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I had the pleasure of trying out Alexandria’s new Italian/Greek/American restaurant – Mamma’s Kitchen.Open just 6 weeks now, the restaurant was busy, the service was great, and prices affordable. Here’s a snippet of the menu: Appetizers (Tzatziki w/pita, Hummus w/pita, Calamari, Fries, and more) Gyros (Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Original) Gourmet Pizzas with any topping you want: PEPPERONI, [...]
Archive for May, 2009
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What Was I Thinking? I Turned Down A Listing?
May 13th, 2009 
Laura Rubinchuk Much to my dismay, I still can not believe I walked away from a listing priced near $1M. Why did I walk away? Because that’s about $130-$140k over what it’s currently worth. I just celebrated my 1 year anniversary as a licensed agent in Virginia. So needless to say I get excited at every opportunity I have [...]
Luxury Living in Arlington, Virginia: The Dakota Condo
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk Built in 2002, this 14-unit luxury condo building is located at 1555 Colonial Terrace in Arlington, Virginia, near Rosslyn. The 7-floor building features 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath units with open floor plans, high-upgrades, and beautiful views of Georgetown. Units feature garage parking, balconies/decks, and so much more. The Dakota is surrounded by other condos and townhomes, [...]
Tags: Real Estate is On Sale! For Investors – Use a Certified REO Specialist to Find Your Next Investment Property!
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk At the end of January the numbers indicated that prices were about 20% lower than those of January 2008. If you’re looking to broaden your investment portfolio to add some real estate, now is definitely the time to start looking! With changes on the horizon, some people will greatly benefit from the tax breaks and incentives the [...]
Arlington Virginia Real Estate Sales 2009 Year to Date
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk I can’t believe we’re already into March! Nor can I believe it actually snowed on March 1st and 2nd!! Here the numbers for January and February 2009 (as of 3/2/09): Total Arlington Sales: 209 22201 – 23 22202 – 15 22203 – 30 22204 - 58 22205 – 14 22206 – 28 22207 – 22 22209 [...]
Thinking of Investing in Arlington or Falls Church? Some Tips!
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk Real estate investing, a great way to diversify your portfolio for long-term planning. Especially now. With rates low, and prices hit, it’s like we’re having a “Real Estate Sale.” Meaning – it’s a great time to invest! Arlington was voted one of the best places to live during a recession, since Northern Virginia and the [...]
How Obama's Stimulus Plan Helps Buyers and Home Owners
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk Some potential benefits for buyers from Obama’s 2009 Stimulus Plan: $8,000 tax credit – a true credit to a first-time buyer, does not have to be paid back if the buyer lives in the subject property for at least 3 years (begins to phase out for couples earning more than $150k, and singles earning more than [...]
Big Brother Is Watching! Cameras to Return to Northern Virginia at Stop Signs and Intersections
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk I always dread driving on the I-395 from Rt 50 (New York Ave) in Washington, D.C. into Virignia because I know there’s a TINY little camera at the end of the tunnel waiting to snap a photo of my license plate and slap me with a $100 fine if I go above 40 miles/hour. So bad news for [...]
Arlington, VA Condo Spotlight: The Williamsburg
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk The Williamsburg Condo is located at 1276 N. Wayne St, Arlington, VA 22201 – right on the edge of clarendon and courthouse. The building is a short walk to either metro stop, located near Whole Foods, Barnes and Noble, Office Depot, the Courthouse, Cheesecake Factory, and many more bars, restaurants, and shopping. The Williamsburg was built in [...]
Virginia To Ban Smoking Inside Bars and Restaurants!
May 13th, 2009 Laura Rubinchuk With so much change in the past year, it comes as no surprise to find out that Tobacco Country will ban smoking inside bars and restaurants, finally! Following in the footsteps of states like California, New York, and neighbor the District of Columbia, Virginia will soon be among the smoke-free states. With some exceptions, like rooms [...]
