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.

We love Old Town for the history, the architecture, and the amazing waterfront.


Driving is a fundamental part of our everyday life. It is essential to ensure that you follow the traffic laws of your area while driving, especially when rules and regulations vary from state to state. Despite these changes, you must keep up with these changes as it is the driver’s responsibility to follow the rules to stay out of trouble and to stay safe while on the road.

Why Do Road Regulations Change Over Time?


Question: What’s a silly question when it comes to real estate?

Answer: “I have a silly question” is something that I hear far too frequently and is usually followed by a question that I’ve been asked before and isn’t silly at all. Frankly, in my opinion, there are no silly questions.


The days, months, and years after an accident can become very difficult for victims of serious crashes who often have to  miss work for an extended period of time resulting in a lack of income.

With or without a source of income, you still have to meet your monthly obligations, such as utility bills, mortgage, and household supplies which can create an extremely stressful situation.


The purpose of a product liability lawsuit is to hold someone accountable for damages caused by defective products.

Georgia product liability laws are similar to other states except for a few variations. The reason is that all manufacturing and distributing companies owe it to consumers to provide quality products all the time.


Question: I feel like I could live in a few neighborhoods. How do I narrow it down?

Answer: We’re fortunate that we live in an area with three jurisdictions to pick from! But it can be overwhelming when you can envision yourself in a lot of different areas. There are lots of things to consider when picking your next home — not only the home itself, but where that home lies.


You can claim social security benefits at several different ages, starting at age of 62. However, the earlier you claim social security benefits, the lower your monthly retirement checks will be. This may be the more ideal option for you, depending on your circumstances. There are benefits and drawbacks to claiming social security at different ages, as we will cover in the following sections.

Different Social Security Retirement Options


Question: How can my mortgage lender help my offer win a bidding contest?

Answer: Anyone who has been thinking about purchasing a home within the past year has heard over and over how competitive the marketplace is. The severe lack of residential inventory has affected all price points and all types of properties. Rising interest rates may cause some purchasers to exit the process, but the need for housing will have a greater impact on the continued supply/demand equation.


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