Virginia RealEstateRama

Leesburg, VA - April 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The average price of a home in Loudoun County jumped 14% year over year for the month of March. This is following the month of February 2013 where we saw the average price of a home in Loudoun County rise 10% when compared to February 2012. The average price of a home for March 2013 is $445,134 with is up from February 2013’s average home price of $433,927. This trend should continue and is expected to continue as inventory levels are currently lagging behind demand from buyers. We have seen the numbers for New Listings and New Pending Sales increase month to month, however these numbers continue to be down significantly when compared to last year at this time. The numbers of closed sales have increased when compared to yearly and monthly numbers.

WASHINGTON, DC - April 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today asked Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to take action to protect military families from unsafe levels of lead in drinking water. Recent tests at two Hampton Roads Navy child care centers found lead in drinking water that far exceeded Environmental Protection Agency safety levels. Lead exposure has been found to cause serious medical issues including permanent damage to the brain and nervous system, which can result in behavioral and learning problems. Sen. Warner urged Secretary Hagel to confirm that appropriate testing has occurred at other military facilities across

RICHMOND - April 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bob McDonnell announced today $1 million for three permanent supportive housing grants. The grants come from a special funding allocation of $1 million included in the governor's budget for fiscal year 2013.

Arlington, VA - March 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With spring-cleaning around the corner, Environment Virginia, Congressman Jim Moran, and the BlueGreen Alliance came together today to outline top tips for home and business owners to clean up their energy use and protect our environment, and to tour the Sklars’ house, a super-efficient home in Arlington.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Howard Hughes Corporation, which owns the central section of the Landmark Mall site, has submitted plans to the City of Alexandria for redevelopment of the portion of Landmark Mall between the existing Sears and Macy’s stores

Leesburg, VA WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County Living LLC has just listed a fantastic Tavistock Farms home for sale at 849 Santmyer Drive in Leesburg Virginia. This property features a 6 foot bump out, hardwood flooring, master bedroom with sitting room, spacious living room and dining room. The home is bright, open and perfect for entertaining. The rear deck backs to trees for privacy. This Tavistock Farms home also features a two car garage, main level office, full walk out basement and laundry on bedroom level

NORFOLK, VA - March 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- David Burrus, Jr., age 39, a former Virginia Beach resident now living in Burns, Tenneesee, pleaded guilty today in Norfolk federal court to conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud in conjunction with mortgage loans he obtained from 2005 through 2007

ARLINGTON, VA - March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The County Board today unanimously approved a Use Permit to allow a dormitory to be part of the new Homeless Services Center in the Courthouse neighborhood. The Use Permit allows the Center to include an overnight shelter, consisting of 50 permanent beds, five medical respite beds, and an additional 25 beds during winter. The Center also will offer comprehensive services aimed at getting clients into permanent housing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On March 12, the Alexandria City Council voted 7-0 to authorize advertisement of the maximum possible real (residential and commercial) property tax rates it will consider for the 2013 calendar year. Based on Council’s actions, the base real estate tax rate could be raised by a maximum of four cents, up to $1.038 per $100 assessed value. City Council could set any rate below the maximum of $1.038. The tax rate on tangible personal property, such as vehicles, boats and trailers, is proposed to increase from $4.75 to $5.00 per $100 of assessed value. The personal property tax rate on business equipment and other types of vehicles is not proposed to change

ARLINGTON, VA - March 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Arlington County Board voted unanimously on Monday, March 11, to approve a site plan development that will renovate two historic garden apartment buildings in the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro corridor, and replace three other garden apartments with a residential building.