Home sales spike in Northern Va., possibly on Amazon HQ2 speculation

Jeff Clabaugh - WTOP Around Town, Real Estate

Via WTOP By Jeff Clabaugh  The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors said its realtor members sold 22,140 homes in 2018, nearly matching the 22,555 home sold in 2017, which was the highest number of sales since 2005. Total sales volume last year in Northern Virginia was $13.1 billion, just above total sales volume in 2017. The Northern Virginia Association of …

1st Stage Presents The Brothers Size from Academy Award Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney

Tysons Today Around Town, Art & Culture

Tysons, VA— From the co-creator of the Academy Award-winning film Moonlight comes a profoundly compelling story of family, devotion, and belonging. Deep in the Louisiana bayou, the hardworking and steady, Ogun Size, is reunited with his aimless younger brother recently released from prison. Flights of poetry, music, and West African mythology combine in a one-of-a-kind experience that delivers “the greatest piece of …

Tysons Galleria May Get Theater In Macy’s Space: Report

Emily Leayman - The Patch Around Town

Via The Patch By Emily Leayman TYSONS, VA—When the Macy’s at Tysons Galleria closes, there will be room for other businesses on three floors. One report indicates it could include a iPic theater. Washington Business Journal first reported a staff report for the Fairfax County Planning Commission with illustrations depicting the theater. The drawings include a movie theater, restaurant and outdoor dining. The illustrations were …

Featured Listing from Tysons Premier

Tysons Today Real Estate

Casey Margenau presents: At the end of a quiet Cul de sac but just 9 miles from Amazons H2 and just outside the beltway, 10 minutes to Old Town, 10 minutes to National Harbor, and just 5 minutes to Springfield Mall It is all about Location. We offer you the great brick front Colonial with its nice flat back yard …

Tysons Chamber aims to focus on business growth in new year

Brian Trompeter - Inside NOVA Around Town

Via Inside Nova By Brian Trompeter  The Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce’s main mission is to create a platform of prosperity for its members, the group’s 2019 board chairman said. “Whether you’re a non-profit, whether you’re a government agency, whether you’re a small business or a large business, our job is to help every one of you grow,” said Tucker …

Your Weekly Tax Tip: Reminder: Fourth Quarter Estimated Taxes Now Due

Turner, Leins & Gold Finance

If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The 2018 fourth-quarter due date is now here. Normal due date: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Remember you are required to withhold at least 90 percent of your current tax obligation or 100 percent of …

Realtor.com® 2019 National Housing Forecast

Realtor.com Real Estate

Via Realtor.com Housing Market Predictions 2019: Tougher Road Ahead for Home Buyers and Sellers The 2019 housing market will see modest inventory gains, but with mortgage rates expected to hit 5.5 percent by the end of the year, monthly mortgage payments will rise 8 percent putting home ownership more out of reach especially for younger Gen-Z, Millennial, and other first-time …

Snow Plowing Update, What’s Closed In Fairfax County On Jan. 14

Emily Leayman - The Patch Around Town, Tysons Update

Via The Patch By Emily Leayman  FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA—The snow has stopped after the weekend’s winter storm, but efforts continue to clear snow from roads and walkways around Fairfax County Monday, Jan. 14. The Virginia Department of Transportation clears all but a few private roads in the county. The agency tweeted that interstates and primary routes have been cleared, and …

Keith On The Town: A Look at What’s Happening in Music, Arts and Theater this Week

Keith Loria Art & Culture

Moody Blues and Wings Guitarist Denny Laine Headed to DC By Keith Loria English vocalist and guitarist Denny Laine began his career with the Moody Blues in 1964, singing lead on the band’s worldwide smash, “Go Now.” From there, Laine formed the band, Balls, with the Move’s Trevor Burton and then was part of Ginger Baker’s post-Cream band, Ginger Baker’s …