Northern Virginia Real Estate and Community News Blog

Once the holiday season is over, I’m ready for winter to end and for spring to hurry up and get here. However, since there’s no rushing through the cold months of January and February a great way to make winter fun is to visit one of the many ski resorts that are a just a short drive from Northern Virginia. Many are close enou...

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey 2016! Washington, DC celebrates the Chinese New Year with a Chinese New Year Parade, Chinese Dragon Dances, live musical performances, and more. The Chinese New Year is a 15-day event that starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The first day of...

One of the best parts of living in Northern Virginia in December is the many holiday traditions that take place in the various regions. Here is a peek of some of the more popular events that are happening this weekend. You can plan to spend the day in Old Town Alexandria on Saturday, December 5th. Starting at 11am is the 45th Annual Camp...

It’s turkey time, and if you are still not sure what to make for Thanksgiving, the Key Home Sales and Management team had compiled some of our holiday favorites to share with you. Spinach Dip Appetizer 1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2/3 cup sour cream 1/2 cup chopped green onions ...

It seems like every year the holiday season starts earlier than the year before and this year is no exception. Believe it or not, if you want to go to a tree lighting ceremony and weren’t lucky enough to win tickets to see the National Tree, there are many other choices, some starting as early as this weekend!Fairfax Corner is ...

The local Fall Festivals are coming to a close, but it’s not too late to squeeze in more fall fun. November is a wonderful time to get out and explore the area where we live while the weather is moderate and the holiday rush hasn’t yet started. There are still some fall activities happening this weekend both in Northern Virginia and...

  Halloween is this Saturday and Northern Virginia is a great place to be for spooky fun. There are many options ranging from the truly terrifying to kid friendly activities. Cox Farm’s Fields of Fear in Centreville is a creepy walk through a haunted corn maze. It runs through Sunday, November 1 from 7:30pm–11pm. If you’re lo...

The leaves will be reaching their peak color over the next few weeks, and there are plenty of amazing day trips you can take to see the beauty of fall foliage either in Northern Virginia or a short drive away.If you want to get away from Northern Virginia, you can head to the mountains, and explore the Skyline Drive. The Skyline...

There is some severe weather heading our way over the next few days. In addition to Hurricane Joaquin making its way to the East Coast, there is an existing rain storm that The National Weather Service is predicting will produce 3 to 5 inches of rain. Heavy downpours are expected Friday afternoon into early Saturday, and there is a flash ...

Fall tends to be second busiest time in for home sales, spring being the first. Because of the influence of the Federal Government, the market in Northern Virginia differs from the rest of the nation. Here is a summary of what’s happening in the market and recommendations to property owners who might be considering selling their prope...