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Remember Erick and Company is ready to serve and help anyone you know who needs to buy or sell in Eastern Prince William County Virginia. 703-590-2252 Just call Peggy James of Erick and Company at Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) Erick Blackwelder 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 Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder
Peggy … (0 comments)
Why Is It So Hard To Find A Townhome Under $300,000 In Lake Ridge, Woodbridge VA Area - 07/23/09 08:07 AM
Let me go on the record to say if you are searching for a townhome in the Lake Ridge Virginia area you are in for a huge shock! This is not a sales pitch, or fabricated story to get you to buy. I live here in Lake Ridge and work here everyday. Trust me when I say the process of securing a home takes a great deal of work, and much of your success will be in how flexible you are. As one man put it yesterday who is relocating from lower Virgina " I feel like I've entered the Twilight Zone...what's happening … (2 comments)
Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate Market Snapshot For July 2009 - 07/23/09 07:13 AM
Did you know that homes are selling faster these days in Lake Ridge Virginia?Well they are. Homes entering the market right now if price at market will go under contract within a week of listing and settle within 45 days or so. Here is a spread sheet that shows you what has happened with the Single Family Home inventory in Lake Ridge Virginia since January 01,2009. As you will see below there are currently onky 31 Single Family buying opportunities available.
Take a look at each of the homes that are shown in these statistic's click on THIS LINK The biggest … (3 comments)
The Easy Way To Find Active Homes For Sale Right Now In Lake Ridge Virginia - 07/21/09 07:29 AM
Erick and Company helps home buyers find homes in and around the Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Virginia area. As you know there are many sites to seach homes Online, however most do not give you the information that you the buyer wants, need and demand in today's instant information world. So check this out. This is a local MLS Search site that was desiged for buyers. The sight allows you to search by Spreadsheet, Gallery or Gallery and Photo. So no matter whether you are the analytical buyer, a buyer who is looking for a particular style or a buyer who needs to … (0 comments)
Main Level Master Bedroom Home Backing To Golf Course In Woodbridge VA Can Be Yours! - 07/16/09 07:21 AM
Have you ever dreamed of buying a home with a main level master bedroom suite?How about one where you can walk out onto the back screened porch with your newspaper and your morning cup of coffee that overlooks your little piece of the world? Ahh...life would be awesome! "Well stop dreaming and call me, because that home is currently For Sale and it is in my neighborhood!" The home is located on Tilney Ct in Westridge. Westridge Subdivision is one of the most sought after communities in the Woodbridge, Virginia area. It is a well established community filled with gorgeous, tree lined streets, sidewalks, a community pool, five miles of running trails and … (0 comments)
Does Your Job Require You Get In And Out Of A Hot Car Everyday? You Might Want To Read This.. - 07/15/09 08:26 AM
Ok, I got this in my email today and being a Realtor who gets in and out of a hot car all day...I felt I needed to share: Car A/C (Air Conditioning) MUST READ!!! Open the windows after you enter your car and turn ON the air-conditioning after a couple of minutes. (makes me glad I drive a convertible!) Here's why: According to a research, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener emit Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen - take time to observe the smellof heated plastic in your car). In addition to causing cancer, Benzene poisons your bones, causes anemia and reduces white … (2 comments)
New Homes In Prince William County Virginia With October/November Deliveries - 07/15/09 06:41 AM
Have you grown tired of trying to buy a home in Prince William County Virginia? I feel your pain..I really do. However your luck may have just changed! Let me ask you a few questions? What would you say if I were to tell you that there is a builder who has Single Family Homes on flat cul-de-sac lots backing to tree's? What would you say if I shared with you, they are located in a gorgeous neighborhood? What would you say if I shared with you, these homes can be ready by late fall 2009? Have I peaked your interest? Would this work … (3 comments)
Immediate Occupancy Homes In Prince William County Virginia - 07/14/09 06:31 AM
The other day, I was assisting a military family who just arrived from Hawaii to Virginia.They wanted to buy a home and move in quickly since they have three children, two cats and a dog. They felt sure when arriving in town, they could easily find a home and move in within 20/30 days. Imagine their shock when I had to share with them that buying a home and moving in, in a few weeks was going to be a tall order! "There were stunned to learn that the Woodbridge Virginia area they left a few years ago with excess inventory and sellers begging to sell their homes … (2 comments)
Do You Know What Community You Want To Live In? - 07/13/09 11:48 AM
Are you the kind of buyer who knows exactly where you want to live in the Prince William County Virginia area. The challenge is you just can't find a house or you always see it after it's under contract? Then this is what you've been searching for. A visual map that will notify you when a home comes on the market in the community you want, that way you'll be the first one into see it! This is a very cool map tool we have created for you, you can run your mouse over a house, move the map around to … (0 comments)
Attention Home Buyers In Prince William County Virginia--- It's Time For You And Me To Have "The Talk" - 07/11/09 10:19 AM
This is a post I just read written by Erick Blackwelder . He and I are partners at Erick and Company and we work side by side daily. I just had to post this on my site....he's dead on! Take a few minutes for an interesting view and tips on how to succeed as a buyer in the Prince William Virginia Real Estate market . Read "The Talk"!
Via Homes For Sale In Woodbridge VA and Prince William County Erick Blackwelder (Erick Blackwelder & Co. Woodbridge VA Homes For Sale): Woodbridge Home Buyers, It's Time For Me To Sit You Down, Look You In The … (0 comments)
We Need To Sell Our Home. Who Do We Call, How Fast Will It Sell, What...? - 07/10/09 07:21 AM
When a homeowner gets ready to sell, there are so many things to consider. First you have to decide your time frame. A well priced home in Prince William County Virginia will typically sell within a few weeks of listing. So you must have a plan of action. Are you moving out of State? Do you need to find a new home? An apartment? What will you do with the family pets? How much do you have to do to the house to get it market ready ( what does that mean?) Have you checked on the cost to move? Movers, … (0 comments)
Friday Humor-What Happens When You Decide To Sit And Relax On The Front Porch...... - 07/10/09 06:01 AM
I got the shock of my life the other day. I called out to my husband and said "Bill....there is a snake on the chair on the front porch!" He comes around the corner and says" Peg, I guess this has never come up in our six year marriage, I don't do snakes!" Now he tells me.... Look at how cleaver this snake was on a hot summer day. Talk about blending in!
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The Reality Blog Of The Two Loan Short Sale In Woodbridge VA -Week 5 - 07/09/09 01:04 PM
Well this home has been Under Contract pending Short Sale Approval since June 7th 2009. 2191 Mackenzie Place in Woodbridge Virginia has two loans on it. I am taking you the reader step by step so you can see how long the short sale process takes, what is involved and why you will need help getting your home SOLD BY SHORT SALE. If you're just tuning in, you may want to read previous posts in this Reality Blog Series about a Two Loan Short Sale and what we as Realtors, Loan Officers, Distress Homeowners and Homebuyers go through. So let me update … (0 comments)
America's 25 Best Places To Move Was Just Published In Forbes Magazine.. - 07/08/09 09:48 AM
What I found interesting about the article is that several communities in the Northern Virginia area made the list of Top 25! Leesburg, Centerville, and Franconia Virginia made the list. However little Lake ,Virginia is mentioned as a possible contender to becoming a new Reloville! What's a Reloville? Here is a snippet of the article: Prominent new Relovilles will pop up in sleepy old towns like Castle Rock, Col., and Gaithersburg, Md., and others in desolate prairies like Frisco and Flower Mound, outside Dallas. They will sprout from just about anywhere with cheap land, exits off Interstate highways and an international airport providing … (0 comments)
Those Of You Searching For Single Family Homes Under $350,000 Need To Consider... - 07/08/09 07:43 AM
The Stafford Virginia Area. I can hear you now...Stafford why? Well it's simple really many home buyers who are searching for a homes in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair and Dumfries Virginia area for a single family home priced under $350,000 are learning that the market in Prince William County Virginia is moving further and further away from them. Gone are the days of low ball offers and lots and lots of houses to look at! "So the question you have to ask yourself, are you willing to give up on the dream of owning a single family home and compromise and buy a townhouse or … (0 comments)
The Caller Said"Why Are Homes Selling So Fast Right In And Around Woodbridge VA Right Now?" - 07/05/09 05:29 AM
That's a great question Greg, thanks for asking? Let me share with you what I explained to Greg. Traditionally the summer months are very slow. However this real estate market isn't like any market we've ever experienced. In fact Chris Gordon of Channel 4 News called the other day,asking the same question, the media was working on a story, wanting to know if as a Realtor in the field, I'm seeing a shift or a change. I explained"you bet we are! The market has been trying to kick start for a few months now." So what do I think is the uunderlying reason homes … (0 comments)
Countrywide Short Sale For Sale Woodbridge Virginia Only $199,000. - 07/03/09 02:37 PM
Update 7/10/09 Multiple Offers Received -Call Peggy For Details- Erick and Company Is listing an End Unit townhome with a full granite kitchen, four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, walkout basement and deck in Markhams Grant!
To Learn More about this home and the area Read More Here Now take the tour-Click Here Home will be coming on the market July 2nd 2009. Lockbox will be installed in the morning. List Price $199,000 *************************************************************************** Countrywide Loan (1st Trust) Countrywide Loan (2nd Trust)
If you would like to submit an offer on this home contact me or contact your … (0 comments)
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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