woodbridge: First Time Home Buyer's Guide Prince William County, VA - Step 1 and 2 of 6 - 08/17/09 09:37 AM
First Time Buyer's Guide Prince William County VA - Introduction
Outlines the 6 steps in the home buying process that will be explained in detail in subsequent posts. They are required of all home purchasers, not just first time home buyers.
Step 1 Select A Realtor
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woodbridge: First Time Buyer's Guide Prince William County VA - Step 1 of 6 - 08/15/09 12:20 PM
First Time Buyer's Guide Prince William County VA - Introduction
outlines the 6 steps in the home buying process that will be explained in detail in this and subsequent posts. They are required of all home purchasers, not just first time buyers
"STEP ONE OF SIX"
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woodbridge: First Time Buyer's Guide Prince William County VA - Introduction To A "6 Part Series" - 08/14/09 12:52 PM
There is no aspect of real estate that pleases me more than the moment first time buyers "discover" the property that they want to buy and call home. The reactions are varied - they can range from a young couple holding hands and pointing out what they think is "perfect" to
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woodbridge: Woodbridge VA Homes For Sale and Local Real Estate Information - 07/22/09 08:56 AM
MLS link to Woodbridge VA homes for sale is live 24/7 and is updated hourly. There is no registration or sign in required. Additionally, the homes are grouped by type and price to make your search quick and easy. This is probably the most user friendly site to find homes for
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woodbridge: Does Woodbridge VA have a Mayor? - 07/20/09 05:23 AM
Absolutely not!! Woodbridge is neither an incorporated borough, township, town or city and does not have a mayor or council normally associated with an incorporated location.
WHY YOU ASK? Woodbridge is a geographic location in Prince William County. It's boundaries are determined by 3 ZIP codes - 22191, 22192 and 22193
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woodbridge: Westridge Woodbridge VA Detached Home Market Report - 07/27/08 10:11 PM
WESTRIDGE A premier eastern Prince William County subdivision. One of the salient features is that there is an elementary school in the community. The pool, tennis courts and community center are well
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woodbridge: Dixie Bones - On The Village Green at Belmont Bay - 07/21/08 04:55 PM
Dixie Bones, the home of good Southern cooking and Barbeque is taking all that goodeness to the OCCOQUAN RIVER FESTIVAL.
They'll be at the Village Green in Belmont Bay from 11:30 AM until 3:30 PM on Sunday, July 27,2008. Their delicious barbeque and fixins' will be for sale. Additionally, while you are enjoying
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woodbridge: Is There a Ferry From Fairfax to Belmont Bay? - 07/21/08 11:57 AM
This is a copy of a 17th century map of the Belmont Bay area of Prince William County where a ferry crossed from Belmont Bay to Colchester (Harbor View) in Fairfax County. Potomac Path was the first north-south route through Virginia. It started in Boston and terminated in Williamsburg. After
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woodbridge: What's The Best Way to Get To And From Belmont Bay and Occoquan? - 07/21/08 10:31 AM
Actually, there are several best ways to get to and from Occoquan and Belmont Bay.
First is by riding the sleek trains of the VIRGIiNIA RAILWAY EXPRESS. Just click on the Woodbridge station link for a location map and schedules. There is a multi-level parking garage. The station sits at the entrance to
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woodbridge: These Old Bones Live On in Occoquan - 07/21/08 05:16 AM
The House at 406 Mill Street in Occoquan was built in 1750 - it is the oldest residence in the historic town of Occoquan on the Occoquan River. At one time it was a residence for prominent local "personages". Residents
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woodbridge: Ospreys at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge near Belmont Bay - 07/19/08 03:01 PM
This morning I was taking photos of the Occoquan and Belmont Bay areas and decided to drive into the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. I came upon an Osprey's nest (not that unusual along the shoreline of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers), but this one was different. There
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woodbridge: "Knock on Wood" in Woodbridge VA - a Unique Furniture Store - 07/15/08 11:47 AM
With a 22,000 square showroom Knock on Wood is the largest "Wood Only" furniture retailer in the mid-Atlantic states. It is located at 14431 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodbridge, VA 22191.
The firm employs 10 people and is open 7 days a week. Their telephone number is 703-491-6849.
There are several
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woodbridge: Is There a Farmer's Market in Woodbridge VA? - 07/13/08 03:40 PM
Yes there is - it is located in the Commuter Parking Lot at the corner of Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road in Dale City. It is open Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
In addition to fresh fruits, vegetables and baked goods there are vendors selling a variety of
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woodbridge: How Do You Know When You're in Prince William County VA? - 07/12/08 09:28 AM
Interstate 95 is the main North/South route in the eastern US. Just south of the Nation's Capital you will see the sign shown here. That's it - you are in Prince William County, Virginia. Potomac Mills is one of the largest enclosed discount malls on the east coast.
The two
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woodbridge: THREE MAJOR CLUB STORES IN WOODBRIDGE VA - 07/12/08 08:39 AM
It is not at all unusual for a medium size community to have one of the 3 major membership shopping clubs (BJ's, Costco and Sam's Club), but Woodbridge has all three of them. Interestingly, they are all within less than 10 minutes of each other.
BJ's is located at 14123 Noblewood Plaza, Woodbridge,
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woodbridge: AN OLD FASHIONED FAMILY RUN HARDWARE STORE IN WOODBRIDGE VA - 07/12/08 08:36 AM
This store in the Glendale Plaza on Dale Boulevard has survived the arrival of The Home Depot and Lowe's even though they are less than 10 minutes away.
It is a hardware store of the type you remember before the hardware super stores came to town. When you go into Pitkins
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woodbridge: THE APPLIANCE CONNECTION - FAMILY OWNED IN WOODBRIDGE VA - 07/12/08 08:33 AM
At 22,000 square feet it is the largest appliance retail store in the mid-Atlantic states and has been in operation for 20 years. Owners Mark and Pam Tonnesen continue to improve service to the public with continual emphasis on improving operations and product lines sold
Altjough their primary
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woodbridge: CAN WE DRINK THE WATER IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY? - 07/07/08 01:29 PM
That is a question many newcomers ask. After all, news organizations around the country occasionally report impurities in local or regional water systems. Those of us in Eastern Prince William County have been drinking our water with confidence for many years.
The Occoquan, Woodbridge, Dumfries and Triangle Service Area of the Prince
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woodbridge: WOODBRIDGE AND DUMFRIES VA COMMUTING (Part 3) - 06/26/08 08:36 PM
The newest and most comprehensive commuting option available to Woodbridge and Dumfries residents is the Virginia Railway Express. There are 3 stations currently operating with a 4th planned. The 3 are Woodbridge, Rippon and Quantico.
The links to each of these stations provide complete information regarding parking, schedules, and fares. All
The
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woodbridge: WOODBRIDGE AND DUMFRIES VA COMMUTING (Part 2) - 06/23/08 08:58 PM
The Woodbridge area of Prince William County has numerous commuting options. One of the most efficient is bus service operated by the Potomac Rapid Transit Company.
The company provides 4 levels of srevice. Unless you are as familiar with Prince William County as I am (a 22 year resident) you may
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