Rolling on the River-Occoquan River Festival July 27, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be able to enjoy a water taxi ride between Old Town Occoquan, Belmont Bay or Occoquan Regional Park? Then you need to come to the Occoquan River Festival this Sunday July 27th to take a ride on the two water taxis; Half Shell or Miss Rivershore that will be running between the festival locations to find out. Besides providing a fun way to get around for the day, the taxi routes will give local officials and members of the Occoquan River Communities the opportunity to see how effective water taxis might be to connect local waterfront communities and potentially lead to service to the DC area. So park your car at one of the festival locations and take a ride on the Occoquan River. Join the team of volunteers who have made the Occoquan River Festival event a reality and get to know more about the Occoquan River Communities this weekend. Milwaukee Custard Joins the Occoquan River Festival
Good Buy Foreclosures in Prince William County (Bristow Edition)
Early this week we published an update on foreclosure good buys in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County. Today we are going to take a look at newer homes in the Bristow area of Prince William County. Just as before these are all homes that were built from 2004 forward so in many cases the homes are move-in ready. These properties are fully available and ready for a buyer to snap them up. A few of them are new listings at great prices so if you are thinking of make a move to the Bristow area of Prince William County then give me a call and lets talk about getting you in your new home.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Utilizing Technology, Experience and Uncompromising Service is Cindy Jones commitment to her clients. If you are buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia including Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County or Prince William County give Cindy a call at 703-346-2213. Stop by VaRealEstateTalk & or Cindy's Northern Virginia Real Estate website for more information. Search all homes available in the Northern Virginia area. Make Showing Foreclosures Fun
Delirious, yes that might be the word to use. In the early morning when sleep eludes you, the mind begins to spin. Did Americans really land on the moon or was it all a Hollywood hoax? Are all of the houses with foreclosures signs in front of them real or are they just holograms? What could we possibly find today when showing houses that we haven't seen before? As the sun rose it came to me. I was in foreclosure overload and I needed to come up with a new way to deal with the stress. And then I figured what to do. Turn showing foreclosures into a game of Scavenger Hunt. That's right Scavenger Hunt. Instead of dreading opening the door and wondering what you might find, make a list of things to look for. This could be both fun and educational at the same time. If you find it you can check it off the list AND depending on what you find you can also take the house off the list as well. At the end of the day if you have found everything on the list you can reward yourself with a glass of your favorite cool beverage. If you end up with nothing on the list you can reward yourself by writing an offer. It's a win/win! So what would you put on your foreclosure scavenger list?
So before you head out on your next house hunting trip make up your list. Have a little fun with what can become a stressful day. If you really want to spice up the game give everyone on the search a whistle to blow when they find an item on the list. Just imagine how much fun that would be!
Celebrating Women Who Fought For Equal Rights
How appropriate in an election year that the Turning Point Plaza will be dedicated at Occoquan Regional Park at 10am. Not far from the sight where the Plaza is located is what remains of the complex where these women were housed in deplorable conditions. The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area have been instrumental in the creation of this memorial, but they have a larger vision, a brick wall memorial to all women imprisoned for the suffrage movement, as well as a place to honor all women that have fought for women's rights. So make sure you take a moment on Sunday July 27th to stop by for this event. It is a time to once again remember how far we have come as a country and how a few dedicated women made a big difference in the lives of all of us today.
The Pentagon and Fairlington-Another Great Neighbor Connection
Originally Fairlington was constructed as a garden apartment complex to house defense workers and their families during World War II. The community remained popular as a rental complex for almost 30 years and then in the early 1970's the property was converted to condos. In 1998 the areas of North and South Fairlington were added to the Virginia Landmarks Register and in 1999 they were added to the Federal registry of National Historic Places.  The rolling hills, tree lined streets and the variety of housing styles has made Fairlington a popular place for both first time home buyers and long time residents. The community has multiple pools and tennis courts and is a great walking community. Owners are actively involved in maintaining the charming feel of the community. Fairlington addresses cross county and city boundaries of Arlington and Alexandria. With Old Town Alexandria less than 5 miles away and the new revitalized Village of Shirlington with its multiple restaurants, shops and Harris Teeter Grocery Store close by it is easy to see why after 60 years this community continues to thrive.
Sample of homes currently available for sale in Fairlington: If you are considering buying a home while you are stationed at the Pentagon you might want to dust off your VA Certificate of Eligibility. If you find yourself headed to the Pentagon give me a call at 703-346-2213. We can talk about your housing needs, financing options and get your started towards buying your new home in Northern Virginia. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Utilizing Technology, Experience and Uncompromising Service is Cindy Jones commitment to her clients. If you are buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia including Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County or Prince William County give Cindy a call at 703-346-2213. Stop by VaRealEstateTalk & or Cindy's Northern Virginia Real Estate website for more information. Search all homes available in the Northern Virginia area. Good Buy Foreclosures in Prince William County (Woodbridge Edition)
It isn’t unusual these days to find buyers vying for the cream of the crop foreclosures in Prince William County. With sales up over 50% from a year ago and prices down over 30% the perfect storm has formed in the Woodbridge area. With FHA financing becoming the norm for most buyers, finding a home that will pass the discriminating eye of the FHA appraisal has become critical. More and more buyers are looking at the newer neighborhoods of Belmont Bay, Port Potomac and River Falls (to name a few) at homes where the paint has barely dried from when the builders finished. Homes are available in every style and price range for first time, move up buyers or empty nesters. With the convenience of the VRE, slug lines and Omni ride most of these homes make it easy for their owners to get into DC and for military families the proximity to either Fort Belvoir or Quantico make them a great find. As an example this list shows homes in a variety of price ranges in Woodbridge that were built in 2004 or later.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Utilizing Technology, Experience and Uncompromising Service is Cindy Jones commitment to her clients. If you are buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia including Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County or Prince William County give Cindy a call at 703-346-2213. Stop by VaRealEstateTalk & or Cindy's Northern Virginia Real Estate website for more information. Search all homes available in the Northern Virginia area. "Just the Facts Ma'am!" Fairfax County VA Market Report (LOCALISM FEATURED)
Even though Joe Friday actually never uttered those words they have become associated with his character in Dragnet. However they seem appropriate to use when we try and talk to our clients about the current Northern Virginia real estate market. With the news about Countrywide, IndyMac, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae buyers are finding even more reason to be skittish about the real estate market. In reality things are okay. Notice I didn't say great because they aren't great if you are a seller today. They are okay for realistic sellers who have over the years built up equity in their home. For the sellers who bought a few years ago the current Northern Virginia market isn't at all what they would like it to be. For buyers though it seems to be the time for the sharks to be circling in the water. Offers of 50 cents on the dollar fly off the fax machines in huge numbers. Folks it is time for just one more reality check. Houses aren't selling for 50 cents on the dollar. In FACT houses that are priced right are selling at just around 93% of list price.
To stick to the facts shows that Northern Virginia prices overall are lower and the number of homes selling is lower but we aren't having a fire sale. Yes there are some neighborhoods and builders (I'll be glad to show them to you) where there are some unbelievable price reductions and a good buyer's agent will show you why. So before you decide to write an offer that is sure to leave you frustrated take another look at the neighborhood facts. If the average home sale is at 93% of list price then offering 50% of list price is only going to get you the rejected stamp. If you are realistic you might just get the Northern Virginia home you want at a sales price that everyone can live with. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Utilizing Technology, Experience and Uncompromising Service is Cindy Jones commitment to her clients. If you are buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia including Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County or Prince William County give Cindy a call at 703-346-2213. Stop by VaRealEstateTalk & or Cindy's Northern Virginia Real Estate website for more information. Search all homes available in the Northern Virginia area.
Fort Belvoir and Kingstowne –Putting Out the Welcome Mat
When the earth movers first arrived on a large expansive of dirt between Van Dorn and Beulah roads everyone waited with anticipation to see how the newest neighborhood would grow. And grow it has. Into a community divided into three villages made up of commercial and residential space including 5200 hundred residences. With two main streets that lead to the gates at Fort Belvoir the connection between the two communities has grown. Many owners in Kingstowne also work at Fort Belvoir either as active duty Army assigned to the post or as civilians supporting the Army’s mission.
For military families who decide to live in Kingstowne they can take advantage a variety of recreation options including 18 tot lots, three multi-purpose courts, almost 22 miles of hiking and biking paths, and community centers which offer swimming pools and a fitness center. There is a wide selection of eating options in the neighborhood including Bone Fish Grill, The Noodle Company, Panera Bread, Chipotles and King Street Blues. With the addition of the new AMC movie theater complex and the close by miniature golf course it easy to see why Kingstowne continues to be a popular neighborhood for military families to live.
Besides its location close to Fort Belvoir another key to success of the neighborhood is the easy access to two metro stations within a short distance of the neighborhood. Some residents can walk to the Springfield Metro or take a quick drive to the Van Dorn Street Metro Station which makes the neighborhood popular with military families who need to get to the Pentagon or other Military District of Washington sites besides Fort Belvoir. With the proposed BRAC changes in the works both Kingstowne and Fort Belvoir will see even more growth in the future. Hopefully the great relationship that has already been forged between the two neighborhoods will continue to grow with the expansion of Fort Belvoir’s mission. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Utilizing Technology, Experience and Uncompromising Service is Cindy Jones commitment to her clients. If you are buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia including Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County or Prince William County give Cindy a call at 703-346-2213. Stop by VaRealEstateTalk & or Cindy's Northern Virginia Real Estate website for more information. Search all homes available in the Northern Virginia area. Minutes From Quantico-Peace and Quiet on 3.3 Acres
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