The Del Ray Citizens Association will hold the biennial Del Ray House & Garden Tour on May 10, featuring homes built as early as the 1940s, as well as more modern representations from the area. The tour is self-guided and runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $25, and may be purchased online, at Del Ray Variety, located at 203 E Custis Ave. in … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss the Del Ray House & Garden Tour Saturday, May 10
Mega ‘Man Cave’ Masterpieces
According to Merriam-Webster, a "man cave" is "a room or space (as in a basement) designed according to the taste of the man of the house to be used as his personal area for hobbies and leisure activities." Well, over at Home Stratosphere, you can see how some people have taken that simple concept and gone wild. … [Read more...] about Mega ‘Man Cave’ Masterpieces
Discover Art in Architecture at Hollin Hills Home Tour
The Hollin Hills Civic Association will host the 2014 House & Garden Tour for the celebrated mid-century modern community May 3 and provide an up-close look at post-war artistic expression. The day begins with a lecture at the Hollin Meadows Elementary School cafeteria (2310 Nordok Place, Alexandria, 22306) at 11 a.m. entitled “Early Goodman Architecture and Influences … [Read more...] about Discover Art in Architecture at Hollin Hills Home Tour
D.C. Real Estate Market Shows Prices Higher, Low Inventory
It’s impossible to predict the direction in which any real estate market will move, but looking at the numbers from the recent past, home prices are up, while inventory remains limited in the D.C. region. According to Real Estate Business Intelligence, the “total sold dollar volume” in February was up nearly 6 percent compared to February 2013. Median sold price was up 5.6 … [Read more...] about D.C. Real Estate Market Shows Prices Higher, Low Inventory
VA OKs Tax-Free Savings Accounts for 1st-Time Home Buyers
Virginia lawmakers passed a bill last month that allows first-time homebuyers to establish savings accounts for funds used solely for down payments or closing costs. Beginning July 1, Virginia first-time homebuyers will be able to contribute up to $50,000 to the savings accounts, with account earnings exempt from state taxes. “The bill establishes an individual income tax … [Read more...] about VA OKs Tax-Free Savings Accounts for 1st-Time Home Buyers
