email and, in fact, is following along on a path wholly consistent with the trend seen in the county, state, region and nation.Why would an editor of a

This week's hero was suggested by Cindy & KathiEach year, around this time, since 1992, the Arlington National Cemetery has something happen to it. It gets covered in vibrant green Christmas wreaths. The wreaths are donated by a man named Merrill Worcester who is the owner of the Worcester Wreath Co. in Maine. From the Worcester Wreath Co.'s website:Each year Worcester Wreath donates Maine wreaths to adorn the headstones of those who serve and those who sacrificed to preserve our freedoms. In 2007, over 10,000 wreaths are destined for the annual wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington. In addition, 2,500 wreaths will be sent to Togus National Cemetery in Augusta, Maine. Worcester Wreath also donates ceremonial wreaths that will be used as part of the Wreaths Across America events at over 230 State and National veterans cemeteries all across the Country.Sometimes a hero is one who sacrifices everything in their life to help others. And sometimes a hero is one who sacrifices noth

By Larry Woda Even as a kid, I was awed by Arlington National Cemetery when my parents took my sisters and me to Washington, D.C. from our home in Ohio.  It’s not just the landscape that’s impressive, but realization of all the history represented by those thousands of headstones which seem to stretch on forever.  If you never visited Arlington National Cemetery, let me describe it to you:  rolling hills, winding roadways, clusters of mature trees, and small groups of people reading headstones here and there.  Other than the sound of Taps being played at yet another funeral, it’s a quiet place - a place for reflection and prayer, like any cemetery, but exaggerated by its pure magnitude and your awareness of the heroes resting here who each contributed in their own way to the freedom and quality of life we enjoy now. Today, I had the privilege of joining hundreds, if not thousands, of volunteers to lay 10,00

A good friend of mine and veteran Navy officer, Bill Woodward forwarded the following images to me in an email as well as the following information and short poem. Thanks Bill, for the information and for all you have done for me and our country as well as your brothers in arms. Readers should know that Merrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine donates each and every wreath and pays for the trucking expenses as well and has done so since 1992. Once could not have envisioned a better patriot… there should be more like you Merrill!!! Rest easy, sleep well my brothers Know the line has held, your job is done Rest easy, sleep well Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held Peace, Peace and Farewell… For those of you who have not noticed, the media neglects to find anything good with soldiers and the like these days… because it is easier to report negatively. Sites such as the ones above should be the norm. Let it be known

vie email A very good tribute to our troops at Arlington National CemeteryArlington National Cemetery Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.Know the line has held, your job is done.Rest easy, sleep well.Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.Peace, peace, and farewell...  Readers may be interested to know that these wreaths -- some 5,000 -- are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine. The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He's done this since 1992. A wonderful guy. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one the poorest parts of the state.

And the results are truly a mixed bag.  For all of the media hype about what a bad market it is right now, we’re still seeing some good successes in these closer in markets.  Frankly, we’re beginning to see successes overall where homes are priced appropriately and presented well, no matter where they’re located.  Sometimes it is still taking some time, which is frustrating for the sellers.  However, a home seller in the DC area can have hope! Here’s how the numbers look for just the month of November, 2007 and how it compares with just last November: November 2007 Arlington County Home Prices and Sales Figures: What I see in this is that drastically fewer homes were sold pretty much across the board during the November 2007 period when compared with 2006; additionally, at least for just this month, average selling prices were off in the condo market, but held steady or even saw increases over last year for the single family home market.&nbs

ARLINGTON -- Prison break in downtown Arlington? Not to worry.The Fox network is scheduled to be in town today filming scenes for its prime-time drama Prison Break, city officials said Monday.Motorists are encouraged to avoid West Street and Main Street between 6 and 11 a.m. Traffic will be diverted to Center, Abram, Cooper and Division streets.Streets near where the scenes will be shot, including the West Street railroad underpass, will be restricted to necessary business and emergency traffic during filming, Arlington police said.No word on how the downtown Arlington scenery fits the show, whose main character, Michael Scofield, (played by Wentworth Miller) is in a Panamanian prison.Fans of the show, which has also filmed in downtown Fort Worth and Rockwall, will have to wait for the new episodes, which start in January, to find out.Source: Startelegram

This recurring monthly post tracks the latest results of the housing market seen in Arlington Massachusetts.I choose Arlington as a result of the Boston Globe’s recently published and absurdly anecdotal and ludicrous farce about the town’s “hot” housing market.The ridiculous tone and outright mishandling of the housing data by the Boston Globe “reporter” would almost be comical if it weren’t for the fact that the Globe’s editor, Martin Baron, ALSO blundered seriously when he responded to my email about the discrepancies.Baron attempted to justify the articles contents and in so doing, he disclosed his poor and obviously unsophisticated abilities with even the most basic economic data.October’s results again confirm that Arlington is by no means a “stand out” amongst its neighboring towns as Baron suggested in his email and, in fact, is following along on a path wholly consistent with the trend seen in the county, state, region and nation.Why would an editor of a n

Yesterday I had the distinct honor and pleasure of visiting Arlington National Cemetery.  My grandfather, who served in Korea and in WWII is buried there, as is my grandmother who preceded him in death by almost 30 years – so we went to visit their gravesite and take in a little history, too.  It is a beautiful and peaceful place – the rows so precisely laid out, the beautiful fall colors around us and it was a gorgeous day.  There is so much ceremony here and I thought I would share with you some of what we saw – both with some facts and some photos.  First, you will see signs like the one to the left - and it’s nice - because it keeps the chit chat down and really serves as a reminder that we’re in a cemetery to honor those who have served our country. There are veterans buried here from every war that has involved our nation – over 290,000 servicemen and their family members have been laid to rest here About 24 burials are cond

O-K Arlingtonians – Leaf Collection has officially begun.  Don’t you love this time of year?  Bright yellow, red and orange leaves adorn the trees and now has created a carpet of fall colors on the ground.  All of these leaves need to go somewhere!  Arlington County Environmental Services has leaf collection down to a science.  Here are some fast (and fun) facts that might be of interest: 1.  TWO Options for Leaf Collection: Arlington County Environmental Services offers us two options:  vacuum curb service, OR you may place leaves in the FREE biodegradable leaf bags that the county provides.  The leaf bags will ONLY be collected during this leaf pickup time of year – and won’t be picked up again until the spring yard waste pick-up.  Check the schedule to see when they will be in your neighborhood. 2.  TWO months of collection: Arlington County will make two leaf collection passes, one in November and again in December. 3.  What do they do with all these leaves? A

A member of the crowd waves an American flag as the U.S. Marine Corps band plays a song during the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 11, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby High Resolution ImageAbout Images on DefenseLINK: All of these files are in the public domain unless otherwise indicated. However, we request you credit the photographer, videographer as indicated or simply "Department of Defense."Arlington Mansion and 200 acres of ground immediately surrounding it were designated officially as a military cemetery June 15, 1864, by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.More than 300,000 people are buried at Arlington Cemetery.Veterans from all the nation's wars are buried in the cemetery, from the American Revolution through the Iraq and Afghanistan. Pre-Civil War dead were reinterred after 1900.The federal government dedicated a model community for freed slaves, Freedman's Village, near the current Memorial Amphitheater, Dec. 4, 1863. More than 1

Today’s condo focus will highlight the quaint community of Colonial Village – nestled between Lee Highway and Wilson Blvd stretching almost the length between the Courthouse and Rosslyn Metros.  Construction began on this complex was in 1935 and was completed by 1940 - it was one of the area’s first apartment complexes and really set the standard for garden styled apartments for the era.  They are low brick buildings situated with appealing, landscaped courtyards and charming interiors. Conversion to condominium began in the late 1970’s and by the late ‘80’s all 700+ units were totally converted to condominium.  It’s a wonderful and desirable place for many to call “home.”  There are many restaurants and bars in close proximity – and with the metro accessibility, combined with affordability, Colonial Village continues to gain in popularity. Currently there are only 4 one-bedroom units available with

…and the name of the game is slightly rising inventories – steady sales in keeping with 2006 and a few markets actually tapering off a bit. Here’s what October looked like: What I notice are condo sales falling off a bit, as well as average selling prices, but remember, I’ve said this before - it’s VERY difficult, if not impossible, to do trending off of 1 discrete month of sales data – this is just a snapshot compared with the same time last year.  So, for more solid trending data, let’s look at Year-To-Date info: From this I can see that we’re ahead on condo sales in almost all aspects from 2006 – we’re lagging a slight bit (less than 2%) in Single Family Detached home sales over 2006, but holding strong in the 22207 zip code.  However, Days on Market continue to plague us as we see longer averages than last year. Now, for absorption rates – last month everyone was so excited by my graphics, I decided to give you a little treat today and here’s how the cur

GOTCHA!!!  Bet you thought I said “care-free diet” - wouldn’t that be something?  But alas, I said “car-free” – what, might you ask, is that?  Well, have you noticed that over the past years, Arlington County has been trying to create a friendly co-existence between cars and bicycle and/or pedestrian traffic? As a result of their efforts, Arlington county was recognized with the national Bicycle Friendly Community Silver Level Award!  As I began to research, I stumbled upon a wonderful web resource for all of our local cycling enthusiasts – Bike Arlington! On Bike Arlington, you will find local bike routes, sometimes even guided tours at pre-set times that you can join in!  Maps, cycling advice, resources and a way to meet up with others that enjoy pedaling around town, too!  You can find helpful information on bike commuting, AND some updates on new, bicycle-friendly local developments — for example, there&r

Arlington Swoosh Annual North Texas Shootout April 4, 5, & 6, 2008 Arlington, TX Contact: Lori Gardner/ Stacey Dillard -682-429-0754/ 682-465-1549 Tournament: Arlington Swoosh Annual North Texas Shootout Dates: April 4, 5, & 6, 2008 Location: University of Texas at Arlington Cost: $250.00 Age Groups: 8/u-Varsity Grades Boys & Girls Host Club : Arlington Swoosh Games (Min): 2 Contact: Lori Gardner/ Stacey Dillard Email: Phone: 682-429-0754/ 682-465-1549 Fax: 817-478-1735 Address: P.O. Box 15102 Arlington, TX 76015 Flyer: Website URL: http://www.arlingtonswoosh.com Notes: 5th Annual Shootout. Come and compete with the best!!! Over 100 plus teams. Get in early and reserve your spot. Entry Deadline is March 21, 2008. Share This

This post will be the first in a series recurring monthly that will track the latest results of the housing market seen in Arlington Massachusetts.I’m choosing Arlington as a result of the Boston Globe’s recently published and absurdly anecdotal and ludicrous farce about the town’s “hot” housing market.The ridiculous tone and outright mishandling of the housing data by the Boston Globe “reporter” would almost be comical if it weren’t for the fact that the Globe’s editor, Martin Baron, ALSO blundered seriously when he responded to my email about the discrepancies.Baron attempted to justify the articles contents and in so doing, he disclosed his poor and obviously unsophisticated abilities with even most basic economic data.I will add that I believe that this particular episode is truly representative of both the effects that advertisement has on a major media sources’ editorial process as well as the effect that its farcical result has on the public.To that end, any

Today is Blog Action Day!  It’s ONE day where bloggers around the world have pledged to devote their blog to matters of the environment.  Here in Arlington County, we have a wonderful building project called Green Home Choice Program.  I’m sure you’ve heard all about the “green movement” – as it relates to the housing industry, it involves updating processes and materials to build (or renovate) a more environmentally friendly home.  Arlington County has created a program called the Green Home Choice Program.  The program deals with everything from minimizing the amount and types of construction waste, to eco-friendly products and energy efficient (Energy Star) systems.  Having an energy efficient home can not only save you money each month on your energy bills, but also save in the long term on the use of natural resources, like water and gas.  Green homes can also help reduce the allergens and pollutants some

His modest two-bedroom home in Arlington Heights was listed on a Friday for $459,000. By Saturday it had had several private showings. The next day, after an open house, he received eight offers at or above asking price, so he asked the four highest bidders for their best offers. On Monday the house sold for $480,000, more than a 50 percent profit on what he had paid for it three years earlier. "We were expecting, in an ideal world, to get our asking price, and we would have been very satisfied with that," said Stewart, a software engineer who moved to a bigger house in Bedford with his wife and two young children. The final price and quick sale, he added, "blew us away."

It’s that time again – time to report numbers.  Frankly, we’re seeing a steady market.  No huge swings in any direction.  Condos are still moving quite well, average sales prices are remaining steady or are experiencing slight increases and, has been the case all year, days on market (on average) are longer this year than last.  Here’s how September looked: And here’s how we stand year-to-date compared with 2006: As for absorption rates, we’re still looking pretty good:   So, with that done – the message is this:  IF you’re considering a purchase, it’s a great time to be a buyer.  There is more inventory and the rates are still relatively good!  AND, conversely, if you’re considering getting your home ready to market, if priced right, and properly prepared, there are buyers out there!  So, whatever your real estate needs might be, feel free to give me a call to di

Y como le he cogido el gustillo a esta nueva sección, voy a seguir con Tim Robbins para recomendar una película que, pese a pasar inadvertida para gran parte del público general, tengo entre mi lista de indispensables. Se trata de ARLINGTON ROAD; un thriller protagonizado por Jeff Bridges y un calculador Tim Robbins que no dejará indiferente a nadie.ARLINGTON ROAD (1999)Director: Mark PellingtonIntérpretes: Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis.SINOPSISMichael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) es un profesor universitario cuya esposa, agente del FBI, falleció en una operación antiterrorista, suceso que llevó a Michael a obsesionarse con el fenómeno del terrorismo.Faraday, junto a su hijo Grant, iniciará una estrecha amistad con unos nuevos vecinos hasta que el comportamiento de éstos haga levantar sospechas en Michael sobre sus verdaderas identidades, comenzando a investigar de manera paranoica su pasado.Referencias: Aloha Criticon

Yes, I have been called upon to serve Jury Duty by Arlington County.  At first – I think my first thought was, “I can’t serve Jury Duty now - I’ve got too much going on!”  C’mon, let’s be truthful – isn’t that the most natural response? So for a month, I’ve been preparing my strategies, listening to other wise souls tell stories of how they narrowly escaped, or what tactics I should use in order to be excused.  So, as requested, Monday morning, October 1, I showed up to see what was in store for me.  Oh, and by the way, the hardest part about being there yesterday morning was that we couldn’t have our cell phones…  WHAT?  No CELL PHONE???  Crazy – so after I got over that… I looked around the room and saw folks from all walks of life enter that room; all ages, many interesting dress styles, etc… all reading the pamphlet the nice officer handed us in the hallwa

    The intersection of Clarendon Boulevard and North Highland Street was the epicenter of the annual Clarendon Day street festival this past Saturday, September 29, 2007. This was my third year making an appearance at the event held just a few blocks from my apartment. Each year, it’s gotten a little bigger, and a little better. Bands and musicians play at 4 different stages located around central Clarendon, while local restaurants and artists sell their creations to a diverse crowd of local area residents. Proud dog owners are everywhere, and I was happy to see a skateboard demo by some local kids sponsored by Convoy Skateboards (also locally run). I caught one kid land a nice indie kickflip off a small plywood ramp. Clarendon Day helps to foster a sense of community in Arlington, which is one of the aspects of the area I enjoy most. Despite the growth and development in this popular part of northern Virginia, it’s nice to know you can still find crab ca

My good friend Israel posted on his blog about two local governmental jurisdictions (the one where I live, and the one where he lives) and their respective attitudes toward immigrants who depend on day labor to survive.This issue has been weighing on my heart, at least a little, for a while - at least since I moved to Herndon and started getting the free newspaper and reading the latest chapter of the saga of the day workers' center on the front page of each issue. Here are some random thoughts:Yay for the Arlington County Board, but I'm not sure that resolution is anything other than a show of support in principal, which says, "we resolve, by continuing our current policies, to not be quite as nasty as some other local governments we might mention". It doesn't actually say that that they plan on doing anything new for day workers - such as, for example, creating an official, funded site - and I suspect that if someone tried to do new stuff, they'd meet with opposition in Arlingt

O-K, we’ve all seen them – flying proudly in our neighbor’s, friend’s or perhaps our very own homes.  We have jokingly referred to them as the new Arlington County Flag, although I didn’t want to upset anyone by putting that in my title.  Have you guessed yet?  Of course, you need a few more clues – it’s red and about 8 1/2 x 11 in size – although the red quickly fades to white…  any guessers yet?  Yep, you got it, it’s the Building Permit. Last week when I was driving around I decided to stop and take a photo every time I saw one in a window.  Well, that only lasted for about 15 minutes - after almost causing several accidents, I realized it’s futile - they are EVERYWHERE.  I tried to get some statistics about the number of building permits issued, the penetration rates (e.g., 1 home out of every 8 has been issued a building permit in the last 12 months) but alas, no such information

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By Rick Bedard The NFL Dallas Cowboys have been at the forefront of the League for more than forty years. They have consistently been a force on the field and are considered to be the most valuable sports franchise in North America. The Cowboys joined the league as an expansion team in 1960 and called the Cotton Bowl home for the following decade. Since 1971 the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have called Texas Stadium, a purpose built stadium, in Irving, Texas, home. All that will change in 2009 when Cowboys football moves to a new stadium in the city of Arlington, Texas. The city of Arlington founded in 1875, was named after General Robert E. Lee’s Arlington House, Arlington County, Virginia. In 1876 the railroad arrived and in 1884 the city was incorporated. Thriving as a result of cotton gins and farming, by 1910 Arlington was a city that boasted water, electricity natural gas, a telephone system and a public school system. Prior to World War II the population of A

It’s that time of year again - the most favorite weekend in August!  The Arlington County Fair is here!  It actually began yesterday with opening ceremonies and will run through Sunday.  There will be plenty of family activities including the Famous Racing Pigs, a petting zoo, pony rides, a rock climbing wall, Police demonstrations and more.  Of course, there will be amazing and wonderfully diverse food offerings as well as entertainment nightly ranging from theatre productions to comedy acts. Bring your family and have a great time.  There is a complementary shuttle service available.  For more information on attending this great fair, click here and then click on the tab on the left for the 2007 Transportation & Program Entertainment Schedule.  Better yet – admission is FREE! You’ll have a blast!  Hope to see you there supporting our great county. Although with expected attendance of over 60,000 how will we ever

Well folks – the numbers just keep getting more and more interesting.  I have people ask me practically every day how the market is doing!  They hear gloom and doom stories on the news about properties just sitting on the market – about subprime lending problems – about skeptical buyers – sales in the toilet, basically.  Well, for yet another month, I’m intrigued and encouraged by the numbers I’m seeing. First, let me tell you that for unit sales of condos and single family homes in Arlington County, July was a stellar month!  Unit sales are still continuing to track at or over 2006 sales AS ARE AVERAGE SELLING PRICES.  What this means to sellers is STAY REASONABLY PRICED and there are buyers out there.  However, the other message I’ve been sending over the past months is that “Days on Market” have gone up - so sellers, sit tight, buckle in for the long haul, be smart when you price, get yourself a good

Arlington County Virginia has been recognized as one of the TOP TEN Digital Counties in the US by the Center for Digital Government and the national Association of Counties.  What an honor to be in the top 10 and how progressive we are!  Arlington County launched its first website 10 years ago when less than 20% of households even had internet access. Arlington County has implemented tools on the website with a comprehensive plan to support the government as well as to serve both citizens and businesses within the county.   You can pay your taxes, renew library books, sign up for classes, renew licenses and apply for building permits.  Additionally the county uses web technology to keep us informed of weather emergencies, school closings, and emergency preparedness.  They have also extended free wireless and broadband services into the community in many public facilities, commercial districts and some residential areas. Bottom line, it has enhanced the liv

Today I had a great opportunity to show a selection of Arlington Condos to some new clients of mine – there are so many options in the condo market.  We were focused on some of the newer buildings along the Orange Line – we looked at a few units in 1800 Wilson, 1021 Garfield and Lexington Square.  Now, let me tell you - the inventory is surprisingly low and (as I’ve said in previous posts) prices are steady, if not higher than I’ve seen lately, at least in this market segment. It struck me how the buildings are defined by 1) proximity to metro 2) “neighborhood” 3) age of building and 4) building amenities.  When we were discussing 1800 Wilson, it was “between 2 metros, near great restaurants like Rhodeside Grill, Red Hot & Blue” etc…  Then, 1021 had the distinct benefit of being 2 blocks off of the fabulous Clarendon metro and restaurants/shops, etc…  Lexington Square is “nes

Hello all I have June Sales numbers to publish – they’re very telling.  In most markets I report on (Arlington condo, Arlington Single Family and Arlington Single Family in 22207) I’m seeing prices flatten.  Here’s how things look year to date: Jan 1 - June 30 — 2006 - 2007 comparison   Units Sold ASP DOM Condo       ‘07 854 401K 60 ‘06 718 402K 49         SFH       ‘07 542 802K 83 ‘06 575 814K 47         SFH 22207       ‘07 211 975K 89 ‘06 200 938K 53 What I find interesting is that we’re still tracking ahead on units sold for both Condos and the single family market in 22207 – total single family units sold are down slightly year over year.  As I’ve mentioned before, what’s interesting about this is that we had a busy first half in 2006 and a drop off in the s

My colleague Scott Montgomery, my husband and I had the distinct pleasure of hosting the Sellsius boys in Arlington for lunch on July 4th…  We had a great lunch, great fun, GREAT food (at Mexicali Blues), great company, etc…  We shared a lot of laughs and genuinely enjoyed each other’s company.  Those guys have some really insightful ideas about the future of real estate, both from a blogging/marketing perspective as well as business structure.  What an interesting few hours it was! Here are a few photos – if you’re a blogger awaiting their arrival – or whether you’re an avid reader, enjoy! My arrival – hey look at that cool bus… The bus – check out those faces! The boys – in full action mode – Rudy behind the camera and Joe - probably blogging away in full form. The balancing act!  Check it out – we got up to 8 to balance and I was sitting right in the strike zone! My new bud

There I was… and there “it” was… A couple of days ago I snuck into a Starbucks for a little treat.  I went to a different one than I usually go to – I try to mix it up a bit sometimes.  I happened to look across the road and noticed such an interesting piece of art… This was created by an artist named Jim Sanborn in 1988 for Arlington County and currently resides in a park on Clarendon Blvd between Clarendon and Courthouse.  There are several pieces in this particular park.  I just found it so interesting and am trying out some advice by a fellow blogger (if you’re reading, you know who you are) to incorporate more local photographs into my posts.  Local interest, they call it… So, here you have it for today – cool art! Happy Thursday! Jennifer   Tags: art+in+Arlington+Virginia, Arlington+virginia+real+estate

A couple of weeks ago, I saw Arlington Park (Rachel Cusk) in Book World's sidebar. Rachel Cusk. Rachel Cusk. I thought. Oh, yeah. A Life's Work: On Becoming a Mother. Meh. A little whinge-y, but elegantly written.Arlington Park was but $4.60 at Amazon.com. Eh, why not?If you read Tom Perrotta's Little Children with the same appreciation that I did (see our RDA here, and, yes, the film was remarkable, too (recommended here)), then give Cusk's novel a go. It's a quick, disturbing, thought-provoking, book; to say nothing of an unforgivingly lit portrait of "the suffocating anesthetic of the suburbs."Excerpt:Upstairs the men had music on so that she couldn't hear the timbre of their conversation. She didn't fancy the look of any of them really, except Dave Spooner. Juliet's husband was all bandy legs and no neck, and Dom Carrington was a little too refined for her tastes: he looked at you with those eyes as if it really mattered what you said next, and then was silent for a minute

Believe it or not, as I have said in recent posts – the market is still a good solid market in Arlington.  Here is a look at some recent statistics.  First here is a chart showing the May numbers as they compare with last year.  We’ve sold more condos and more single family homes than during the same month last year – our average days on market are higher, which means more inventory and our average sales prices are either steady or slightly lower.  Again,though, I’ve mentioned before that it’s tough to look at just 1 month because there may have been a $6M property that changed hands drastically affecting the average selling prices. May ‘07     This year       Act U/C Sold Units Avg DOM ASP Condos 439 225 160 49 423K SFH 347 171 107 78 844K SFH 22207 110 70 41 70 988K Previous Year     Sold Units Avg DOM ASP 154 40 421K 98 46 853K 41 50 1,010K So b

Good morning!  Ever wonder how Arlington can keep up the growth?  Or, have you heard rumors about a new project?  OR, have you driven by one of those big signs saying “XYZ Project, Opening Summer 2007” but it’s still a vacant lot?  Over the weekend, I stumbled on a fantastic website that Arlington County maintains that focuses on the Economic Development.  It’s fascinating!  It goes neighborhood by neighborhood (e.g., Ballston, Clarendon, Virginia Square, Columbia Pike, Pentagon City, Shirlington, Rosslyn, etc…) and categorizes “Under Construction,” “Recently Completed” and, my favorite, “Projects of Interest.”  It’s a great resource to read about upcoming changes, dispelling rumor/myths, etc…  CLICK HERE to go check it out!  There’s also a section of “The Crane’s View” that will show some sort of artist’s rendering of the project - sometimes it’s a streetscape, others, more like a bird’s eye view – anyway, pretty cool! Don’t forget,

Wow – I would like to report to you that real estate sales in Arlington County Virginia for April, 2007 are alive and well!!!  April 2007 saw an increase of 16.7% over April 2006.  WOW – again, WOW!!  We outpaced the entier Northern Virginia region significantly.  Overall, the region experienced a 12% decline year over year.  While this is terrifically exciting news – it’s a month…  just a month.  Our months can swing wildly by one or two big sales or lack thereof.  However, not to rain on the parade – this is great news for our local area.  I know traffic has picked up and there seems to be a buzz in the air - that’s cool! So stay tuned in – and if you’re interested in selling your property – give me a call and let’s talk!  No time like the present Happy Thursday! Jennifer Tags: arlington+va+real+estate, northern+virginia+real+estate

Forgotten Heroes of the Cold War at Arlington National CemetaryOn May 1st 2007Frank M. Tims, Ph.D. National Legislative Director Cold War Veterans Association at Gen. Van Fleet's Grave Presenting Cold War Medal on May 1st, 2007.

Season of Remembrance BeginsPhoto by Kathleen T. Rhem. April 30, 2007, The gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery are graced by U.S. flags on Memorial Day. High Resolution ImageImages on the Army Web site are cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given as "Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army" and credit to individual photographer whenever possible.Generally speaking, works created by U.S. Government employees are not eligible for copyright protection in the United States. See Circular 1 "COPYRIGHT BASICS" from the U.S. Copyright Office.The First Official Memorial Day May 30, 1868In 1868, Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the grand Army of the Republic issued what was called General Order Number 11, designating May 30 as a memorial day. He declared it to be "for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every

May 11 and 12 is the 23rd Home School Book Fair at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington Texas. You can pay at the door or volunteer to enter free. Cost is $ 5.00 per person ages 2 to 17 and $10.00 per person ages 18 and over. You can go here to see the list of featured speakers. A schedule of the events can be found here. Home School Book Fair, Arlington texas, Texas, Arlington Convention Center, homeschool, homeschooling, book fair

View the Arlington Loft Condo-Only 1 unit remains! Rooftop terrace overlooking Downtown Tampa.By MICHAEL CANNINGLOCATION: 1209 N Franklin St., downtown.DEVELOPER: Stephanie Ferrell and Russell Versaggi as Arlington Partners LLC.DESCRIPTION: Two-story circa 1910 brick vernacular building with 31,000 square feet. The ground floor is being converted into 10 units ranging from 1,200 to 1,620 square feet for retail, commercial, residential or live-work use. The upper floor will have 11 residential units, seven of which will be one-story flats. They will range from 680 to 1,200 square feet. Four other units will be two-story townhomes ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet.PRICE: Call for pricing, some units are available. 813-784-7744AMENITIES: The flats and townhomes will feature much of the historic building's original trim work, including doors, transom windows, carpentry accents, 12-foot ceilings, plus hardwood floors and stone kitchen countertops. The townhomes will have rooftop deck

If the Cotton Bowl was looking to become host to the Bowl Championship Series they've just scored a touchdown.The annual college football classic will be moving to Arlington, Texas. Due to open in 2009 the yet-to-be-named home of the Dallas Cowboys and pride of their owner Jerry Jones will feature a retractable roof to keep field conditions ideal. Cotton Bowl officials stated cold January weather in Dallas was a reason the Cotton Bowl has been kept out of the BCS picture since it began in 1994.The new state of the art stadium will feature an amazing set of 60 yard video boards and is expected to hold a future Super Bowl.Related:Houston ChronicleDallas Cowboys New Stadium

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