DC Metro Area's Home Prices Topped the Llist of National Gains!

Yes, you heard that right. We have the best performing housing market in the nation!

http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2011/06/28/washington-area-home-prices-lead.html

Orange Cones. No Phones.

I realize this isn't neccessarily related to Northern Virginia Real Estate, but it certainly pertains to Northern Virginia. As all of you well know, the beltway construction for the hot lanes and new silver line metro is in full swing. It's disrupting our daily commute and some of us are dealing with noise and other frustration as it relates to the work being done.

One frustration that I personally deal with is the consistent changes in traffic patterns. This is coupled with an unbelievable number of distracted drivers. I've been one of them in the past, but have made a commitment to myself and my family not to allow my phone or other "things" to prohibit me from giving my full attention to the road.

Today I was nearly struck by another motorist when exiting the beltway. When I honked and got out of their way I glanced their direction and actually saw them looking at their phone. Ironically, this was in an "Orange Cones. No Phones" zone.

Orange Cones, No Phones was developed to reduce distracted driving and remind people to use caution, especially when in construction zones - in other words, put your phone down and drive. You are risking your life and the lives of others when you drive and text, surf the net etc, but that risk is escalated when you are in a construction zone with unpredictable road patterns. 

My company and I took the pledge "Orange Cones. No Phones". For your and my safety, won't you and your company take the pledge as well?

http://www.orangeconesnophones.com/employer/program.php