Virginia RealEstateRama

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Help us build a budget that will enhance economic vitality, workforce development and lifelong learning. By focusing on these priorities over the next year, we hope to propel our city forward economically.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- News reports on a foreclosure sale of Peninsula Town Center have raised questions in the community. Since some of those questions are being addressed to Hampton city officials, the city would like to help provide some answers.

ARLINGTON, VA - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The number of people served in Arlington homeless shelters rose 6% in 2012, but the average length of time a person stayed in shelter decreased 28%. The biggest improvement was in housing homeless families, where the average length of stay fell from 5.4 months to 3 months

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Given the potential for severe road conditions late this afternoon and early evening because of the forecast snow, City Manager Mary Bunting said all evening activities for the city will be canceled, including those provided by all libraries and recreation centers.

ARLINGTON, VA - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arlington’s 2013 real estate assessments are unchanged overall, retaining their value from CY 2012. The commercial sector, as projected, slowed after two years of double digit growth.

Leesburg, VA - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County Living LLC, a Keller Williams Real Estate Team who is one of the top producing teams at the Leesburg office. Loudoun County Living LLC has continued to have success in the difficult market and has a track record of sales resulting in their clients getting the most for their property in the shortest time. With their strong internet marketing plan, Loudoun county Living gets results!

Alexandria, VA - January 08, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- On December 11, 2012 City Council authorized City Manager Rashad M. Young to contract for the acquisition of the property at 5325 Polk Ave. for $1.9 million. The City’s purchase of this 2.34 acre property used the $1.5 million provided by the Department of Defense to mitigate loss of open space in the West End, as well as $0.4 million in City Open Space funds. The Beauregard Rezoning Advisory Group recommended the acquisition of this site in October 2012 after reviewing 8 sites in the City’s west End which had been nominated by City residents

January 03, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city’s Office of the Assessor of Real Estate is seeking applicants for the 2013 Real Estate Assessment Internship Program. Undergraduate and graduate college students are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity to gain insight and experience in real estate assessments.

November 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Alexandria has released its draft Housing Master Plan for public review and comment. The Housing Master Plan is intended to guide future preservation and enhancement of affordable housing opportunities, community diversity, and economic sustainability in Alexandria. In developing the Plan, the City held a series of 15 public meetings; a bus tour of the City’s affordable housing stock; and an allocation exercise that gave residents and other stakeholders the opportunity to consider future housing needs and locations.

November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will perform construction work at the Four - Mile Run Park Community Building site, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. Work will include installation of drainage lines and soil for future rain gardens