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Noteworthy: VA Assumable loan at 2.25%
The home is nestled at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac, resting upon a lush half-acre parcel.
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (April 2024).
Largest homes sold
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms primarily before 2pm, followed by possible showers and a thunderstorm after 5pm; mostly cloudy with a high near 84 and a west wind at 3-6 mph, 60% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Thursday night, showers and possible thunderstorms before 8pm, then likely between 8pm and 11pm; mostly cloudy with a low around 66, southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable, 70% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch.
Please welcome the beautiful and entertaining Belle!
Belle is a 2-year-old female dog up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Full of energy and radiating happiness, this girl will definitely be your ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching up to 88°F and a mild south wind at 5-7 mph. However, be prepared for a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday night, primarily between 8 pm and 2 am. The evening will be partly cloudy, with lows around 70°F and a gentle southern breeze at 3-6 mph. Precipitation chances stand at 40%.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect patchy fog in the early morning until 9am, followed by sunshine and a high around 82 degrees. There will be a mild south wind blowing at 3 to 7 mph. For Tuesday night, it will remain mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 62 degrees and a steady south wind at 5 to 7 mph.
It was quite a week in Alexandria.
Hungry? Our top story this week is about Del Ray’s Matt and Tony’s All Day Kitchen + Bar (1501 Mt. Vernon Avenue) making Yelp’s Top 100 Brunch Spots 2024.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
🌦️ Today’s weather: Expect a slight chance of showers after 2pm with a partly sunny sky and a high near 75. The east wind will blow at 3 to 7 mph, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Friday night, showers will be mainly after 2am with a low around 59 and a southeast wind at 5 to 7 mph. There’s an 80 percent chance of precipitation and new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (April 2024).
Most expensive townhouses sold
Faye and Harmony, two female Rex bunnies are up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria!
These lovely bunnies are almost 2 years old and are in need of a home together. Rex bunnies — known for being calm, affectionate and playful, Faye and Harmony are exactly that, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Isolated showers are expected after 2pm, but the weather will mostly be sunny with a high near 77 degrees. There will be a north wind blowing at 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 58 degrees and a light northeast wind of 5 to 7 mph.
