Do You Need Help Selling Your Woodbridge Virginia Area Home? - 01/31/09 06:35 AM
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Erick and Companyhas been serving Woodbridge Virginia residence for decades. No matter what the market conditions, we continue to help sellers who need to sell and buyers who need to buy.   
Today I was reflecting back on some of the most rewarding sales over the past year. I don't mean financially rewarding ( a well earned commission check is how we pay our bills) what I mean is the real estate transactions where we were really were able to help a seller who needed to sell.
 The For Sale By Owner Who Was Truly Frustrated
This home was listed For … (0 comments)

Woodbridge Virginia Buyer Gets A Hard Lesson In Today's Real Estate Market! - 01/29/09 08:53 AM
Information Prince William County Buyers Need To Know
Last Saturday I was working with a Buyer who was pre-approved and could afford to buy a home priced up to $150,000.
So I gave the buyer a list of homes to look through for the upcoming house hunt . When she arrived she had a few more that she had found on Craigslist and Online.   You see, there was one particular home  that caught the Buyers interest.
The home was a single family home in Dale City.  This is how the home appeared Online.

By Sunday the 25th there were 9 … (4 comments)

So Many Bank Owned Homes For Sale. So How Do You Get One? - 01/26/09 05:26 PM


You've watched the late-night infomercials and you're ready to do the bank "a favor" and take a problem off their hands.
You're thinking you're going to make "a killing" in the process. Sounds great and it might just happen, but first you should take a look at some facts and get prepared. 
Banks are listings homes low and you want to be prepared to act. Also be aware that some banks require the buyer's credit application be blessed by another lender they have chosen.  They do this to sift through the offers to find the most qualified buyer so as not … (2 comments)

Sold In Less Than 30 Days-Just Sold -13025 Merganser Ct, Woodbridge VA - 01/26/09 07:13 AM
 
This home was a home that was listed FOR SALE BY OWNER. The owners had attempted to sell it for several months. By the time they called me they were scheduled to move in less than a month. It was just after Thanksgiving in 2008, one of the slowest times of the year. So I knew I had to get to work fast. "That's my job, lucky for the sellers we  have marketing plans and systems already set up to get your home SOLD."
Anyone can list a home For Sale but can they Get It Sold?
If you would like to learn more about that … (0 comments)

Find Prince William County Foreclosures Fast- Free List Compliments Of Erick Blackwelder - 01/26/09 06:35 AM
 
Every week we are commited to publishing the up to date weekly Foreclosures Lists for our clients.
Click on the banner below to access Foreclosures On MLS this week.
 
We work as Buyers Agents- Give us a call if you would like to SNAG one of these homes!
Erick Blackwelder or Peggy James  of Erick And Company/Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Cannon Bluff, Meadowbrook Woods, Blooms Crossing, Manassas Park, Beaver Creek, Hunter's … (0 comments)

Let Me Take You On A Tour Of Old Bridge Estates In Woodbridge Virginia - 01/25/09 10:05 AM
 Old Bridge Estates In Lake Ridge Virginia
Old Bridge Estatesis just one of many subdivisions that saddle up to Lake Ridge Virginia. Old Estates is situated between Old Bridge Road and Cavalier Drive. As you travel through Lake Ridge Virginia you would turn onto Smoketown Rd to access Old Bridge Estates. The community is made up of smaller single family homes, large and small townhomes as well as larger single family homes.
Prices in Old Bridge Estates can range from the low $100,000 for townhomes up to the upper $500,000 for the larger single family homes. Old Bridge Estates has it's … (0 comments)

Westridge Subdivision Is An Extremely Sought After Place To Live Near Lake Ridge Virginia - 01/22/09 06:22 AM
 Just outside the Lake Ridge limits is a neighboring community called Westridge. Westridge is a mixed use community made up of Custom Homes, Mid Range Single Family Homes, Townhomes large and small and Condo's.
Westridge homes were built back in the later 80's however they have all the features that you are looking for and many have been updated throughout the years.  These homes feature:
wooded homesites luxury baths kitchens and family rooms across the rear of the home sidewalks walkout basements flat yards all of the single family homes have two car garages fireplaces gas heat vaulted ceilings in many … (0 comments)

Long Term Lease Available On This Single Family Home Near Woodbridge Virginia - 01/20/09 07:07 PM
 Owners Will Allow A Long Term Lease
FOR RENT -Only $2200.00 per month. This is an investment property that belongs to long time past customers of ours. They have owned this home for a decade. Since the last renters left the owners have given it a face lift. Now it's just as good as new inside. Are you looking for a nice rental? Then take a drive out to Riverview Estates just off Davis Ford Rd and take a look at this home sitting on top of a hill on a lovely wooded acreage lot. Follow the link below for address information and to schedule … (2 comments)

I Want To Discuss What's Happening With Townhome Sales In The Lake Ridge-Woodbridge VA Area. - 01/20/09 08:02 AM
Short Sales Are Flooding The Market Right Now                  
I've mentioned in recent posts the market has picked up in Lake Ridge Virginia and surrounding subdivisions. Today I want to show you what's happened since the New Year.
 In 20 days in the 22192 zip code area 26 townhomes have gone Under Contract!
That may seem like a lot and it is, however we still have 123 more buying opportunities on the market right now in the Lake Ridge/Woodbridge Virginia area. 
As exciting as that sounds, I need to caution you. Before you start House Hunting in the Lake Ridge Virginia or Woodbridge area … (0 comments)

Current Weekend Real Estate Market Conditions In Lake Ridge-Woodbridge Virginia Townhouse Market - 01/18/09 08:27 AM
 Buyers Are Out In Numbers In Woodbridge-Lake Ridge Virginia Neighborhoods
Currently we have several clients we are assisting." Each are trying to find homes priced between $100,000 and $200,000 in the townhouse market in the local Woodbridge, Lake Ridge Virginia area. Let me just share with this sector of the real estate market is Hot! Hot! Hot!"
Especially the closer you get to Lake Ridge, Virginia.If you are thinking of buying and you find out you are only pre-approved for $100,000 to $200,000. You will need to have an agressive Realtor who is proactive and who will help you secure one of these properties before … (1 comments)

Woodbridge Virginia Low Home Values Present An Opportunity For First Time Buyers. - 01/16/09 07:34 AM







Thousands of homes,and  a $7500 First Time Home Buyer Credit Is Waiting For You! 
Are you looking for a home in Woodbridge Virginia? Well if you are a first time home buyer and you fit into the guidelines put in effect by Congress count your blessings. You are positioned well to prosper in this depressed real estate climate. Congress wanted to make homes more affordable to people just like you. The only challenge for you is, the credit is only available for homes purchased before July 1, 2009.
I've been working in real estate here … (0 comments)

Woodbridge Virginia Home Sales Off To A Brisk Start In The New Year - 01/15/09 07:08 AM
Every morning when I wake up and sign onto my computer, I get an update of every house that has come on the market, received an offer or that is now officially under contract. I'm a Realtor.
When I get a call from a buyer who is looking at home online and they request information about it. It breaks my heart when I have to say " I'm sorry that home has an offer." You can imagine the disappointment. The next comment is typcially. How can that be, it was posted on Craigslist today. Welcome to the world of advertising! 
Did you … (1 comments)

New Bank Owned Listing That's Move-in Ready in Dale City Virginia Under $175,000 - 01/13/09 01:58 PM
Just Listed Bank Owned Home In Dale City
Bank Will Entertain An Offer!
Price under $174,315





  Everyday Bank Owned Homes Come On The Market Get Your FREE List of Local Foreclosures
Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Way, Woodbridge VA 22192.VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085(Peggy) or 703-590-2252(Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's
     
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He said " I just want to LOOK at homes in Woodbridge Virginia." Well after that fiasco... - 01/12/09 06:15 PM
He Spent Days Narrowing His Search For Homes He Liked..So Why Was He So Frustrated!
Yesterday I was out with a buyer who was very interested in seeing and hopefully putting an offer in on a Bank Owned Home in the Woodbridge VA area. He thought for sure it would be in his words a "no brain er!" He came into my office with a list of home he wanted to see. I asked him to sit down to share with me what kind of home he wanted. He said, Peggy, I've spend hours online and I have narrowed my search down to these six homes.
 I … (2 comments)

A Home Made Of Cinder Blocks And Mattresses. "It's Her Home Away From Home" - 01/12/09 05:53 PM
What is a home really?
According to the definition in Wikipedia Home: A home is a place of residence or refuge. It is usually a place in which an individual or a family can rest and be able to store personal property.
Does the photograph below look like a home to you?
This is the most recent photo that was sent to us by my niece who is stationed in Iraq.This is her new home!  It takes vision and creativity to create a safe haven out of cinder blocks, and mattresses. This just goes to prove safe havens come in all … (0 comments)

Great Little Starter Single Family Home Is Waiting For You In Dale City Virginia - 01/11/09 06:31 AM
Our office just listed this darling little single family home in the Dale City area of Woodbridge Virginia.

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10,000 square foot lot Backs to tree's Gas heat Vacant and Ready Close to I-95 Less Than 2 miles to Potomac Mills Mass and Wegmans!
This incredible Rambler offers a lot of space, located on an amazing lot backing to the woods. 2 Storage sheds with electricity and a/c units. This one will go fast...call for appointment to see.
I'm only a phone call away. 
   Call us 703-590-851-3085    
Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company of Exit … (1 comments)

1948 Rainbow Ct In Lake Ridge, Virginia Can Be Yours For Only $139,000! - 01/08/09 06:43 PM
                                        Your New Home Is Right Here In Lake Ridge Virginia
 1948 Rainbow Ct, was under contract and the Buyers Agent called me today to say, his buyer had cold feet. Wow! Imagine that a buyer having cold feet on a home that just got a certified uniform appraisal for $150,000!
When is the last time you got an $11,000 Discount on a purchase?
So it's time to get excited..you may have just found your new home. That is if you want to live in the Lake Ridge, Virginia area. 1948 Rainbow Ct is located in the Rolling Brook Sub-division … (3 comments)

Local Loan Officer from Bank of America -Rick Eul Contacts Agents About Lower Jumbo Money Rates! - 01/08/09 07:06 AM
Well it's only the first week in the New Year and already things are looking up. It's seems money is beginning to flow...thank goodness! Today in my in-box, I received this rate sheet from Rick Eul of Bank of  America.  I met Rick a few weeks ago when I was invited to the Lake Ridge Virginia BNI Chapter Meeting as a guest. BNI is a International Business Networking Organizationaimed at helping small business owners and self employed individuals network. Rick is a local loan officer who had some awesome information to share. He asked local chapter members to invite  top producing Realtors such as myself to the … (0 comments)

My New Client Was Frustrated With The Process. He said " All I want is a home within 5 miles of Ft. Belvior!" - 01/05/09 10:06 PM
  New  Realtor Tools Help Buyers...
This past weekend I had the wonderful pleasure of assisting a couple who is searching for a home to buy.They've recently relocated to the Northern Virginia area and have heard the traffic can be a nightmare. He just wanted to be home early enough to have dinner with his family. "He said is that too much to ask?"  I said not at all. With that in mind they also had a few more specific's in mind. They only  wanted to look at single family homes for sale close to Ft.Belvior that's relatively new, backing to tree's and they want it … (2 comments)

Prince William County Virginia Luxury Home Market Offers Golf Course, Acerage Lots, Waterfront And Custom Homes . - 01/02/09 06:35 PM
Prince William County Virginia Luxury Homes    




Today I was going to share with you what's happening in the Luxury Home Market here in the Woodbridge Virginia area. That said, I would like to defer to Erick Blackwelder on this one. Erick's knowledge of this segment of the market is outstanding. Let me just say most people would want Erick negotiating for them then against them! His reputation in the industry is, that he has master negotiator. "Who is Erick?"
Most people around town refer to Erick as
 "The WoodbridgeReal Estate Guy".

 
Somehow that slogan has stuck over the … (2 comments)

 
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Peggy James

Peggy James Listing Agent in Woodbridge Virginia

Woodbridge, VA

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Exit Choice Realty

Address: 14067 Crown Ct, Woodbridge, VA, 22193

Office Phone: (703) 350-4990 x 104

Cell Phone: (703) 851-3085

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Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate News Local real estate agent Peggy James of Exit Choice Realty blogs about current real estate market conditions, just listed, just sold, and shares tips and information for home buyers and sellers in Lake Ridge Virginia.

Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News- Peggy James a local Realtor® helps home buyers and sellers in the Woodbridge,Lake Ridge, Manassas, Dale City, and Quantico Virginia area's. Ask questions, learn about short sales, foreclosure homes,how to sell your home fast. Find active homes for sale, learn "what's happening" in the local Prince William County Virginia Real Estate market.

Let me know if I can help you with a real estate question call 703-851-3085.

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