Arlington

zip codes: 22201, 22202, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22206, 22207, 22209, 22211 (Fort Myer), 22213, 22214

Arlington County is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The County was at one point part of the District of Colombia, but for various reasons it was returned to Virghinia in 1847.

Arlington has been ranked both the most walkable city(2005) as well as the most educated in the country(2006.) Other honors include safest city in which to weather a recession(2008), second best place for the rich and single(2009) and best city for families in the country (2010.) Wikipedia entry for Arlington.

Land Restrictions and Fairfax County Resource Protect Areas

Last updated on Jun 23rd, 2015 by Are Andresen

If you are planning to buy or renovate a home, a Resource Protect Area (RPA) may be something that will impact you and the value of your home significantly A Resource Protection Area is created to limit development around water bodies with perennial flows. The stated goal is to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay […]

Homes For Sale Near the Bike Trail in Falls Church and Arlington

Published on Aug 30th, 2012 by Are Andresen

The extensive network of bike paths in the Northern Virginia area is a gift many appreciates. Paths like the Washington and Old Dominion Trail(W&OD), Custis Trail and Mount Vernon trail are all very popular with bikers, runners, walkers and rollerbladers of all ages. On a typical morning the trails will be full of residents doing their morning […]

What To Do About Dangerous Trees

Published on Aug 6th, 2012 by Are Andresen

After the severe thunderstorm that took place in July there has been concerns from many homeowners regarding their own and the trees of their neighbors. The storm caused a number of trees to fall completely and also left others in a damaged and potentially hazardous state. If the tree is on public/county land, contact the […]

The Real Estate Market In Northern Virginia Is Hot!

Published on Mar 22nd, 2012 by Are Andresen

The real estate market in Northern Virginia has been doing very well the first three months of this year. In particular areas like Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Vienna and McLean have seen lots of purchasers and a limited inventory resulting in multiple offers and properties flying off the market. Washington Post did an article earlier this week that talks […]

Turnberry Tower Sales Prices In 2010 And 2011

Published on Apr 19th, 2011 by Are Andresen

If you are looking to purchase at Turnberry Tower in Rosslyn/Arlington you are likely curious about what similar units have sold for in the past. So, here is the 2010-2011 MRIS sold data for Turnberry Tower (the list does not include seller subsidies, if any):

Arlington County Board Approves East Falls Church Metro Development

Published on Apr 17th, 2011 by Are Andresen

[googlemaps width=”650″ height=”200″]http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=east+falls+church+metro,+arlington+va&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.86791,68.115234&ie=UTF8&hq=east+falls+church+metro,&hnear=Arlington,+Virginia&layer=c&cbll=38.884826,-77.156046&panoid=D1DK_wOpy9986FZWjG6xoQ&cbp=13,309.33,,0,-1.16&ll=38.853311,-77.156124&spn=0,0.051498&z=13&output=svembed[/googlemaps] Wanting to take part in the development bonanza taking place around the Silver Line, the Arlington County Board approved a plan for transit-oriented development around the East Falls Church Metro station this weekend. As similar developments along the full Silver Line metro, the Dunn Loring/Merrifield and Vienna metro stations, this one also calls […]