Rachel Knapp Realtor

08/13/2026

The questions I get asked most about living in Alexandria, Virginia.

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For example, who creates all these window boxes in Old Town? Easy name. Old Town Window Boxes can transform any spot. For a gorgeous arrangement subscription it's Old Town Botanical

Or where do people go to celebrate something in Alexandria? Josephine on St Asaph, and book it a week out for weekends. If you want somewhere quieter, Landini Brothers over on King Street.

This is most of what I actually do for clients moving to Alexandria, Virginia from out of state. The listings are the easy part. Knowing who to call in Old Town, where to eat in Del Ray, and which part of Northern Virginia you actually want to be in is what takes years to learn.

If you're moving to Alexandria, Virginia, or anywhere across Northern Virginia and the greater Washington DC metro region, I put all of it in one place.

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Rachel Knapp, an Alexandria real estate agent showing you how to live like a local.

Serving Alexandria, Old Town, Mount Vernon, Fort Hunt, Northern Virginia, and the greater Washington DC metro region.

08/07/2026

The market doesn't care what you think your home should sell for.

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This is not the popular opinion. But it is the one that will make you the most money.

Every seller deserves an agent who will have this conversation before the listing goes live… not after 45 days on market and a price reduction that signals to every buyer that something is wrong.

The Alexandria, Virginia market rewards sellers who price strategically from day one. In Old Town, in Fort Hunt, across Fairfax County — the homes that sell fast and strong are the ones that were positioned right from the start.

I work with sellers across Alexandria, Fairfax County and Northern Virginia who want the truth, a real strategy, and an agent who will fight for every dollar the market will give them.

That is what I do.

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— Rachel Knapp, a Northern Virginia real estate agent serving Alexandria, Fort Hunt, Old Town, and surrounding areas.

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08/05/2026

Looking for things to do in Alexandria, Virginia this August?

There are so many fun events going on in Alexandria all summer. Swipe through to see the full list.

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A few that I’m really looking forward to:

Alexandria Restaurant Week

Stand Up Paddleboarding at Belle Haven Marina

Loading Dock Rock at Port City Brewing

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- Rachel Knapp, a Northern Virginia real estate agent showing you the best of Alexandria real estate and all things local life.

08/03/2026

Four homes for sale across the Washington DC area that feel less like a house and more like the last vacation you didn't want to come home from.

Why save that feeling for the Four Seasons when you can have it at home?

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Every one of these lives the way a good trip feels. Leisurely mornings, long dinners, and the sense that everywhere you'd want to be is already close. Think movie screening rooms, tennis courts, expansive gardens, and spa-style wellness spaces, all without ever leaving home.

Swipe through to see homes with:

* Walls of windows in McLean with contemporary lines, turning your morning coffee into the best seat in the house, pool included

* Hidden oasis in Vienna, built for slow mornings and the kind of quiet that's hard to find this close to the city

* A private pool and courtyard tucked into the heart of Washington DC, the kind of retreat you wouldn't expect to find without ever leaving the city

* A new custom build in Alexandria with its own backyard pool oasis and waterfall, just minutes from the water and Old Town

This is what living in the Washington DC area can actually look like, from McLean to the heart of Washington DC to the streets of Old Town Alexandria. The kind of homes that make a regular Tuesday feel like a night at the Four Seasons.

You don't have to save this feeling for one week a year. If you've been thinking about a move in Northern Virginia or the Washington DC area, these are four homes worth seeing first.

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— Rachel Knapp, your Northern Virginia and Washington DC Metro real estate agent, sharing the best homes, neighborhoods, and local living in the area.

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07/29/2026

07/23/2026

Everyone says they want to move to Northern Virginia. The harder question is which town is actually right for you.

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Alexandria, Falls Church, and Arlington are three popular places to land, and each one draws a completely different kind of buyer.

Alexandria is for you if you want charming, colorful streets, an engaged community, and a short commute to Washington, DC.
Falls Church is the move if you want more space, tree-lined streets, and a slower, connected pace.
Arlington wins if you want the choice between historic charm and high-rise living, all with Virginia's closest address to DC.

They're all within 25 minutes of Washington, DC, so you get the Washington DC Metro lifestyle no matter which one you pick.
Not sure which one fits? That's exactly what I'm here for.

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Rachel Knapp, a Northern VA real estate agent showing you how to live like a local.
Serving Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Old Town, Northern Virginia, and the greater Washington DC Metro area.

07/22/2026

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You don't need a passport to feel like you're in Europe this summer.

Alexandria, Virginia has it all.

The outdoor cafes near Market Square like Fontaine The golden-hour walks along the waterfront at Oronoco Bay Park. Sunday brunch waterside at Barca. The seaside feel at Smyrna in Kingstowne that makes you slow down.

Things to do in Alexandria, Virginia this summer? Start here.

The Sunday Farmer's Market in the West End. The rooftop at Hanks Oyster Bar in Old Town North when the sun goes down. The bakery in Del Ray like Gustav Boulangerie and Brasserie where the line is always worth it.

These are the spots people in Alexandria, and Old Town keep to themselves.

Now you know.

Thinking about moving to Alexandria, Virginia from Washington, DC? This is what the lifestyle actually looks like.

The best local restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia. The best patios in Del Ray and Old Town. The best slow Sundays in Fairfax County and the greater Northern Virginia area.

Rachel Knapp, an Alexandria, Virginia real estate agent showing you how to live like a local.

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Serving Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Fort Hunt, Belle Haven, Vienna, Fairfax County, and the greater Metropolitan Washington DC region.

07/10/2026

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06/13/2026

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06/11/2026

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