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Get the inside scoop on living in Northern Virginia, what to look for when buying and selling a home, things to do in the area, unsolicited lifestyle advice, and now and some totally random things we found interesting or funny.

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My Neighbor’s Tree Is Ruining My Driveway!

The trees are everywhere in Northern Virginia. And people keep planting them to provide shade, for decorative purposes and to provide a home for birds

April 28, 2011

I want to raise chickens in Fairfax County!

There has been a growing trend and interest over the last years in urban gardening. Backyard vegetable gardens are popping up everywhere and people have also started raising their own chickens and turkeys. The movement is largely driven by greater environmental awareness as well as a desire to know and control more what is in […]
Gates of Mclean 2021 Price Predictions

The Gates of Mclean had another exciting year in 2020. There is a lot to be thankful for now that the Scotts Crossing connector is finally complete (and the Wegmans has opened across the street.) It has been some challenging years with non-stop construction dust, noise and roadwork closures. The prices at the Gates of […]
Pimmit Hills Transformation

Back in 2015 I wrote an article titled “Pimmit Hills 2015 – “Should I Stay or Should I Go!.” The article spoke of the changes taking place in the neighborhood with old small homes being demolished to make space for larger new ones. While progress in inevitable, the modern homes bring with them different demographics with […]