03.22.16

get to know a neighborhood: riverside gardens

Riverside Gardens is a beautiful and quaint community located just off of Fort Hunt Road. Known for its terrific curb appeal, Riverside Gardens is a meticulously maintained neighborhood with regal old trees and […]
03.18.16

street style: john thorsen

You know that feeling when you first meet someone and you’re immediately at ease, comfortable, yourself around them, and then you think about it and realize maybe it’s because you’ve met them somewhere, […]
03.16.16

why we heart old town

Rentlingo recently named Old Town, Alexandria the 7th most charming small city in the U.S. Reading their rationale, we felt a little burst of pride at the place we’ve called home for so […]
03.09.16

toast to fashion

Looking for something fun to do on St. Patrick’s Day? How about something that includes shopping and the latest runway fashions from Alexandria’s best boutiques—all while supporting one of Alexandria’s best charities? Join […]
02.29.16

get to know a neighborhood: waynewood

As a real estate agent, I get to see all the great neighborhoods of Alexandria. But since you may not know some of these special enclaves, we’ve decided to start a series: Get […]
02.24.16

radon testing: why you need to now

Can you name the second leading cause of lung cancer in America?  Hint: it might be in your basement right now. Scary, right? So while you’ve heard about the dangers of carbon monoxide […]
02.18.16

downsizers vs. millennials

We’ve long known that Old Town has a lot to offer—shops, restaurants, culture, neighborhoods with a lot of character, history, waterfront views, etc. (I could go on, but I’ll spare you). The area […]
02.11.16

recently opened restaurant report: hank’s pasta bar

The wait is over for one of Old Town’s most anticipated restaurants. Hello again, readers! Thank you so much for the positive feedback on our first restaurant report! The feedback was so great […]
02.03.16

the importance of staging in selling your home

In our last post, we offered steps to take if you’re thinking about selling your home in 2016. We emphasized decluttering and depersonalizing and then choosing which updates or repairs will have the […]
02.02.16

she said, she said

Two women of Stylebook sound off on the latest in pop culture, fashion, beauty, wellness, and Alexandria happenings in our new feature She Said | She Said. First up, Darby Rush of Kiskadee […]
01.26.16

Selling in 2016? Take these steps now

Are you thinking of selling your home in 2016? Are you worried about the time and money that getting your home ready to sell will require? Don’t be. The Patterson Group has seen […]
01.20.16

q&a with snaidero kitchen designer shawna dillon

After the fun and, let’s be honest, stress of holiday entertaining, many homeowners use January as a time to think about how they might do things differently in their homes in the holidays […]
01.14.16

what’s coming to old town: 7 development projects to watch

2016 will bring several exciting development upgrades to familiar spaces in Old Town. Below are seven projects we will be tracking in the months to come. 802 and 806 N Washington Street The […]
01.06.16

recently opened restaurant report: mackie’s bar & grille

My love of Alexandria is not a secret. A lot of things happening in our town excite me, but nothing excites me more than the opening of a new store or restaurant.  I often drag […]
12.29.15

alexandria’s top 10 sales of 2015

2015 marks another great year in Alexandria real estate. Let’s take a closer look at 22314: year over year, the average sales price of homes was up 12 percent in November, 6.6 percent in […]


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