seller information: Tips For Buying or Selling a home right now in Woodbridge Virginia - 05/15/12 03:54 AM
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 selling before they make up their minds. Some home buyers are still afraid prices willl drop, or they might pay too much or that the home won't appraise. "I've been a Realtor for over twenty five years, everyone who buys a home thinks and feels this way. Buy a … (0 comments)
Amazing enough the purchaser walked from this with a few minor injuries. The car totalled. All those personal move items ( you know all those special things you carry yourself to keep safe)...ruined. Everyone remained flexible. Sellers gave the purchaser a pre-occupancy for the weekend and the purchaser will sign Monday Morning. One more item to add to the list..... 88 Types of Turbulence When … (4 comments)
seller information: What's Happening in The Luxury Home Market Between Woodbridge Virginia and Manassas - 01/20/12 07:34 AM
Home buyers searching for luxury homes priced between $500,000 and $1,000,000 is up. Last weekend I experience something I have never witnessed in my twenty year career. The open house I hosted for 12280 Tilney Ct, in Lake Ridge Virginia priced at $845,000 had more than forty visitors. Even better, their have been several Realtor showings this week, and another couple came back to take a second look.
So, that might make you wonder. "What's happening in the luxury home market" Especially in area's where you own your home such as Lake Ridge, Hunter's Ridge, Meadowbrook Woods, Coventry Glen, River … (0 comments)
seller information: Zillow said it was valued at $620,000 the pre-appraisal said $509,900 based on condition...So What Did It Sell For? - 01/10/12 08:11 AM
So how does a homeowner figure out how to price a home in today's real estate market? Well, here in Prince William County Virginia that can be tricky... Why? Well let's take a look at 12290 Pondwater Ct, Woodbridge Virginia as an example. Zillow is reporting the home is valued at around $620,000. Yet the appriasal the seller got before he listed by a certified appraiser was only $509,900! How can the two values be so far apart? Well when the sellers called me to list their home, I had already sold two similar homes in the community. Both were on acreage, … (1 comments)
seller information: When it comes to selling a Woodbridge Virginia home, if you would allow me to plant and Exit Sign in your yard.... - 01/05/12 09:13 AM
Consider your home as good as SOLD!Realtors® are a dime a dozen. I'm sure you know a few in your office, your family or in your church. However, what is their track record for getting homes SOLD? Do you know? Here is ours. Well, if you are thinking of selling your home in 2012. The last thing you need is for it not to sell. You can avoid that nightmare by interviewing three local Realtors®. Ask your friends for a referral, do your own research and GOOGLE for a local Realtor®. Some Realtors® handle both sellers and buyers. Some Realtors® will take any … (3 comments)
seller information: Looking for ACTIVE Homes For Sale in Northern Virginia? Well we have an App for that! - 01/03/12 08:32 AM
If you have an iPhone or an iPad and you are looking for a home in the Northern Virginia or Prince William County Virginia area...we have an APP for that. So imagine this, you've decided to take a drive and just go through neighborhoods you like. If you upload our FREE app, you can then just push the GPS icon in the bottom left corner of the APP, and in seconds the house you are in front of, appears in full color with the price, the interior photos and everything the listing agent has posted about that sellers home. No kidding! It's that … (0 comments)
seller information: New Years Resolutions, Reflections and a Promise To Yourself, This Is The Year You Are Going To Move... - 12/29/11 10:39 AM
You are not alone..so many have made that promise to themselves over the years. When the clock strikes twelve and the New Year rings in, you will be dreaming of a new place to call home? You know who you are, you collect decorator magazines, watch HGTV, and thrive on the dream, the goal. This year, you say to yourself...I'm going to move. If that is where your mind is at, then what I want to know first is, what is it that you are dreaming of. The photo's below are of some of the homes I had the pleasure of showing and selling. I specialize in … (1 comments)
seller information: When the leaf detail and yard maintenance make you say "I've Had Enough" - 11/18/11 07:15 AM
I spotted this post " Hey Baby Boomers! Have You Had Enough Yet?" The post was written by Peggy Chirico a local Realtors working in the Hartford County Ct area. It seem's she's had "Enough!" Have you? This is a photo of my back yard and and the task that my Baby Boomer husband and I have the task of doing the weekend.
If you've been thinking it is time to downsize, let's talk. Call Peggy James your Lake Ridge Virginia neighborhood Realtor at 703-851-3085. Curious what the possiblities are? Search for homes for sale locally here To learn the value of your … (5 comments)
seller information: Luxury Homes Update For Lake Ridge Virginia Area Homes Priced Above $500,000. - 10/29/11 09:03 AM
Luxury Homes Sales Update for Lake Ridge Virginia area homes. Would it surprise you to know that there have been No Foreclosures in the high end market since June 2011 in the Lake Ridge Virginia area? Specifically the 22192 Zip Code area! We're talking about resale homes priced above $500,000... I did a quick study of the resale market of luxury homes that have listed and or sold since June 2011. MRIS Data Base the information system that Realtors use on a daily bases shows these stats:
Zero Homes have been offered as foreclosure sales 7 Homes have been offered as … (0 comments)
seller information: Do You Know What The Term "Doubling Up" Is? - 10/19/11 06:54 AM
Yesterday, I read an interesting article in the Realtor Magazine and the term bantered around was "Doubling Up." In the past my only frame of reference for the term "Doubling Up" was the photo featured below. In fact I went upstairs to find the shoe box where I kept all the old photos.I took this picture when I attended the Twins Day Event held in Twinsburg Ohio in the late 90's. Twinsburg Ohio is twin central every first weekend in August. For those who don't know, I have an identical twin sister. What made these twins in the photo unique, is they were married to each other and they all lived in the same house! Now that's … (9 comments)
seller information: Have Home Values In Lake Ridge Virginia Increased In The Past Few Years? - 10/11/11 07:15 PM
For those who are upside down, who purchased in the height of the real estate market, home values seem to be rising so slow. However for those who purchased in 2008,and 2009, well they are reaping the benefits of their decision to buy! Let me give you an example. A first time buyer, school teacher purchased a home in September 2008 when the $8000 tax incentive was being offered. All of sudden on a school teachers salary she was able to purchase her first home. She purchased the three level town house here in Lake Ridge Virginia for $159,900. Back then she could rent a similar townhouse for … (2 comments)
seller information: Market Snapshot For The Lake Ridge Virginia Area August 2011. Many Luxury Homes Have Sold In Less Than 45 Days! - 08/29/11 08:21 AM
The Real Estate Market Snapshot above is of the 22192 zip code area. This is a report that I send out to my customers and clients monthly to help them get a visual of how the local Lake Ridge Virginia real estate market is doing. In the snapshot above I want you to notice that high end homes in the $400,000 to $500,000 are in demand and we have also seen many $700,000 to $800,000 sell quickly as well. Most have sold in less than 40 days! Click on the snapshot above and click on the differnet tabs. For example if you … (9 comments)
seller information: Did You Have Any Damage? Are You Sure? Local Home Inspector Suggests You Do A Walk Around Your Home. - 08/24/11 06:24 AM
Today I read a very informative blog post written by Jay Markanich a local home inspector. Read below what he suggests every homeowner should look for around your home. Via Jay Markanich - Virginia Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC): Interestingly, within an hour of the earthquake my phone began ringing! People with questions about what to do and what to look for around their houses. I had to admit to them that I have never done this before, but I visualized my house and checked off a verbal list for people to follow. When the earthquake hit I was home … (1 comments)
seller information: Thinking of Selling or Buying a Home Soon. Do Your Research Before You Hire a Realtor® - 08/17/11 11:59 AM
I was in the grocery store the other day, and shame on me I didn't have a my real estate card with me. A gentleman appoached me and wanted to refer me to one of his friends relocating to the Prince William County Virginia area next month. I can't tell you how good it felt to be able to say " Just Google Peggy James Realtor Lake Ridge Virginia." Did you know you can search information in many ways? When to Google Results is returned,pay close attention to the left column. Below is a sample of what happens when you search … (5 comments)
All I can say is "it's about time!" It is difficult to gage what the real estate market is doing,when you listen to mainstream media or talk to a neighbor who bought in the height of the market. In reality the real estate market is good and getting better everyday.It is not all doom and gloom like the media and the government would like you to believe. Join me in saying "It's About Time!" I wrote a post that our real estate team has seen many more move-up buyers in Prince William County Virginia this year. Just this past … (4 comments)
seller information: Real Estate Recovery in Prince William County Virginia-I'm Selling My Home...I Want Your Home...So How Fast Can You Move? - 07/22/11 08:30 AM
Prince William County Virginia Real Estate Recovery seems to be inching in the right direction. This year home values have eeked up just enough that many homeowners who call me are getting good news. They learn that they have enough equity to sell their homes! So far this year has been the year of Domino Real Estate Transaction. This week our real estate team helped six customers go to settement on homes and no one is moving. How is that possible? It is called the Post Occupancy Agreement ( or seller rent back agreement) Each case is different and each seller has a reason why they cannot move. In many … (13 comments)
seller information: This Weeks Caller. "I'm Calling From London England, and I Want To Know...?" - 07/18/11 07:41 PM
This weeks calls and Internet Inquiries were interesting: The one that really cuts through to heart is the call I received from England one morning early. Caller: " I am calling your from London England. My questions isn't about real estate. However from what I can see it appears your team knows the area well." I am looking for a farm where my Mom used to go all the time when I was little. I remember the horse farm as being picturesque and peaceful. Well when Mom past away, she wanted her ashes sprinkled on the land that she loved … (2 comments)
Over the weekend, I took a couple to see a few townhomes that had just come on the market in the Telegraph Rd area of Alexandria Virginia. The home they choose was stunning in every way. The offer I submitted for them would be difficult to beat. Our client's offer showed a twenty percent down payment ( over $70,000!) they were using conventional financing offered a quick settlement with a seller continued occupancy for up to a month after settlement they were only asking for $5000 in … (4 comments)
seller information: Last Weeks Caller Asked "Peggy We Need Help Selling Our Townhome and We Want To Buy a Larger Home." - 06/18/11 08:28 PM
A week and a half ago, I received a call from a homeowner who said they were ready to hire me to list their townhome and buy a larger single family home. So I met with them, listed their home and put it on the market on June 10th . I immediately launched their marketing plan and sent the family and email to expect traffic over the weekend along with the links and information below. Your Website:http://3388vinelandplace.canbyours.com/ Your home is on my real estate blog "Just Listed in Princeton Woods" Your home is Featured on the front page of Erick and Company Your … (0 comments)
seller information: If Sellers Will Not Take a Contingent Contract, How Can I Buy The Home I Want? - 06/05/11 09:10 AM
Question: "If Sellers Will Not Take a Contingent Contract, How Can I Buy The Home I Want?" Dear Mr. Move-Up, This is a question I get all the time. Homeowners like yourselves who have been bitten by the new home bug, know you can afford a larger home,and you know you need a larger home. The question is how can I accomplish this task? Now that you are ready to start looking. You are hearing from builders,co-workers,local loan officers that very few sellers and new home builders are willing to accept contingent contracts. Your frustration is noted. And you ask again … (5 comments)
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.
Peggy just helped us buy a single family home and is an AMAZING agent! She was wonderful through the whole process.She was always there if we needed ... more
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I cannot begin to explain how wonderful my home-buying experience was thanks to Peggy. Being new to the area, I found myself overwhelmed with the idea ... more
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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 selling before they make up their minds. Some home buyers are still afraid prices willl drop, or they might pay too much or that the home won't appraise.
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