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Question: What is the difference between a VA loan and a conventional loan?
Answer: If you are considering purchasing your first home, you may have heard about the different types of loans available to buyers looking to finance their purchase. Let’s talk about two that are frequently used — Conventional and VA.
Explore Alexandria living in this bi-weekly column sponsored and written by Sandy McMaster of McEnearney Associates. Got a question or comment? Contact Sandy at [email protected].
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Just Listed highlights Alexandria City properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by the Jen Walker Team (Licensed in VA) of McEnearney Associates REALTORS®.
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Neighborhood Spotlight is a recurring column covering both the City of Alexandria and Alexandria in Fairfax County. This monthly column is sponsored and written by the Seward Group of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.
The Hayfield Farm neighborhood site dates back to 1761 when George Washington purchased the land to increase the holdings of his Mount Vernon Estate and to grow hay for his livestock — hence the name hay field.
There are less than two weeks left to register for Alexandria leagues!
Start the new year off by joining a volleyball league. Don’t miss out and find your team today.
This week’s Q&A column, sponsored and written by McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria, is a bit of a departure from our usual format. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns
Question: How should I prepare my home for winter weather?
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Taxing products with negative externalities, such as tobacco products that people are usually addicted to and find hard to let go of, is usually a common tactic for worldwide budgets.
The same is being carried out in the US. The House in Washington is constantly finding ways to collect money through legal means to facilitate growth and development projects in the country. Similarly, Congress has proposed a tax hike on the already heavily taxed tobacco products to a) reduce the usage of such products in the country and b) earn more revenue in the form of taxes. Even though this decision seems to come from good intentions and a rational approach, the negative effect is the growth or expansion of the already pretty dangerous illegal tobacco markets in the Amazon.
#FrayLife New Year’s Eve Party
We’re ringing in the new year this Saturday, December 31!
Question: What makes Alexandria such a desirable place to live?
Answer: As a fifth grade school safety patrol from Daytona Beach, I fell in love with Alexandria when I came to Washington, D.C. to march in a parade down Constitution Avenue. Like so many other tour groups, we visited Old Town. The historic architecture, cobblestone streets, boutique shops, yummy restaurants, the location on the Potomac, along with the proximity to D.C. made a huge impact on me, so when I had the opportunity to move here… I did! George Washington loved living here, so I knew I would too!
Noteworthy: Completely renovated home with gourmet kitchen, screened porch, and deck.
This stunning complete renovation by reputable local builder, Morris Construction, has incredible curb appeal and a charming front porch. Situated in a cul-de-sac, this spacious 6 bedroom, 5 bath home features custom woodwork and trim, oak hardwood flooring, designer tile and lighting, upgraded appliances, and more!
