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The Neighborhood Files
Steward Sought for Century-Old Farmhouse and Seven Acres of History
It was curiosity that brought Nell Miller to Boxhill Farm and delight that made her stay as the sixth steward of the idyllic, seven-acre property with roots going back to 1685. For 2...
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News
Hollin Hills Home and Garden Tour Set for Saturday
If you love architecture, "Mad Men," and all-things modern, you'll want to head to the Hollin Hills House and Garden Tour Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. to see stellar examples of design at...
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The Neighborhood Files
Spring Blooms in Burke
Azaleas are blooming all around Burke. The flowering shrubs, which bloom in the spring, are shade tolerant, and prefer living near or under trees. What's blooming in your yard or on...
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Business
Burke Designer Transforms Design House Parlor
Every year, fads emerge in the home interiors industry. This year, the color experts at Pantone declared Tangerine Tango the color of the year for 2012. Burke-based interior designer...
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Government
Spring Tree Care
Over the last couple of years, we have heard about, and some communities have seen firsthand, the devastation caused when a mature tree falls on a house. Trees are an important and valuab...
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Government
More Than 170 Burke Homes in Foreclosure
There’s good news and bad news about foreclosures in the area. The average price of foreclosed homes across Fairfax County is well above the average price across Virginia and the nat...
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Business
Burke Open Houses March 11
Following is a selction of open houses scheduled in Burke for Sunday, March 11, 2102, between 1 and 4 p.m. For a complete list, see AOL Real Estate. 9210 Byron Terrace Burke, VA 220...
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Government
Average Burke Property Assessment Drops Slightly
Some Burke homeowners will notice that their property values have decreased by about half a percent when they open their new real estate assessment notices this week. The Fair...