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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Tennis Lover? Here is a list of all of the condominium buildings in Northern Arlington with tennis courts!

Love tennis? Want the ability to play whenever you'd like? Due to the lack of space in Northern Arlington, very few high rise condominiums have tennis courts as an amenity. Below is a list of a few that do:

1. Atrium Condominium: Rosslyn, Arlington located at 1530 Key Blvd. This building has a well kept tennis court separate from the building, which allows privacy.

2. Belvedere Condominium: Rosslyn Arlington. Located at 1600 N Oak St. This building has a tennis court, but somewhat closer to the actual building.

3. Astoria Condominium: Courthouse, Arlington. Located at 2100 Lee Hwy. This building has great tennis courts located on an elevated plain, a good distance from the actual main building.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Looking for the best gyms in a Condominium in the Northern Arlington area?

Amenities are just as important as the actual condo when deciding where to buy and rent. Your condo fees contribute to the upkeep and functionality of these amenities, so you better like what you're paying for. Below is a list of some of the best gym located in condo buildings in my opinion...

1. Watervew Condominium-No one is ever there. The gym itself has changing/shower rooms, so you don't have to walk through the building in gym close or post work out if you don't want to.

2. Odyssey Condominium-There is an extensive fitness center there overlooking Arlington. With that view, it's like you're working out outside!

3. Continental at Ballston Condominium- This gym also is VERY extensive, with terrific views of Arlington.

4. Clarendon 1021- Although on the basement level, this gym has a great red and black color scheme that gets you energized for working out. They also just installed a handful of more flat screen TVs that you can enjoy while working out.

5. Atrium Condominium- Although this building is much older than the others (built in the 80's) the gym itself has a great mix of cardio and weight machines. Also, clearly inspired by the 80's has a MASSIVE jacuzzi with tinted windows in the gym for you to relax in after your workout.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Home Inspections in Arlington, VA

Hiring a good home inspector is just as important as hiring a good realtor when it comes to buying a house/condo. Home inspections help find any underlying problems with the property, big or small, and give you an idea of the overall condition of the property you wish to buy.

One thing you want to look for is someone with a lot of expertise, and knows the area well. Since high rise condos are so unique in the sense that each building differs, it's not just the actual condo but the entire building that impacts your purchase, you want to find a home inspector that knows the buildings well.

Regarding high rise condominiums in the Rosslyn through Ballston Corridor in Arlington, VA I recommend Tom Bowie with General Home Inspection Co. as a Home Inspector. He has done a handful of my home inspections, and has been terrific. He is great with the buyers, because he goes into great detail about what he is doing, why he is doing it, and what he is looking for throughout the inspection.

Interested in learning more information about home inspections or want more information on Tom Bowie? Feel free to contact me at alexandra@condo1.com!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Atrium Condominium Open House Success!

Yesterday I did an open house for a terrific 1BR/1BA corner condo at the famous Atrium Condominium located at 1530 Key Blvd. in Rosslyn. Although it started off kind of slow because of the weather, it quickly picked up with prospective buyers, and neighbors wanting to see what the current owner had done with the place/see what the market prices are for condos in their building.

This 760 corner tier unit is quite original floorplan, wall to wall windows throughout, with a spectacular view of Georgetown. Just with the interest yesterday, I am SURE this property will be selling quickly. Many people will pay just about anything for this view, and with a unique floorplan, this condo wont last long!

Interested in seeing this condo? Contact Alexandra at Alexandra@condo1.com!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Looking for a great affordable rental in Rosslyn?

This rental wont last long! In the Atrium Condominium Building unit 425! $1750/month

Condo Features:
765 sq.ft.
Spacious private balcony
Wall to wall carpet
Floor to ceiling windows
Extensive storage space
Bathroom suite
Washer/dryer in unit
1 assigned underground parking spot
Building hooked up for FIOs

Building Features:

2 concierge at front desk 24/7
Key fab access to all entrances of building
Outdoor pool
Tennis court
Grilling/picnic area
Fitness center with spa and Jacuzzi
Party room
In-house dry cleaners

Interested? Set up a viewing with Alexandra. Contact alexandra@condo1.com!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 4/25 FROM 2-4 ATRIUM CONDOMINIUM


COME JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE OF ATRIUM CONDOMINIUM 714! Listed at $419,900.

Located at 1530 Key Blvd. in Rosslyn.

This corner tier condominium has floor to ceiling walls spanning the entire dining room and living room. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and elegant granite counter tops. Enjoy the stunning views of Georgetown! 760 sq.ft. 1 assigned garage parking spot. Second spot available for $35,000. Want more information? Contact Alexandra at alexandra@condo1.com.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Now that the weather is getting nicer....


Now that the cold weather and snow storms are long gone, everyone is trying to enjoy the great outdoors. Why not enjoy them from a stunning rooftop patio on your condominium? The best rooftop observation deck for any building has to be the Residences at Waterview, located at 1111 19th St. N in Rosslyn, Arlington. This 31st floor rooftop is right on the waters edge, and overlooks downtown DC. Enjoy it during the day soaking up the sun, or at night, looking at the lit up monuments and DC buildings. The grilling area and seating makes this rooftop ideal for a relaxing evening, or throwing a party with the best view in VA!