More details and links to Lorton Virginia information.View Current Lorton Virginia Homes for Sale   If you are considering a move to Lorton or any Alexandria City or Arlington, Fairfax or Prince William County community give me a call at 703-346-2213.  Let's talk about whether now is the right time for you to buy a new home in Northern Virginia.  No hassle, no pressure, just straight talk about today's real estate market.   01/20/2010

Located just a few miles from the main gate of Fort Belvoir the neighborhoods that make up the Lorton area have a long tradition with the military and military families in Northern Virginia. Lorton history goes back to our first Commander in Chief, George Washington. There are older neighborhoods such as Harborview which are just as popular today as they were when they were built in the 50's, 60's and 70's. Over the last 10 years a "new" Lorton has emerged which has brought a renewal to southern Fairfax County.Most of the "new" Lorton growth came about when a prison  complex located in the area was ordered closed in 1998. With just over 3200 acres the prison complex gave Fairfax County developers an opportunity to create an entire new vision for the land and its usage. With a Virginia R... 01/09/2010

Each settlement we are involved in as real estate professionals means a new beginning for both sides of the transaction.  The first settlement of 2010 in Lorton Virginia was special for a number of reasons.  The fact that this one took a little extra time to happen is just one of the reasons this settlement was important to two families. However the most important thing that makes this one stand out is that my clients are active duty military and the home was being sold under the guidelines of the Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) set last fall.  The program was expanded last year to help military families with PCS orders sell their homes in a declining market without requiring a short sale and ruining their credit. The program got off to a slow start, as you can... 01/07/2010

  Fortunately for the residents of Lorton (VA) the guard towers at old reformatory now stand only as a "decorative" element surrounding the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center.  When the prison closed Fairfax County and local developers worked together to save many of the original brick buildings while at the same time creating Lorton Station and surrounding communities. If you are relocating to Northern Virginia give me a call at 703-346-2213. Let me show you not only the Lorton area but properties througout Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax and Prince William County.  Put my "native" knowledge of the local area to work for you.   12/30/2009

Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge in Fairfax County is a 2200 acre established as a habitat for bald eagles in 1969.  During the spring and summer bird watchers by the thousands come and spend time looking for eagles, blue herons and over 200 species of birds.In the winter time it is a great place to walk and enjoy solitude.  The shoreline looks out across the Potomac River and Belmont Bay. The refuge is located just a few miles from Lorton and Fort Belvoir.When I took this photo I started humming the Mama's and Papa's song "On A Winters Day" "All the leaves are brownAnd the sky is grayI've been for a walkOn a winter's day"   12/15/2009

No there isn't a problem with your computer monitor the house you see is actually wrapped in blue insulation but the house is actually a green house under construction in Lorton VA.This home being built by the Speer family is utilizing all of the latest green technologies including both solar and geothermal technologies. The south-facing roof will contain solar panels that will provide most of the electrical energy for appliances in the home.  If the family generates more electricity than they need the will feed power back to the local electric company grid causing the meter to run backwards.Heating and cooling will be provided by a geothermal ground source heat pump (GSHP), also called a geoexchange system. With the earth's natural heat collected in winter through a series of pipes, i... 11/24/2009

This past week my clients put the SOLD sign in the front yard of their Newington Commons townhouse in Lorton VA.  The home had multiple contracts in under 72 hours and after final negotiations the home ended up closing at $240,000 the highest priced sale in the community this year.The buyer's are a military family and the husband has been stationed in Iraq during the transaction and will be coming home to a great new house.If you are thinking about selling your home in Newington Commons or any of the other great Lorton VA neighborhoods give me a call at 703-346-2213.  Let's see how my creative marketing strategies might be able to help you put the SOLD sign in your yard. 11/17/2009

On the surface everything about this home looked good.  Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, beautiful bathrooms, large lot, great price.  What's not to love?  Turns out this little gem was in reality a "pig in a poke."  A check of the Fairfax County Building Permit site found permits issued and all of them with an incomplete status next to them.  Out of the permits that were pulled by electricians and plumbers we couldn't find any that said the remodeling work had passed inspection.  Since the property is being sold "as is" chances are that it might not even have an occupancy permit for the new owner to be able to move in. It is an issue that buyers in Northern Virginia face everyday when they look to purchase a foreclosure or short sale.  Since most of these properties are so... 11/04/2009

Lorton Station is a 300 acre subdivision of 950 newer homes just South of Fort Belvoir. Detached homes and town homes are available. Lorton Station Detached Home Market Report Homes Sold and Settled Year-To-Date 2009 Vs. Total Year 2008 2008 2009 +/- % Number of Homes 9 11 Average List Price 558,728 530,235 -5% Average Sales Price 544,211 508,227 -7% Seller Contribution -9,056 -4,768 -47% Net Sales Price 535,155 503,459 -6% As of 10/26/2009/2009 TRANSPORTATION Lorton Station is within approximately 15 minutes of the entrance to Fort Belvoir. Additionally, it is only 15 miles south of Washington, D.C. The Lorton entrance to and exit from I-95 is just outside Lorton Station on Lorton Road. On those occasions when you need to go to the Pentagon the VRE Lorton Station is in the community. ... 10/25/2009

Lorton Station is a 300 acre subdivision of 950 newer homes just South of Fort Belvoir. Detached homes and town homes are available. Lorton Station Town Home Market Report Homes Sold and Settled Year-To-Date 2009 Vs. Total Year 2008 2008 2009 +/- % Number of Homes 20 12 Average List Price 404,270 367,417 -9% Average Sales Price 400,096 359,492 -10% Seller Contribution 6,978 -5,697 -18% Net Sales Price 393,118 353,795 -10% As of 10/26/2009/2009 TRANSPORTATION Lorton Station is within approximately 15 minutes of the entrance to Fort Belvoir. Additionally, it is only 15 miles south of Washington, D.C. The Lorton entrance to and exit from I-95 is just outside Lorton Station on Lorton Road. On those occasions when you need to go to the Pentagon the VRE Lorton Station is in the community. Ta... 10/25/2009

Strange as it may seem the postal address of Inlet Cove is Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060. It is just 1 mile south of the main gate of Fort Belvoir between the Fairfax County Parkway and Telegraph Road and abuts the southwestern section of Fort Belvoir. Inlet Cove Detached Home Market Report Homes Sold and Settled Year-To-Date 2009 Vs. Total Year 2008 2008 2009 +/- % Number of Homes 9 5 Average List Price 555,639 505,930 -9% Average Sales Price 535,936 507,000 -5% Seller Contribution -8,328 -8,055 -3%% Net Sales Price 527,628 498,945 -5% As of 10/25/2009 Community Features It is a 40 acre planned community with 148 detached homes and 108 town homes. There is a pool, clubhouse, tot lot, playground and interconnecting walkways in the community. When you pull out of the subdivision onto the... 10/25/2009

Strange as it may seem the postal address of Inlet Cove is Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060. It is just 1 mile south of the main gate of Fort Belvoir between the Fairfax County Parkway and Telegraph Road and abuts the southwestern section of Fort Belvoir. Inlet Cove Town Home Market Report Homes Sold and Settled Year-To-Date 2009 Vs. Total Year 2008 2008 2009 +/- % Number of Homes 0 5 Average List Price 0 494,940 NA Average Sales Price 0 467,500 NA Seller Contribution 0 8,009 NA Net Sales Price 0 459,491 NA As of 10/25/2009 Community Features It is a 40 acre planned community with 148 detached homes and 108 town homes. There is a pool, clubhouse, tot lot, playground and interconnecting walkways in the community. When you pull out of the subdivision onto the Richmond Highway you are literal... 10/25/2009

  ***********************************************The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in Prince William County”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”NO REGISTRATION NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOME FINDERContact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area. 10/25/2009

Strange as it may seem the postal address of Inlet Cove is Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060. It is just 1 mile south of the main gate of Fort Belvoir between the Fairfax County Parkway and Telegraph Road and abuts the southwestern section of Fort Belvoir. Community Features It is a 40 acre planned community with 148 detached homes and 108 town homes. There is a pool, clubhouse, tot lot, playground and interconnecting walkways in the community. When you pull out of the subdivision onto the Richmond Highway you are literally looking at the trees of the southern section of Fort Belvoir. The trees of the post are on your left and right as you drive north. If you are active duty or retired the Fort Belvoir Commissary is within 10 minutes The Gunston Plaza Shopping is less than 10 minutes south.... 10/19/2009

Take a well priced Newington Commons  townhouse that has been updated from top to bottom, stir in a little bit of a market frenzy and what do you get?  A property with multiple offers in the first 48 hours it is on the market.The sellers did the hard part in getting the home cleaned up and ready to go.  The nice thing about getting a home under contract quickly is the sellers don't have to keep finding ways to entertain themselves when someone wants to poke through their closets.We are scheduled for a 30 day close on this one so I'll keep my fingers crossed that we have a smooth ride.  10/15/2009

Here is a brief list of homes for sale in Lorton, VA in Fairfax County!Stay up to date with new listings, price reductions in Lorton, Virginia. For more active homes for sale in Lorton, go to: www.reshawnaleaven.com/lortonShoppingLorton Station Town CenterShopps of Lorton ValleyPotomac Millswww.simon.com/mall/potomac-millsClosest Wegmans - Less than 10 milesWegmans Potomac14801 Dining WayWoodbridge, VA 22191Wegmans Alexandria7905 Hilltop Village CenterAlexandria, VA 22315Closest Mass TransportationVirginia Railway Express8990 Lorton Station Blvd. Lorton, Virginia 22079http://www.vre.org/service/stations/lortonArea NeighborhoodsGables at Gunston Gunston CornerGunston HillGunston SquareLaurel CrestLaurel HighlandsLaurel Hill LandbayLaurel Ridge CrossingLorton Station NorthLorton Station S... 10/04/2009

Make sure you have marked your calendars for this weekends Art, Wine and All that Jazz event at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center. Festival Hours:Saturday from 11am-9PMSunday from 12-8PM Enjoy wine tastings from a variety of Virginia and North Carolina vineyards as well as a line-up of Jazz musicans and of course the terrific artists who are a part of the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center.You can read all of the details of the event on the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center.Hope to see you there!   09/29/2009

***********************************************The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in Prince William County”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”NO REGISTRATION NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOME FINDERContact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area. 09/22/2009

The tractor on the left still rusts away in a field in western Prince William County The tractor at the right is the identical model, but it has been faithfully restored. The home below in Lorton, Fairfax County VA sat deteriorating for years.  It is owned by a local family who stripped it down to essential "bones" and, as you can see, is giving it new life. Too often we discard or knock down anything that has lost its' original lustre Both the tractors and house are from the period in America when things were "Swell".   However, love and dedication can turn antique tractors and homes into "Awesome"   ***********************************************The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in Northern Virginia”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”NO REGISTRATION NORTHER... 09/16/2009

Anyone with PCS orders to Fort Belvoir looking for an affordable townhouse community just minutes to the Telegraph gate should take a look at the Village of Mount Air.As one of the smaller townhouse communities close to Fort Belvoir, the Village of Mount Air has 182 townhouses, both garage and non-garage models. Originally the Village of Mount Air was part of a historic estate that dated back to the 1700's. The estate changed hands over the years and of course parcels of land were sold off. The original home on the property burned in 1859 and second home was built on its foundation. The second home and property remained in use from 1859 to 1992.The last owner of property in the Village of Mount Air deeded 40 acres of the estate to developers to build the townhouses and kept 25 acres as ... 09/11/2009