prince william county real estate: Speechless Sunday-Looking Down River in Belmont Bay - 11/01/09 04:16 PM
The view down the Occoquan River from the roof deck of River Club 1 in Belmont Bay. The roof deck is one of the reasons that River Club 1 has been a popular destination for buyers looking for a smaller condominium building in Belmont Bay. If you are interested in
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prince william county real estate: The 4 letter word that will send buyers out the door - 10/28/09 07:09 PM
At a "we need to let off steam" session at ReBar Camp DC this week a group of us started telling tales of houses we had seen. There was a recurring theme of flea infestations and the results of spening time showing homes with these pesky little creatures.This post contains
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prince william county real estate: Bank of America Short Sales and Their Endless Runarounds and Contradictions - 10/24/09 10:24 AM
I'm facing a Bank of American short sale from the buyer agent side and though I will remain optimistic it makes me wonder what are the banks thinking?We have ready willing and able buyers who can take these toxic loans off the books. Instead they are forced to jump through
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prince william county real estate: Wordless Wednesday-When You Need a Blogging Break - 10/21/09 07:09 AM
The Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1998 and is the intersection of the Potomac and Occoquan Rivers. The 644 acre refuge was formerly a military research site and is another one of the hidden gems that many residents of Prince William County and Northern Virginia don't
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prince william county real estate: HarborSide Condominiums in Belmont Bay-Only Two Marina View Units Left - 10/18/09 04:09 PM
HarborSide Condominiums in Belmont Bay (VA) is the only new construction currently selling in Belmont Bay (VA). Sales this year have been brisk with twelve condos SOLD and only two marina view condos still remaining.The Occoquan model features 1515 SF with two bedrooms, two full baths and a large balcony overlooking the
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prince william county real estate: Woodbridge VA-Woodmont Beauty Goes to Settlement - 10/07/09 01:54 PM
There were a bit of twists and turns in getting this property to closing. No problem with appraisal but the discovery of a septic system in the "wrong" place caused a few delays while we dealt with Prince William County officials.
SOLD
3698 Russell Road
If you
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prince william county real estate: Cash Deals-They Aren’t Just for the Lowest Priced Houses - 10/06/09 07:54 AM
This year in Prince William County (VA) I've been involved in five cash transactions. Most people think of cash deals are geared towards the cheapest properties in the area. My transactions have ranged from $280,000 to $450,000 and have covered short sales, foreclosures and new construction.Should you pay cash just because
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prince william county real estate: Short Sales-Their Not Fun but This One‘s Done - 10/01/09 04:37 PM
There are agents who spend a good deal of their time looking for ways to avoid short sales in the Prince William County (VA) area. Unfortunately in a market which has taken a significant hit on values you can choose to run from short sales or you can work with them
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prince william county real estate: Belmont Bay-Comstock Homes Relinquishes River Club 2 to M&T Bank - 09/30/09 07:06 PM
When the sales office closed at the Comstock Homes River Club 2 project in Belmont Bay in Prince William County last spring it didn't take long to figure out what the future would hold for the project. The official announcement from M&T Bank was released yesterday.
"Under the terms of
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prince william county real estate: Woodbridge (VA) Buyers-Are You Waiting for the Bottom? - 09/30/09 04:45 PM
If you are looking for a new home in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County and still waiting for the bottom you have missed it. In reviewing the data provided by Zillow for the Woodbridge (VA) zip codes of 22191,22192 and 22193 you can see that the bottom passed you
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prince william county real estate: The Prince William County Communities the Virginia Rail Express Built - 09/29/09 06:13 AM
We have all read the stories of how the railroad opened up development throughout the United States and changed the face of our young nation. When transportation officials and developers began planning the Virginia Rail Express (VRE) along the I-95 corridor in 1992 there were concerns as to whether the lack of housing
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prince william county real estate: Fall Coming On Strong for Buyers and Sellers - 09/28/09 06:42 PM
The cooler fall weather has arrived and so have the buyers. As we get ready to head into October I already have five properties lined up to go to settlement. No short sales, no foreclosures just good old fashion regular sales.Anyone else feel like fall is going to be strong this
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prince william county real estate: If You See Me Running around Belmont Bay Like a Crazy Person - 09/18/09 07:45 AM
No one can ever say that one day in real estate is just like the next. By early yesterday afternoon I was convinced I was stuck in a vortex in Belmont Bay and might never get out.Within a matter of hours I finished leases on three of my rental listings, had
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prince william county real estate: Belmont Bay-Prince William County Featured Community of the Week - 09/11/09 09:34 AM
Hidden just across the Prince William County line is the waterfront community of Belmont Bay. As you cross the Occoquan River take a glance to your left and you will be surprised at what you will see. A community Washingtonian Magazine has twice picked as one of the "best communities" to
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prince william county real estate: Lake Ridge (VA) Featured Property of the Week - 09/09/09 04:19 PM
Are you looking for a new place where the woods are at your back door and you can walk to the water at the Occoquan Reservoir? Then this townhouse in the Ridgeleigh section of Lake Ridge should be on your viewing list.The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floor and
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County (VA) Slated to Received 2.8 Million From HUD - 09/03/09 07:35 PM
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan has announced that Prince William County (VA) is in line to receive over 2.8 million dollars to support development of affordable housing in the county.
The funding includes money for HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Home Investment Partnership Program.
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prince william county real estate: Enjoy a New Home with Nature At Your Doorstep - 09/03/09 06:49 PM
Are you looking for a new place where the woods are at your back door and you can walk to the water at the Occoquan Reservoir? Then this townhouse in the Ridgeleigh section of Lake Ridge should be on your viewing list.The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floor and
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County First Time Home Buyer Scores a Ten! - 08/28/09 04:52 PM
Matt scored a 10 when he managed to become the owner of this REGULAR sale condo in Prince William County. In a market that seems to be heavy on short sales and foreclosures it was easy to know that this condo wasn't going to last long. With an Virginia Housing Development
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prince william county real estate: Another Prince William County (VA) First Time Homebuyer Moves In - 08/26/09 08:22 PM
Today another one of my first time homebuyers settled on his new home in Prince William County (VA). It is always terrific working with first time buyers and when they are able to take advantage of the Virginia Housing Development Authority Tax Credit Plus loan program it is even better,The VHDA
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prince william county real estate: Buying New Construction in Prince William County-The Final Chapter - 08/25/09 05:01 PM
This is the last installment in the guide to Buying New Construction in Prince William County. This guide is useful for anyone to considering buying new construction whether they are in Prince William County (VA), the rest of Northern Virginia or across the country. Read the guide in it's entireity here or
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