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Make plans for Volunteer Alexandria’s Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair!

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The Volunteer Alexandria’s Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair is coming!

Taking place on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this FREE event will feature more than 90 local and regional artists and crafters showcasing their pottery, stationery, fabrics, paintings, jewelry, photography, and many other mediums.

Browse the Fair and find a unique gift for Father’s Day, a 2024 graduate, or an upcoming wedding — spend the day!

You’ll find vendors offering a variety of arts, crafts, and sweet treats. Plus, you can enjoy food, beer, cider, live music, children’s activities, and other fun along the beautiful Alexandria waterfront.

The Arts & Crafts Fair will be in Waterfront Park at the end of Prince/King Street in historic Old Town Alexandria from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

See you there!

Ask McEnearney: What are VA loans?

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 This week’s Q&A column is written by Rebecca McCullough of McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact Rebecca at 571-384-0941 or email [email protected]. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.

Question: What are VA Loans?

Answer: Happy Memorial Day weekend! That sentiment has always struck me oddly. This is the weekend we bow our heads and remember those who gave their lives for service to their country. A solemn and proud weekend where we appreciate those we lost for their bravery that allows us to live as we do. For that I am truly grateful for their sacrifice.

So, with veterans on my mind, I thought it would be an appropriate time to dive into the world of VA Loans. The government backed mortgages that only active military personnel, veterans, and their family members are entitled to. 

There are special protective features of VA Loans that are meant to benefit people who have and currently provide military service to our country. They are:

  • All VA loans are backed by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
  • No downpayment is required. 
  • Typically, they can get a better rate than other mortgage programs.
  • Less stringent credit requirements, higher allowances for debt-to-income ratios.
  • Limited closing costs.
  • No mortgage insurance.
  • It’s a lifetime benefit that can be reused (up to the eligibility amount each time).
  • There are assumable loans which can have additional value for a potential purchaser of a home if the veteran no longer needs the entitlement.
  • The funding fee can potentially be included in the mortgage.
  • The veteran retains the right to void a contract if the appraisal does not meet the sales price.
  • The funding fee may not be charged for veterans with service-related disabilities.
  • If the veteran has a 100% service-related disability, they do not pay property taxes in Virginia.

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Dragons Concord tabletop roleplay center celebrating its first anniversary!

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The Dragons Concord is a tabletop roleplay gaming center that focuses on providing a safe and professional roleplay and miniature wargaming experience.

Our themed private gaming rooms, free public gaming tables, and growing staff of professional game masters, are all oriented toward one goal — to make roleplay gaming as accessible and fun as we can for everyone! We’ve had an amazing reception by the community since we first opened our doors last June, and to celebrate we’re hosting a special event at our store in Fairfax on June 1st.

In addition to hosting a variety of special game sessions and events throughout the day, we’ll also be hosting several local creators and crafters showing off their talents in 3d printed miniatures and dice towers, board game development and even introductory blacksmithing classes being offered by our partner Semicolon Craft and Forgeworks! Visit www.dragonsconcord.com for more information.

The demand for quality game masters is increasing faster than ever before, and we intend to meet that demand head on. Our Storytellers are some of the best in the area, and we work together as a team to both improve our own skills and find ways to improve the community as well.

If you think you have the passion and experience to take your game to the next level and help us grow this community, fill out an application to join our team!v

Join Dragons Concord Today!

Ask McEnearney: Should I be concerned about mold in my home?

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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: Should I be concerned about mold in my home?

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Listing of the Day: 1465 N. Pegram Street

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Noteworthy: Stunning contemporary on almost 1 acre and winner of the 2019 Award of Excellence

Over $1M in top to bottom renovations in 2016; full pool and pool deck renovation along with modern interior/exterior paint in 2022; and recently all the cabinetry in the kitchen/bathrooms have been replaced. Entertainer’s delight with heated pool/hot tub, grill area and spacious patio. Plenty of nature and landscaping/hardscaping completes the perfect backyard.

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Ask McEnearney: Why should I use a Realtor to list my house in a hot market instead of selling myself?

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Closeup view of Modern Suburban Home for Sale Real Estate Sign in front of modern home

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: Why should I use a Realtor to list my house in a hot market instead of selling myself?

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Bobby Berk brings signature style to Eisenhower Pointe’s new townhomes and condos

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Tri Pointe brings Queer Eye interior designer Bobby Berk to Alexandria’s new Eisenhower Pointe.

Tri Pointe Homes, one of the nation’s most celebrated names in residential building, introduced the new Alexandria community of Eisenhower Pointe by welcoming another celebrated name to the property: Bobby Berk.

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