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Listing of the Day: 403 S Fairfax Street

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403 S Fairfax Street

Noteworthy: Combination of historic character & modern luxury

Two blocks from the heart of Old Town, this home offers a rare combination of historic character, modern luxury, and livable space. Just minutes from King Street, the waterfront, restaurants, shops, and parks, you will be directly in the center of it all. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence spans approximately 2,600+ square feet and has been thoughtfully updated to support both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The home features high-end appliances, including Miele, Sub-Zero, and Viking, paired with a layout that feels intuitive, comfortable, and functional. Built in the early 1800s, the home is an example of Alexandria’s historic “flounder house” style, though what stands out most is how seamlessly that history has been adapted for modern living. Original hardwood floors anchor the heart of the home, while preserved architectural details, particularly in the family room, highlight its 200-year legacy. The upper level includes a flexible primary suite with an adjoining office or sitting room, offering an ideal work-from-home setup or private retreat. A standout feature is the redesigned, two-tier courtyard, creating a true outdoor living environment rarely found in Old Town. Entered through a private gate and enhanced with thoughtful landscaping, the space includes both an upper courtyard and a lower patio with direct access from the kitchen, allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Additional features include a copper roof and six fireplaces, further reinforcing the home’s blend of enduring craftsmanship and modern updates.

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A 5-star workday in the heart of Old Town Alexandria

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At Carr Workplaces King Street, our 5-star Google rating reflects our commitment to exceptional service and a premium work environment, as consistently praised by our clients. Carr Workplaces King Street is designed to support your entire workday in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.

  • Start your morning with an easy Metro commute or easy on-site parking
  • Power through your day in a private office with on-site support
  • Recharge with access to a fitness center and showers
  • When it’s time to connect, host clients at nearby restaurants or step out onto King Street for a change of pace – all just steps from your office.

This is more than a place to work, it’s a seamless, full-day experience built around how you actually live and work.

Work smarter, feel better, and enjoy every part of your day from start to finish.

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What’s the difference between a trust and a will in Virginia?

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Many people who look into estate planning ask, “What is the difference between wills and trusts?” While both wills and trusts deal with estate planning, they serve different purposes. In this post, the legal team of PJI Law, PLC, estate planning lawyers from Fairfax, VA, outline the key principles of wills, trusts, and their role in asset protection.

Wills and Trusts in a Nutshell

Here are the basic features of wills and trusts:

A Will

  • Only comes into effect once the will maker is deceased
  • States who will receive the decedent’s assets
  • Appoints an executor to carry out the decedent’s wishes
  • Is potentially contestable and must go through probate, a legal examination by the court

A Trust

  • Can take effect immediately after its creation
  • Allows a person or an institution (a “trustee”) to hold assets for beneficiaries
  • Can distribute property before or after the trustor’s passing
  • Can be irrevocable or revocable/changeable
  • Assets in trust generally avoid probate

While we recommend that everyone have at least a will (whether or not you also have a trust), trusts aren’t strictly necessary for all individuals. Trusts are particularly helpful for individuals who have assets that are potentially going through probate, own property across several states, or have minor children.

Wills: the Basics of Estate Planning

A will, also known as a last will and testament, is a legal document specifying how the will maker wishes to handle asset distribution and other affairs after their death. A will typically includes all of the principal’s assets, such as real estate, vehicles, and other property, and usually a list of debts. A will may also provide directions for a funeral or memorial service.

Usually, every will must go through a probate court before execution. In some states, it may be possible to avoid probate under specific conditions. Certain assets, such as insurance policies and retirement accounts, may, if planned properly, pass directly to named beneficiaries without probate. (more…)

Jazz @ Met: Free Concert Series Returns to National Landing

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Enjoy the return of jazz at Metropolitan Park with a free concert series co-presented by the DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID. Listen to live stylings from Go-Go to bossa nova across the four-part series, from 5-7PM on select Thursdays: May 7, May 21, June 4, and June 18.

Refresh with onsite vendors including Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream and Taqueria Xochi, plus free samples from Mocktail Club—non-alcoholic beverages inspired by travel destinations. Take part in artist-led Studio Sessions curated by Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington while enjoying the music. Visit businesses around Met Park to pack a picnic or sit down for a meal after the show.

Music kicks off at 5PM and concludes at 7PM, with a set break in the middle.

Featured Performers and MoCA Studio Sessions

May 7: The JoGo Project (Jazz Meets Go-Go)

Art Activity: “Even Colors Dance (Synesthetic Watercolor)” | Led by David Ignacio, current Resident Artist at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s main museum

May 21: Joe Brotherton (New Orleans)

Art Activity: “Paper Garden” | Led by Jaqui Falkenheim of Arlington Collage Collective

June 4: Eric Byrd Trio (Acoustic Jazz Piano/Vocals)

Art Activity: “Stitching Systems: Mapping Home” | Led by Lauren Crawford, current Resident Artist at MoCA Arlington’s main museum.

June 18: José Luiz Martins (Brazilian Jazz)

Art Activity: “Day Inking with JD” | Led by JD Deardourff, recent Resident Artist at MoCA Innovation Studio.

For transportation and Met Park information, visit nationallanding.org/met-park/faqs. Met Park is a five-minute walk from the Pentagon City Metro.

Jazz @ Met is presented by DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID, sponsored by Amazon. Additional support for performances is provided by The Galena-Yorktown Foundation and The Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation.

Note: Performance schedule is subject to change.

Visit Alexandria celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week

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Visit Alexandria’s President & CEO Todd O’Leary leads with the belief that travel is a force for good, inspiring visitors to deepen their travel experiences by connecting with Alexandria’s myriad stories. That’s why 2026 National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3-9, 2026) isn’t just any week. It’s a time to reflect and celebrate the important role that tourism plays in bringing people together across cultures and geographies, creating shared understandings and memories that last a lifetime. This year’s theme, “Postmarked: Essential,” takes on special significance as Alexandria prepares to host several major events this summer, bringing the stories of our local community onto the world stage.

“This year’s National Travel and Tourism Week celebrations seem particularly fitting, given all the momentum we’re seeing in Alexandria’s hospitality industry,” said Visit Alexandria’s President & CEO Todd O’Leary. “As tourism grows in importance here, the dividends from visitor spending support our small business owners and ultimately our residents. Visit Alexandria is proud of the work done by our local industry to keep this city top of mind for domestic and international travelers.”

Last fall, Visit Alexandria announced that Alexandria’s tourism spending from travelers residing more than 50 miles away grew to $1 billion for the first time in history during calendar year 2024. Additionally, Fiscal Year 2025 city consumption tax revenues reached a record $88 million—supporting core city services, saving the average Alexandria household $832 annually, and sustaining more than 5,700 local jobs.

In conjunction with this year’s America 250th commemorations, Alexandria will host programs, exhibitions, historic tours and signature events, including the three-day Sails on the Potomac festival—all of which showcase Alexandria’s renowned historic character and ever-evolving progressive nature. As Alexandria continues to make waves on the world stage, especially as a destination for sports tourism, the city will serve as the official Team Base Camp for the Croatian National Football Team, a FIFA top ten ranked team, during the World Cup. With state-of-the-art facilities, a wide range of accommodations, a wealth of visitor experiences and incredible transportation access, Alexandria’s prominence in sports tourism is growing. (more…)

A 5-Star workday in the heart of Old Town Alexandria

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At Carr Workplaces King Street, experience a 5-star rated workspace on Google—designed to support your entire workday in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.

  • Start your morning with an easy Metro commute
  • Power through your day in a private office with on-site support
  • Recharge with access to a fitness center and showers
  • When it’s time to connect, host clients at nearby restaurants or step out onto King Street for a change of pace—all just steps from your office.

This is more than a place to work—it’s a seamless, full-day experience built around how you actually live and work.

Work smarter, feel better, and enjoy every part of your day from start to finish.

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Listing of the Day: 509A E Windsor Ave

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509A E Windsor Ave

Noteworthy: Coveted Del Ray gem: 2Bedroom/2baths, oversized yard!

Welcome to Del Ray—where charm shows up right on time and decides to stay. This delightful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home strikes that rare balance between cozy character and modern ease. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors throughout and natural light that clearly understood the message —bright, warm, and everywhere.

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Ralph Vaughan Williams wrote this plea for peace in 1936. Choral Arts is performing it for 2026.

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Conductor Marie-Bucoy Calavan breaks ground with inspiring performances that go beyond what’s expected at a choral concert
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The Choral Arts Society of Washington will bring Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Dona Nobis Pacem, a 40-minute plea for peace written in 1936 as Europe moved toward another world war, to Alexandria’s Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on April 18th. This timely concert asks the audience to imagine how we create peace in an era dominated by strife.

What makes this performance unlike anything in the area this season: midway through the concert, the music pauses. Professor Peter Loge, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University, will lead the audience through a guided civic conversation about the questions the music raises. Not a lecture, but a genuine moment of reflection, together, in the room. (more…)

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Listing of the Day: 216 N Pitt Street

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Address: 216 N Pitt Street
Neighborhood: Old Town
Type: 3 BR, 2 (+1 half) BA duplex – 1394 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,250,000

Noteworthy: Tour this beautifully reimagined, light-filled 1880 Colonial brick residence!

This home feels both timeless and effortlessly livable. The main entrance has been thoughtfully placed on the right side of the home. A decorative iron gate opens to the brick courtyard, offering enhanced privacy and security while creating a gracious and secluded approach to the residence. Inside, the entry sits perfectly between a welcoming family room and an updated, chef-inspired kitchen designed for both entertaining and everyday living. Just beyond, a door leads to a serene enclosed garden with a wooden privacy fence and brick patio — an ideal setting for morning coffee, evening grilling, or relaxed gatherings. A discreetly positioned powder room completes the main level. New flooring over the original hardwood floors anchor the living spaces on the main floor, while a gas fireplace creates a warm focal point in the living room.

The gated front entrance framed in iron adds an extra layer of charm and distinction. Along the rear, newly installed privacy fencing is softened by curated plantings that will bloom beautifully with the seasons. Upstairs, the original wood flooring sets the tone for the well-appointed ensuite bath to the primary suite and added closets to each of the three bedrooms, enhancing both comfort and functionality. Windows on three sides fill the home with natural light throughout the day, highlighting elegant crown and chair-rail moldings as well as thoughtfully integrated built-ins. The laundry and storage are in the basement.

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Listed by:
Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger – Barclay Nordlinger Team TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
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(202) 285-3935

A first look at Brooks Estate, 13 ultra high end townhomes in Old Town

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Some of the most Ultra high-end townhomes in the DC region will deliver in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, just blocks from the King Street Metro. Sales have already begun and while some new owners have already moved in, there are immediate move-ins available.

Brooks Estate is a collection of 13 sophisticated, four-bedroom and four-and-a-half bath residences that blend custom details, modern amenities and cutting-edge technology. All of the homes boast 2,600 to over 3,000 square feet of space, Chef’s Kitchens with Professional Series Appliances, Spa-Like Baths, as well as rooftop terraces and two-car garages.Pricing starts at $2,287,500. (more…)

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