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McLean Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 92 homes sold between $4,000,000-$156,111 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: May, 2014

Great Falls Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 20 Great Falls homes sold between $2,900,000-$517,800.

Great Falls Home Sales: May, 2014

Mount Vernon Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 138 homes sold between $1,725,000-$109,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: May, 2014

Arlington Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 316 Arlington homes sold between $2,420,000-$7,800.

Arlington Home Sales: May, 2014

Alexandria Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 258 Alexandria homes sold between $1,570,000-$129,900.

Alexandria Home Sales: May, 2014

Potomac Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 58 Potomac homes sold between $2,585,000-$515,000.

Potomac Home Sales: May, 2014

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Ask about Unsecured Guns

Ask about unsecured guns in homes where children play.

A combined effort between the Brady Campaign to Prevent Violence and the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s first ASK Day encourages parents to keep their children safe by ASKing, “Is there an unlocked gun where my child plays?”

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More Hens Allowed in Town

Up to four female chickens can now be kept on residential property in the town.

Avoiding Awkward Conversations with New Graduates

Suggestions for conversation starters for talking to new graduates.

Lisa and Erik Brown beamed with pride after their oldest son graduated from high school in Northern Virginia. They hosted a post-ceremony soiree and invited a host of family and friends. The celebration was dampened somewhat, however, when a family member made an innocent, but still critical remark about the college their son had chosen.

After Graduation: Dorm Room Set-Up

Local organizers show how to maximize storage in small spaces.

After graduation comes off-to-college season. Often this means parents making design choices for their children or parents and their soon-to-be-college freshmen searching for supplies that will serve dual purposes, particularly when it comes to storage. For those who find themselves in a dorm room design conundrum, local organizers offer tips and tools for creating stylish yet space-saving designs for new college students.

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Animal Shelter Holds ExtravaCATza!

Residents are invited to visit the Fairfax County Animal Shelter this June to take part in ExtravaCATza!, a celebration of cats and kittens. The shelter’s at 4500 West Ox Road in Fairfax and, all month long, adoption fees on all cats and kittens will be just $10.

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A Porch with a View

When a Great Falls homeowner decided she wanted to breathe new life into her large covered porch after a long, cold winter, she called on Anna Kucera, owner and principal designer of Gracious Living by Design in Alexandria, Va., to give the space a fresh look in time for warm-weather gatherings.

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Creating Private, Restful Retreat

Designers offer suggestions for decorating the perfect bedroom.

While most people crave a good night’s sleep, it remains a dream for many. A bedroom that is both chic and comfortable can help the overworked find that restful slumber.

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Condos Bring New Residents To Old Town Waterfront

EYA, the developers of more than a dozen communities in Alexandria, have unveiled the newest addition to the Old Town riverfront, The Oronoco Waterfront Residences.

Senior Living: Non-Profits Working Together

Alexandria is a caring community, and we have numerous nonprofits throughout the city that work together for a better Alexandria. As part of our mission to “foster independence and self-sufficiency, enabling seniors within the city of Alexandria to age with dignity,” SSA looks to create natural responses to needs we see in the community when they fit within our mission.

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