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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!

Question: How was the real estate market this fall?

Answer: After the new year, we will take a comprehensive look at market data for all of Alexandria including the City and Fairfax County neighborhoods. In the meantime, the following Market-in-a-Minute summary is for market conditions in Northern Virginia* for November 2022.

Question: What do I have to pay for when buying a home?

Answer: If you are considering purchasing your first home, you will likely be obtaining a mortgage to pay for it. This means that you are not going to be paying the full amount of the sales price at the time of closing. Instead, it will be financed over time. How much do you actually have to pay at closing though? And what other fees will you have to pay for?

Question: Who’s scurrying behind the real estate scene at holiday time?

Answer: Behind the scenes, the elves are at work…