09.02.20

Restaurant Report: Piece Out Pizza in Del Ray

Piece Out is now open on the corner of Mount Vernon Ave and E Uhler Ave! With a variety of items on their menu, Piece Out is a perfect spot to enjoy some […]
08.25.20

Alexandria Drive-In Theatre

From to-go cocktails and curbside pick-up to drive-by birthday parties, our community has gotten creative with socializing while maintaining a distance. The ALX Community and The Garden are bringing socially distant socialization to […]
08.19.20

What’s the Buzz?

This year, on August 15th, we celebrated World Honey Bee Day! There is never a dull moment working in real estate… and when honey bees were found in the walls of one of […]
08.11.20

Costly Critters

If there’s one thing this world has a lot of… it’s critters! In the real estate industry, coming across wildlife who have decided to take up residence in a residence is unfortunately quite […]
08.05.20

Restaurant Report: The Chewish Deli

Have you ever craved a bagel sandwich but not known where to find one in Old Town? Look no further than The Chewish Deli – coming in August to the former Pendleton Carryout […]
07.28.20

The House Your Stay-at-Home Dreams Are Made Of

In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed the effect COVID-19 has put on the needs and wants of buyers. Buyers have shifted to looking a few miles outside their initial distance radius and […]
07.22.20

Looking for Ways to Boost Your Immune System?

We have entered into Phase 3 and are starting to spend time in social settings with friends and family. We are in close proximity to more people than we have been in months […]
07.14.20

Hey Britt! How’s the Market?

Midyear Market Update In April we wrote about how coronavirus had affected the beginning of the spring market and how there was a mentality shift on selling and moving as people hunkered down […]
07.07.20

Staging 101

It seems obvious that when you put your house on the market, you want to make sure it looks and shows the best it possibly can. In today’s world, the way your home […]
07.01.20

Summer Maintenance Checklist

Sweet summertime! More daylight to play in and more reasons to open a bottle of rosé on a weeknight! It is officially summer, and we want to make sure it stays “sweet” for you […]
06.26.20

Where to Dine Outdoors

If you are at all like me, you welcomed Phase Two with open arms! After months of not eating or shopping at my favorite places, I was ready to get out and enjoy […]
06.17.20

Support our Local Black-owned Businesses

We love Alexandria for the people and the community these people create. We love how a familiar face is never far, and how new faces become familiar quickly. Honestly, we are so spoiled […]
06.09.20

Top 5 Home “Wish-list” Items Post Quarantine

Over these last few months, we have spent more time in our houses than ever before. The value of our home as both a safe refuge but also as a treat has never […]
06.03.20

White Glove Service

At The Patterson Group we believe luxury is not a price point, but rather a level of service. We adhere to a strict level of professionalism and client care regardless of the value […]
05.29.20

My Obsession with Go Clean Co

I never thought cleaning was my “thing.” Don’t get me wrong, I like a clean house, but my busy schedule has never allowed me to get knee-deep in cleaning my own home…Well, thanks […]


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