quantico relocation: Aquia Harbour-Gated Waterfront Community Close To Quantico MCB - 03/27/12 05:34 PM
Within minutes to the gates of Quantico MCB in Stafford County VA is the gated community of Aquia Harbour. Built in the early 1970’s the neighborhood original attracted weekend boaters and those wanting a retreat from the city. Then with the widening of the major highways, the addition of the VRE as a commuting option and the growth of Northern Virginia, Aquia Harbour became a full time community.
With 2000 acres, including 400 acres of protected wetland, you have a hard time realizing that you are only 45 miles south of DC and 15 miles north of Historic Fredericksburg. The Aquia … (8 comments)
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quantico relocation: Port Potomac In Woodbridge VA Offers Top Notch Amenities - 11/20/11 12:59 PM
If you are looking for a home in a neighborhood with top notch community amenities then you will want to include the community of Port Potomac in Woodbridge VA on your tour list. The clubhouse was designed after the Governor’s Palace in Williamsburg and provides Port Potomac residents with top of the line options for recreation. Inside the clubhouse you will find a large gathering space with multiple seating areas and a full bar.You can reserve the clubhouse for a private event and it is a neighborhood meeting place as well. Head downstairs to the indoor pool and fully equipped exercise … (2 comments)
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quantico relocation: Happy Birthday USMC-Standing Proud For 236 Years - 11/10/11 09:27 AM
Today is the 236th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. If you ask any Marine they will tell you without hesitation November 10, 1775 is the date of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.My father-in-law served in WWI, WWII and the Korean War. He would be 107 if he was still alive today.
He landed on the shores of Okinawa as part of the First Marine Infantry Division. Once of the bloodiest battles of the war. Though he never spoke much of his service to our country he rose through the ranks from a Private to a … (6 comments)
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quantico relocation: Powells Landing-New and Resale Homes Available For Woodbridge Home Buyers - 11/08/11 04:54 PM
Powells Landing is located just minutes from shopping, dining, recreation and offers multiple commuting options to DC, Fort Belvoir, Quantico as well as other Northern Virginia work centers. When you get home you can take advantage of a variety of neighborhood amenities including a community swim center, tennis court, volleyball court, picnic area and tot lots. The community also has pocket parks providing a quiet place to meet your neighbors.
Stanley Martin has 5 floor plans for new homes in Powells Landing II for buyers to consider. Current incentives (subject to change) give you a wide variety of options including … (2 comments)
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quantico relocation: Quantico MCB and Montclair In Dumfries VA-A Winning Combination - 10/29/11 03:20 PM
Are you headed to Quantico MCB with PCS orders? Are you coming to the FBI Academy located at Quantico? With the expansion of Quantico MCB there are a lot of new organizations now calling Quantico MCB home. If you are one of the active duty military or civilians headed to the area then you should check out the Montclair neighborhood as a place to call home.
Money Magazine recently named Montclair #35 on it's Top Ten List of Best Places to live in the US. There are plenty of reasons why Montclair would make the list. You can start with the … (0 comments)
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quantico relocation: Weems-Bott Museum-Are You Brave Enough To Tour This Dumfries Landmark? - 10/27/11 12:18 PM
It looks innocent enough. A small house located just off the main road through Dumfries Virginia. If you ask local historians and ghost hunters they will tell you the Weems-Bott Museum is not for the faint of heart. The museum is listed as the 2nd most haunted spot in Virginia.
Lets start with a little history. The town of Dumfries is the oldest charter city in Virginia. At one point it was a bustling seaport but silt from the Potomac River eventually closed the port. The museum is named after two of the owners. The first was Mason Weems, … (17 comments)
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quantico relocation: Port Potomac in Woodbridge VA-Home Sales For 2011 - 10/24/11 08:35 PM
Port Potomac is one of the popular new Prince William County Communities designed and developed in the last few years in Woodbridge VA. Multiple builders including Ryan Homes, Drees Homes, NVR and Kettler Brothers have helped shape Port Potomac. New homes are still being built by Ryan homes and M/I homes at the Reserve at Port Potomac. The neighborhood has a mix of townhouses and detached homes with multiple floor plans.
When you first enter the community you can't help but notice the large community center. The community center features a place for neighbors to gather and host special events. The … (3 comments)
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quantico relocation: Port Potomac A Woodbridge VA Community-Detached Home Tour - 10/18/11 07:03 PM
Port Potomac is one of the popular new Prince William County Communities designed and developed in the last few years in Woodbridge VA. Multiple builders including Ryan Homes, Drees Homes, NVR and Kettler Brothers have helped shape Port Potomac. New homes are still being built by Ryan homes and M/I homes at the Reserve at Port Potomac. The neighborhood has a mix of townhouses and detached homes with multiple floor plans.
When you first enter the community you can't help but notice the large community center. The community center features a place for neighbors to gather and host special events. The … (10 comments)
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quantico relocation: Life's a Beach If You Decide To Call Montclair In Dumfries VA Your Home - 09/23/11 10:21 PM
If you live in the Montclair neighborhood in Dumfries VA you can spend summer days hanging out at the community beach, paddling your kayak or taking your electic motor party boat out for cruise. The 107 acre lake in the Montclair neighborhood is just one of the community amenities that make this Dumfries VA popular. Montclair was recently ranked by Money Magazine number 35 out of 100 top neighborhoods to live.With over 3800 homes Monclair is one of the larger planned communities in the area but with the mature trees and large lots you don't feel as if you are in … (0 comments)
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quantico relocation: A Strong Local Economy Helps The Real Estate Recovery in Prince William County VA - 08/21/11 05:39 PM
Residents of Prince William County in Virginia (PWC) have good reasons to think positvely about the real estate recovery in the area over the last year. In addition to positive news with housing prices, Prince William County has been ranked by CNN Money Magazine as #13 in economic growth in 2011 in the U.S. You don't have to look hard to see the growth in Prince William County. New business both large and small have found Prince William County, the second largest in Virginia to offer a wide range of value. Prince William County is proud to carry a AAA … (0 comments)
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quantico relocation: Money Magazine Puts Montclair In Prince William County In The Top 100 Places To Live - 08/16/11 10:19 AM
Money Magazine recently named Montclair #35 on it's Top Ten List of Best Places to live in the US. There are plenty of reasons why Montclair would make the list. You can start with the 107 acre lake residents have access to. Montclair is one of a handful of neighborhoods in Northern Virginia that offers a private lake and beaches for residents to enjoy.With over 5200 homes Monclair is one of the larger planned communities in the area but with the mature trees and large lots you don't feel as if you are in a typical planned community. The community offers … (15 comments)
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quantico relocation: Ashland A Prince William Community Straddling Two Postal Addresses - 08/08/11 09:12 PM
Buyers looking at the Ashland neighborhood in Prince William County might be confused at first. Ashland comes with two different postal addresses, Woodbridge and Manassas. Even though the neighborhood has two different postal addresses it is still managed by the same homeowners association and owners have the same services no matter what postal address their home has.
Ashland offers owners a fitness center open 24 x 7 offering a variety of exercise classes for residents. The clubhouse is available for rent for events and an outdoor swimming pool. In addition the neighborhood offers 4 playgrounds, 2 full size basketball courts and … (2 comments)
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quantico relocation: Port Potomac-The Winds Of Change Are Blowing In The Right Direction - 07/08/11 01:21 PM
Over the last few years I've had the good fortune to list and sell a few properties in the Port Potomac neighborhood in Prince William County Virginia. As one of the newer communities in eastern Prince William County the impact of the downturn of the real estate market was readily apparent as the sales prices for the neighborhood plummeted and the number of short sales and foreclosures skyrocketed.
Recently in working with a buyer looking at new construction in the neighborhood they asked, "how many short sales or foreclosures have sold in the last few years?" Great question. Time to do … (8 comments)
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quantico relocation: VA Loans-A Great Option For Eligible Military Families Moving To Northern Virginia - 06/18/11 05:24 PM
If it hadn't been for the VA home loan program I never would have been able to buy my first two homes! Now years later I'm helping military families transitioning to Fort Belvoir, Quantico or anywhere in the Military District of Washington use the VA Home Loan Program to buy homes.For a first time buyer in Northern Virginia a VA loan solves the down payment issue. VA does not require any down payment, ZERO, NADA, ZILCH and a seller can contribute up to 4% towards closing costs. What a deal. If you've owned a home previously and think you can't use … (10 comments)
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quantico relocation: Who Wants To Drive To Your Neighbors When You Can Paddle There Instead-Montclair in Dumfries VA - 05/07/11 07:48 PM
If you live in the Montclair neighborhood in Dumfries VA you can leave your car at home and paddle across the 107 acre lake to visit with your neighbors. Montclair is one of a handful of neighborhoods in Northern Virginia that offers a private lake and beaches for residents to enjoy.With over 5200 homes Monclair is one of the larger planned communities in the area but with the mature trees and large lots you don't feel as if you are in a typical planned community. The community offers tennis courts, multiple tot lots and the lake or you can join the … (14 comments)
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quantico relocation: I'm Not Kidding-This Wayside Village Home Is A Steal Of A Deal - 03/10/11 08:23 AM
Okay call me crazy but I don't think this listing in the Wayside Village neighborhood of Dumfries VA is going to last long. Why? Beacause at $365,000 this 4500 SF home has it all. I'll let the tour tell the tale of a well maintained home with plenty of space and updates. Put your phone on speed dial to schedule your time to get in the front door. Really I'm not kidding this one is going to sell quickly.
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quantico relocation: Marine Corps Barracks DC-Off The Beaten Path For DC Tourists - 10/11/10 10:26 AM
In 1801 President Thomas Jefferson rode through Washington DC scouting for a location to house the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Ever since that day the Marine Barracks DC has stood in a prime downtown location and was key in protecting the city during the War of 1812. Though not as well known to those outside of the military as Quantico Marine Base located 30 miles south of DC, the Marines stationed at the barracks are an integral part of the security and ceremonies that happen in the Nations Capital every day.
If you have ever watched the changing of … (14 comments)
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quantico relocation: Who is Exempt from Paying the VA Loan Funding Fee? - 09/24/10 07:01 AM
VA loans are a great benefit for active duty, retired, reservists and survivng spouses to assist in buying a primary residence. I've used VA loan benefits twice to buy homes and it is one of the only remaining 100% loan programs available in today's mortgage market.VA funding fees for non-exempt categories vary slightly by the amount of your downpayment and if you are on Reserve or National Guard StatusFor example the VA Funding fee is 2.15% for first time VA eligible purchasers on 0% downpayment loans and 3.3% for subsequent purchases. If you are active duty military relocating to the … (1 comments)
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quantico relocation: VA Loans, Current Military Members and Military Allowances - 09/22/10 07:32 AM
New BAH rates for 2011 have not been posted yet. But it is ancipated with the proposed low pay raises in play for the military in 2011 (less than 2.0%) the BAH rates may not increase. However if as pointed out you are looking at a promotion in the near future the BAH rate for the next grade in service can help you with your VA mortgage.If you are relocating to Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, Quantico or anywhere in the Military District of Washington in the near future give me call at 703-346-2213 to talk about your housing options while … (0 comments)
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quantico relocation: Ashland-Straddling Two Postal Addresses in Prince William County - 09/21/10 09:15 AM
Buyers looking at the Ashland neighborhood in Prince William County might be confused at first. Ashland comes with two different postal addresses, Woodbridge and Manassas. Even though the neighborhood has two different postal addresses it is still managed by the same homeowners association and owners have the same services no matter what postal address their home has.Ashland offers owners a fitness center open 24 x 7 offering a variety of exercise classes for residents. The clubhouse is available for rent for events and an outdoor swimming pool. In addition the neighborhood offers 4 playgrounds, 2 full size basketball courts and two … (6 comments)
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