prince william county real estate: Grab Your Passports and Join Me in My New Location - 07/21/08 07:01 PM
It seemed about time to change my Active Rain profile to accurately reflect where I live, work and play. When I first joined Active Rain my office was in Burke in Fairfax County and my home was in Belmont Bay in Prince William County. A few months ago I moved … (8 comments)
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prince william county real estate: "Just the Facts Ma'am!" Fairfax County VA Market Report (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/21/08 04:45 PM
Even
though Joe Friday actually never uttered those words they have become
associated with his character in Dragnet. However they seem
appropriate to use when we try and talk to our clients about the
current Northern Virginia real estate market.
With
the news about Countrywide, IndyMac, Freddie Mac and Fannie … (18 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Marina Front Condos In Belmont Bay-Immediate Delivery - 07/18/08 08:50 PM
If you haven't stopped by Belmont Bay in Prince William County then you are missing an opportunity to discover a hidden gem on the Occoquan River.
Take a tour of HarborSide this weekend and be prepared to fall in love!
Open Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Relocation News-A Great Home Away From Home in Northern Virginia - 07/06/08 10:58 AM
***Posted with permission from Cindy Jones/Associate Broker-RE/MAX Allegiance**** … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: How Did the Lender Get You to Shoulder the Load? - 07/05/08 05:48 PM
In Virginia when you sign a listing agreement with a seller it states that the "seller retains full responsibility for the property, including all utilities, maintenance, physical security and liability until title of the property is transferred to purchaser." Seems simple enough or is it in today's market?
When an agent goes to … (10 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Great 3 Level Townhome with Hardwood Floors and New Carpet - 07/03/08 03:11 PM
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County Luxury Homes-River Falls - 06/27/08 01:34 PM
If you are a buyer looking for a luxury home in Prince William County you need to check out River Falls. This upscale community is located just off of the Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge. The community is built around the Old Hickory Golf Course with a club house that looks like you have driven … (3 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Furnished Rental with Easy Access to Multiple Military Bases or Government Academies - 06/25/08 09:32 PM
If you are headed to the FBI Academy, DEA Academy, Defense Department Schools or Local Military Bases and need a furnished rental then this is the place for you
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prince william county real estate: The PCS Orders Have Arrived and Your Headed to Northern Virginia - 06/23/08 09:41 PM
The PCS orders have arrived! The phone has been ringing as military families around the world have gotten the word that their next duty station is in the Northern Virginia area. The first few days after the PCS orders arrive all the questions about housing, schools and transportation can lead to sleepless … (7 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Marina View Condos in Belmont Bay-A Waterfront Community In Prince William County - 06/21/08 01:35 PM
Posted with Permission from Cindy Jones/Associate Broker/REMAX Allegiance-Director of Sales for HarborSide
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prince william county real estate: Getting Your Home Sold-A Balancing Act - 06/20/08 06:38 AM
To sell your home in Northern Virginia you have to find the right balance between price and condition. Many buyers think that the "bargain" house is the one with the big foreclosure sign in the front yard. But if they dig a little deeper they may find the gem in the … (12 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Special Notice About Road Gridlock In Prince William County - 06/19/08 12:14 PM
On Monday, June, 23 our state legislators will go to Richmond for a special transportation session. You'll remain in Prince William, impacted by the gridlock that plagues all of Northern Virginia.
You may be faced with increased delivery times. The already-high cost of gas may be made even higher for you … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Real Estate In Prince William County, Woodbridge, Manassas, Haymarket, Bristow See Foreclosures Plummet - 06/18/08 12:37 PM
There are 670 foreclosed properties for sale in Prince William County as of 12:42 today.
That's down by over 50% from summer 2006.
Some "expert" somewhere, in a news report I cannot recall, mentioned that over 7,000 homes were foreclosed in Prince William since 2004. My experience says that number is … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Lemons Are Great for Lemonade but Not for Your First House - 06/17/08 10:16 PM
In Virginia there is a Lemon Law on the books to protect consumers who purchase a car which is later found to have serious defects. However, there is no such law when it comes to protecting buyers when they are purchasing a home. "Bargain" homes at first blush can look to be … (4 comments)
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prince william county real estate: It’s New, It’s Huge and It’s Extraordinary - 06/17/08 02:36 PM
Our stomachs were rumbling and when we opened the refrigerator door all we found was a bottle of ketchup and a can of tuna fish. We were desperate and knew that the time had come; we had to make a trip to the grocery store. Our mailbox had been filling with … (8 comments)
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prince william county real estate: A Favorite with Military Families-Westridge in Prince William County - 06/16/08 08:17 PM
Tucked in the trees just off of Old Bridge Road in Prince William County is the quiet community of Westridge. Coming down the main tree lined drive you come upon the large community center, pond and fountain and you know you are in a neighborhood that makes you feel welcome.Within … (5 comments)
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prince william county real estate: What is Hot in Northern Virginia besides the Weather? - 06/13/08 03:27 PM
Sales in Prince William County would be the answer. Sales may be stagnant in other parts of Northern Virginia but buyers are flocking south to Prince William to take advantage of the lower prices and great bargains in the area.
Check out the total sales comparisons between 2007 and 2008 in two zip … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: May Numbers for Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock & Prince William - 06/13/08 07:15 AM
There's a constant refrain here. And, I know I sound like a record stuck in a groove. But May numbers continue to reinforce that we've still got too much inventory.
Culpeper County shows we're only eight units off where we were last year at this time. The good news is that … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Best Buys Among Prince William County Homes For Sale Priced $400K - $800K - 06/11/08 02:57 PM
You can get some amazing homes with glitz, glamour, upgrades galore, in pristine condition right now in Prince William County.
Today's report contains Erick's Primo Picks of the week.
I sifted and sorted the listings of homes for sale in the $400,000 - $800,000 range, looking for the exceptional homes, that … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Just Listed Over The Weekend Newest Listings Of Homes For Sale In Prince William County - 06/09/08 12:55 PM
Fifty-nine homes SOLD over the weekend. Fifty-nine home buyers took advantage of low home prices, low rates on home loans, and flexible terms.
As of 1:39 PM today, there are 1,686 homes "Under Contract" in Prince William County. There are 1,686 homes that are SOLD, pending settlement. Most will settle in … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Open House List June 8, 2008 Prince William County Homes For Sale - 06/08/08 01:17 PM
Oh the weather outside is frightful. Hot, hot, hot.
Here is today's list of homes that will be open this afternoon.
Take a few bottles of water, pump $95 of gas into your tank, and hit the road!
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prince william county real estate: Superb Townhouse in Lake Terrapin is Priced To Move - 06/06/08 06:16 AM
UNDER CONTRACT
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prince william county real estate: A Short Sale Pet Peeve - 06/04/08 03:40 PM
For those of you who read my optimistic take on short sales I wanted you to know that I do have issues with short sales. I'm not insane or wearing rose colored glasses when it comes to some of the problems that occur with a short sale.There is one thing that bugs … (15 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Lovely Home, Quiet Street, $1,989* Monthly Payment, Just $8,697* Down Payment - 05/31/08 09:37 PM
8980 Benchmark Lane, Bristow, VA Affordably priced at just $289,900
Lovely home on a quiet street backing to trees. Luxury features include hardwood floors, luxury bath, fireplace, oversized deck. 3 bedrooms, 4 baths.
Just $1,989 per month, with just $8,697 down payment.
Call now for … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Goldylocks Would Love This House - 05/25/08 05:31 PM
**NOT TO BIG** NOT TO SMALL** PRICED JUST RIGHT**.
This Lake Terrapin townhouse in Woodbridge VA has it all. Plenty of light loads of space, great location and it is move in ready. Brand new hardwood floors in the entry way lead you to the main level family room. Head up … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Three Homes in Three Virginia Counties- Buy Them Today with VA or FHA - 05/22/08 12:58 PM
Are you looking to buy a home that you can walk-in to and unpack your bags? Then you need to check out these three garage townhouses in Northern Virginia. If you are military with orders to Quantico then the first home in Ridgefield Crossing might be just the what you are looking … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Affordable Homes In Prince William County Are Back! - 05/21/08 02:46 PM
Jill Landsman, media relations manager for the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, said that while the average decrease in listing prices might not be the best news for sellers, buyers are benefitting, and any movement in the market is good.
Last year in April, the average sale price of a house … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: April 2008 Sales Up 21% Over April 2007 In Prince William County - 05/21/08 02:42 PM
I've noticed that the general public often thinks that we who are top-selling agents are "competitors".
In fact, we top-sellers consider each other friends, colleagues, allies, who tell the truth and don't play games.
Among my pals in the area, George Lyons is the ultimate gentleman.
Here are some observations George … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: WATERFRONT LIVING IN BELMONT BAY-OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1-5PM - 05/17/08 07:52 AM
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prince william county real estate: The Long and Winding Road - 05/12/08 07:47 PM
Remember the days of calling from the backseat of the car, "are we there yet?" Our parents usually gave us the "soon" or "in a little while" response to try and keep us happy for another 50 miles or so.
The question now coming from the buyers as we drive around … (13 comments)
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prince william county real estate: It Had to Happen Sooner or Later - 05/07/08 06:34 AM
In the midst of all of the foreclosure listings my clients found a home. But not just any home a home with a real owner. An owner who could ratify a contract all by themselves without the phrases "as is" and "third party approval required" attached to the contract.Now if I … (25 comments)
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prince william county real estate: One Bad Apple Doesn’t Spoil the Whole Bunch…Or Does It? - 05/05/08 05:32 PM
On a regular basis the local press focuses on the negative aspects of the current market in Prince William County. Buyers call to ask about the area and say we have heard the Prince William County is a "bad place to live." It is an assumption that keeps many people from … (12 comments)
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prince william county real estate: The Light in Their Eyes - 05/02/08 07:57 PM
No matter how many houses you show, no matter how many times you have answered the same question over the years it doesn't matter. The moment a first time home buyer finds the house that they were looking for and you see the light in their eyes. WOW what a great … (11 comments)
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prince william county real estate: The Devil is in the Details - 04/30/08 08:26 AM
Real estate contracts are all about terms and conditions. Each paragraph represents an item that needs to be reviewed and understood by both parties to the transaction. In Virginia our contracts are long and complicated. Different localities in Virginia also have addendums to the contract which create and additional layer of … (11 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Listing Photos-Are you Turning Off Potential Buyers? - 04/29/08 10:20 AM
Buyers in today's market have a lot of choices among properties. It has been said over and over that a home needs photos in the MLS to help bring buyers to the door. We mentioned on numerous occassions that the endless photos of toliets (seat up) don't add any value to the photo array. However there are … (36 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Where is Northern Virginia Exactly? - 04/14/08 08:20 AM
It seemed like a crazy question and then I laughed. The buyer was headed to Fort Belvoir from Arizona they had checked and they couldn't find Northern Virginia anywhere on the map. It just wasn't there.
Oh well actually there isn't a Northern Virginia like there is a North or South … (23 comments)
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prince william county real estate: That Was the Week that Was - 04/12/08 08:22 AM
Anyone remember the David Frost show from the 1960's? Alright the fact that a significant percentage of bloggers most likely weren't even born then should give me the answer to that question.
Real estate in Northern Virginia over the past week for me has been a whirlwind. What makes real estate now … (6 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Multiple Offers on Foreclosures-Why Not? - 04/08/08 07:03 AM
This isn't about the number of Northern Virginia foreclosure properties that are receiving multiple offers (they are) but about a strategy for buyers who are looking to buy foreclosure properties. Over the last few months one of the options that I have suggested to some of my buyers is a multiple offer foreclosure strategy.
Now … (12 comments)
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prince william county real estate: What Happened to the Slow Northern Virginia Real Estate Market? - 03/30/08 02:44 PM
The newspapers and TV continue to lament the state of the real estate market in the Northern Virginia area. It seems that the market is dead and houses are languishing on the market for months with no activity. I'm assuming this would explain why every home I have shown in the … (5 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County Foreclosures- Lake Ridge Neighborhood Tour - 03/19/08 05:13 PM
Headed out today with clients to see how far we could get through a tour of foreclosure and short sale properties in the Lake Ridge area of Prince William County. It is always interesting to see how lenders have priced properties in the same neighborhoods in very different condition. Two properties … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County Foreclosures-Starting To Move - 03/16/08 05:09 PM
No one in the Northern Virginia area is going to deny that of all of the localities Prince William County has been hit the hardest by the sub-prime mortgage industry. The cost of homes throughout the county were lower than closer in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria Counties and with significant new … (6 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Occoquan River Communities New Plans and Plenty of Excitement - 03/05/08 11:09 AM
A new committee has been formed crossing Fairfax and Prince William County boundaries to promote the Occoquan River Communities. As a member of the committee I can tell you to mark your calendars for the upcoming Occoquan River Festival scheduled for July 27, 2008.Plans are underway to create an educational and … (2 comments)
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prince william county real estate: FInding Foreclosures in the Northern Virginia MLS - 03/05/08 09:28 AM
Short sales, foreclosures, bank owned, terms that we hear the press throwing around every day in Northern Virginia. Buyers want to know more about them and whether they are good deals. Agents are specializing in listing them and yet can you find them without spending hours searching through the MLS? In … (2 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Northern Virginia Foreclosures-A Deeper Analysis - 03/04/08 06:30 PM
How many foreclosures are there really in Northern Virginia?This is a question that is getting harder and harder to answer every day. Looking at the MLS will give you some data, not all of it marked by agents in a way that makes it easy to find, the county tax records … (6 comments)
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prince william county real estate: A Chill Is In the Air in Northern Virginia but Not for Long - 03/01/08 05:29 PM
Though the weather is still a bit nippy in Northern Virginia it won't be long before we begin to see the daffodils poking their heads up in the garden and the blooms on the Cherry Blossom trees. If you are a seller who is making a move this summer then it … (6 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Money Merge Accounts: A Pessimist's Perspective - 02/25/08 04:07 PM
I logged onto one of my AR groups yesterday and saw an ad for MMAs (Money Merge Accounts). It was stated that this type of account could help you pay off your mortgage, giving you more money to spend, and utterly change your life. Who wouldn't want THAT?!!!
Dad taught me, "IF … (5 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Belmont Bay- Premier Waterfront Community in Prince William County - 02/15/08 01:45 PM
Hidden just across the Prince William County line is the waterfront community of Belmont Bay. As you cross the Occoquan River take a glance to your left and you will be surprised at what you will see. A community Washingtonian Magazine has twice picked as one of the "best communities" to … (8 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Will This Affect the Resale Value of My House-Foreclosures - 02/14/08 03:29 PM
Last week my Will This Affect the Resale Value of My Home post looked at the issue with power lines and water towers as possible issues with the resale value of your home. This week we are going to look at a serious issue in many Northern Virginia neighborhoods, foreclosures and how they may affect the … (10 comments)
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prince william county real estate: If You List It They Will Come-Marketing Your Home for All It’s Worth - 02/12/08 06:21 PM
You have decided that you need to sell your Northern Virginia home and are wondering how can you make your home standout from all of the other properties listed for sale. If you haven't read the first two parts of "If You List It They Will Come" you should start there:If You … (6 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Neighborhoods: Prince William County Center in Woodbridge VA - 02/08/08 11:57 AM
Prince William County Center is a new community featuring homes, townhomes, condos, retail, recreation, a new Ruby Tuesday restaurant, and land for the construction of a charming town center. A pool, tennis courts, and playgrounds are maintained for you by the home owners association. There are open fields in the heart … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: If You List It They Will Come-Getting Your Home Ready - 02/07/08 04:29 PM
At least that was the depth of the advice that most agents needed to give their sellers a few years ago. However in today's market if you interview an agent and this is the best they can do then you need to show them the door.In the current market in Northern … (5 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Will This Affect the Resale Value of My Home? - 02/05/08 05:22 PM
Buyers today are often thrown for a loop when they look around a neighborhood and see so many FOR SALE signs. The sign riders advertising foreclosures or short sales don't help. However in the case of some buyers it has nothing to do with the home values in the neighborhood, they … (20 comments)
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prince william county real estate: New Homes Sales Decline Is Good For Your Home Imrpovement Projects - 02/01/08 03:34 PM
Top-quality craftsmen and skilled tradesmen are now available to you for your home improvement projects.
Three years ago you couldn't even get a return phone call from a quality contractor because the new home builders had every contractor in Prince William County working on new homes.
Today, you can get quality work, from … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County-Belmont Bay A Great Place to Live & Play - 01/26/08 05:14 PM
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prince william county real estate: One Fish, Two Fish-You Too Can Catch A Fish - 01/23/08 07:21 AM
It isn’t often that you see an event being planned in the community and it makes you think of a Dr Seuss book. However the latest event being planned by the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association is a “fishing trip.”
Trip might actually be a bit of a … (14 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County-Another Small Piece of Local History - 01/18/08 01:32 PM
Sometimes you can drive past a landmark for years and not really notice it. Then one day you happen to glance at it again and wonder a bit more about the story behind the little white building by the side of the road. In this case it is another one … (14 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County- Hunters Grove Contemporary - 01/17/08 11:33 AM
Will be in the MLS on Saturday AM. Open on Sunday January 20th from 1-4PM. Stop on by and say hi to my associate Pam or send your clients to have a look at this terrific home
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prince william county real estate: Buy a Foreclosure Home/Bank Owner Property in Manassas, Virginia - 01/11/08 09:16 PM
The inventory of Foreclosure or Bank Owned Properties has increased over the past year and a half. Purchasing one of these homes may provide buyers with an opportunity to get into a home under market value. Although, they may seem like a "good deal" often times these homes may need repair … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County Foreclosures-Newer Homes In Woodbridge are Foreclosures Too! - 01/09/08 09:58 AM
A number of the properties listed as foreclosures in Prince William County are homes that have been built in last few years. In fact in Woodbridge you can find 30 homes built since 2005 currently listed for sale. These homes range from condos and golf villas in Belmont Bay to … (8 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Southern Style Cooking at Dixie Bones BBQ - 01/01/08 07:08 AM
When residents of Prince William County have a hankering for southern style cooking they don’t have to look any further than Dixie Bones BBQ in Woodbridge. You can smell the BBQ cooking as soon as you turn in the parking lot off of Occoquan Road.
Opened in Woodbridge in 1996 … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County Market Statistics - 12/28/07 11:49 AM
Everyone knows that the home inventory in Prince William County is extremely high. What people don't know is the actual numbers.
So what does this mean for buyers?
Well it means that it's a great time to buy. With so much inventory you have the opportunity to buy what you want. … (2 comments)
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prince william county real estate: A Forgotten Loan Program for Virginia Buyers - 12/17/07 10:19 PM
Often misunderstood and overlooked by Northern Virginia homebuyers are the loan programs offered by the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA). Why? One reason is that for years the only way to get a VHDA loan was to deal directly with a loan counselor in Richmond. The program required certain items which … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Rivergate Condominium Project Finally Breaks Ground - 12/15/07 07:01 AM
The long anticipated Rivergate Condiminum project in Prince William County is now underway. The community located on the Occoquan River will eventually house three fifteen story buildings and a 10,000 square foot club house and marina. This will make it the largest high rise development in Prince William County. Currently … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Selling Property in Northern Virginia? VDOT/Grantors Tax Increase - 12/12/07 03:49 PM
Sellers of property in Northern Viginia should be aware that the VDOT/Grantors tax is scheduled to increase in many Northern Virginia counties this month. Most effective January 1, 2008.
What does this mean to you if you are selling your property?
It will result in a higher transfer tax paid out at settlement. Currently in … (6 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Potomac Club in Prince William County Named Top Selling Community - 12/05/07 03:54 PM
The Potomac Club community located on 200 acres in Prince William County was recently named the best selling planned community in the Northern Virginia area by the Hanley Woods Market Intelligence report which tracks new home developments across the area.
Three recognized builders; Pulte, Ryan and M/I homes are … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Welcome Home Meg and Paul - 11/26/07 09:35 PM
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog entitled Did You Just Hang up on a Potential Customer about a phone call from a couple who had some questions about a new home construction contract. After pulling their offer on the new home we decided that resale properties in established Prince … (4 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Homes for Sale in Prince William County, Villages of Piedmont, Haymarket Virginia - 11/21/07 07:36 PM
Villages of Piedmont, is a community located off of route 15 in Haymarket, Virginia, in between route 29 and route 66. There is still significant new construction going on in this community of two car garage town homes, and single family homes. The setting of thie communitis gorgeous...with mountain views and … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: HarborSide-Waterfront Luxury Condos in Prince William County - 11/17/07 11:52 AM
Would you like to wake up in the morning and look out over the water?
Do you want to leave the worries of taking care of a yard and all the maintenance of detached home behind? If you would then you are ready to check out the latest luxury waterfront condo … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Whistle Stop Tour of Northern Virginia - 11/05/07 04:53 PM
Though you won't find fried green tomatoes on this tour you will find the Whistle Stop Café at the Quantico VRE Station. When the VRE first began operations along the I-95 corridor in 1992 there were questions as to whether the lack of housing near the train stations would derail the … (4 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County-Ridgefield Crossing and Lake Terrapin Combine - 10/28/07 10:00 AM
Are you looking a great townhouse in the Lake Terrapin neighborhood and can't find it on the MLS? The reason is simple and one that confuses many buyers in Prince William County.
Ridgefield Crossing is the "legal" subdivision name for the townhouses and some of the smaller detached homes in Lake … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County-Enjoy the Waterview - 10/26/07 04:41 PM
Are you ready to enjoy the resort lifestyle all year long? Then you want to check out this great new listing in Belmont Bay on the Occoquan River. From the minute you open the front door you will know this is a place you can call home. The gourmet kitchen features … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Every Neighborhood Has One - 10/24/07 01:29 PM
When you are out driving around showing houses do you ever get a question from a buyer that throws you for a bit of a loop? Not the usual ones about traffic or the ones that we can't answer about schools or crime but the one about who came up with … (19 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Walking Through Belmont Bay - 10/19/07 11:37 AM
Hidden just across the Prince William County line is the waterfront community of Belmont Bay. If you are driving down US Route 1 and cross the Occoquan River take a glance to your left and you will be surprised at what you will see. A community Washingtonian Magazine has twice picked … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Looking for Solitude in Prince William County? - 10/17/07 07:14 AM
Then perhaps you should check out the 17,000 acre forest hidden away in Prince William County. One of the least visited national forests on the east coast Prince William Forest Park is located about 35 miles south of DC off of I-95. Prince William Forest Park is maanged by the National Park … (2 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County-Lake Terrapin Townhouse - 10/11/07 01:00 PM
**NOT TO BIG** NOT TO SMALL** PRICED JUST RIGHT**.
This Lake Terrapin townhouse in Woodbridge VA has it all. Plenty of light loads of space, great location and it is move in ready. Brand new hardwood floors in the entry way lead you to the main level family room. Head up … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County-Communing with Nature - 10/11/07 07:48 AM
Take advantage to the great weather predicted for this weekend and join in on the activities at the Occoquan National Wildlife Refuge in Prince William County scheduled for Saturday October 13th. The Fall Wildlife Festival is the perfect time to wander through the 400 acre nature preserve which is home to not … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Prince William County- Westridge Community - 10/10/07 07:34 AM
Tucked in the trees just off of Old Bridge Road in Prince William County is the quiet community of Westridge. Coming down the main tree lined drive you come upon the large community center, pond and fountain and you know you are in a neighborhood that makes you feel welcome.
Many times … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Sensationalism Sells Papers - 10/05/07 08:12 AM
Say it isn't so. Today the Washington Post ran an article blaming the housing issues in Prince William County on the Board of Supervisors decision to pass tougher policies on illegal immigration in the area. According to the post article "Pr. William Immigration, Housing Ills Seen as Linked" when the county … (3 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Great New Woodbridge Townhouse for Sale - 09/27/07 11:31 AM
Right out of the pages of Pottery Barn.
This Lake Terrapin townhouse in Woodbridge VA has it all. Plenty of light loads of space, great location and it is move in ready. Brand new hardwood floors in the entry way lead you to the main level family room. Head up stairs … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: River Ridge-The Grandfather of Active Adult Communities - 09/18/07 07:10 PM
With all of the new active adult communities in western Prince William County it may be easy to overlook an established community sitting above the Occoquan River in Woodbridge. River Ridge was built by Pulte Homes between 1999-2001 and features a large club house, swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Rolling on the River - 09/14/07 03:22 PM
Have you ever been out showing houses and for some reason gotten a song stuck in your head? This morning I was out showing houses in an Active Adult community called River Ridge in Prince William County. Then it dawned on me what was happening. I was on a roll showing … (4 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Virginia's Oldest Chartered City - 09/12/07 03:29 PM
Most people think Old Town Alexandria is Virginia's oldest charted town but they would be wrong. As you drive down Route 1 between Woodbridge and Quantico you pass through an area known as Dumfries. For many local folks it is an unforgettable area that often is referred to as "dumb-fries".
However … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: This Weeks Featured "Estate" - 09/07/07 07:24 PM
I've written before about "What is Behind the Gates in Northern Virginia" and on the top 10 price detached homes in the area so today I thought I would let you in on the most expensive townhouses in Prince William County. The townhouses stand side by side in the Belmont Bay … (2 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Port Potomac-Another New Prince William County Community - 09/03/07 12:20 AM
As soon as you drive through the entrance of the Port Potomac Community you realize that the builders have created a neighborhood designed to bring a sense of southern style to the area. Situated on 400 acres just off Route 1 in the eastern part of Prince William County the neighborhood … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Are you an "Innie" or an "Outie"? - 08/30/07 03:18 PM
No, this isn't a personal question about your belly button. I have some new buyers moving to the Northern Virginia area and they have been reading some of the literature that I sent them to look over before they arrive in the area. Many cities have unique terms to describe different neighborhoods and … (2 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Saying NO to Generic Market Reports! - 08/22/07 07:59 AM
Every month hundreds if not thousands of agents jump on the band wagon and print the latest local market reports. Most of the data that is presented comes from the same sources and the only noticeable difference is the way some agents format the data and the delivery method (print, blog, … (8 comments)
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prince william county real estate: HOMES IN WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA - A MARKET REPORT - 08/21/07 11:01 AM
A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
HOMES ARE SELLING IN WOODBRIDGE - July 2007PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY REAL ESTATE OFFERS GOOD PRICES, SHOPPING AND CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVESSOLD - 87 Single Family Homes sold in July 2007 in Woodbridge, Virginia.The highest price home sold in Woodbridge in July 2007 was $1,500,000The lowest price home … (2 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Home Sales - Nokesville, VA - 08/20/07 02:22 PM
Home Sales for Nokesville Virginia for the year ...
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prince william county real estate: Home Sales - Bristow, VA - 08/20/07 02:17 PM
Home Sales for Bristow Virginia for the previous 12 months ...
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prince william county real estate: Home Sales - Haymarket VA - 08/20/07 02:12 PM
Home Sales for Haymarket for the year ...
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prince william county real estate: River Falls-Another Occoquan River Community in Prince William County - 08/16/07 12:14 PM
I stopped by yesterday to say hello to clients who bought new construction in the community of River Falls in Prince William County earlier this year. This upscale community is located just off of the Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge. The community is built around the Old Hickory Golf Course with … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Unlocking Northern Virginia Marketing Reports - 08/11/07 10:06 AM
Every month in Northern Virginia a variety of reports are published by the MRIS, NVAR, Washington Post and others to provide the public with information on recent market trends. The reports focus on comparing housing prices in a user selected zip code from the previous month and the previous year.
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prince william county real estate: Can you say Occoquan Three Times Fast? - 08/10/07 03:23 PM
In previous "Out and About" Blogs I have told you a little bit of Historic Occoquan and some of the new developments within the town borders however the Occoquan River has a number of interesting Prince William communities along its banks. The name Occoquan comes from the Dogue Indians and means … (1 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Relaxing In Belmont Bay-Beacon Park for Active Adults - 07/16/07 04:31 PM
UPDATE: THIS HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED TO RIVER CLUB II BY THE DEVELOPER AND IS NO LONGER A 55 AND OLDER COMMUNITYREAD LATEST COMSTOCK ANNOUNCEMENT HEREComstock Homes is almost ready to deliver the first of the new Beacon Park Condos in the Belmont Bay community located in Woodbridge VA. Belmont Bay … (2 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Home Sales - Gainesville, VA - 07/14/07 09:22 PM
For the period August 2006 to July 2007 here are the current home sales stats:
07-2007 31 $435,000.00
06-2007 56 $449,000.00
05-2007 66 $497,000.00
04-2007 46 $512,000.00
03-2007 56 $449,000.00
02-2007 58 $514,000.00
01-2007 102 $468,000.00
12-2006 68 $460,000.00
11-2006 58 $454,000.00
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prince william county real estate: Tips To Help Sell Your Home - 07/14/07 08:56 PM
In this "buyer's market" these tips are very important to help sell your home. The best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks. Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net. Below are five main factors to accomplishing this … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: Home Sales in the Lake Ridge Community-Prince William County VA - 07/08/07 10:39 AM
The community of Lake Ridge in Prince William County has been popular with buyers since it was first developed in the 1970's. With two large community centers, 5 swimming pools, boat ramp and tennis courts the recreation opportunities abound in the area. When Lake Ridge was under development in the late … (0 comments)
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prince william county real estate: WOW! CUSTOM TOP FLOOR CONDO IN BELMONT BAY-PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY VA - 07/07/07 09:18 AM
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prince william county real estate: Waterfront Condo in Belmont Bay - 04/03/07 09:05 AM
SOLD
Stunning is the only word to describe this waterfront condo. The owners have spared no expense in make this property a standout. From the moment you walk in the door you will want to make this your home. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main living are just the first … (0 comments)
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