Real Estate and Reston, VA: Virginia: Reston: Reston At Large

Here is a market report for Reston, VA, 20191 (South of the Toll Road), for December 2011.

Baseball fans, your day is finally here! Under cloudy and sometimes rainy conditions, the Nationals Baseball Team is scheduled to kick off their Home opener today, 3/31/11, against The Braves  at 1:05. The game will be held at Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St., SE, Washington, DC 20003.

If you are a baseball fan and follow the Nationals, here is a link to the 2011 schedule, The Washington Nationals 2011 Schedule.

As part of my 'keep in touch' program, I send out annual Washington Nationals Magnet Schedules. If you are interested in being included on my mailing list, please drop me an email with 'Nationals Schedule' in the Subject and your mailing address in the body of the email.  I do the same for the Washington Redskins Magnet Schedules (assuming there is a season  this year) and will add you to my list if you send me an email that says 'Redskins Schedule,' in the subject and your address in the body of the email. My email address is: hollyweatherwax@mris.com

Good luck to the Nationals in their home opener!

The Reston Town Center, located in Reston, Virginia is an urban-style hub for the community.  With its central location, the Reston Town Center is a great place to go for a nice dinner and movie or some outdoor ice skating. While there, there are plenty of stores for fantastic shopping. Don't forget to stop by the GRACE Art Gallery to see what our local art community is doing.

In addition to the every day amenities, the Reston Town Center offers some special activities each month.

What are some of the things in store for March 2011?

• March 4-6: Stop by the Pavilion and pick up some Girl Scout Cookies. Friday, 4-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m.
• March 6-March 8, Carnevale at Il Fornaio,: 'A three day celebration featuring music, costumes, face painting, masks, and a special menu from the region of Trentino, Italy (home of Venice).' 3 p.m. to close, music from 6:30-8:30 p.m..
  
• March 17, Thursday, 3-11 p.m. A new tradition begins with Clyde's of Reston's 1st Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Pavilion. At 3 p.m. join the 'Running of the Leprechauns' and enjoy great food, beer, Irish Folk Dancing and children's activities. 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• March 22, INOVA Blood Drive from 12-7:30 p.m. beside the Pavilion. While there will be on-site registration, you can schedule your appointment ahead of time at 1-866-256-6372
• March 23, Wednesday; Meet me at the Movies--Senior Movie Day.  10 a.m. (with doors opening at 9:30 a.m.), Reston Association will present a feature film. This event is free for those over 55!

Some of the ongoing events that you might also enjoy:

• Ice Skating at the Pavilion (through mid-March) including Friday Night Rock 'n Skate (8-11 p.m.) and Saturday morning Cartoon Skate (11 a.m. to 1 p.m)
  
• Live Karaoke Night at UNO Chicago Grill (Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 p.m to 1:30 a.m.
• Weekly entertainment at McCormick & Schmick (Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 p.m to close)
• Weekly wine tastings at Market Cellars, every Friday from 4:30 pm until 7:00 p.m.
  
• Sunday night Salsa Dancing at M&S Grill  with lessons beginning at 6 p.m for beginners and 7 p.m. for intermediate dancers ($10), open dancing until 9:30 p.m.

Dancing with the Stars has gotten people up and dancing all around the country.

Providing a great place to go to put on your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor, Colvin Run Schoolhouse will be holding a community dance tomorrow night, Tuesday, February 22, 2011,  from 7-10:30 p.m  in Great Falls, Virginia.

Neither a partner nor any experience is necessary and  both contemporary and classic music will be played.

The beginner lessons are from 7-8 p.m. and dancing runs from 8-10:30 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes lesson, dancing, and refreshments.

The Colvin Run Community Dance will be held at the Colvin Run Schoolhouse, located at 10201 Colvin Run Rd. Great Falls. For more information, you can call 703-450-6539 or go to the website, ColvinRun.org.

The website also provides information about other regularly scheduled events.  If you are interested in participating, but can't make this particular dance, there are other dances on regularly scheduled  nights.

This sounds like a great way to beat the winter doldrums! Enjoy!

Cartoon Skate Saturday Mornings at the Reston Town Center, Reston, Virginia

Each Saturday Morning the Reston Town Center hosts a Cartoon Skate.  Most parents are on the look out for fun activities that combine exercise and entertainment. What could be better than getting your kids out on the ice with Scooby Doo©, Tweety Bird©, The Cat and the Hat© and other entertaining Cartoon Characters?

The fun begins at 11:00 a.m. and continues until 1:00 p.m.  Arrive a couple of minutes early to get your child (and yourself) fitted with ice skates and be ready to head out on the ice when the clock strikes 11.

The Ice Skating Pavilion at Reston Town Center is one of the most popular winter destinations in Reston. Located between the Hyatt Hotel  and Clyde's, at 1818 Discovery Street, the Pavilion is open from late October to the second week in March. Admission costs are:

Adults - $9.00
Children under 12 - $7.00
Senior citizens (55 & up) - $7.00
Skate rentals (figure & hockey) - $4.00
Season pass – individual - $175.00
Season pass – family of 4 - $375.00
Discount card (10 admissions) - $65.00

If you are considering a move to the Washington D.C. area, Reston, Virginia, is well worth your consideration.  Unlike many typical suburban areas, the Reston Association takes great pride in the green spaces in Reston. The community feels more like a big park than a residential area. Mature trees, open spaces, parks and recreation areas are found woven throughout.

Reston, Virginia is a planned community, located in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County, in the suburbs of Washington D.C. The area is known for its excellent school system, the proximity to Washington D.C., Tysons Corner, Dulles Technology Corridor, Dulles International Airport and the Reston Town Center. 

The wide variety of home types and price points makes Reston an excellent choice for many home purchasers.

There are three main sections of Reston, loosely defined by zip code: North Reston, South Reston and Lake Anne/Reston Town Center.

South Reston, as defined by the 20191 Zip Code, is generally accepted to be the homes South of the Dulles Toll Road.

Featured below are searches for the three most popular types of housing in the South Reston area, 20191 zip code.

Please contact me to let me know how I can help you find your new Reston home.

Single Family Homes for Sale in the 20191 Zip Code

Townhouses for Sale in the 20191 Zip Code

Condominiums for Sale in the 20191 Zip Code

You can reach me directly (or by text) at 571-643-4902 or at  hollyweatherwax@mris.com.

If you are considering a move to the Washington D.C. area, Reston, Virginia, is well worth your consideration.  Unlike many typical suburban areas, the Reston Association takes great pride in the green spaces in Reston. The community feels more like a big park than a residential area. Mature trees, open spaces, parks and recreation areas are found woven throughout.

Reston, Virginia is a planned community, located in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County, in the suburbs of Washington D.C.

Fairfax County is well known for its excellent school system, the proximity to Washington D.C.,  as well as other job hubs and destinations including Tysons Corner, Dulles Technology Corridor, Dulles International Airport and the Reston Town Center. 

The wide variety of home types and price points makes Reston an excellent choice for many home purchasers.

There are three main sections of Reston, loosely defined by zip code: North Reston, South Reston and Lake Anne/Reston Town Center.

Lake Anne, is generally accepted to be the neighborhoods in and off of North Shore Drive and Wiehle Avenue between Baron Cameron to the North, Reston Parkway to the West and Sunset Hills Drive to the South. It is loosley defined as the homes that surround Lake Anne.

Reston Town Center homes are those homes that surround this Urban-Style Center. These homes are Condominiums and Townhouses, in fitting with the Urban Style (no Single Family, although some TH and Condos are quite large).

Featured below are searches for the three most popular types of housing in the Lake Anne/Reston Town Center area, 20190 zip code.

Please contact me to let me know how I can help you find your new Reston home.

Single Family Homes in the Reston 20190 Zip Code

Townhouses in the Reston 20190 Zip Code

Condominiums in the 20190 Zip Code

You can reach me directly (or by text) at 571-643-4902 or at  hollyweatherwax@mris.com.

The Snow has provided a Great Opportunity to evaluate your home!

Northern Virginia got socked with 8-12 inches of snow last night. I hope all of you reading this got home safe and sound last night (and without too much of a delay).  Right now begins the big dig-out, but it also provides a great opportunity to see how well sealed your home is.

A well-sealed house will not release as much warm air as a house with less insulation and sealing. As you clear the driveways and sidewalks in your neighborhood, pay attention to how quickly the snow melts on your roof. This will be a great indicator of how well-sealed your home is and whether or not you need to further address the leaking air.

The more well sealed your house is, the less you will spend on heating and air conditioning costs and the more comfortable your house will be.  Today is a great time to take advantage of mother nature's air-leakage test and evaluate your home.

If you find the snow if melting quickly, it might be a good time to get a home energy audit and determine where your leaks are. Most air sealing can be done fairly efficiently and without significant costs (relative to savings).

Check out Ardently Green's website for information about getting a home energy audit and for inexpensive things you can do on your own to seal your house.

Stay warm and stay safe!