For all the virtues Northern Virginia enjoys, traffic is not one of them.  Crystal City in Arlington is close to all the major employment/transportation centers.  Crystal City in Arlington Virginia is adjacent to The Pentagon and right across the river from downtown Washington DC.  Crystal City in Arlington County has some of the best schools in the country.  Crystal City has 2 Metro subway stops, a regional VRE train station and of course Reagan National Airport.  Crystal City in Arlington has been fully developed with a mix of class A office space and residential housing--side by side. Apartments, condos and single family homes are all available in Crystal City.

One such condo is Crystal Square located at 1300 Crystal Drive in Crystal City Arlington.  One particular unit even has a pool side ground level patio.  This unit has more than 2100 square feet of living space and a jacuzzi master bath. 

Arlington County will soon break ground on a major recreation center at the north end of Crystal City making Crystal City even more desirable.  Investing in property in Crystal City is a safe investment that can be enjoyed without a long commute.

About the Author --- Brian Brooks is an experienced agent for Condo 1 Alexandria. He specializes in Northern Virginia inside the Beltway.

The Royalton of Alexandria

The Royalton of Old Town Alexandria

The Royalton of Alexandria is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.  Steps away from the King Street Metro, Amtrak and the VRE. The Royalton condos are a commuters dream!  These high-ceiling units offer granite counters and stainless steel appliances.  The Royalton of Alexandria has a fitness room and underground parking.  The Royalton of Old Town Alexandria is conveniently located atop of the brand new Whole Foods. 

The Royalton of Alexandria is close to all the major employment and transportation centers--Washington, Arlington, Falls Church, Springfield, Crystal City.  The Royalton is located just a few miles away from Reagan National Airport. 

Contact Brian and ask about his "buy with me, move for free program." Click the Royalton for a look at prices and listings at the Royalton.

About the Author --- Brian Brooks is an experienced agent for Condo 1 Alexandria. He specializes in Northern Virginia inside the Beltway.

Crystal Park

Crystal Park is located in the heart of the Crystal City business district this unit provides sought after amenities-close in location, easy access to mass transit , and  Reagan Airport.   Crystal Park is across the street from the recently redeveloped restaurant and shopping areas, this west facing afternoon sunlight filled unit offers underground parking, gym, sauna, pool and 24/7 security/desk agent. 

Crystal Park condominiums are the perfect location for a frequently traveling executive or out of town executive needing an investment on-site residental unit.  Crystal Park condos are less than a mile from the Pentagon. Excellent schools and libraries nearby.  Crystal Park residents enjoy the ease of shopping at Pentagon City Mall. 

Crystal City and Crystal Park are just a a few miles north of the historic Old Town Alexandria area, or a few miles south of Arlington Cemetery.

Crystal Park offers free living at its best.

About the Author --- Brian Brooks is an experienced agent for Condo 1 Alexandria. He specializes in Northern Virginia inside the Beltway.

Leave your car behind?  I can help you live in Arlington, Alexandria or Falls Church--without owning a car. Outside the City of Washington DC, Arlington County has the highest number of Metro Subway stops in the Capital Region.

Many large employment centers--Roslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Crystal City, The Pentagon, Pentagon City and all of Falls Church City are on either the Yellow or Blue Line of the Metro system  These areas are also loaded with all kinds of residential properties--single family homes, townhouses and condos.   Properties of all different sizes and prices ranges are available for purchase of lease.

Want to get around? Try the healthy alternative--bikes!  Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax counties are  home to one of the nations most extensive system of bike trails.  Want to know a local secret--bikes are permitted on both the subway trains and Metro buses!  Bike lockers are available at most Metro stations

Still need are car from time to time?  Use Zip Car. Hundreds of cars are available at dozens of sites all around the area-Metro stops, shopping centers, the business district, restaurant areas, museums--even the airport. Here is another local secret--Zip Car parking spots are just about as convenient as handicapped parking.

Contact Brian Brooks at Condo 1 Alexandria to find just the right property for you and your family--but not your car!

Unlike moving to a single family home moving to a condo has different risks. Movers working in common areas need liability and workman's compensation insurance. Often, casual labor type movers do not have insurance--exposing the association to nearly unlimited risk from personal injury claims either from owners, tenants or the movers!

The only way to protect the condo association is to make sure each and every mover provides a Certificate of Insurance. Licensed legitamate moving companies provide these document frequently--they are provided by their insurance carrier free of charge. Associations, LLC's, Corporations and REIT's can be named as additional insured on the Certificate. It should take no more than a few hours for a professional moving company to provide this document.

As an experienced Realtor/mover I have years of first hand knowledge in this matter. Brooks Transfer can provide these documents protecting the owners and the condo association.

Brian Brooks is an experienced agent for Condo 1 Alexandria. He specializes in Northern Virginia inside the Beltway.