bristow: Bristow, VA: Attention Braemar Dog & Animal Lovers! - 08/17/08 12:40 PM
The Braemar Community Pools will only be open through September 1st. However, the fun doesn't stop then.
On September 7th, Braemar is opening the Iona Sound pool for a first-time ever event---Doggie Paddle! The purpose is to raise money to support the Prince William SPCA. Dogs only will be allowed in the pool. The entrance fee … (4 comments)
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bristow: Manassas, VA: Say Goodbye to Summer with Soft Serve Ice Cream! - 08/12/08 10:18 AM
You may have missed the Grand Opening of Swirlies in Manassas earlier in the summer. It's located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just off of Route 28 in the Airport Commerce Center. And don't rely on seeing it from the main road. Swirlies is behind the Buger King.
If you live in the Manassas or … (0 comments)
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bristow: Bristow, VA: Best Value in Braemar!! Back on the Market!! - 08/08/08 06:10 PM
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bristow: Manassas, VA: $49,000 Price Reduction on this Luxury End Unit Townhouse - 08/08/08 09:43 AM
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bristow: In the Year 2014----A Look into Transportation Solutions Coming to Gainesville, VA - 08/04/08 05:07 PM
It may seem a long way off, but several transportation improvements will be underway by 2011 to eliminate some of the common problems that Gainesville, Bristow and Haymarket residents have been facing. Good things come to those who wait. So what are we waiting for?
Linton Hall Road will be elevated … (0 comments)
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bristow: Coming Soon to Gainesville, VA---Chili's!!!! - 08/04/08 05:02 PM
Gainesville, VA is growing so fast. It's hard to imagine that feeling I had, when I first moved here from Fairfax, VA, that I had moved into the boonies.
So many shops and restaurants are springing up all around. Linens and Things, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sports Authority, Pei Wei, Michael's. And … (2 comments)
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bristow: Real Estate Market will get help! - 07/28/08 03:58 PM
In a 272-152 vote the House approved a housing bill that would provide tax credits of up to $7,500 for first-time home buyers and help an about 400,000 homeowners avoid foreclosure. In addition it would help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by giving the Treasury Department the ability to extend … (8 comments)
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bristow: Another Satisfied Buyer!! - 07/25/08 05:05 PM
Relocating to the Washington, DC Metro Area from the Southwestern United States can be culture shock....especially when it comes to price! My most recent homebuyers started off in a rental, then chose to buy once familiar with the area.
This Canterbury Model by Brookfield, in the community of Braeamr, was the house they … (6 comments)
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bristow: Almost 2 BEAUTIFUL Wooded Acres Now Available. Fabulous land and Location. - 07/24/08 09:30 AM
MLS PW6786223
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bristow: $433,900 BEAUTIFUL 4 Bedroom 3 Level Home...Must See Information! - 07/24/08 01:04 AM
MLS PW6787259
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bristow: Beautiful 1.53 Acre Lot in Prince William. Build your Dream Home Now! - 07/24/08 12:53 AM
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bristow: Know Your Pet's Woobie - 07/20/08 11:22 AM
Mr. Mom is a movie that stays with you. Remember Kenny and his woobie? That beat up old blanket he carried around?
Every one needs a woobie. Every one of our five cats have their own distinct woobies. That one toy, bed, or blanket that they uniquely love. It's their "happy place". The … (9 comments)
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bristow: Curb Appeal: Give Your Home an Edge - 07/19/08 03:46 PM
Curb appeal is all about first impressions. There are many details that you can attend to in an effort to make that positive first impression. Edging is something that requires sweat equity. And in the Northern Virginia summer heat, you may want to wait until an hour before dusk to get … (2 comments)
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bristow: Another Satisfied First Time Home Buyer - 07/17/08 02:25 PM
I love helping first time home buyers become first time home OWNERS. There is such a feeling of satisfaction helping someone through the process of buying their very first home. It's the start of their financial future.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of handing the keys to my buyer client, a … (12 comments)
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bristow: Do not forget Marketing - 07/16/08 08:57 PM
Limited Marketing There are two obvious marketing tools that nearly every seller uses: open houses and classified ads. Unfortunately, these two tools are rather ineffective. Less than 1% of homes are sold at open houses, and less than 3% are sold because of classified ads. In fact, Realtors® often use … (10 comments)
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bristow: Braemar's Clareybrook Park - 07/16/08 10:24 AM
Welcome to Braemar's Clareybrook Park, located just off the intersection of Rob Roy Way and Sudley Manor Drive. Most well-known as " the park next to the pool," this area of Braemar was carved out for recreation for kids of all ages, and adults. For the purpose of this article, we won't … (6 comments)
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bristow: Braemar Mailbox Maintenance Tips - 07/14/08 05:17 PM
About two weeks ago I was disappointed to see the number of mailboxes in my community of Braemar that have fallen in disrepair. You can see some of the sad examples here. So, I am here today with solutions for many people's problems with their mailboxes.
Let's address the design flaws of … (6 comments)
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bristow: FDIC's Reassurance after Demise of Indymac Bank - 07/14/08 03:24 PM
I was lucky enough to catch an exclusive interview that Rick Sanchez of CNN conducted with a muckety-muck with the FDIC regarding this Indymac meltdown. It was 1am, so I was not exactly taking notes on who was speaking, but what this guy said really caught my attention.
Evidently, there are 90 … (8 comments)
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bristow: My First Cookout in Four Years! - 07/13/08 07:23 PM
Some of you may recall my whining about the Fourth of July, and how I really wished my husband and I had a deck and a grill. If you want to read the first post about this, here you go. The summary is this: We're not accumulating any more debt and … (16 comments)
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bristow: Braemar Townhouse Report: May-June 2008 - 07/11/08 02:44 PM
Time for another Braemar Townhouse Report. A look back at the sales of townhouses in Braemar, this time for May & June 2008. We'll compare the average statistics (sale price, seller ssubsidy and days on the market) to the same stats in the prior report of March & April 2008 and to May & June 2007.
Let's … (4 comments)
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bristow: Impractical Shelving - 07/11/08 10:23 AM
This shelf is at approximately 10' 6", given that the tallest height of this ceiling is 11'. I can't imagine that someone actually took the planning, time and effort to hang it. It's been a source of much wonder with my buyer and myself whenever we are in his, soon-to-be townhouse.
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bristow: Braemar Property Value Report: Heritage Series (May 1-June 30, 2008) - 07/06/08 12:23 PM
The Braemar Property Value Report for the Heritage Series homes, built by Brookfield, is compiled and ready to share! Resales, and one new home sale, were averaged over the months of May & June, and will now be compared with the prior months report of March & April, and the May … (0 comments)
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bristow: Braemar Property Value Report: Courtyard Series (May-June 2008) - 07/05/08 05:01 PM
The Braemar Property Value Report for the Courtyard Series homes of Braemar has just been completed for May & June 2008. If you live in a home accessed by a driveway shared with four other homes, you probably live in a Courtyard Series home. The floor plans include the Ballston, Clarendon … (0 comments)
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bristow: Braemar Property Value Report: Carriage Series (May-June 2008) - 07/05/08 02:48 PM
The Braemar Property Value Report for Carriage Series homes is complete. This includes your home if it has a detached garage, or parking, in the rear of your home. The four floor plans in the Carriage Series single family homes are Maplewood, Norwood, Oakdale and Parkdale.
Throughout the market slow down, … (0 comments)
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bristow: Braemar Property Value Report: Arista Series (May-June2008) - 07/05/08 02:20 PM
For those of you living in a Brookfield Arista Series home, this Braemar Property Value Report is compiled for you.
How do you know if you are in an Arista Series Home? Your large, single family home, is the floor plan of a Canterbury, Buckingham or Allister. If you're not sure, get … (0 comments)
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bristow: Bristow, VA: Copperhead Snakes Spotted In Braemar - 07/05/08 11:38 AM
I have lived in Braemar since December 2004. In that time, I have heard two reports of neighbors seeing Copperhead snakes....and that was in 2005.
Since then, things have been rather quiet with regards to snakes in our neighborhood news. However, in the last issue of the community newsletter The Bagpiper, there is a … (4 comments)
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bristow: Bristow, VA: Adult Swim in Braemar.....AHHHHHH! - 07/02/08 09:09 PM
Tonight was my second time enjoying our community pool's adult swim. They start at 8pm and run until 10pm on Wednesday nighs. The water is warm from the sun heating it up all day, and dusk is a quiet time of day in the neighborhood.
I snapped this shot before … (11 comments)
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bristow: 1.53 Acres. Beautiful Buildable Lot Loaded with Hardwoods. Brentsville Road! - 07/02/08 12:22 PM
MLS PW6786227
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bristow: Bad Way to Start the Week - 06/29/08 06:19 PM
I woke up this morning not expecting to do much in the way of work. I had nothing scheduled and definitely planned to take some much needed "me" time.
I found a message from someone on my voice mail. You can always tell a fellow Realtor, even when they don't leave … (6 comments)
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bristow: Kitty-Cat Shot of the Week - 06/28/08 07:30 PM
Our unsuspecting white kitty Phoebe, lets her attention drift from the kitty condo castle she is coveting. Inside, an older and wiser Minx waits for her opportunity to pounce on her new little sister.
We got Phoebe, and two of her siblings, seven months ago when she was a six month old kitten. Minx, one … (16 comments)
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bristow: Small Maintenance Issues Make BIG Impressions - 06/28/08 07:16 PM
Mailboxes. In my community, they are supposed to be a certain color with a certain type of number on the side.
Driving through the community, you'll see top notch lawns, lovely homes and mailboxes that are falling apart, or just need a coat of paint. I took these pictures just driving … (10 comments)
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bristow: The Top 5 Thing to Do When You're in Prince William County, VA - 06/28/08 06:42 PM
Some might argue that Manassas and the surrounding Prince William County are a stop on your way to destinations beyond. I disagree. You'd be surprised what we have to offer to brighten your day. There's fun for all ages and interests.
Here are the top five things I'd recommend you do … (22 comments)
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bristow: Two of My Favorite Words: ADULT SWIM - 06/25/08 11:36 PM
Tonight I tried something I haven't done in a looong time. I went swimming. It was adult swim at my community pool (Braemar) from 8pm-10pm.
The water is usually not as cold that time of day, so I was looking forward to it. (That is as much as an overweight female … (18 comments)
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bristow: Over 1 1/2 Acres Land Now Available. BEAUTIFUL! Mid County Area Of Prince William County - 06/25/08 01:32 AM
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bristow: Ready to Open the Door to Your New Home? - 06/21/08 08:57 PM
The idea of buying a home can be extremely intimidating, especially if you're a first time homebuyer. You have no idea where to start, and no idea who to ask for help. Start with a Realtor.
Do an online search for agents that know that your marketplace. Give them a call … (0 comments)
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bristow: Prince William Virginia Map - Prince William VA Map for Real Estate | Search Prince William Homes in Bristow, Dale City, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Lake Ridge, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Quantico, Triangle, and Woodbridge Virginia! - 06/18/08 11:47 PM
Looking for homes for sale in Prince William Virginia? Prince William County may be one of the best places to buy a home in the suburban DC area. Reasonable prices, newer homes make Prince william a great place to call home! Recent Prince William homes sale prices have dropped substantially over last year, and … (0 comments)
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bristow: Northern Prince William County listing updates 06/17/2008. - 06/18/08 05:03 PM
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6/17/08
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bristow: A Lesson in Patience and Trust - 06/18/08 04:41 PM
My husband and I have two very mellow, people-oriented cats. Why are they like that? Because I was picking them up constantly from the time they were 10 days old. They have no fear of me.
So in December last year, when my husband and I took in a litter … (16 comments)
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bristow: Bristow, VA: Reduced for Quick Sale! Large SFH Home in Braemar - 06/14/08 11:37 AM
This Canterbury Model by Brookfield has been reduced for quick sale. Previously listed at $490,000, the owners have reduced the price to $430,000!
This home is one of the most popular floor plans in the community and offers over 3700 square feet of space on the first two levels!! … (0 comments)
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bristow: MacGyver Saves Us From Heat Stroke - 06/12/08 11:53 AM
Necessity truly is the Mother of Invention. As you may know, Northern Virginia has been dealing with a heat wave. This has made outdoor life nearly unbearable when combined with our typical summer humidity....and it's only Spring!!
This year, to cut down on rising energy costs, my husband and I made … (2 comments)
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bristow: House Hunting in a Heat Wave - 06/08/08 11:38 PM
Every summer, my business attire gets a bit more casual. There is nothing worse than being stuck in a car with a well dressed Realtor with B.O. So I keep it simple, loose and light.
Today I experienced what would have been a typical summer day house hunting, but there were … (2 comments)
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bristow: Backyard Bunnies - 06/06/08 05:24 PM
I've been living in my house in Bristow, VA for 3 1/2 years now. When we first moved out here, I was totally amazed that we had so much wildlife.
I was certainly not so familiar with residential wildlife where I grew up in Fairfax City, just about 20 miles … (6 comments)
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bristow: Terrifying Storms in Northern Virginia!! - 06/05/08 06:43 PM
This picture was taken yesterday, at about 7:30pm, as a second line of powerful, tornado spawning, storm cells moved through our area. The first cell had the tops of our twenty foot trees touching the ground as we saw 70 mph gusts. A tornado touched down just about ten miles away.
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bristow: Traffic OBAMAnation!! - 06/05/08 04:06 PM
Barack Obama is holding his first official Presidential Candidate Rally in Bristow, VA today at our very own Nissan Pavillion. Can you say TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE? UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Usually the worst traffic we get is the annual Jimmy Buffet concert. Today we are expecting twice the capacity of the OUTDOOR CONCERT PAVILLION to … (11 comments)
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bristow: Bank Sales and HOAs - 06/04/08 05:45 PM
More and more REO (bank owned) properties are showing up in Prince William County, and the entire Northern Virginia area. I believe that there are 7,000 homes in Prince William County in various stages of foreclose.
Be aware, once the bank takes possession of the home, you as the potential home … (3 comments)
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bristow: Bristow, VA: Just Listed in Braemar! 4 BR Canterbury for $490,000! - 06/04/08 05:03 PM
This is a short sale opportunity for the right buyer. Pre-foreclosure sale of a large, Canterbury model by Brookfield, only four years old!House has a formal living and dining room flanking the center hall entrance. Hardwood floors on main level.
Butlers pantry connects kitchen to dining room. Gourmet kitchen is … (0 comments)
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bristow: Time for a Cutie Pie Break - 06/03/08 06:02 PM
After the day I've had, it's time to sit back and give some love to this lttle furry gal that keeps trying to get my attention. She waits and waits...and waits.......and waits some more. And eventually, if I don't respond within the limit of her kitty-kat patience, she gives up. Poor little Minx.
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bristow: Northern Prince William listing updates 05/31/2008. - 06/02/08 12:10 AM
Here are the listings that were added or changed on 5/31/08
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bristow: Joy To the World! It's the ICE CREAM MAN!!! - 05/31/08 08:41 PM
Last summer I was out watering my flowers and shrubs, when I heard the sound of summer...the ice cream man. I didn't pay much attention to his circus-like music, but found myself humming along. Then it hit me! The ice cream man was playing Christmas carols!
Yes, the Sweet Tooth Ice … (8 comments)
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bristow: Gas Station Signs Don't Read That High!! - 05/30/08 08:56 PM
I was shocked the other day when I was driving by the gas station near my home. A digital display was manually changed to show the over $4.00 a gallon for middle and premium grades of gas.
So, there is the obvious fact that evidently no one thought gas prices would … (10 comments)
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bristow: In Between Appointments and Needed to Blog.... - 05/30/08 05:33 PM
What a hectic week! Maybe it's because it's been a short one. Maybe because Active Rain is really paying off in leads. Maybe because my listings are getting contracts. Whatever it is, I won't complain. I will only tell you I am bone tired and will sleep like a log tonight.
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bristow: Consistency Pays Off - 05/27/08 08:38 PM
I am always buzzing with excitement whenever I get a referral. It reaffirms what I am doing in my marketing, in my personal notes and phone calls is working. It also reaffirms that I am doing my job to my clients' satisfaction. Unsatisfied clients don't send their friends and family your … (2 comments)
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bristow: VA Loans for VA Homes - 05/26/08 12:03 PM
Are you a potential first-time homebuyer that qualifies for a VA (Veterans Administration) Loan? If you do, you'd be silly not to request your Certificate of Eligibility and start the home buying process. You can find out if you qualify here.
VA Loans may be the last true source of 100% financing, … (0 comments)
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bristow: The White Family Up The Street.... - 05/25/08 10:29 AM
I farm the neighborhood I live in. The agents in my office will routinely call me if they have questions about this neighborhood from either a listing, or buying perspective...and I am always happy to help.
Well, last summer I had the listing directly across the street from my home. A … (15 comments)
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bristow: Northern Prince William listing updates 05/21/2008. - 05/22/08 12:18 PM
Here are the listings that were added or changed on 5/21/08
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bristow: Bristow, VA: Grocery Store Comparison - 05/17/08 10:29 PM
HARRIS TEETER vs. GIANT FOOD
I shop at both of these grocery stores. My husband is convinced we save more money at Harris Teeter. I, on the other hand, am convinced we save more money at Giant Food.
After collecting receipts and comparing, I felt like I do when I … (6 comments)
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bristow: Prince William County Virginia - Prince Williams Homes for Sale By Cities Map - 05/17/08 10:07 PM
Prince William County Virginia -
Prince Williams Homes
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home for sale in Prince William
County Virginia and don't know where to look? I've simplified the process for
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bristow: Braemar Townhouse Report: March-April 2008 - 05/07/08 07:09 PM
Resale prices have dropped again for townhouses in Braemar.
To begin, those townhouses without garages are selling for an average of $238,467 this report. That's down about $5,000 from last report. Seller subsidy (seller contribution to buyer's closing costs) is steady at $7,950 and the number of days it is taking … (0 comments)
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bristow: Northern Prince William County, Manassas, Haymarket, Gainesville, Nokesville and Bristow. - 04/30/08 10:54 PM
Here are the listings that were added or changed on 4/29/08
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bristow: Northern VA Real Estate - The Regency at Dominion Valley - 04/29/08 11:55 AM
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bristow: Northern VA Real Estate - Listed at The Regency at Dominion Valley - 04/29/08 11:48 AM
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bristow: Northern VA Real Estate - Piedmont Country Club located in Haymarket, VA 20169 - 04/29/08 09:06 AM
Piedmont Day (for residents)
The new HOA Activities Committee is sponsoring an event in order to bring our neighbors together and support our local businesses.
The event will take place: Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 2pm-5pm @ Piedmont Community Center & Club Parking LotsRain Date: June 1, 2008 from 2pm-5pm
PIEDMONT DAY will … (0 comments)
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bristow: Northern VA Real Estate - The Regency at Dominion Valley - Northern VA's Award-Winning Active Adult Community - 04/22/08 06:07 PM
Two public open houses Saturday, April 26 from 1-4pm.
Dominion Valley is also having a block party from 1-5pm. Come and see how wonderful this community truly is!
A resort to call home® active adult (aged 55 and better) community in Virginia, Regency at Dominion Valley® combines the finest resort amenitiess centered … (0 comments)
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bristow: Move In Ready in Bristow Virginia - 04/21/08 09:33 PM
SHOWS LIKE A MODEL
12015 VANTAGE POINT CT, BRISTOW, VA 20136 View Map
WOW! WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WANT THE HOUSE THAT IS MOVE IN READY- THIS IS THE ONE...SHOWS LIKE A MODEL--BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED ROOMS--CUL DE SAC--BEAUTIFUL 2 LEVEL DECK AND PATIO OFF OF WALK OUT BASEMENT--GORGEOUS BEDROOMS--PRISTINE LANDSCAPING--MINUTES TO … (0 comments)
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bristow: Avoid a Common Mistake that Could Damage Your Home this Grilling Season - 04/19/08 10:35 AM
While the smells of freshly cut grass, blooming flowers, and brand new mulch incite that giddy feeling of Spring Fever, my favorite Spring and Summer aroma is definitely the "cook out". Hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, chicken or even fish. It doesn't matter what you're cooking. If you are cooking out on … (3 comments)
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bristow: Prince William County Townhouses See Another Decrease in Average Sales Price - 04/14/08 10:32 AM
According to statistics compiled by NVAR (Northern Virginia Association of Realtors), Prince William County* "attached" homes had an average sales price of $230,350 in February 2008. That was a 30% decrease from the prior February.
Now, in March 2008, the aeverage sales price of these "attached" homes, or townhouses as they are … (0 comments)
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bristow: A Lesson From the Animal Kingdom: Dealing with Aggressive Attitudes - 04/11/08 09:25 AM
As a Realtor,I have dealt with countless situations that put me on the defensive. I used to fight back verbally. Giving it right back to my opponent...tit for tat.
Obviously to succeed as a Realtor, the object is not for us, the agent, to win...but our clients. So it is always in our … (3 comments)
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bristow: Prince William Homes for Sale - New Real Estate Website for Prince William County Virginia Real Estate - 04/09/08 03:51 PM
Prince William County VA - Real Estate and Homes for Sale! I just created a new website Prince William homes for sale. On this site you can search and find Prince William homes, condos, town houses real estate, lots, land, and commercial real estate for sale just outside Washington DC in … (0 comments)
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bristow: Prince William County Supervisors Set Maximum Tax Rate Increase to $1 - 04/08/08 10:04 AM
The current Prince Wiliam County real estate tax rate is .79 per $100 of assessed value. On March 25th, in a special session, the Board of Supervisors voted to make the maximum tax rate $1.00 per $100 of assessed value. Dissenting votes were Wally Covington (Brentsville District), Corey Stewart (Chairman) and John Stirrup (Gainesville District).
While … (0 comments)
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bristow: UNBELIEVABLE VALUE JUST LISTED - 04/05/08 07:01 PM
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bristow: EXQUISIT ESTATE HOME - BRISTOW, VA - 04/05/08 12:15 AM
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bristow: Listing Tip: Curb Appeal on a Budget - 04/02/08 01:38 PM
This may seem like an obvious recommendation, but if you want to get a positive first reaction from buyers when they first pull up at your home, curb appeal is a must. You don't need to break the bank to get curb appeal either.
Make sure all toys, bikes, garbage receptacles, etc are … (0 comments)
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bristow: It's Not a Piece of **** on a Paper Plate....It's a PROSPECT!!!!!! - 03/29/08 12:07 PM
I just read a great post http://activerain.com/blogsview/444248/What-Kind-of-Agent by Jeremy Blanton of Myrtle Beach, SC, talking about the difference between REALTORS and LICENSEES. If you have time, you should make that your next stop on AR. His post reminded me of an incident that very clearly demonstrates the very difference that Jeremy is … (7 comments)
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bristow: Call 4-1-1 from your Cell Phone at No Charge - 03/28/08 10:53 AM
What a great tip I just got from a friend of mine! I have to share it.
Dial 1-800-FREE-411 from your cell phone and you won't be charged. Seems you wouldn't be charged if you called from home either...but I haven't yet tried the service.
If you dial information as much as I … (2 comments)
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bristow: Dunbarton: NOT a Golf Course Community - 03/18/08 11:35 PM
In Northern Prince William County there are three active adult (age 55 or better) communities that cater to the Active Adult lifestyle. Unlike Heritage Hunt and Regency, Dunbarton is the one active adult community in the area that caters to the active adult lifestyle without featuring a golf course.
Dunbarton is located … (0 comments)
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bristow: What Would you Need to do to Your Home to make it Ready for Market? - 03/15/08 09:04 PM
It's an interesting question. As I look around my house, I see a listing agent's nightmare.
I think about this tonight because it has been one of those weeks where I've had to counsel two new listings about getting rid of clutter, cleaning, and staying organized. It's easy advice to give … (7 comments)
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bristow: Happy Frist Time Buyers in Culpeper - 03/15/08 08:49 PM
I am so pleased to have had the opportunity to represent these first time homebuyers. After looking at nearly three dozen homes, THEY FOUND IT!
The kitchen of their dreams did also come attached to a house, with four HUGE bedrooms, family room (with fireplace), dining room, living room, loft, sunroom, den, a … (1 comments)
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bristow: Second Class Listings--Rentals - 03/12/08 08:28 PM
I'll never understand how agents, who want to work on a referral only basis, will treat a rental listing with a degree of disdain. Why will some listing agents not even take the time to add photos to the MLS listing? Room measurements? How about HOA amenities?
Don't these agents realize that there is … (3 comments)
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bristow: FOR SALE - 10568 New Bristow Village - $413,250 - 03/11/08 09:52 PM
* JUST LISTED! FORECLOSURE * * 10568 ANDREW HUMPHREYS COURT, BRISTOW, VA * * OFFERED AT: $413,250
NEW BRISTOW VILLAGE
4 Bedrooms, 3 Full and 1 Half Bathrooms2 YEAR YOUNG SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN NEW BRISTOW VILLAGE * BREATH-TAKING ENTRY WITH WRAP-AROUND OVERLOOK * HARDWOOD FLOORS * CROWN MOLDING * LIBRARY/DEN * 2-STORY … (1 comments)
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bristow: Bristow, VA: Review of Wildlife in Braemar - 03/09/08 10:39 AM
When I first moved to Braemar, a large subdivision in Prince William County, I never thought that I would be seeing any more wildlife than I had previously seen living in Centreville, VA...just fourteen miles away. It's still the suburbs.
Well, since moving here in 2004, I have seen more wildlife … (3 comments)
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bristow: A Book Every Realtor Should Own - 03/04/08 11:28 AM
If you are going to be involved in a contract negotiation, you need to read this book. SECRETS OF POWER NEGOTIATING FOR SALESPEOPLE by Roger Dawson. It's a quick read and goes through many of the negotiating tactics that are used in our livs EVERYDAY!
I used to be worried going … (6 comments)
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bristow: Why Buyers Should Be In Their New Home before January 2009 - 03/03/08 04:15 PM
I can't be the only one out there that is wondering how long the Federal government can keep this up? And by keeping this up, I really mean, keeping interest rates low in an effort to stimulate our housing market.
When housing prices fall, interest rates typically rise. And vice versa. It … (1 comments)
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bristow: Braemar Townhouse Report: January-February 2008 - 03/03/08 01:33 PM
The Braeamar Townhouse Report, detailing the most recent townhouse sales in the community of Braemar, is now complete for the first two months of 2008. Here's how things stand:
TOWNHOUSES WITH NO GARAGE
Average Sales Price: $242,133
One /One Year Ago: $312,500
Average Seller Subsidy: $7,966
One Year Ago: $11,250
Average Days on Market: 65
One Year Ago: … (0 comments)
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bristow: Bristow, Virginia-This is the home for you! - 02/29/08 05:55 PM
If you are looking for that perfect home, then you have found it in this one located in Bristow, Virginia.
Perfectly located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a 1/3 acre lot, this beautiful, brick Colonial home is worth the $410,000 price tag and so much more!
One of the … (0 comments)
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bristow: January & February 2008 Sales Figures for Carriage Homes in Braemar - 02/28/08 09:05 AM
Carriage Homes in Braemar have been a constant source of sales during the downtrending market in Prince William County. These last two month, a total of three Carriage Homes sold.
First of all, if you are not familiar with the Carriage Homes, to put it plainly, they are the homes in … (0 comments)
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bristow: Am I Missing Something? Don't ARMS Have an Adjustment Limit? - 02/26/08 09:57 AM
It seems that everyday when I turn on the news, I hear more and more about the housing crisis in our country. Foreclosures continue to increase, home sales are decreasing. And somehow, ARM mortgages are the ones that are given the bad wrap.
ARMS have specific adjustments...at least the plain old vanilla … (3 comments)
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bristow: So You THINK You Live in Braemar - 02/25/08 10:54 PM
As a Realtor, I got involved in my HOA because I understand the benefit of great community amenities and community covenants. But when I first learned about Tartan Hills Village's relationship to Braemar (the larger community that THV is located within), I was shocked.
To begin, the concept of Braemar is … (2 comments)
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bristow: Do You Mean What You Say? Or Should I Pick Up the Check Anyway? - 02/24/08 12:54 PM
There is never a boring minute in real estate. It's one of the reasons I love my job.
In my first year of real estate, I found myself going broke buying lunches and dinners for potential clients. I was out to impress. I'd even argue others out of paying the bill. Then, a … (10 comments)
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bristow: Parents Know Best---Or Should You Listen To Your Realtor? - 02/24/08 12:18 PM
Parents are always the first ones we go to for advice, especially with big decisions that they have already been through. And why not? They raised us from infancy. They taught us right from wrong, nursed our physical and emotional wounds, and helped us blossom into the adults we are … (5 comments)
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bristow: Braemar Beauty at Bristow Virginia - 02/15/08 09:14 PM
Bristow VA Just down the street from my house this small creek makes its way through Braemar right at the middle of it, the bike trail next to the creek has plenty to see. In a good day you will see deer grazing by the water. At this time of the year … (6 comments)
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bristow: Combination Boxes...Why I Won't Use Them - 02/15/08 06:20 PM
The real estate market in Northern Virginia has seen an increase in foreclosure listings, short sale listings and the unfortunate rise of combination boxes. I know they about 75% cheaper than electronic lockboxes, but that's no reason to use them. This step back in technology has brought out the worst in some … (9 comments)
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bristow: Braemar Listings at Bristow Virginia - 02/14/08 04:04 PM
Braemar Homes for Sale ListingsPrices At the Braemar community in Bristow Virginia there is currently 86 properties for sale of those 10 are located in Dunbarton an Active Adult Community. The prices range from the lowest $234500 to the highest $735350 for an average listing price of $398749.The HomeThe average days on the … (0 comments)
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bristow: Bristow what a great place to own real estate. - 02/13/08 09:32 PM
Bristow VA a Rural Community transformed
Many years ago when I moved to Manassas, the Bristow area was mainly a rural community located by a railroad crossing just off route 28. It was a place to take long drives and admire the natural beauty and to take in the fresh clean air.
Now … (0 comments)
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bristow: Real Estate in the Bristow area Continues to Sell - 02/07/08 10:00 PM
Markets have been slow, but residential real estate in the Bristow area continues to maintain a level that should satisfy most real estate agents willing to take a break every now and then. I myself have used my free time to keep up with my reading habits, I had so many … (3 comments)
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bristow: What Second Mortgages May Do to Make Money When Facing A Short Sale - 02/01/08 10:57 AM
I would start this particular post by saying that I was surprised when this happened in a transaction where I was a buyer representative, but at this point nothing in a short sale transaction surprises me.
As a buyer representative, I try to prepare my buyers for the gut wrenching drama … (5 comments)
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bristow: Going Green. A Click Away. - 01/27/08 10:20 AM
Lets all GO GREEN... even if in small but important ways. THINKING GREEN means being aware of how our daily actions impact the environment and our beautiful Earth. As A whole we can make a big difference!
GOING GREEN means creating a lifestyle that impacts our natural environment very little and impacts the environment in … (9 comments)
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bristow: Northern VA Real Estate - Dominion Valley Country Club - Golf Course Homes in Western Prince William County - 01/14/08 07:51 PM
Dominion Valley Country Club County is an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Championship golf course that measures 7,000 yards from the back tees and winds its way in and out of beautiful picturesque landscapes located at the base of the Bull Run Mountains. Conveniently located near Dulles Airport and Route 66. Dominion Valley is … (2 comments)
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bristow: Northern VA Real Estate - Fantastic end unit, three level, 1 car garage located in Greenhill Crossing of Gainesville, VA - 01/14/08 06:31 PM
Pristine condition and excellent price. This home is an exceptional pleasure to show! Priced below assessed value. This is NOT a short sale and is ready for immediate occupancy
Fantastic end unit, three level, 1 car garage townhome with large lot. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths (over 2100 square feet). Open floor plan … (1 comments)
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bristow: Northern VA Real Estate - Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club located in Northern VA - 01/14/08 06:10 PM
Heritage Hunt has been honored by the National Council on Senior Housing as the "Best Active Adult Community in the Country."
Located in Gainesville, VA is a spectacular private 18-hole Championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills that gently rolls its way through an award winning, gated active-adult retirement community. The 72-course … (0 comments)
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bristow: Moving to Bristow, Virginia? - 01/02/08 09:45 PM
If you are moving to Bristow, Virginia....You're in luck!! My name is Konnie McKee and I am a real estate agent specializing in Prince William County. While I do serve other counties, I live, work and play in Prince William County... I can help you find what you are looking for, I … (0 comments)
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