Spectacular California Contemporary in Yacht Haven. Completely redesigned and reimagined custom contemporary where California and Florida meet in Alexandria!

Modern design elements include an open floor plan on the main level with stone gas fireplace, state of the art kitchen with bar counter for casual dining. The dining room is staged as a billiards room with an amazing moat where koi swim lazily by as you and your friends play a friendly game or watch TV. The master bedroom, with walk-in closet, laundry facilities and custom bath, overlooks a beautiful deck with koi pond and fire pit, leading to the outdoor kitchen and in ground pool.


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: How hot is the summer real estate market?


Students ages 3-18 will experience theatre like no other with Encore Stage & Studio‘s award-winning summer camps!

“During the summer we will sing, dance, engage in theatrical exercises and demonstrate our storytelling skills. And let’s not forget one of the most important elements: fun!” says Madaline Langston, Encore Education Programs Director. Camp titles include Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, Mission Impossible, The Show Must Go Online, and more!


This week’s Q&A column is sponsored and written by Lisa Groover of McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact Lisa at 703-919-4426 or email [email protected]. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.

Question: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a real estate agent?


The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University is offering prospective graduate students the opportunity to sample a free virtual lecture regarding one of the more pressing concerns of the day: the coronavirus pandemic and, more specifically, the future threats that might be inspired by it.

The sample lecture, titled Will COVID-19 Inspire Greater Interest in Bioweapons?, will be held July 22 at 12 p.m. EDT. It will be taught by professor Gregory Koblentz, director of the biodefense master’s, PhD, and graduate certificate programs at the Schar School.


Welcome home to Classic Cottages’ estate in Belle Haven, Alexandria. This stately 6,901 SF modern prairie home boasts 6 bedrooms (including one on the main level), 6 full baths and two half baths.

10′ ceilings set the tone for this luxury home as soon as you walk through the front door. The balanced, wide, open concept floor plan is both luxurious and inviting with the dining room to the left off the foyer and the home office/in-law suite through the double doors to the right. A convenient butler’s pantry sits between the dining room and kitchen.


This week’s Q&A column is sponsored and written by Kate Crawley of McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact Kate at 703-888-8141 or email [email protected]. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.

Question: Why do design trends become popular?


This week’s Q&A column is sponsored and written by Jillian Keck Hogan Real Estate Group and McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact Jillian at 703-951-7655 or email [email protected]. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.

Question: When is the best time to sell?


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