Open Sunday, 1-4pm

This Sunday, I will be holding open 823 Empress Court in the Waynewood neighborhood of Alexandria. The price of this lovely home has been reduced to $739,000- a great buy for the size, condition and location of this home! Please come by this Sunday the 22nd between 1 and 4pm. I would love to show you the many lovely features of this home.

Giving back for Thanksgiving

We are only one week away from Thanksgiving! Below are some lovely ideas-from giving your time to donating your money- for how to give back to others this year.

Turkey Trot Food Sorting on Thanksgiving Day-Alexandria (ALIVE-http://www.alive-inc.org/volunteer_opps.htm)

Volunteers are needed to help organize and sort food at Alexandria's 33rd Annual Turkey Trot at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, November 27. Runners register for the race around 8:30 a.m., bringing canned food donations for ALIVE!'s food pantry as their entry fee. Please come and help make Thanksgiving a blessing for others! For more information or to volunteer, please call the ALIVE! office at 703-837-9321.
For more information about ALIVE's volunteer activities, contact Lisa at mailto:volunteers@alive-inc.org?subject=Volunteer or complete our volunteer form and email it to us.

Adopt a Family for the Holidays- Fairfax (Our Daily Bread-http://www.our-daily-bread.org/)

We need your help! As of Nov. 14, 2008, our referral list needing assistance for the holidays has exceeded the total number of referrals served last year. We have over 1,000 families to serve this Thanksgiving. If you can contribute or adopt a family, please do so today. Our Daily Bread's new secure donor form is now online! Help a disadvantaged family in Fairfax County have happier holidays by providing food and gifts for the children. You can adopt a family for Thanksgiving, December holidays, or both. Read more here.

3rd Annual Bringing in the Birds with Bucks! D.C. (Capital Area Food Bank-http://cafbdc.org/)

Help provide a Thanksgiving meal to Senior Citizens in our Brown Bag Program.
Just $15 can brighten a senior's holiday with a Thanksgiving basket.Click Here to Donate Now!

Please visit me at my open houses!

This weekend, two of my Alexandria listings will be open for public viewing. 823 Empress Court in sought-after Waynewood and 9 Leadbeater Street in popular Del Ray. Both properties will be open on Sunday from 1-4pm. Please stop by, take a look around, and say hello!

823 Empress Court is listed at $749,000 and features a classic colonial floorplan. Large formal rooms, updated kitchen, sunroom, and large backyard are some of the highlights of this delightful home. River views in winter, a short walk to the GW bike path and the Potomac, the home is situated in a sanctuary just minutes to Old Town and the District.

9 Leadbeater Street, priced at $439,000 is located right off Mt.Vernon Avenue, just steps to the restaurants and shops of Del Ray. The home is like new with a cook's kitchen, updated bathrooms, spacious living and dining areas, fresh paint and new floors. The backyard is fenced in, has a large deck, ponds and a storage shed. There is even off-street parking. It is a must see!

For more information on these properties or any of my other listings, please visit my website.

http://www.vickibinkley.com/

Featured Listing: 9313 Old Mansion Road

Enjoy the secluded feel of this exquisite and classic home. Stunning both inside and out, it is situated on an expansive lot on Old Mansion Road in Alexandria. The grounds include a 24' gazebo-style covered patio, various gardens and walkways. The main level features a grand foyer, formal living and dining rooms complete with crown and chair rail molding, a family room with exposed wood beams and a large renovated kitchen. Stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, breakfast bar and an eat-in breakfast area framed by two white columns make this kitchen stunning and practical. Upstairs, you will find a large master suite with luxurious bath, three other bedrooms and a large hall bath with two sink and vanity areas. Not to be forgotten is the spacious basement that includes a playroom and a private study, providing plenty of extra living space. Please inquire for more details or visit my website. http://www.vickibinkley.com/