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Local real estate agent Peggy James of the Twins Selling Real Estate Team shares tips about the the local Woodbridge Virginia real estate market conditions and surrounding area's. Learn how to sell your home fast, how to buy your move-up home or downsize. Learn what's happening with new homes, short sale and foreclosure home inventory. Feel free to ask questions or comment.

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2012 

The other day I was driving from Fairfax County Virginia into Prince William County Virginia. As I crossed over the Rt 1 bridge, I noticed this screen on the chain link fence. It was blocking the view of what was going on behind the chain link fence. Well, that got me to thinking. How many times ...
05/28/2012
This stunning home in the Westridge Subdivision in Lake Ridge Virginia can be yours. This photo of the master bedroom basically sets the pace for the entire house. If you like this space, then chances are good you are going to fall in love.   Here is a photo of the dining room... This home is loc...
05/19/2012
As inventory dwindles in the Prince William County Virginia area, home buyers and sellers are left scratching their heads. Home-buyers are trying to figure out is now the time to buy?  Those that go looking and hesitate on putting an offer in on a home, learn the hard wasy that the homes are sell...
05/14/2012
The other day I was passing by Erick Blackwelder my partner and he was talking to a prospective home-buyer. The prospective first time buyer asked " How low can we go and how much closing costs can we get on this house?" Erick's listened attentively and asked " Well that depends. Do you want to b...
05/10/2012
The home located at 4240 Chelson Court in Woodbridge Virginia  is one of the most flexible floor-plans I have seen in a long, long time. This home comes with a in-law apartment. Actually the owners of this home had this apartment built for their Mom. They asked the contractor to help them make th...
05/09/2012
If you are looking for a turn the key ready to move into home in Woodbridge Virginia, then the home at 13000 Taverner Loop just might be what you are looking for. Erick Blackwelder and myself have recently listed this fabulous home in the County Center area just outside of Lake Ridge Virginia. Er...
05/03/2012
  Prince William County Virginia has many options for those who love the sound, and peaceful views that a waterview and waterfront home offer. Just share with us what you are looking for an we can find it. Are you just looking for a peaceful view or a place to sink your boat in deep water? With ...
05/01/2012
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