This is a sponsored post by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Here is a look at some of the homes that sold in 20191, 20190 and 20194 in the last week. Many of these are closings from sales in the busy spring market. Want to know how homes are selling in your cluster or neighborhood. Contact me and I can help you with that.
1716 Lake Shore Crest. 2 BR, 1.5 BA Condo. Sold price: $301,000
2229 Southgate Square. 3 BR, 1.5 BA TH. Sold price: $217,500
11084 Saffold Way. 3 BR, 2.5 BA TH. Sold price: $360,000
12000 Market Street, #367. 1 BR, 1 BA Condo. Sold price: $310,000
1558 Autumn Ridge Circle. 3 BR, 3.5 BA TH. Sold price: $398,500
2364 Tumbletree Way. 6 BR, 3.5 BA SFH. Sold price: $700,000
2301 Middle Creek Way. 3 BR, 2.5 BA TH. Sold price: $398,000
2517 Pegasus Way. 5 BR, 3.5 BA SFH. $745,000
This is a sponsored post by Anna Gibson, owner of AKG Design Studio and an award-winning, certified kitchen and bathroom designer. AKG Design Studio is a boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales. Contact her at 571-989-2541 or [email protected] and check out her work on Houzz; Pinterest; Facebook; and Twitter.
In “honor” of England’s vote to Brexit from the European Union, we decided to take our kitchen investigation “across the pond.” Whereas stateside kitchens are often expansive and detail-driven, in the UK, cozy kitchens with an emphasis on function are the norm.
Still, designs in each country fluctuate with modern trends. Since U.S. design often takes its cue from Britain, we can look at current British trends to discover what we might see over the next few years in our own country.
Downsizing
Traditionally, European kitchens are kept separate from the rest of the house. Kitchens can be smaller since meals are eaten in a separate dining room away from food preparation, which isn’t considered glamorous or guest-friendly. Downsizing the kitchen is a trend to watch out for as the desire for smaller homes overall continues to increase.
Smaller Appliances
The practice of integrating appliances into the cabinetry — also known as flush mounted appliances — is one factor that contributes to the European kitchen’s coziness.
Also, appliances may be smaller; for example, a 24″ fridge is more likely in Europe than the typical 36″ Americans require. Since more U.S. consumers desire fresh, local produce, our fridge space might be lessening soon too.
Daring Color Palette
There’s nothing wrong with stainless steel, but who doesn’t want more options? Banana yellow, Prince purple, or candy apple red, for example? Kudos to European designers for realizing the kitchen can be as full of color as any other room. As 
American designers continue to offer bright colors and patterned wallpapers, perhaps these trends will rub off on our kitchen color schemes too.
Cabinet Options
Frameless cabinets are one way Europe thinks outside the box. Since most frameless cabinets are high gloss laminates on MDF (think IKEA), they are fairly easy to maintain.
Some American designers view high gloss cabinetry as high-end because it offers a sleek contemporary look that can modernize the traditional kitchen.
Cultural Priorities
According to The English Home, even cozy kitchens must include a table at which tea can be taken. This “adds informality and a coziness to what might otherwise be a purely functional room.”
Since Americans have long heralded the eat-in kitchen, this may be a case where our social gathering habits may be influencing Europeans instead of the other way around!
Since downsizing and the desire for fully functioning and integrated appliances is already becoming a factor in kitchen renovations in the U.S., we’re already seeing the influence of European design trends. U.S. consumers, though, will always prioritize one important cultural tradition: having a designated place for your family to gather around.
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This is a sponsored post from the Neurology Center of Fairfax.
We are currently seeking a part time registered/registry eligible Technologist in Vascular Ultrasound for our ICAVL accredited Laboratory located in Northern Virginia.
No nights or call. Two years experience preferred and experience with accreditation process a plus.
Excellent work environment. Competitive salary and benefits. Email cover letter and resume to [email protected] or fax to 703-940- 1497.
This is a promoted post from the Neurology Center of Fairfax.
Growing medical office locations in Reston and Fairfax, seeks FT patient service professional for patient, clinical and administrative responsibilities. Requires ability to multi-task, computer skills, polished people skills, superior English language skills, mobility, ability to work in teams and independently.
Must have at least one year of experience in customer service field, ideally in medical healthcare. Great salary and benefits. Advancement opportunities possible. Work Monday through Friday in the daytime.
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Please join the Heartland Dental NOVA Team for an Open House Career Fair.
The career fair is taking place on Wednesday, July 20 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Residence Inn National Harbor located at 192 Waterfront Street in National Harbor, Maryland.
We have immediate openings for Dental Assistants, Front Office and Dental Hygienists across the Northern Virginia area in Alexandria, Lorton, Springfield, Dale City, Dumfries, Manassas, Fairfax, Herndon and Ashburn.
Why join Heartland Dental? It is the largest Dental Support Organization in the U.S. and is a career-focused company looking for the perfect fit to assist with the growth and
development of our supported practices. Heartland provides a wide range of continuing education, benefits and competitive pay. RSVPs are welcome but not required! Please show up with your resume and be ready to express why you feel you’d be a great addition to Heartland’s growing team!
RSVPs should email [email protected] and please visit our website for more information at www.heartland.com.
The preceding post was written and sponsored by Heartland Dental.
This is a sponsored post by Becky’s Pet Care.
Meet this week’s Reston Pet of the Week Nanuk, a dog who needs a new home. Here is what the people at the Humane Society of Fairfax County have to say about him:
What could possibly be cuter than a Pug and Shih Tzu mix? Nanuk, of course, since he is a Pug and Shih Tzu mix.
He’s 4 yrs old, weights about 30 pounds, has a tan and white coat and is absolutely gorgeous. He takes a minute or so to warm up to people, but within seconds is in your lap. He’s good with other dogs and loves to play. He has short legs, a long body and adorable expressions. Come and meet this cutie patootie before someone else is getting tons of kisses.
For more information or to see Nanuk, submit an online dog adoption application. After reviewing the application, staff will contact you, typically within 48 hours, to make an appointment to visit the farm where our dogs and horses are kept.
Are you and Nanuk a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Plaza America that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement, and private sector employee matters.
An interesting topic in Virginia employment law is an employee’s right to privacy in the workplace.
While there have not yet been many specific laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Virginia governing employee rights in the workplace, this area of law is developing and changing. In light of the advancements in monitoring technology available to employers, it is only a matter of time before we see more employee privacy issues addressed by the Virginia Legislature and courts.
This is a sponsored post by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Here is a look at some homes that sold in Reston in the last week of June and first week of July 2016.
- 1332 Northgate Square, 3 BR, 2 BA TH. Sold price: $325,000
- 2269 Wheelwright Court, 3 BR, 3.5 BA TH. Sold price: $415,000
- 2255 Castle Rock Square, # 12C, 3 BR, 2 BA Condo. Sold price: $215,000
- 2255 Coopersmith Court, 3 BR, 3 BA TH. Sold price: $355,000
- 11609 Windbluff Court, #9, 3 BR, 2.5 BA Condo. Sold price: $305,000
- 1855 Stratford Park Place, #309, 2 BR, 2 BA Condo. Sold price: $333,200
- 11605 Deer Forest Road, 5 BR, 3.5 BA SFH. Sold price: $925,000
- 2310 Hunters Square Court, 2 BR, 2.5 BA TH. Sold price: $325,000
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This is a promoted post from McWilliams|Ballard, developer of Herndon’s new Junction Square residences.
By Buzz McClain
The transformation of downtown historic Herndon has begun in earnest. You can see it on every corner as you pass by the familiar vintage sights that are suddenly mixing with the new. There’s an energy that comes with the confidence of an assured, successful future, and Herndon has it.
While the accessible, small town feel of the ancient crossroads will remain, redevelopment and improvement is underway ahead of a guaranteed game-changer: The arrival of the continuation of Metro’s Silver Line.
What better time to explore new housing options than before the true rush — and inevitable higher prices — begins?
Junction Square, located at the central intersection of Elden and Monroe streets, is well underway and open for business with an on-site sales office by appointment. (Delivery is expected in November.)
“Junction Square is a community of 20 townhomes, featuring a variety of layouts with either three or four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths with two-car garages,” says Joe Serafin, Vice President and sales manager for McWilliams|Ballard. “What distinguishes these homes from the a typical resale is the forward thinking design with features like rooftop terraces and bonus lofts that really give a design element not available at any other community”.
Serafin states there are three finish packages to choose from, as well as a number of upgrades and customization options like brick accent walls, gas grills and garage storage systems just to name a few. Select homes will even include private home elevators making getting the groceries from the garage to the kitchen a breeze.
As for the immediate community, in addition to the continuingly improving Herndon central retail district walking distance away, the W&OD Trail is right out the door, as are a number of street-level retail establishments incorporated in the development.
Junction Square is at 711 Monroe Street in Herndon. To schedule an appointment, use this form or call 703.831.3784.
Photos courtesy Junction Square
Meet Hayden, this week’s Reston Pet of the Week who is spending the summer here from Colorado.
Here is what her grandowner Grace has to say about her:
Hayden is visiting Reston this summer from Colorado! Born in a Rocky Mountain barn, she was adopted from the Denver Dumb Friends League. Don’t be fooled, even though she’s from Bronco country, Hayden is a faithful Redskins fan!
Our adventurous kitty has a zest for life and loves snuggling on the puuurfect lap. Her favorite toys are handmade finger puppets from the Lake Anne Plaza Farmers Market. She’s enjoying her summer in Reston, especially all of the birds and squirrels that she watches from the window.
Hayden and her people will get some treats and $100 in Becky’s Bucks from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This is a sponsored post by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
One of the things I always talk about is how much Reston has to offer everyone — adults and children alike.
I was thinking about this as I chatted with my friend Susan, who grew up here in the 1970s and lives here today. She said many of her favorite childhood activities are still things she loves to do, such as walking down to Lake Anne, swimming in the pools and boating on the lakes.
Susan offered to talk to some of her friends who grew up here to share their favorite activities. I hope this list inspires you to get out and enjoy all that Reston has to offer.
Susan has wonderful summer memories of walking down to the Lake Anne Pharmacy, splashing in the fountain, and dangling her feet off the pier. If she wasn’t doing that, she was exploring the Reston Association paths or lounging at one of the swimming pools. It seemed like summer in Reston lasted forever.
Rick Morgan remembers summer days fishing off the pier at Lake Anne, eating peanut butter sandwiches and buying Coke from Larry at the pharmacy.
“My father would drop me and my brother at Lake Anne on his way to work, and pick us up on his way home,” said Morgan. “If you remember two red-head boys hanging out at Lake Anne all summer in the late 70s, that was us.” (Susan remembers seeing them in the summer.) Read More
This is a sponsored post by Anna Gibson, owner of AKG Design Studio and an award-winning, certified kitchen and bathroom designer. AKG Design Studio is a boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales. Contact her at 571-989-2541 or [email protected], and check out her work on Houzz; Pinterest; Facebook; and Twitter.
Accessible design is a design process in which the needs of people with disabilities are specifically considered. Accessibility sometimes refers to the characteristic that products, services, and facilities can be independently used by people with a variety of disabilities or limitations.
There are many life situations that promote using accessible design principles that are not just for the handicapped community, but also helpful in other life stages such as temporary illness, children, and aging in place (people who prefer to stay their home at later ages).
When it comes to kitchen design and space prep, there many features that can have incorporated into the design to make day-to-day tasks easier and accessible. Here are few things to consider:
Accessible Layout
Your kitchen layout should allow for safety, but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to any one design.
An open kitchen with plenty of empty space for moving around meets the requirement for standard-sized wheelchairs, as does a galley-style kitchen without an island. Regardless of size or style, incorporate details into the layout that enhance both visually and functionally, such as varying heights of countertops and adequate sources of natural lighting–a large bay window or a skylight.
Intuitive Appliances
Take advantage of the modern conveniences today’s appliances have to offer, many of which have accessibility built right in. A side-by- side refrigerator Read More
This is a sponsored post by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. In fact, the summer fun that makes Reston a great place to grow up hasn’t changed much over the last 40 years, according to people who grew up in Reston … and decided to stay.
For example, Restonian Lisa Kelly says her absolute favorite activity as a child was movie night at the RA pools. Now her children share the same love of that weekly summer ritual.
“We love it because it is a family friendly event that is free and fun! It’s a unique way to watch a movie outside, and we look forward to it each year,” said Kelly.
There are plenty more opportunities to get in on movies at the pool.
Family Dive In Movies
Reston Association hosts the Family Dive-In movies. Always free, always fun.
RA provides the popcorn and drinks, but you need to bring your favorite float.
Movie titles are advertised at the event location, but does it really matter what the movie is? Movie nights are canceled in the event of rain.
Contact [email protected] or call 703-435-6577 for more information or weather-related cancellations.
Time:
8:30 p.m. – until the movie is over
Dates/Locations:
Meet Apple Jack, a small shepherd mix who needs a forever home. Here is what his friends at Safe Haven Puppy Rescue have to say about him:
Little Apple Jack is a total lover who is in foster care in Northen Virginia. He just wants to be with his people and shower them with affection — even some puppy kisses!
He’s laid back, not the least bit alpha, so we think he’d do great in many different adoptive situations. We were told he had some kind of smaller shepherd in him along with maybe a touch of Jack Russell, but it seems like the shepherd side won the genetic war because this boy is a pretty mellow fellow.
We think he might be around 25 pounds or so when grown, so if you’re looking for a smaller dog who would bond with you and be a great best friend, Apple Jack is your man.
Apple Jack is up to date on all shots and dewormings, and carries an adoption fee of $329. We can also have him micro chipped for only $25 additional. This extremely friendly fella is going to bring lots of joy to some lucky adopters, so don’t delay, get your application in to your coordinator Bob at [email protected].
Are you and Apple Jack a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
