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Senior Living: Planning for Multigenerational Living

Making room for older family members.

Planning for multigenerational living has been on the rise in recent years. With life expectancies increasing and early baby boomers entering their golden years, this trend is expected to continue. As with any remodeling project, there are a number of factors to consider when planning a renovation for a growing household.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: August, 2016

In August, 2016, 152 homes sold between $2,900,000-$86,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: August, 2016

What’s Permissible When Planning a Home Renovation?

Complete due diligence upfront to research any ordinances or restrictions that may affect the project.

Unfortunately, homeowners and contractors often forget important steps during this project feasibility phase, which sometimes leads to wasted time and money or abandoned projects. To ensure you sidestep those mistakes, start with this checklist to look into to help minimize setbacks while planning and executing your next renovation.

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Vienna Sunroom Brings Light, Awards

Family entertainment suite, larger breakfast area, private second level decking among stand-out custom features

To Sanjay and Deepika Sardana, who have occupied a Colonial style-home in Vienna for 14 years, the great achievement of their new sunroom addition is how well it meets their requirements regarding views, available light and interior design.

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Comfort Zone

Local furniture maker combines style and comfort

John W. Smith treks through a maze of sleek chairs and stately sofas in a large, sunlit showroom tucked in an industrial warehouse center in Fairfax. He pauses at a dining chair, upholstered in beige linen and framed with espresso hardwood.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: July, 2016

In July, 2016, 126 homes sold between $1,450,000-$109,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: July, 2016

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Stylish Solutions for Organized Homes

Practical and chic ideas for making a home back-to-school ready.

Before school begins later this month, taking the time to organize home and school supplies can take the stress out of the transition from a laid-back summer to a structured, schedule-driven school year. Local home design and organizational experts share ideas to help parents add practical organizational tools to their home without sacrificing their sense of style.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2016

In June, 2016, 155 homes sold between $1,650,000-$95,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2016

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Senior Dogs: Untold Stories

Like many geriatrics, senior dogs in our area are illness survivors and living with a range of conditions including arthritis, hip dysplasia and chronic back pain.

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Alexandria and Mount Vernon: Hundreds Pack Airplane Noise Meeting

Flight changes have caused deafening conditions at homes

At a meeting convened for community members to discuss airplane noise complaints, the irony of some struggling to hear over the sound of planes taxiing just outside the packed lounge at Reagan Washington National Airport’s historic Terminal A wasn’t lost on the audience of more than 300.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 149 homes sold between $1,365,000-$105,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: May, 2016

Mount Vernon Home Sales: April, 2016

In April, 2016, 138 homes sold between $1,450,000-$105,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: April, 2016

Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2016

In March, 2016, 123 homes sold between $1,800,000-$96,600 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2016

Mount Vernon Home Sales: February, 2016

In February, 2016, 85 homes sold between $1,495,000-$120,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: February, 2016

Mount Vernon Home Sales: January, 2016

In January, 2016, 76 homes sold between $775,000-$97,500 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: January, 2016