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sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Realtors and Home Buyers are Encountering a Brisk Sellers Market in The $400,000 to $500,000 Price Range! - 05/05/11 10:35 AM
Realtors and Home Buyers are Encountering a Brisk Sellers Market in The $400,000 to $500,000 Price Range In Woodbridge and Manassas
Nice homes in good condition priced well sell very quickly and in many cases sellers are experiencing the trill of multiple offers!
What happens when the real estate market conditions shift to a sellers market?
Nice homes in good condition that show well sell in days! Sellers are in the drivers seat with the benefit of viewing multiple offers You the home buyer needs to put your best offer on paper. Assume someone else wants the house as well. … (2 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: The Seller of This Westridge Townhouse In Lake Ridge Virginia Had Three Offers To Choose From! - 01/28/11 03:08 PM

After a failed attempt at selling this homeowner called Erick and Company just before the holidays. The owner needed help. Her home was previously under contract however the offer fell through and that left her exposed paying on the mortgage. Fast forward. The holidays came and went. The house was listed at $256,999. I suggested right after the New Year that I really thought that the price needed to be under $250,000.
I made the change and within a two weeks time offers started rolling in. The owners had three bona-fide contracts in writing!
The townhouse will be heading to … (0 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Wordless Wednesday-Today's Lesson Is About Who Controls What When Selling Your Home - 01/12/11 07:32 AM

  Have a real estate question? Need help finding or selling a home? 
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Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office).If you are a homeowner who has a home to sell, we have  buyers ready and waiting for nice homes to come on the market. Give us a call and we can "GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST" to list your property for sale we service  Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket,Montclair, Dumfries, Quantico, … (4 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Fourty One Homes Went Under Contract In Prince William County Virginia in The First Four Days of The New Year! - 01/05/11 08:07 PM
I was searching MLS this morning to see how many homes went Under Contract or changed to Contract Status since January 1, 2011.   
I wanted to give my readers a quick little market snapshot of current real estate market conditions. Here's a TFP ( Tip From Peg) don't wait. Get your loan pre-approved and call us to set up a househunting appoitment. Here's why:
Fairfax County Virginia has had 63 homes sell this week. 49  Under Contract  and 15 firmed up and  are heading to settlement!. Prince William County Virginia  had 41 homes sell this week. 29 just went Under Contract and 12 … (0 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Why Choosing To Sell Your Home In Winter Has It's Advantages... "It's All Good!" - 11/17/10 10:53 AM
Did you know there is such a thing as called the  "Winter Advantage" in real estate.
The "Winter Advantage" in real estate is when sellers take advantage of the cold weather months to outsmart their competition. When fair weather sellers start withdrawing from the market and say "We'll try again in spring" that is the time to strike. The Timing Is Perfect Right Now In Lake Ridge, Virginia To Sell Your Home Fast! Learn more here Find out what you can sell your home for CLICK HERE Note: traditionally in our area, many sellers wait until after February to come back … (0 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Have you ever wondered how the appraisal process works when selling your home? - 09/09/10 08:26 AM
When listing your home For Sale in the Prince William County Virginia area, make sure your hire a Realtor who knows the area well. A good Realtor will show you a Comparative Market Analysis of homes that have been listed for sale, failed to sell and those that have SOLD in the past year in your community. By looking at the historical information of the past year, and the homes that have successfully listed and settled in and around your community will help us determine your list price.
So you might be asking yourself, what goes into selling a home in today's … (4 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: July Market Update For Westridge Subdivsion In Lake Ridge Virginia. 23 Homeowners Received ... - 08/01/10 10:40 AM
Have you ever wondered what's happening to real estate values in the Westridge Subdivision?
Well this month twenty three homeowners received wonderful news. Fourteen are currently under contract and nine homeowners went to settlement in the past 30 days!  Just click on stats box below to view each and every home Under Contract or Sold!

Well if you live in the Westridge Subdivision of Lake Ridge, Virginia you already know it is a sought after community. The fact that it is a well established move-up community with it's own elementary school within the development as well as sidewalks and two community pools continues to … (2 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: What's Happening In Prince William County VA Real Estate? Well, The Most Recent Market Watch Update Shows... - 07/07/10 08:09 AM
 
 Good News For Local Homeowners Who Are Ready To Sell

 
The most recent numbers are in for May 2010.
Acute Housing Shortage Seller Activity Did Not Outpace Buyer Activity. Sellers Benefiting-  Having To Pay Less Incentives Days On Market Way Down Have you been dreaming about selling your current home and buying a new one? Oh my goodness, can I show you some jaw dropping gorgeous homes that you could only dream about years ago. What are you waiting for. Interest rates are historically low. I purchased my first townhome in Springfield for fourteen percent in 1984!  Today's rates are ridiculously low. … (1 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: How Do You Find A Good Local Realtor Who Can Help You Sell or Buy A Home? - 06/29/10 07:25 AM
Simple. Interview a few and ask them what tools they use in their real estate business to get things done in today's world.
Why? Well, back in the old days ( just ten years ago) all a  good Realtor really needed was was gas in the car, a yellow pad, a lockbox key and the heart and passion to sell real estate. Those days are gone.Everything is done by the speed of lighting ....
New Tools of today's busy Top Producing Realtors:
Smart Phone- our real estate team carries iPhones  Does the Realtor Text? In today's real estate market (this is a great … (10 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: When It Is Time To Sell Your Condo, Give Yourself Plenty Of Time.. - 06/08/10 10:40 AM
Today's post is to alert anyone who owns a condominium and who is thinking of selling. Please contact a Realtor as soon as possible. The new rules imposed by the FHA, is drastically changing the way condominiums are sold. No more than 10% of the units in a complex can be owned by investors, no more than 15% of unit owners can be delinquent on condo dues just to name two that have a huge impact on how condos are now sold!
Why?
Well, if a condo complex has either one of the two situations noted above, then the only way a condo unit can be … (0 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Should You Consider Listing Your Home For A Lower Price When Selling Your Home By Short Sale? - 03/11/10 06:58 AM
This has been on my mind for awhile and I want to talk to homeowners who are thinking of selling their homes by short sale. Folks, as your Realtor it is my job to get you the best price the market will allow. That goes for any home I list, not just homeowners who have equity.
Selling your home by short sale is no different that selling your home the traditional way. You must put your best food forward, take care of your home the best you can and hire a Realtor who will market your home, and get you the … (2 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: For Sale By Owner In Lake Ridge Virginia Called Erick and Company For Help... - 02/25/10 07:22 AM
Two weeks ago, I received a call from frustrated homeowners who were attempting to sell their home For Sale By Owner.  They were successful in getting a few people to visit the home from a Craigslist posting they did and that resulted in a home buyer making an offer on their home. However, on the way to settlement, they got a call and the buyer wanted out of the contract. Because the homeowners did not have the skill and the tools to hold that buyer in place they not only lost time on the market they lost the contract deposit as well. I'm sure you can … (2 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: February 2010 Real Estate Market Report For Lake Ridge Virginia Single Family Homes. Learn What's Active, Under Contract and Sold! - 02/18/10 08:36 AM
  
If I told you that 83 Single Family Homes Sold and Settled in Lake Ridge Virginia over the winter months would that surprise you?  Well they did, and I am not one who is surprised! Most homeowners do not even think about selling a home until they experience a lifestyle change. That can be anything from PCS Orders, to a new baby, loss of a job, or you've just had enough of this winter weather and it is time to move South.
So what does this information mean to you and your family? Well below is a Market Snapshot of Lake … (0 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: February 2010 Market Report For Westridge Subdivision In Woodbridge Virginia -Zip Code Area 22192 - 02/18/10 06:39 AM

Learn what homes are currently For Sale, Under Contract as well as what homes have SOLD for in between September 2009 and February 2010. You might be surprised to know that  twenty four homeowners have SOLD their homes in the Winter Months. Now let me share the great news!  The average home in Westridge goes under contract in less than 30 days. If you have a larger single family home in Westridge priced about $500,000 chances are it could take as long as forty days.
"So forget what you hear about how bad the market is. The  Real Estate Market is … (0 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: LakeRidgeVARealEstateNews: If You Have Been Thinking Of Selling Your Home. Start Packing!!! - 01/29/10 10:32 AM
Homes In Prince William County are now selling at a record pace. As more and more buyers enter the real estate market trying to benefit from the $8000 Home Buyer Credit before it expires on June 30, 2009, we are seeing a phenomenon that we have not seen in years.

Homes are selling at a record pace and most homes are getting multiple offers.

They only issue is, many home buyers are growing more and more tired of waiting game .Waiting for lenders to approve short sales for distressed homeowners, waiting for REO Companies to send paperwork, and buying homes "As Is" in less than good … (0 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: The Power Of Active Rain. Have You Experienced It? - 01/28/10 08:43 AM
So you might be wondering what is The Power Of Active Rain? Well The Power Of Active Rain is a way for Realtors, Loan Officers, Home Inspectors, Appraisers and even people in high places to connect and share information with consumers and other professionals. We can connect with folks as often as we like. Why is all this so important? Because Active Rain has the power to help us rise above the competition, and connect with consumers on a more personal level that just a stuffy, canned, traditional website platform.
What I love most about Active Rain is how fast a post I write with rich local … (5 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Do Rooms Look Better When Photographed With A Wide Angle Lense? - 01/25/10 09:05 AM
Thanks to my new puppy Wes, I learned first hand that they do.
Ah the joys of having a new puppy!
Little Wes jumped up and snagged my Sony Cyber Shot  camera as it was charging!Yup you guessed...it broke. It's past it's extended warranty and the cost to fix it was cost prohibitive.
Darn the luck...
So I have thought about buying a wide angle camera for sometime now. I decided to buy the  Nikon CoolPix 10.0 Megapixel with a wide angle lens. I paid $199.00 at Best Buy. The only thing I do not like about this camera is the fact it uses rechargeable batteries, … (2 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Woodbridge Virginia Real Estate Market- Suffering From Lack Of Resale Inventory Heading Into Spring Market! - 01/08/10 07:28 AM
                                                                                                

I've got a secret for any homeowner in the Woodbridge Virginia area who is reading this...
Prince William County Virginia is heading into a raging sellers market come spring. We need inventory to sell! Buyers are growing frustrated from the lack of inventory. I had two call yesterday saying " how come there are not very many houses for sale right now? My answer everything is Under Conract. So my advice if you are thinkng of buying a home. Get preapproved now and be ready to jump in the car when a home comes on the market that you like.
 
 
 
 
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sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Woodbridge Virginia Market Snapshot For The 22192 Zip Code Area. Homes Are Selling Fast This Winter! - 12/06/09 06:51 AM
As we head into winter many homeowners think it is a horrible time try to sell your home in the Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Virginia Area. Most think they should just wait until spring. Nothing could be further from the truth this year. "The Winter Advantage is fast at work and high end homes are selling quickly."
  
The Winter Advantage is when you take advantage of the slower time of year and the low inventory and use it to your advantage!  While most folks settle in for a long winter dreaming of spring and getting the house ready to sell, you'll be smiling all the … (0 comments)

sell your home fast lake ridge va real estate: Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News: Who Is Eligible To Claim The $6,500 Move-up ( Repeat Buyer)Tax Credit? - 11/12/09 09:07 AM

Today's message is all about the Revised Home Buyer Tax Credit.
As a local Realtor it is my job to help you the consumer with this information as well as help you with all of your real estate questions. You can trust that if I do not know the answer, I will research it and find out. The real estate market is getting better every day and with the help of this credit, both home buyers and sellers will benefit. In reference to the new $6500 Move-up/Repeat Buyer Tax Credit, many of you have questions.
There is a website that post the Frequently … (7 comments)

 
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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.

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