Take the example of an imaginary agent name Anna Delong of PDQ Realty. Anna's client Oscar Funk wants to sell his house. So Oscar approaches Anna. Oscar signs a 90 day exclusive listing to sell his home. A week later, Anna decides to chuck it all. She moves to Canada and puts her license on inactive status.

What happens to Oscar's listing? Does it just become an open listing because the agent is gone? Is the listing voidable on the grounds of abandonment? Does the listing remain in effect? Or, is the listing automatically terminated because Anna quit?

A listing agreement is between a broker and a seller, not between an agent and seller. Therefore, Oscar listed his property with PDQ Realty and not with Anna. The listing remains in effect and unchanged. The broker at PDQ should assign an agent or meet with Oscar to select the best agent for the job.

Old Town is known for its 18th-Century buildings and colonial architecture. Abingdon Row fits nicely into the look and feel of Old Town. Abingdon Row is newly constructed, but the design takes it cues from the historical architectural details that are common to Old Town's 18th century spirit. The columns and pilasters of Abingdon Row together with the arched windows and iron-railed terraces are all tied together by stately brickwork.

Abingdon Row is at the north end of Old Town. It's a place a few blocks off the main drag, so traffic there is little cut-through traffic. These condos are just a few blocks from the waterfront, Oronoco Bay Park and Founders Park.   The development promises (and mostly delivers) luxurious high-end condos in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria.

Abingdon Row was built by a family-owned real estate development company that specializes in innovative infill residential development. Before Abingdon Row, the Holladay Corporation had already built over 16,000 homes---including single-family residences, townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. An on-site visitor will quicky notice the attention to detail and the craftsmanship of the builders at Abingdon Row.

The common areas have all the amenities one would expect in a luxury development and a few pleasant surprises. The building has controlled access and reserved underground parking. Most homes include storage areas. The community rooftop deck is quite pleasant, as is the courtyard at the heart of the property.

The kitchens feature granite countertops, maple cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. A 30" gas range will delight the gourmet chef in your family. There are hardwood floods in the kitchen and on into the living room, dining room, foyer and kitchen. 9' Ceilings in Living Areas impart a sense of grandeur to the feel of the unit. Details such as recessed lighting, and fine two panel interior doors compliment the architectural styling that is Old Town, yet modern.

Each unit has its own high efficiency electric heat and air conditioning systems as well as a full sized washer and dryer. Selected homes have balconies, patios and rooftop decks.

Units vary in price based upon the number of bedrooms and upgrades and features such as the balconies.  The builder has a sales office on-site, but buyers have the right to select their own representation. Will Nesbitt of Condo 1 Alexandria specializes in condos in Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church and Fairfax County. 

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Richmond Highway Express, nicknamed "REX" is a bus route operated by the WMATA (the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) in partnership with Fairfax County, the City of Alexandria, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Federal Government. The REX is a limited stop express bus that serves the Richmond Highway corridor. Before the REX, riders from Fort Belvoir had many stops to make along Richmond Highway enroute to Huntington Metrorail Station and to the King Street Metrorail Station.

REX buses operate every 15 minutes in both directions on Richmond Highway during weekday rush hours. During non-rush hours and on Satuday the REX comes through every 30 minutes. Then on Sunday the bus only operates every 60 minutes. Buses operate between 5:30 AM and 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM on Sunday.

The REX uses special technology which allows REX buses to sustain green lights in order to move more quickly up and down Rt. 1. The REX bus has low-floor buses for quicker boarding and SmartCard for quicker paying. In addition the REX has only a limited number of stops:

• King Street Metro (Alexandria)
• Dulaney Street/PTO (Alexandria)
• Eisenhower Avenue (Alexandria)
• Kings Highway
• Beacon Center
• Lockheed Boulevard
• Arlington Drive
• Belford Drive South
• Ladson Lane
• South County Center
• Frye Road
• Lukens Lane
• Sacramento Drive/Cooper Road
• Old Mill Road/Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway
• Dewitt Hospital (Fort Belvoir)
• Langfitt Loop (Fort Belvoir)
• 16th Street & Belvoir Road (Fort Belvoir)
• Jackson Loop (North) & Gunston Road (Fort Belvoir)

REX passengers may transfer at any Richmond Highwaystop to Fairfax Connector routes, and may transfer at Huntington and King Street Metro stationsto rail service as well as other local bus service such as Alexandria’s DASH.

To stand-out from other Metrobuses and other area bus lines, REX busses are purple-blue with a golden yellow logo featuring the image of a running lion. The lion references the three lions emblazoned on the Fairfax County seal, which references the family crest of Lord Fairfax. Bus stop signs use the same color scheme, and stand out among the other bus stops along Route 1.

Everything built by man requires some maintenance at some point.

Even so-called maintenance-free homes require some attention. So when making the transition from renting to buying, one aspect of home ownership that must be considered carefully is maintenance.

Renters enjoy few advantages over buyers, but one benefit of renting is that in most cases renters needn't worry about the expense maintaining a property. Many first time buyers aren't ready to take on the hassles and expenses of yard work, gutter cleaning, painting and so on, and for this reason condos are a viable and interesting alternative.

In the case of a condo, maintenance can be separated into two categories: owner's responsibilities and association responsibilities.

These exact nature of these duties and responsibilities will vary from condo to condo, but there are a few rules of thumb. For example, certain retirement communities provide maid service as part of the condo, but most often the condo owner is responsible for cleaning his own unit.

In most cases, the condo owner must clean the condo interior, including all windows which are reachable from the interior. The condo owner must clean of his or her private balcony or patio. Most renters are accustomed to this type of arrangement already.

Unlike renters, condo owners own the appliances in the unit. Thus, the condo owner cleans and maintains all the appliances, but the condo owner also pays for repairs and replacements as needed. A condo owner has the power to pick his own appliances, but with that benefit comes the duty of maintaining that unit.

In most older condos, the association supplies the heating and cooling to the unit, and the condo owner owns the convector or radiator (heat transfer appliance) in the unit. In new condos, the owner typically owns the HVAC (heat pump / air conditioner) that heats and cools his unit.

Plumbing and electrical concerns remain for owners of single family homes and townhouses, but in all but a few rare cases the condo owner need only worry about systems that are outside the walls. For example, the condo owner typically owns the bathroom vanity and the pipes supporting that vanity, but not the pipes which supply water and take sewage away from the bathroom. A condo owner owns his kitchen cabinets, but not the electrical wires inside the wall that bring power to his kitchen appliances.

In general, the condominium owner is responsible for his personal space, but the condo association is responsible for all common areas.  This includes maintaining and operating the elevators and outside doors.  In most cases this includes the windows. Most always, the association maintains the lawns, flowers and shrubs. The condo association maintains the roof.

While the owner of a single family home must maintain his own driveway, a condo parking lot is maintained by the condominium association. The parking garage can be private, common, or common with assignments.  If the parking garage is common, with or without assignments, the condo association will clean and maintain the parking. A private garage is the domain of the condominium owner. 

Review your docs

Ultimately, you'll want review your condo documents, charter and by-law to determine exactly how your condo association interprets its domain.  Rest assured, a condo owner will have more to maintain than a renter, but significantly less responsibility than the owner of a single family residence or townhouse.

Skyline Plaza, a two tower 26-story condominium residence located in Falls Church is on a premium location seven miles away from the Reagan Airport and five miles from the Pentagon. The towers are surrounded by 10 beautiful acres of highly maintained landscaped ground. Skyline Plaza has easy access to I-395 which grants easy access to DC and destinations around the Beltway such as Tysons Corner. If you are new to the idea of a condominium and you're curious about the benefits and drawbacks of condo life may find CondoBenefits.com useful.

The towers of Skyline Plaza were developed in the 1970s near historic Bailey's Crossroads. Skyline Plaza is just minutes away from many strip malls (such as the Skyline Shopping Mall and Bailey's Crossroads Shopping Center) malls (such as Landmark and Pentagon City), and urban shopping spots (like Old Town Arlington and Wilson Blvd. in Arlington).

The neighborhood is filled with all of life's conveniences highlighted by a plethora of affordable ethnic cuisines and neighborhood restaurants. Walk Score rates this as a highly walkable neighborhood. I dispute this slightly because the Skyline neighborhood is heavily trafficked and serviced by 6 lane roads in some cases. Everything is close to Skyline, true. But not everything is walkable from Skyline. On the other hand, Skyline Plaza is has very active and clean bus service with quick shuttles to nearby metro stations.

Public schools near Skyline Plaza include Edison High, Thomas Jefferson High, Stuart High, Twain Middle, Holmes Middle, Glasgow Middle, Bailey's Elementary, and Glen Forest Elementary.

On site, Skyline Plaza offers a variety of recreational activities. If you like playing pool there is a billiard room located on the Penthouse level of the North building. The billiard room contains two regulation size tables with cue racks. (No one under 12 is permitted in this area and ages 12 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) The billiard room is accessible everyday from 10 am to 10 pm.

If you have the need to entertain large number of guests, Skyline Plaza has you covered. Each tower has a party room with a fully functional kitchen in the penthouse. There is ample room for dancing and dining and the penthouse has its own furniture. The views from the penthouses are spectacular. The rooms must be reserved by the residents and there is a nominal fee associated with use of the party room.

A card room is also located on the penthouse level in both towers. The card room holds less people then the party room but fully furnished as well. The card room is also only available by reservation. The hours of availability for the card room and party room are 10 am to Midnight from Sunday through Thursday. The party room and card room are open until 1 am on Friday & Saturday.

Another feature of the Skyline Plaza is the media library, housing over 2,500 titles. The media room is located on the B1 floor of the North Tower. Also in the basement of both towers, there are well-maintained fitness rooms. Both fitness rooms include a locker room, jogging machine, weight machines, free weights, saunas, showers, steam rooms, and bathrooms. All who wish to use the fitness rooms must be at least 18 years old. The fitness rooms are available are from 6 am to 11 pm daily. Be advised that the cleaners are in the fitness room from 2 pm to 3 pm.

The pool at Skyline Plaza can be used by old or young, children under the ages of 12 must have an adult accompany them at all times (children's pool also included). The rooftop terrace is one of the most wonderful aspects of Skyline Plaza giving you a panoramic views of Old Town Alexandria. The terrace is accessed from the Penthouse level and from the party room.

The typical unit at Skyline Plaza has of 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, with washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. The unit itself is approximately 1200 square feet. Of course, check with me to find out what is currently available.

Skyline Plaza published the SKYlines newsletter every month updating residents on up coming events in the community.

Skyline Plaza provides quality, comfortable living at very affordable prices. Whether your single, retired, or married, Skyline Plaza has options that can fit your living needs.

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This is wonderful neighborhood with easy access to parks, bike trails and jogging paths. These homes have generous proportions and ample lots.

Heading south, one will encounter Westgrove first. Westgroves homes, many built in the fifties and sixties, are sturdy, brick homes with tasteful, colonial touches. Like much of New Alexandria, Westgrove lies below the uplands, but still well outside most of the River's floodplain.

Villamay homes are perched on the bluff, and many have wonderful vistas to the River and beyond the Potomac to Maryland. Villamay homes are often split level characterized by enormous rooms with a thoroughly modern feel.

Marlan Forest, as the name implies, is a bit more wooded than Villamay and Westgrove. The lots are large and most have towering hardwoods. The entire neighborhood is quiet, elegant and highly desirable.

The Many Neighborhoods of Fort Hunt Road

The neighborhoods surrounding Fort Hunt Road are generally low-crime, high-income and well-maintained. Despite these commonalities, there are many differences between these neighborhoods depending upon the geology, location and builders in that neighborhood. This information is provided to give one an idea of the many choices offered along Fort Hunt Road, as well as give you an idea of what sort of activities are available here.

Neighborhoods

• Belle Haven --- Belle Haven is one of the Northern Virginia's most prestigious neighborhoods because of it's proximity to services, high quality of construction and commanding position near Fort Willard.
• New Alexandria --- Between the Belle Haven Country Club, Belle Haven Marina and Mount Vernon Rec Center, you'll find New Alexandria. This one little neighborhood includes garden apartments, cottages, houses, townhouses and luxury homes.
• River Towers --- River Towers is a one of a kind place near the marina, the Metro and shopping, but surrounded by 26 acres of park lands.
• Bucknell --- "Bucknell" includes both Bucknell Manor and Bucknell Hieghts, and is a neighborhood of Cape Cods, duplex townhouses situated on the uplands behind Fort Hunt Rd. Some of the most affordable homes along Fort Hunt Road are found in Bucknell.
• Villamay --- Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Forest are situated half-way down Fort Hunt Road along the Potomac. The homes here are general upscale, but lacking pretension.
• Mason Hill --- Mason Hill was one of the last subdivisions to be developed along Fort Hunt Road and as such its homes are generally newer than most neighborhoods in the area.
• Hollin Hills --- Hollin Hills is yesterday's vision of tomorrow. This is one of Northern Virginia's most remarkable neighborhoods because of its unique setting and architecture.
• Hollindale --- Sometimes called Hollin Hall because if its proximity to the Hollin Hall Shopping Center. Hollindale is mostly traditional single family homes on rolling wooded lots.
• Waynewood --- Americana at its best. Tree-lined streets, churches and schools frame a community where families are welcome.
• Arcturus --- Estate homes, manors and luxury houses are most common along the Potomac in Collingwood and around Arcturus. There are a few more modest homes as well in Wellington and Collingwood.
• Stratford --- The last stop on Fort Hunt Road neighbors Mount Vernon. Large river homes with excellent views are found here.
• Area Shopping --- The area is well served by a wide range of shops and services.

To search properties contact Will Nesbitt. I am a condo specialist, but I am also a resident of this area. Thus I serve many clients all along Fort Hunt Road in condos, townhouses and single family houses. I know this area well and will work hard to serve you.

The King St. Metro stops at the foot of the Shooters Hill, the location of the "Alexandria Lighthouse" (aka the George Washington National Masonic Memorical.)

This structure is visible from miles around owing to its great size and strategic position atop the hill just outside Old Town Alexandria. The George Washington Masonic Memorial performs many functions. First and foremost, it is a Masonic Memorial, honoring and perpetuating the memory and character of a fellow mason, George Washington.

In addition this edifice serves as a tourist attraction and destination for many. The building hosts a research center and masonic library. The facilities can be rented for the purpose of community activities including performing arts and concerts.

The building houses banquets hosts celebrations. It regularly serves as a meeting site for Masonic and appendant Bodies. If you have never toured the building, it's an interesting and fun way to get a new perspective on Alexandria, Old Town and Masonry.

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T.C. Williams High School opened in 1965 and was named after a former of Superintendent of Schools. T.C. Williams High was the inspiration for the movie “Remember The Titans” starring Denzel Washington, which depicts the tensions between African-Americans and Caucasian students when they were integrated at TCW in 1971. With great success on the football field, the community in generally abolished its prejudices on race and bonded together to help overcome such strenuous times.

Today, T.C. Williams High School is one of the most diverse schools in the entire nation with students from over 80 countries speaking more then 50 languages attend.

In 2000, the 1971 State Champions Varsity Football Team established the non-profit organization Titan Foundation which provides scholarships for qualified seniors who wish to pursue a post-secondary education. The first scholarship from the Titan Foundation was awarded in 2002.

Over the last few years, T.C. Williams has undergone a major renovation/rebuilding project. Last year the new school, a 461,000-square-foot building costing $90 million, opened for the 2007-2008 year. The new TC serves 2,500 students in grades 10 through 12. It is a the three-story building, designed by Moseley Architects of Richmond, Va., featuring

• a 1,200-seat auditorium,
  
• a 3,000-seat gymnasium,
  
• a planetarium, and
  
• a parking deck with 416 spaces.
  

According to GoStructural.com, "The state-of-the-art facility is the most ambitious and expensive public building project ever undertaken by the city of Alexandria, Va." In an effort to be more green, the school has several features have won awards for sustainable technology. The school has a 450,000-gallon underground cistern. The cistern's purpose is to collect rainwater from the building's roof and store it. That rainwater is then used in toilet flushing, air conditioning operations, and irrigation.