McEnearney Commercial is Pleased to Announce… 

By land and by sea, Alexandria is preparing for the launch of the National Harbor mega-hotel and convention complex in Prince George's County by introducing two ways to get tourists and  Washington area residents to the city and across Old Town to Metro…

Alexandria inaugurated a free trolley service that, starting today, will run every 15 minutes, ferrying passengers from the King Street Metro station to the waterfront, where they will be able to hop aboard a water taxi and head across the Potomac River to Maryland…

The red-and-black trolleys, which feature old-fashioned wood-backed seats and large picture windows that let passengers look out over the Old Town historic district, are drawing praise from tourists and residents…

The trolleys began operating last week on a reduced schedule, and the full service will be inaugurated as the water taxis begin plying the route between the waterfront and National Harbor. The water taxis, which go into operation today, are operated by a private firm that hopes to disgorge 500 to 1,000 tourists in Alexandria daily…

A steady stream of passengers boarded a trolley Friday morning as it made its way along the 19 stops that stretch out across Old Town. Tourists said the trolley, with its clanging brass bell, makes Old Town more attractive and accessible. Some residents said it made them more likely to ride rather than drive…

Ronald F. Kirby, director of transportation planning for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, said Alexandria's trolley service is unusual because it is not limited to use during a special event or on holiday weekends, as other trolley services have tended to be. He said it would invite more people to travel the entire length of King Street instead of heading to a single destination, particularly because they can ride it free…

Ronnie and Joe Grassi, retirees from New Jersey staying at the Morrison House Hotel, said the trolley service made it easier for them to spend more time in Alexandria instead of the District. They are repeat visitors, and they said the long walk from the Morrison to Metro and the waterfront had discouraged them from wandering up and down King Street in the past. This time, however, Ronnie Grassi said, she has been able to leave her husband behind in their hotel room and step out to the trolley to do a little extra shopping she would not have done otherwise on her own.

"Now it's easy for me to run to all these shops," she said. "I feel safe."

Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 1, 2008; Page B01

Ed Cave Completes Multi Million Dollar Sale

That Ed Cave has successfully brought the property at 360 S. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA to settlement at $3,000,000.

This three story, 14,070 square foot, Class B Office building on 27,151 square foot of land was built in 1981 and was owned by Sanabel Al Kheer, LLC.

River Oak Section II, LLC purchased the building which will be used as headquarters for Educational Options which is currently located in Arlington, VA.

Mike Norris of Sheer Partners, Inc. represented the sellers.

Ed Cave, CCIM of McEnearney Commercial represented the buyers.

Questions or comments can be directed to Ed Cave at 703-683-2700 or edcave@mcenearney.com.