Mitch Curtis' Blog

Posted on 08/01/2021

Wake Up Your Houseplants With These 5 Tips

Image by Engin Akyurt from Pixabay Warmer weather and longer days mean that dormant plants are waking up. Annual plants both outdoors and indoors will show fresh growth for the first time in months during springtime and some may require some specific maintenance to start the new season fresh. This is especially important for indoor plants in small...

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Posted on 07/29/2021

1600 N Oak Street #511, Arlington, VA 22209 now has a new price of $435,000!

Belvedere Condominium - One bedroom, one bath unit on the fifth floor of the popular Belvedere Condominium. Features a wonderful view of the Jefferson Memorial, Potomac River, Washington Monument, and Iwo Jima Park from glassed-in sunroom, living area, and bedroom. Just three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station (hub for the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines), so easy access to Crystal City, National Airport, DC and more. Walk, bike, or shuttle bus to Georgetown. Amenities include an Olympic-size outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and sauna. Plus a library, party room, indoor car wash, convenience store, and dry cleaner on premises...

Posted on 07/25/2021

Wind spinners, also called whirligigs, have been a popular outdoor decoration for a long time. They come in many colors, sizes and levels of detail and are also simple to make on your own. With all the choices available it’s difficult to know which will fit your yard. Here are some things to consider when looking for the...

Posted on 07/23/2021

Video Tour - 4210 Webster Court, Annandale, VA 22003

Open House Sun 7/25 12pm - 3pm **** Total space is just over 3,300 sq ft home this 4 Bedroom and 2.5 Bathroom 3 level Brick home situated on .26 acre in Wynfield - located between Little River Turnpike, Columbia Pike and Evergreen Road. This home has Hardwood flooring on the Main and Upper levels. Primary Bedroom with its own full Bath plus 3 other large Upper level Bedrooms and Bathroom gives great living space. The Main level has both a Living and Family room with a wood burning fireplace. The Dining room and Breakfast area are connected to the Kitchen overlooking the fenced in backyard. You can make the Lower level into a space that...

Posted on 07/23/2021

4210 Webster Court, Annandale, VA 22003 is now new to the market!

Open House Sun 7/25 12pm - 3pm **** Total space is just over 3,300 sq ft home this 4 Bedroom and 2.5 Bathroom 3 level Brick home situated on .26 acre in Wynfield - located between Little River Turnpike, Columbia Pike and Evergreen Road. This home has Hardwood flooring on the Main and Upper levels. Primary Bedroom with its own full Bath plus 3 other large Upper level Bedrooms and Bathroom gives great living space. The Main level has both a Living and Family room with a wood burning fireplace. The Dining room and Breakfast area are connected to the Kitchen overlooking the fenced in backyard. You can make the Lower level into a space that...

Posted on 07/18/2021

Top 3 Reasons to Get a Prefab Home

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Prefabricated or “prefab” homes are new construction homes made quick and easy. Also called modular homes, this type of house is made using large pre-built pieces that would normally take multiple steps to construct. If you’re wanting to build a new home but don’t have the time or budget for something built...

Posted on 07/11/2021

Making Sense of Water Leaks

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Is your house leaky? According to the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency), household water leaks account for up to a trillion gallons of water wasted each year. According to their calculations, the average home leaks about ten thousand gallons annually or more than 90 gallons every single day. So how do you tell...

Posted on 07/04/2021

1600 N Oak Street #511, Arlington, VA 22209 is now new to the market!

Belvedere Condominium - One bedroom, one bath unit on the fifth floor of the popular Belvedere Condominium. Features a million dollar view of the Jefferson Memorial, Potomac River, Washington Monument, and Iwo Jima Park from glassed-in sunroom, living area, and bedroom. Just three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station (hub for the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines), so easy access to Crystal City, National Airport, DC and more. Walk, bike, or shuttle bus to Georgetown. Amenities include an Olympic-size outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and sauna. Plus a library, party room, indoor car wash, convenience store, and dry cleaner on...

Posted on 07/04/2021

Benefits of a Crawlspace Foundation for New Construction

Photo by Life Of Pix from Pexels When determining what type of foundation is best for your new home, you need to take several factors into consideration. Going through the list of the pros and cons of each type of foundation instead of looking at one type of foundation at a time will help you determine which method...

Posted on 07/03/2021

Another Property Rented - 2435 S Walter Reed Drive #18-2, Arlington, VA 22206

Posted on 07/02/2021

2868 Lowen Valley Road, Alexandria, VA 22303 is now new to the market!

Open House Sat & Sun 7/3 & 7/4 1pm - 3pm Make it yours! Check out this bright and airy, move-in ready Craftmark Homes townhome! The main level makes day-to-day living and entertaining easy with the open floor plan. The tasteful and incredibly functional gourmet kitchen is a serious wow-factor with white on white backsplash, quartz countertop and cabinets. The gas cooktop will make the chef in your home very happy! The spacious family room provides a welcoming, relaxing area for family and friends to gather. The lower level has a bonus room and half bath, with access to the 2 car garage and backyard. The 3rd level features 3...

Posted on 06/30/2021

989 S Buchanan Street #202, Arlington, VA 22204 now has a new price of $499,500!

Steps from the W&OD trail and only two (2) blocks from Harris Teeter, CVS, and Centro Arlington shops! Metro stop right outside your door for easy access to Ballston, Pentagon, and National Landing/Crystal City arrive in just minutes or take a short walk to the Village at Shirlington and Shirlington Dog park. Experience low maintenance living in this new construction, built in 2019, condo. Features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, lots of closet space, gorgeous floors throughout, chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and ceramic tile in both bathrooms. Enjoy access to a 24-hour fitness center, community patio with grills and...