iPad and iPod App Searches Homes In Woodbridge Area For You - 03/29/12 08:11 AM
iPad And iPhone App Searches Homes In Woodbridge Area For You
You Can Download The App Then Search For Homes
The Results Are Shown On A Map With Pop-Ups You Can Click For More Information
You can search for home fast and easily with a nifty app you can download to your iPad or iPhone, that will search for homes in the Woodbridge area.
You can use your fingers to focus on specific neighborhoods, or expand your search to include a wider area.  In fact, the app will work in any area of northern Virginia.
Go ahead and download the app … (0 comments)

Global Warming Is The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread - 03/29/12 07:55 AM
Global Warming Is The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Spring Came A Month Early This Year
Trees Are Leafing Now Instead of Mid-April
Forgive me for a little poke at the global warming crowd, but this year's variation in climate has grabbed my attention.
The cherry blossoms at the tidal basin bloomed a month early.  Other flowering trees have already blossomed, and are now leafing.  Our forests of oak, hickory, poplar, and beech began leafing a week ago instead of mid-april.
In 1975, Newsweek put out an issue in which they predicted the next ice age was upon us, and glaciers … (0 comments)

30% Of Homes Over-Assessed For Real Estate Taxes - 03/26/12 02:05 PM
30% Of Homes Over-Assessed For Real Estate Taxes
100% Chance Your Property Taxes May Be Due For A Review
30% Chance Your Taxes Can Be Lowered
 
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Sellers Market Returns To Woodbridge Area - 03/26/12 09:24 AM
Sellers Market Returns To Woodbridge Area
More Buyers In The Market Than Homes For Sale
We're Back To 2003 Prices
Bidding Wars Are Common And Escalation Clauses Are In Use Again

 

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Economic Gobbldey-Gook Affecting Homes For Sale In Woodbridge VA - 03/26/12 08:15 AM
Economic Gobbldey-Gook Affecting Homes For Sale In Woodbridge VA
Woodbridge Real Estate I Currently Beating The National Averages
We're Back To A Sellers Market Because There Are More Buyers Than Homes For Sale
Here is the text of a report written by my pal, David Soleyman:
"The index of leading economic indicators — designed to forecast economic activity in the next three to six months — rose 0.7% in February, following a revised 0.2% increase in January. The February reading was the highest level since June 2008.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits for the week ending March 17 fell by 5,000 … (3 comments)

Woodbridge Virginia Homes For Sale March 23 Weekend Update - 03/25/12 08:48 AM
Woodbridge Virginia Homes For Sale March 23 Weekend Update
Woodbridge Market Report From Erick Blackwelder At Exit Realty
 

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Home Prices Are Gently Rising In Woodbridge - 03/23/12 08:49 AM
Home Prices Are Geltly Rising In Woodbridge
Homes That Are Priced At The Market Are Selling In One To Two Weeks
Multiple Bidders For The Same House Becoming More Common

 

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You May Be Surprised, Even Shocked To Find Out What Has Happened To The Woodbridge Real Estate Market - 03/16/12 08:24 AM
You May Be Surprised, Even Shocked To Find Out What Has Happened To The Woodbridge Real Estate Market
The Market For Homes For Sale Has Shifted
Sellers And Buyers Adjusting To New Market
Over 800 homes came on the market for sale in Prince William county in February.  Roughly 580 homes sold in Prince William county last month.
Homes in move-in condition are getting multiple bids so long as the homes are priced AT market value.  Price it at the market and multiple bidders will push up the price.
If your house is getting showings but no offers, and you're priced … (1 comments)

Lowball Offers On Homes For Sale... That Ship Has Sailed Away From Woodbridge Virginia - 03/15/12 11:07 AM
Lowball Offers On Homes For Sale... That Ship Has Sailed Away From Woodbridge Virginia
You'll Likely Be Competing With Other Buyers For The Same House So You'll Be In A Bidding War
Highest And Best With The Fewest Contingencies Wins The House
The inventory of homes for sale in the Woodbridge area is low by historical standards.
Homes that are NOT being sold by short sale are especially wanted because they can settle in 30-45 days.
I'm working with a fellow right now who has put in two lowballs, and both houses received three offers, with the going to the highest … (0 comments)

Home For Sale In Westridge - 03/14/12 09:57 AM
Home For Sale In Westridge
More Photos The Showcsase This Fairfield Home On Darnley Road

Features 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths plus a half bath.  Neutral decor, updated kitchen, large bathrooms, large bedrooms.
Pool table in finished lower leve stays with the house.  
Westridge offeres you two pools (family pool and adult-only pool), playground, running paths, tennis courts, and the elementary school is smack-dab in the middle of the community.
CLICK HERE NOW to see the home on Darnley Road.
Call Erick at 703-677-1120 for a no obligation, no hassle tour of this lovely home.
 
  
  

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Home For Sale In Sought-After Westridge On Darnley Road - 03/11/12 11:12 AM
Home For Sale In Sougt-After Westridge On Darnley Road
Classic Fairfield Homes Hampton Floor Plan With 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths And Finished Game Room In Lower Level
Move-In Ready Condition
Click Here Now to see the home.
 
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You Can Buy A Model Home And Let The Builder Rent-Back The Home From You At A Positive Cash Flow - 03/11/12 10:35 AM
You Can Invest In A Model Home In Stafford And The Builder Will Lease It Back From You For 3-4 Years
Earn Positive Cash Flow While The Builder Occupies The House
Special Investor Financing Available Through NVR Mortgage
Here is the body of an email I received on Friday from a sales representative at Ryan Homes.
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We have a wonderful opportunity for someone.
I have attached a flyer about our Newest Model Home Lease back it is located off Rt 1 just outside Fredericksburg in Stafford. The community will have 150 home sites and is a lovel rolling hills type … (2 comments)

It's a Loan Officer, Not a Serial Killer! - 03/11/12 09:54 AM
You may find out why Realtors usually ask if you have a letter from a home loan company telling how much home you can afford.
You'll find out how a lender pre-approval can put you in control of your home purchase.
Via Eric Michael, CDPE -Real Estate & Short Sale Professional 734.564.1519 (Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI):
It's a Loan Officer, Not a Serial Killer!
Scenario #1. You call a real estate agent because you saw a house online and would like more info. Agent describes the house and you get excited, it sounds exactly like what you're looking for. You say, "I … (1 comments)

Drive Through Twin Oaks Subdivision In Woodbridge Virginia - 03/08/12 11:01 AM
Drive Through Twin Oaks Subdivision In Woodbridge Virginia
Video Tour Shows You Houses With Curb Appeal
You'll See Why Twin Oaks Is Among The Most Sought After Neighborhoods In Woodbridge
 

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Don't Buy A New Home Alone In Woodbridge Virginia - 03/07/12 08:48 AM
Don't Buy A New Home Alone In Woodbridge Virginia
You Have The Privilage Of Having Your Own Buyer Agent Protecting You
Your Buying Power Will Be Protected With A Buyer Agent
New home builders market their products to Realtors all the time.  Why?  Over 80% of builder sales come from agents who bring customers to new homes sales sites.
New home builders rely on local Realtors to bring them business.
Imagine for a moment buying a car with a former car salesman by your side as your advocate, getting you the best deal because he knows the business from the inside … (1 comments)

FHA Home Loan Fees Will Rise April 2012 - 03/05/12 10:24 AM
FHA Home Loan Fees Will Rise April 1 2012
Erick Shows You An Example Of How Changes Could Impact You
Avoid Higher FHA Fees By Contracting For A Home Before April 1, 2012
 
 
 

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Woodbridge Is A Popular Place To Live If You Work At Fort Belvoir - 03/01/12 10:35 AM
Woodbridge Is A Popular Place To Live If You Work At Fort Belvoir
Woodbridge Is Just Nine (9) Miles From Fort Belvoir
Incoming BRAC Personnel Find Woodbridge Offers Huge Value In Homes At Affordable Prices
Fort Belvoir is located just nine miles north of Woodbridge.  The post was once home to the Army Corps Of Engineers, but it is now home to numerous Department of Defense (DoD) tenants. such as Army Intelligence Command, and Defense Logistics Agency, just to mention two.
The base is bisected by US Highway 1.  North post is where the tenant activities are located.  South post has … (1 comments)

Woodbridge Is A Popular Place To Live Among Folks Who Work At Quantico Marine Base - 03/01/12 10:13 AM
Quantico Marine Base is located in the southeast corner of Prince William County, on the shore of the Potomac river.
Quantico is home to the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, the Amphibious War School, and other advanced training for Marines.
Quantico is also home to training facilities for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Federeal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), and other tenants.
The Marine Corps Museum is also located at Quantico.  

Prince William County is a popular place to live if you work at Quantico because you will be making a reverse commute.  You'll be going agains traffic in … (0 comments)

 
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