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Once completed, this house will generate more electricity than it requires to operate. More and more houses are employing grids of solar panels to supplement the electricity they draw from power companies. Forty panels on the roof of this Springfield residence will help generate 12 megawatts of electricity a year, 10 more than what the owner expects to need.

The Private School Admissions Process

Local educators offer insider tips on how to select and get a child admitted to the perfect school.

While this school year might still feel new, some parents are already thinking next fall. Or if they’re not, they should be. For parents who are considering sending their children to one of the area’s private schools for the 2015-2016 school year, the application process should be underway.

Reston Association Hosts Home and Garden Expo

Guests learn about home care and Reston Association services.

Reston Association hosted a home and garden expo at Reston Association headquarters. “We look forward to hosting this event annually as we see it as a service to the community,” said Cate Fulkerson, Reston Association CEO.

Residents Receive Community Enhancement Awards

On Sept. 22, the Vienna Town Council presented Community Enhancement, Beauty and Sustainability awards to four sets of local residents.

Oronoco Condos Almost Sold Out

Size matters in 60-unit residences with panoramic views.

The Oronoco Waterfront Residences, condominiums at 601 N. Fairfax St., are almost completely sold out. Only six units are left and sales began in May. Panoramic views of Oronoco Park, Old Town and the Potomac River as well as expansive city skyline views, are at least part of the reason. Then there is sheer size.

Remodeler's Charity Home Tour

Clifton residents to hold open-house tour of newly remodeled homes for the benefit of local widow.

Those who know their way around Hunting Horse Drive sometimes might wonder what happened to the circa-1970s Colonial style house that used to be perched up on the overlook. Clearly, the sprawling manor house there now is an entirely different home, but how did it get there?

Touring the Decades

Reston Home Tour explores homes of all ages.

This year, Reston Home Tour will take visitors back through the decades. Six homes, built from the 1960s until the current decade, are participating in the Oct. 18 Reston Historic Trust and Museum Home Tour the year the town celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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Chantilly Home Sales: September, 2014

In September 2014, 15 homes sold between $707,000-$75,000 in the Chantilly area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: September, 2014

In September 2014, 62 homes sold between $1,075,000-$200,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Centreville Home Sales: September, 2014

In September 2014, 75 Centreville homes sold between $900,000-$167,000.

Burke Home Sales: September, 2014

In September 2014, 35 Burke homes sold between $642,500-$221,190.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: September, 2014

In September 2014, 111 homes sold between $1,262,000-$92,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Arlington Home Sales: September, 2014

In September 2014, 229 Arlington homes sold between $2,183,767-$63,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: September, 2014

In September 2014, 167 Alexandria homes sold between $2,662,500-$105,000.

Potomac Home Sales: September, 2014

In September 2014, 50 Potomac homes sold between $2,985,000-$340,000.

‘Net Positive’ Home Under Construction in Springfield