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"Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Gloom of Night…" Have you ever heard that motto before? You have if you’ve been to the New York City General Post Office. It’s not actually the official motto of the post office, but it’s engraved on the front of their building since 1896. Therefore, for the sake of this story, let’s pretend it is.

Senior Housing Options: Something for Everyone

Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and At Home in Alexandria (AHA) cosponsored a speaker series event about Senior Housing: New & Innovative Solutions at Charles Beatley Library last Wednesday.The overflow crowd heard from a panelist of experts on the different types of senior housing options ranging from the “Village” concept, to modifying your existing home, to moving into a senior complex that provides needed amenities. Deciding to make a change in your housing situation can be very stressful, and this session offered straight talk about viable options.

Power Couple Excels Together in Real Estate

Bruce and Tanya Tyburski succeed in marriage and real estate.

If you drive anywhere in Burke and Springfield, you’ll see their faces on familiar red, white and blue Re/Max realty signs on lawns, at intersections, parking lots and pretty much everywhere.

Assessing Alexandria: City Officials Mail Annual Valentines to Homeowners

Residential properties increase 5 percent; commercial properties increase 2 percent.

Homeowners across Alexandria will be receiving their annual Valentine from City Hall this week, an assessment of their property that will be used to issue a tax bill later this year.

Home Design: What the Pros Know

A look inside the homes of some of the area’s top builders.

Remodeling industry professionals spend their days helping clients create dream homes, adding quartzite counter tops and outdoor, stacked stone fireplaces, turning ideas and photos into functional, chic living spaces.

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McLean Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 62 homes sold between $2,198,800-$155,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 35 homes sold between $827,575-$140,000 in the Herndon and Oak Hill area.

Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 7 Great Falls homes sold between $1,322,000-$515,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 58 Fairfax homes sold between $1,626,036-$180,000.

Centreville Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 52 Centreville homes sold between $715,000-$222,000.

Chantilly Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 14 homes sold between $680,000-$175,000 in the Chantilly area.

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

In January 2014, 41 homes sold between $2,250,000-$150,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Burke Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 32 Burke homes sold between $1,037,500-$208,000.

Arlington Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 131 Arlington homes sold between $1,600,000-$94,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2014

In January 2014, 91 Alexandria homes sold between $2,900,000-$119,810.

Letter: ‘Open’ in a Snowy Night