Today may have been the last of the perfect fall days in Northern Virginia.  The call of Burke Lake and a stroll around the 4.7 mile trail that wanders the perimeter of the lake were to hard to resist.  Along the way I couldn't help but notice the reflection of the fall trees in the water and wish for just a few more days of feeling the warm sunshine on my shoulders. 11/09/2011

Over the last few years I have become acutely aware of the clean up and throw out process. It started when I began downsizing myself. Along the way I became friends with the folks at the Fairfax County Dump, Salvation Army, 1-800-Junk, PODS and more My new routine is if I haven't used it in a year then I can live without it forever. Need some help getting started on the de-cluttering? It is over-whelming I can admit it! So here are a few ideas that helped get me started on the stuff purging: Pick a room-doesn't matter where you startSet a timeframe-only work on the room a couple of hours at a timeSort throughit-look at it once and decide if it is a keep, toss or donateDon't reminisce-high school is long over, the faded corsages have got to goKeep the space organized-have trash bags and ... 09/10/2011

Fairfax VA Homes for Sale in Lake Braddock High School District Lake Braddock High School Homes for Sale Fairfax VA. Search homes for sale in Lake Braddock High School District in Fairfax VA. Lake Braddock High School is a sought after public high school in Fairfax County VA. Search Fairfax VA Lake Braddock High School homes for sale, condos, town homes, new homes, luxury homes in the Lake Braddock High School district. These are Fairfax VA homes for sale that the listing agent entered into the MLS system as being in the Lake Braddock HS district. Before you write any offer to buy a home in a particular school district or cluster, always rely on the Fairfax County VA Public schools for guidance. Please keep in mind school districts boundaries change all the time. [BUY A HOME IN FAIRFAX]... 08/09/2011

Burke Lake Park7315 Ox RoadFairfax Station, VirginiaBurke Lake Park is a 218 acre lake with fishing, boating, and camping, and   includes a rowboat rental center, a miniature train, carousel, volleyball courts, a snack bar and ice cream shop (great hot dogs!) and an 18-hole golf course with driving range. The park's trail is included in the American Hiking Society's 10 Best Fitness Trails in the nation! There are three playgrounds, trails, an amphitheater, and miniature golf course.  The park is open from sunrise to sunset.  Fun for all ages!                   Things to do in Fairfax Virginia Burke Lake Park 08/06/2011

It is happening every day in dark alleys throughout Northern Virginia. No not muggings but FUN! How can it be? It is easy when you let your eyes adjust to the darkness and spy a group of adults tossing a grapefruit size ball at miniature pins in a game of duck pin bowling or a party full of little bowlers keeping the ball in the lane with the rubber bumpers covering the gutters. Back in the day bowling alleys had the reputation of being smoke filled buildings with greasy fries and hot dogs as the main attraction. My dad wouldn't let me go the bowling alley a few blocks from our house because that was where the "hoods" hung out. Ironically that same Springfield bowling alley eventually became the Long & Foster Real Estate office where I worked in for 3 years. Fast forward to today and yo... 07/21/2011

This past week my clients Ted and Katy closed on their first home.  In a Northern Virginia market that picked up steam in late Spring these first time home buyers learned that not all sellers were motivated to sell and that some properties ended up with multiple offers.   After writing 5 offers we were beginning to wonder if they were going to be able to buy their first home before they needed to move to a retirement home.Perseverance paid off and in the end they found the home that was just right for them.  There were a few bumps along the road to settlement but in the end the keys to the home were theirs.  As they made the first stop at the house to look around as the homeowners the neighbors came out to invite them to a BBQ.  So within 24 hours they had met all of their new neighbors... 06/26/2011

This morning I meet with a great couple who are currently selling their home as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO).  They had sent me an email through Active Rain to let me know about their home and they were offering a commission for a buyer's agent.  We exchanged a few emails and I asked if I could make an appointment to preview their home, which I did.We started talking about agent's perceptions of homeowners who decide to undertake the task of selling their home on their own.  Personally I don't have any issues with FSBO's.  I've sold a few without any problems.  What was amazing though were the calls from local agents who were downright rude to them.  The agents did the usual song and dance called "don't you know your home will sell for less money"....blah blah blah. Sure I'd love to have ... 06/12/2011

Perhaps as we gain a little perspective in life or go through a few tragedies we learn that the "stuff" we accumulate doesn't have a lot of meaning.  I'm not talking about family heirlooms or valuable collections I'm talking about stuff. The items stored in closets, in boxes under the bed, out in the garage or in extra storage facilities you are paying a monthly fee for.  The stuff that if you took a good hard look at you might realize isn't all that important and could be keeping you from buying a great home.When I'm out with a buyer and they say we need a dining room that will accommodate our three curio cabinets or the kitchen needs to have enough cabinets for 5 sets of dishes, even though they have been have been out of sight in a storage for 3 years, I know we are in for a long roa... 06/11/2011

The dog days of summer are starting to creep into Fairfax County. When they do one of the best local places to escape is Burke Lake Park. Burke Lake Park is located just off of Route 123 and a few miles from the City of Fairfax. With over 850 acres including a 220 acre lake there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. For the walkers, joggers and bikers the 5 mile dirt loop around the lake is a great way to take in all of the vistas. For the youngsters the miniature train ride chugging along at 10 MPH is a hoot. Want to get in a round of golf? You can do that too at the 18 hole Par 3 course. The Frisbee golf course is a challenge for young and old, though for the life of me the fun of trying to throw a Frisbee through a hoop eludes me! For the young and young at heart stop by and give the Car... 06/03/2011

Burke VA Homes For Sale and Real Estate [BUYING A HOME BURKE VA] [ SELLING A HOME BURKE VA ] [ RELOCATION ] Burke VA Homes for Sale - Burke Homes Market Report Single Family Detached Homes April 9, 2011. There are over Active Listings 54 homes for sale in Burke Virginia as of today April 9, 2011. (These are single family detached homes for sale and are fee simple home owner ship.) This high price of actively listed Burke homes for sale is $1,125,000 and the low price of a Burke VA homes for sale is $399,000. There are 22 Burke homes under contract with a high price of $1,095,000 and the low price in Burke Va of $360,000. 19 Burke VA Homes are under contract with a 'Cntg/KO' and 22 with a 'Cntg/NO KO' 54 Burke VA Homes for Sale "Active Listings (High List Price / Low LP) $1,125,000/$369,... 04/09/2011

Burke VA Real Estate Update for April 02, 2011 - Active Listings Report As of today Saturday April 02, 2011 there are currently 51 Active MLS listed homes for sale in Burke VA in our MRIS MLS System. These are fee simple Burke VA homes for sale detached single family homes. Burke VA is located close to Washington DC in Fairfax County. Burke VA has great homes, neighborhoods, and some great subdivisions with reasonably priced single family detached fee simple homes for sale. Below is a current list of activity on single family homes for sale in Burke VA. 42 'Active' - Burke,VA Homes 51 Active Burke VA Homes for Sale 1 'Cntg/KO' - Burke VA Homes for Sale 21 'Cntg/NO KO' - Burke VA Homes for Sale 18 'Contract' - Burke,VA Homes High Price Listed  $1,125,000 Burke VA Homes for Sale Low Price... 04/02/2011

Burke VA Homes for Sale and Real Estate  [BUYING A HOME BURKE VA]  [ SELLING A HOME BURKE VA ] [ RELOCATION ]    Looking for a great place to live in Northern VA not too far from Washington DC and Dulles Airport?  Consider living in Burke VA.  Burke VA has an ideal location in the Washington DC area.  It lies at the lower end of the I-495 Beltway and not too far from I-395 and under 21 miles from our nations Capitol.  Burke VA is an ideal place to look for homes for sale and townhomes.  It is convenient to all shopping, transportation and has fine dining and Fairfax County Schools.  If you are looking to buy or sell homes condos or real estate in Burke VA, please feel free to contact us.  It will be our pleasure to assist you as your Burke VA real estate agents and Realtors.   Burke VA ... 04/02/2011

      Welcome to the Keene Mill Woods, Burke, VA 22015  February 2011 Sales Report and neighborhood photo tour. If you are not familiar with this cozy enclave, Keene Mill Woods One, is a fee simple ownership community (standard ownership...not a condominium).     Keene Mill Woods Two is a condominum project where the common ground and the exterior of the units is owned and maintained by the condo association.     Some of the homes in Keene Mill Woods Two have a one level condo unit below them, although they still posess a lower level laundry room.         These home sales reports cover BOTH the Keene Mill Woods One and Two and will help you keep track of current home sales activity as well as sales trends over the last 6 months.....Links in blue below.     NO Homes for Sale in Keene Mil... 02/16/2011

  More happy Burke home buyers. Fairfax County homes are selling even in February!   Jan and Steve Bachman of RE/MAX Gateway are the Realtors representing the buyers of 6346 PINE VIEW CT, BURKE, VA  22015 that  went to settlement yesterday. An excellent way to start 2011 for our home buying clients and the sellers.             Attracted by the low interest rates, the tax advantages of home ownership, and the move in condition of this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath condominium town house, our clients diligently braved the cold weather and dark nights to capture this beauty.                       Located in the Keene Mill Woods neighborhood of Burke, this home is surrounded by shopping and dining of all kinds, easy commuting routes AND the Virginia Railway Express is only a mile away.                ... 02/09/2011

The following are statistics for housing in Burke, Virginia for January 2011. RealEstate Business Intelligence, LLC.ZIP Code Statistics - Higher Price Segment Format ZIP Code: 22015 Burke, VA From: 01/01/2010 to 01/31/2010                Statistics generated on: 02/09/2010   ResidentialUnit SalesNumber of Bedrooms Active Listings   Time on Market Price Class 2 Or Less   3 4  or More   CondoCoop GroundRent Residential   CondoCoop GroundRent of Units Sold(No. of Units) Under $100,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 -30 Days 15 $100,000 - 149,999 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 31-60 Days 7 $150,000 - 199,999 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 61 - 90 Days 0 $200,000 - 249,999 0 3 0 2 0 18 4 0 91-120 Days 1 $250,000 - 299,999 0 5 0 0 0 27 0 0 Over 120 Days 1 $300,000 - 349,999 0 5 1 0 0 20 1 0 Total 24 $350,000 - 399,999 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0... 02/07/2011

RealEstate Business Intelligence, LLC.ZIP Code Statistics - Higher Price Segment Format ZIP Code: 22015 Burke, VA From: 12/01/2010 to 12/31/2010                Statistics generated on: 01/06/2011   ResidentialUnit SalesNumber of Bedrooms Active Listings   Time on Market Price Class 2 Or Less   3 4  or More   CondoCoop GroundRent Residential   CondoCoop GroundRent of Units Sold(No. of Units) Under $100,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -30 Days 16 $100,000 - 149,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 31-60 Days 12 $150,000 - 199,999 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0 61 - 90 Days 3 $200,000 - 249,999 0 6 0 2 0 11 11 0 91-120 Days 6 $250,000 - 299,999 0 5 1 1 0 29 1 0 Over 120 Days 2 $300,000 - 349,999 0 7 3 0 0 29 0 0 Total 39 $350,000 - 399,999 0 3 0 0 0 13 0 0   $400,000 - 449,999 0 3 0 0 0 11 0 0 Type of Financingof Units Sold(No. of... 02/03/2011

Marguerite | RE/MAX Allegiance | (703) 577-4538 Mt. Burnside Way, Burke, VA Immaculate Single Family Home - Easy commute to Pentagon or Ft. Belvoir - SunRoom too ! 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House $2,600/month Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Sq Footage Unspecified Parking 2 dedicated Pet Policy Conditional Deposit $2,600 DESCRIPTION Immaculate well maintained home in Great Area. Three level single family home on level lot. Beautiful Sunroom extension adds room to this home. Brick Patio in back yard too !! Hardwood floor in Family Room. Freshly Painted. New appliances in kitchen. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Air conditioning - Central heat - Fireplace - Hardwood floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/O... 01/01/2011

  More happy Burke home buyers. Fairfax County homes are selling even in December!   Jan and Steve Bachman of RE/MAX Gateway are the Realtors representing the buyers of 6346 PINE VIEW CT, BURKE, VA  22015 that just went under contract, with the Christmas presents already under the seller's tree. A great gift for the New Year for our home buying clients and the seller.             Attracted by the low interest rates, the tax advantages of home ownership, and the move in condition of this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath condominium town house, our clients diligently braved the cold weather and dark nights to capture this beauty.                 Located in the Keene Mill Woods neighborhood of Burke, this home is surrounded by shopping and dining of all kinds, easy commuting routes AND the Virginia Rai... 12/24/2010

I have driven by it for almost 20 years. I have wondered what was so special about that house. Other than confusing its owner with another much more famous man in history, I knew that it was the "Burke" house. Not Edmund Burke as I once thought but Silas Burke. I haven't been able to determine if the two were related (probably not) but they lived on the earth around the same time. Actually, Edmund died a year after Silas was born. The home, built in 1824, was owned by Silas Burke. He was a local farmer, merchant, and politician according to Wikipedia and iloveburke.com. The area known as Burke, Virginia was named after Silas Burke as was Burke Lake Park, Burke Lake, etc. Mr. Burke "donated" the right of way for a railroad to be built with a station named Burke. As in many other areas, t... 10/25/2010

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