Out of town

Since it's Veterans Day weekend, we're going to get out of town for today's entry and chronicle a few properties in other parts of the country. Happy and safe travels to all...

5992 Grand Pavillion Way, Alexandria, Va., 22303
Asking price: $520,000
Purchase price: $739,900
Purchase date: 3/6/2006
Potential loss (incl. 6% sales costs): $251,100
Size: 3 beds, 3.5 baths
From listing: 3 LEVEL, 1 FP 3BEDROOM 3.5 BATHS GRANITE STAINLESS STEELE APPL. HARDWOOD FLOORS. * A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE * 2 CAR GARAGE. .ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO OLD TOWN AND MAJOR HIGHWAYS. APPT. ONLY. THANKS FOR SHOWING!! -short sale--bring an offer!

1632 23rd Ave, Seattle, Wash., 98122
Asking price: $439,950
Purchase price: $500,000
Purchase date: 11/8/2006
Potential loss: $86,447
Size: 3 beds, 1 bath
From listing: Completely fenced corner lot home is awaiting that new home owner. Shopping is only blocks away. Neighborhood is well established and location key. Minutes from downtown Seattle

46 Shepard St. #B, Cambridge, Mass., 02138
Asking price: $220,000
Purchase price: $260,000
Purchase date: 1/9/2004
Potential loss: $53,200
Size: 1 bed, 1 bath, 533 sq ft
From listing: Located close to Harvard Sq. , area universities, coffee shops, restaurants, local shops, and transportation, plenty of windows, common garden and patio area, laundry and storage on site