Real Estate Information

      It is rare to find a home and location that has it all... This home is located next to Huntsman Lake and near Burke Lake Park. It has quick access to the major highways and the Fairfax County Parkway:

       The home backs to a wooded common area and is near the trail for Huntsman Lake:

          Watch & Listen to the video to learn about the bathroom remodels and what you can find in this coveted community in Springfield Virginia... You can learn more about Glenwood Manor or Lakewood Hills at www.NellisGroup.com

     A current myth in the Real Estate world is that when a seller completes a short sale they are free from any further litigation or judgements... Not always TRUE... Make sure you understand the 3 possible results when doing a short sale. They are each highlighted in this video designed to bust this current myth on short sales:

      For more detailed information on short sales go to: www.NellisGroup.com/ShortSales

       If you want more details on a short sale option email us direct at shortsales@nellisgroup.com

   What does it take to succeed in Real Estate? More importantly, what does it look like? Real Estate is a service industry and the best in Real Estate are the Realtors that truly serve their clients.

    Over the years I have heard that "All Realtors are the Same"... Many times when first meeting with prospective buyers or sellers I get the sense that they view me as a "commodity"... Just another Realtor, let's listen to what he has to say. Well? Is there a difference or are all Realtors the same?

     In this first segment of "MythBusters for Real Estate" I will review Myth #1: All Realtors are the Same... Watch the video to see if this is True or False:

    A special thank you to SO MANY registrants for our first ever Nellis Group "Snow Count" Contest. We had an amazing snow fall throughout the Metro DC area. I heard counts from 15 inches of snow up to 35 inches.

     The contest was based on the snowfall in front of our office in Alexandria located at 120 S. Royal Street, Alexandria VA. Out of all the contestants Amy Fernandez came the closest with an entry of 17.25.

  Amy Fernandez (Winner of the Snow Count)

Here is an official look at the measurement taken in Old Town this weekend- It was 17.75 inches.

          To see more photos of Old Town Alexandria click on the photo below of the man on skis making the most of the weather:

 ** If you already entered you can change your number- the deadline was extended due to the crazy amount of snow accumulation in Northern Virginia...

       The Nellis Group is having a Snow Count!! So... Add your comment to the end of this blog in order to be entered into the contest. We will be measuring the amount of inches accumulated by Saturday at 4 pm in Alexandria Virginia outside of one of our Real Estate Offices...

        Make your predictions here- the winner will receive a $25.00 gift card from The Nellis Group - All entries/blog comments must be submitted before Saturday at 330 PM- *** New deadline...

         Current prediction from Weather.com:

      Ever wonder where you could purchase a condo and be in the middle of everything? Close to shops, restaurants, metro access... The Williamsburg Condominium on N. Wayne Street gives it all to their residents:

         The Williamsburg in North Arlington is a Hi-Rise Building that offers an exercise room, outdoor pool, library, game room & party room for its residents. The Williamsburg does have its own community site: The Williamsburg

   (Aerial View of The Williamsburg)

               It is always important to hear from those that live in the community. To get a chance to find out if there are building activities, community events or even farmer markets in a downtown area... Click on the video below to hear from original owners of the Williamsburg Condo:

                Contact The Nellis Group for their new listing in the Williamsburg- a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom with a den.

 Remodeled/Renovated home located in Burke Virginia just went on the market earlier today with The Nellis Group... Custom Kitchen, Remodeled Bathrooms and exterior renovations make this home the perfect fit. The home is located in Burke Virginia and in a planned community referred to as Longwood Knolls...

    Longwood Knolls is located directly off of the Fairfax County Parkway and Lee Chapel Road. It is in between 3 local parks and one of the largest parks in Fairfax County: Burke Lake Park.

     You can see more of the home by going to:  Shipwright Drive and see the electronic brochure with detailed photos and descriptions of the home including special features & a letter from the owner.

      Click on the video below to hear the Seller tell you about the detailed renovations he has done with the home and see what he loves most about the layout:

      It is always important to know what you are buying... What do you need to perform at a higher level? How much should you spend? We were faced with this recently trying to figure out what was needed to begin with Lacrosse. We tried going to some general stores but realized there is a reason you go to a specialist.

       We went to LaxWorld located in Burke Virginia. It located close to our Burke Centre Office so it was an easy stop to see what they had in stock. At LaxWorld I realized that they had everything we needed to get my nephew started in the sport of Lacrosse.

         Watch this video to learn the basics- from purchasing helmets to how to break in a new lacrosse stick...

      It is not very often you get to "cheat" on your diet with gourmet treats from your childhood. I was in the Lavender Moon Cupcakery recently just before a 6 year old was about to have his party inside the restaurant.

     The decor inside is of course Lavender with an inviting atmosphere. The cupcakes range in style and toppings. The owner believes in keeping up with the seasons so you always have variety and the opportunity to be festive.

      Watch the video to see photos of the cupcakes & the cupcake of the month:

     The Lavender Moon Cupcakery in Old Town is located on S. Royal Street near the intersection of King Street & S. Royal.