If you are planning to settle anywhere in Northern Virginia, Old Town Alexandria would be your ideal choice. It is well connected with all the places of action and it is very close to Washington D.C. So this historic town attracts lot of people who work in Washington D.C. All of us would love to own our single family homes but unfortunately our financial situation may not always accommodate a single family home. A townhouse can be the perfect solution.

Many people choose Old Town Alexandria townhouses which have certain advantages over condos. When it comes to townhouses, Old Town Alexandria has a lot of great choices. For those with a larger budget, Old Town Alexandria also has numerous luxury townhouses, which are more spacious and offer additional amenties. The entire town is filled with town houses across the span. One of the advantages of Old Town Alexandria is that you can find townhouses that will match both your budget and your desires. The real estate costs are really shooting up in the Old Town Alexandria. There has been a gradual increase in the property values. Recently the demand has increased, leading to a surge in real estate prices.

One of the reasons for this sudden surge is the increased job opportunities in Northern Virginia; around 100,000 new job opportunities have been created as a drive against unemployment. This attracts many professionals who prefer a peaceful life style and those who want to move away from the hectic metro life.  Besides the increased job opportunities, there are also other attractions which bring people to Old Town Alexandria. This little town also attracts lot of tourists every year. The town is full of life through out the year. Almost 4000 structures in Old Town Alexandria have been declared as buildings with historic significance. 
 

There are a good number of houses among the 4000 structures that are declared to be of historic importance, some over 200 years old. The famous Gadsby Tavern which is 238 years old is in Old Town Alexandria. This tavern's claim to fame is that George Washington visited here for his drink. Around 25% of real estate properties that are for sale in Old Town Alexandria are townhouses. They sell like hotcakes, and on an average they will be sold out within 30 days after they come to the market. Townhouses come in various sizes and styles; you can find brand new townhouses and resale town houses.

Resale townhouses will be relatively cheaper when compared to the brand new townhouses. However, when it comes to brand new town houses, you don't have to worry as much about the condition of the house - you can straightaway move in. Whereas, with resale townhouses you may need to be careful about necessary repairs and the expenses involved. It's always prudent to have an estimate before you purchase the property on the additional cost that you may have to incur to fix any existing problems.

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