Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray
Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray
Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray
Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray
Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray
Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray
Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray
Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray
Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray
Starting June 12th, Carlyle Crossing will transform into one of Alexandria’s top destinations for live music and summer fun with their Happy Hour Concert Series, presented in partnership with DC Fray.
Held on select Thursday’s from 6 to 8 pm, this free outdoor event invites residents and visitors alike to gather in the plaza and enjoy local music, lawn games, food and drinks from Ted’s Montana Grill and Atlas Brew Works, and various local retailers in the heart of the Carlyle neighborhood. The series builds on Carlyle Crossing’s growing reputation as a community destination.
A Diverse Lineup of Local Bands
The six-part concert series will feature a mix of musical genres, from blues and Latin fusion to indie rock and soul. The full schedule includes:
Each concert takes place on the Carlyle Crossing plaza, offering a casual yet vibrant setting for friends, families, and neighbors to gather. While the event is free to attend you are encouraged to RSVP here.
A Cultural Anchor in Alexandria
Carlyle Crossing, a mixed-use development of residential living, retail, and public space, continues to build momentum as a cultural and social anchor in the Alexandria community. The Happy Hour Concert Series is part of a broader vision to create free, inclusive programming that activates public space and fosters connection.
Just Listed highlights Alexandria properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by Corcoran McEnearney, the leader in Alexandria real estate since 1984.
This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, but it’s still the spring real estate market. According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 181 homes have been listed for sale from May 16–22 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.
Prices range from $195,000 for a 1-bedroom condo at Forty Six Hundred to $2,300,000 for a 4-bedroom townhome in Ferry Landing Villa. The breakdown by property type is: 65 condos, 59 townhomes, and 57 detached homes. 23 of the listings already have ratified contracts and 36 are in Coming Soon status.
2504 Sherwood Hall Lane
724 E Howell Avenue
418 Cook Street
625 Slaters Lane #407
6624 Boulevard View C1
Let’s take a look at some of our just-listed properties from the past week:
For more information, reach out to your favorite local Realtor. Happy House Hunting!
Note: Open house information may change. Please click on the website link to verify.
Corcoran McEnearney, 109 S. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, corcoranmce.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Just Listed highlights Alexandria properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by Corcoran McEnearney, the leader in Alexandria real estate since 1984.
According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 193 homes have been listed for sale from May 9–15 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.
Prices range from $179,900 for a 1-bedroom condo at Forty Six Hundred to $5,250,000 for a 5-bedroom townhome in Old Town. The breakdown by property type is: 55 condos, 60 townhomes, and 78 detached homes. 15 of the listings already have ratified contracts and 56 are in Coming Soon status.
1225 Roundhouse Lane Alexandria
1937 Marthas Road Alexandria
104 E Oxford Avenue Alexandria
15 Franklin Street Alexandria
6641 Wakefield Drive 309 Alexandria
Let’s take a look at some of our just-listed properties from the past week:
For more information, reach out to your favorite local Realtor. Happy House Hunting!
Note: Open house information may change. Please click on the website link to verify.
Corcoran McEnearney, 109 S. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, corcoranmce.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
This week’s Q&A column is sponsored and written by Hope Peele of The Peele Group and Corcoran McEnearney, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact The Peele Group at 703.244.6115 or email [email protected]. You may also submit your questions to Corcoran McEnearney via email for response in future columns.
Question: What’s the deal with buyer love letters?
Answer: I’ve had a lot of questions lately, from both buyers and sellers, about buyer “love letters”.
Many sellers I work with are curious about buyers who might be purchasing their home, and sometimes buyers are hoping that a letter from them will encourage the sellers to choose them and help seal the deal.
Reading buyer letters, however, can come with many hidden risks that home sellers might not expect. Here are a few examples of statements that might seem harmless, but in fact tell the seller about characteristics that are protected classes.
“We can already imagine opening presents beneath the Christmas tree, in front of that beautiful bay window, and hiding Easter eggs in the lovely yard.” Religion – While this doesn’t mention an exact religion, the holidays are typically Christian and can give the impression that this buyer is Christian.
“This cul-de-sac will be perfect for us to teach our daughter to ride her bike.” Familial status – Some sellers would love for the home in which they raised their own children to go to another family with children. However, it is a fair housing violation to pick a buyer based on whether or not they have children.
“My wife and I just graduated from Bryn Mawr and can’t wait to make this our forever home!” Sexual Orientation – The fact that both members of this couple graduated from a women’s college might be a reference to their sexual orientation. A person’s actual, or perceived, sexual orientation is a protected class. If there is any indication of the sexual orientation of the couple purchasing the home, it could be a red flag for housing discrimination.
“I grew up in Hong Kong, and my parents, who still live there, would love to stay in the guest suite when they are visiting.” Nation of Origin – This statement doesn’t necessarily confirm national identity, but this is a protected class. What’s important to remember is that any perception of preferential treatment could be a minefield for fair housing violations.
“This location is perfect, since it is just a few blocks from our Temple.” Religion – You probably guessed this one! Even if there are multiple local temples, and this doesn’t necessarily indicate a specific religion, a seller should not give the impression that they are favoring buyers who have a religious practice.
Any photos! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and in this case, it could be worth thousands of dollars! It might be nice to see a cute family who will potentially be taking over the care of a beloved home, but it is never a good idea to look at photos when deciding which offer to accept. In Virginia, the protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and disability. Any one of these could be indicated in a photo.
Keep in mind that fair housing discrimination applies whether you are discriminating against someone, OR choosing someone because of their status. Think about it this way. If you also grew up in Hong Kong, and love the commonality between you and the potential buyer, it would be discriminatory against everyone who is NOT from Hong Kong.
It is also important to remember that this information could come to a seller by means other than a letter from the buyers. If a seller waits outside in their car while visitors come to view their home, that can also open the door to all kinds of potential accusations of discrimination. For this reason, I always advise my sellers to stay as far away as possible when showings are scheduled.
As a buyer, it is important to remember that there are many other things that you can do to appeal to a seller. Accommodating their timeline or putting down a higher earnest money deposit are both much better ways to give yourself a competitive advantage!
We love working with both sellers and buyers, and can help you navigate this sensitive aspect of real estate. Please give us a call or email if you have any questions about this topic!
Hope Peele
Hope Peele is a licensed real estate agent with Corcoran McEnearney in Alexandria, Virginia. She grew up in Old Town and currently lives in Del Ray. As a partner with The Peele Group, Hope is dedicated to guiding her clients successfully through the many-faceted process of buying or selling a home. Contact Hope at 703.244.6115.
If you would like a question answered in our weekly column or to set up an appointment with one of our associates, please email: [email protected] or call 703-549-9292.
Corcoran McEnearney, 109 S. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, corcoranmce.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Noteworthy: Upscale Old Town townhome steps from the waterfront, King St, shops, and dining!
Upscale, renovated townhome in the heart of Old Town Alexandria—just steps from Founders Park, the waterfront, and three blocks to King Street. This home features an open concept main floor with hardwood floors, a sunken living room with high ceilings, fireplace, and built-in bookshelves. The gourmet kitchen boasts rich wood cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, and a large butcher block island, opening to a bright dining room.
Montessori preschool for children ages 18 months through 6 years
Children’s House Montessori School (CHMS)is thrilled to welcome the Alexandria community to our Grand Opening celebration this Saturday, May 17 at our newly renovated Montessori preschool campus for children ages 18 months through 6 years!
✨ Come see what makes CHMS special! Step into our sunlit classrooms, meet our passionate Montessori Guides, and enjoy a morning filled with hands-on fun and family-friendly activities.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕗 Time: Ribbon cutting at 8:30 a.m., followed by festivities until 10:30 a.m.
📍 Location: 104 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301 (Del Ray)
🎈 What to Expect:
Tours of our beautifully prepared Montessori classrooms
Enrollment information for prospective families
Engaging hands-on activities for children
Meet-and-greet with CHMS staff
Local refreshments
Face painting
💫 Come curious, leave inspired—Montessori joy awaits at CHMS!
🎟️ Register free tickets by clicking the link below:
Enjoy this 2017 newly constructed, 2 bed/2 bath open concept layout with high ceilings, gleaming wide plank engineered wood floors, designer lighting and fixtures throughout! Elevator from the garage opens directly into the unit! One garage parking spot conveys (spot #5).
Just Listed highlights Alexandria properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by Corcoran McEnearney, the leader in Alexandria real estate since 1984.
It’s officially spring and according to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 203 homes have been listed for sale from May 2–8 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.
Prices range from $169,999 for a condo at Huntington Club to $6,500,000 for a 5-bedroom townhome in Old Town. The breakdown by property type is: 71 condos, 65 townhomes, and 67 detached homes. 27 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 57 are in Coming Soon status.
2929 Eddington Terrace
979 Powhatan Street
1705 N Cliff Street Alexandria
465 Cameron Station Boulevard
Let’s take a look at some of our just-listed properties from the past week:
For more information, reach out to your favorite local Realtor. Happy House Hunting!
Note: Open house information may change. Please click on the website link to verify.
Corcoran McEnearney, 109 S. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, corcoranmce.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Montessori preschool for children ages 18 months through 6 years
Children’s House Montessori School (CHMS) invites the Alexandria community to the grand opening of our newly renovated Montessori preschool for children ages 18 months through 6 years! Come celebrate with us and enjoy a morning of fun, hands-on activities, and a sneak peek into our thoughtfully prepared classrooms beaming with natural light. Discover how our warm, student-centered environment supports each child’s natural curiosity, independence, and love for learning.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕗 Time: Ribbon cutting begins at 8:30am, followed by festivities until 10:30am
📍Location: 104 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, Va, 22301 (Del Ray)
🎉 Experience CHMS at the Grand Opening:
Tour our beautifully prepared Montessori classrooms
Explore hands-on activities designed for children
Apply for the upcoming enrollment session
Meet our experienced Montessori Guides
Enjoy local refreshments and beverages
Take part in face painting
Come curious, leave inspired—Montessori joy awaits at CHMS.
Register for free tickets by clicking the button below.
Welcome to 230 N. St Asaph Street, a beautifully renovated historic residence in the heart of Old Town. This elegant home, built in 1880, seamlessly blends classic charm with modern sophistication. Upon entering, you are greeted by a vestibule entry that leads to an open main level floor plan. The high ceilings and herringbone wood floors create an inviting atmosphere, complemented by large windows that fill the rooms with natural light.
Just Listed highlights Alexandria properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by Corcoran McEnearney, the leader in Alexandria real estate since 1984.
It’s officially spring and according to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 177 homes have been listed for sale from April 25 to May 1 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.
Prices range from $169,900 for a studio unit in Forty Six Hundred to $4,500,000 for a 4-bedroom townhome in Old Town. The breakdown by property type is: 58 condos, 51 townhomes, and 68 detached homes. 22 of the listings already have ratified contracts and 35 are in Coming Soon status.
614 N Pitt Street N
915 S Saint Asaph Street
509 1/2 S Fairfax Street
821 Chalfonte Drive
320 E Monroe Avenue
Let’s take a look at some of our just-listed properties from the past week:
For more information, reach out to your favorite local Realtor. Happy House Hunting!
Note: Open house information may change. Please click on the website link to verify.
Corcoran McEnearney, 109 S. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, corcoranmce.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
This week’s Q&A column is sponsored and written by Hope Peele of 
