Question: How can my happy life get any crazier?

Answer: Life comes at us fast, “where did the summer go” and suddenly you’ve been offered your dream job in a dream location! Wonderful news, yes, but what to do first? What do you need to do without delay? You’ve just picked up the phone and called me… here is what we talked about:


Question: How much do cosmetic fixes cost?

Answer: This is a common concern for both buyers and sellers! Lately, my team and I have had lots of experience with getting homes show ready and with helping buyers who have purchased a home in need of a bit of TLC before move-in. While every situation is unique, there are some standard costs that we are seeing — which of course are subject to change — but knowing the numbers can help you put these costs into perspective.


New Construction. Adena Design values the importance of being connected to nature and the ability to provide that experience to our customers. Our latest model offers the sophistication of modern styling combined with maintenance free materials and functionality.

The home is crafted with Pella casement windows and doors, Allura cement board siding, Timbertech composite decking and Superior Walls. An open main level floor plan with a full wall of operable glass opens onto a deck with a pond view. Stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops compliment the refined design of the kitchen cabinets.


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.

Did you know in the early 1990’s the owner of the then Washington Redskins, unsuccessfully pushed for the construction of a new football stadium where Potomac Yard has transformed over the last 10 years?


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