woodbridge real estate news: Buy A Home With Low Or No Down Payment - 07/08/13 05:53 AM
Buy A Home With Low Or No Down Payment
Find Out About 3 Government Backed Home Loans The Let You Buy With Low Or No Down Payment

I Can Guide You Through The Process Of Getting A Low Or No Down Payment Home Loan
You want to buy a home in Woodbridge Virginia, and you want to buy with the lowest down payment possible.
Don't dump all of your cash savings into a 20% down payment when you can keep your cash for an emergency, and buy a house with a low down payment, and low interest rates.
Here are … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Potomac Mills Mall Tour - 03/20/13 01:57 AM
Market Report For Woodbridge Virginia March 20 2013
Homes Actively For Sale vs Homes Sold And Pending Settlement
The Numbers Show That We Are In A Sellers Market
You may be surprised, even shocked to find out how many homes in Woodbridge are under contract vs homes actively for sale.
As of March 20, 2012, we have 394 homes actively for sale in Woodbridge.
There are 465 homes under contract, pending settlement.
When the inventory of homes actively for sale is below the number of homes sold, we are in a sellers market.
Do you need help selling your house in … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Everybody Wants A Deal - 10/17/12 01:06 AM
Everybody Wants A Deal
Sellers Want A Cash Buyer From California Who Will Pay $20,000 More That The Seller's List Price
Buyers Want To Make A Lowball $20,000 Below List Price
 

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woodbridge real estate news: It Happened Again Yesterday And The Answer Stunned Some Folks - 10/16/12 05:15 AM
It Happened Again Yesterday And The Answer Stunned Some Folks
How And When To Sell Or Buy A Home In Woodbridge Virginia
Homes For Sale In Woodbridge Are Selling As Fast As They Come On The Market
Find Out How You Can Use Market Forces To Give You The Best Value When You Are Selling Or Buying In Woodbridge

 

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woodbridge real estate news: Gentle Readers: I Feel Your Pain - 09/20/12 03:40 AM
Moving Into A 45 Year-Old House That Is New To Us
House Has Original Kitchen And Baths
Hasn't Been Painted In 35 Years
Gentle Readers,
I am reminded of what my clients deal with when they move to a house that is new to them, because we just scaled down from 6,000 square foot house to a 2,300 square foot house.
So much to be done.
Where do we start? 
Our previous home was newly built for us, and we had the painters do all of our custom painting done before we moved into the house.  
We chose to start with … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Amazon Pick-up Lockers Coming To You Soon - 08/09/12 01:54 AM
Amazon Pick-up Lockers Coming To You Soon
Amazon Battles Thieves Who Chase UPS Trucks
Look For An Amazon Pick-up Locker Near Your Soon
The Wall Street Journal
By GREG BENSINGER
Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal
An Amazon Locker in a New York City grocery store. The online retailer has opened at least 50 self-service pickup stations in a few U.S. cities.
Amazon.com Inc. AMZN -0.42%is doubling down to combat a problem that has long bedeviled online retailers: failed package delivery.
The Web giant has quietly installed large metal cabinets—or Amazon Lockers—in grocery, convenience and drugstore outlets that function like virtual … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Economic Gibberish And What It Means To You - 04/23/12 02:00 AM
Economic Gibberish And What It Means To You
Year To Date Economic Report Translate Into English
Good News About The Economy
Retail sales rose 0.8% to $411.1 billion in March. This follows a downwardly revised 1% increase in February. On a year-over-year basis, retail sales increased 6.5%.
English translation: Retail sales are a strong component of the economic engine of our nation.  Strong retail sales mean more production by manufacturers as consumers gobble-up their goods and services.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo monthly housing market index fell three points in April to 25 from a reading of 28 in … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Woodbridge Real Estate News About Big Changes At Exit 1st Choice Realty - 02/09/12 04:09 AM
Woodbridge Real Estate News About Big Changes At Exit 1st Choice Realty
Annual Kick-Off Meeting Sets A Positive Atmosphere For Exit Agents In Woodbridge Virginia
Top Honors Go To Exit Agents Who Are The Top Sellers
Your local Woodbridge Exit Realty office got fired-up for a fast-paced market in 2012.

The top-selling agent in 2011 is Michael Adams, flanked by Exit Virginia Director, Nancy Shaver and Terrylynn Harrell.
 

Top-selling team award gots to Erick & Company (that's my team!) for 2011. Left to right: Nancy Shaver, Erick Blackwelder, Terrylynn Harrell, Peggy James, Tom Shaver.
 

Former Redskin, … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Homes In Woodbridge Are Affordable Because Prices Are Stable And Home Loan Rates Are Low - 11/07/11 03:34 AM
Woodbridge Homes For Sale Are Affordable Because Prices Are Stable And Home Loan Rates Are Low
Couple Finds Their Next Home In One Afternoon And Move In 30 Days Later
Woodbridge Has Plenty Of Lovely Homes For Sale On Quiet Streets
Amy and Earl had outgrown their townhouse in Lake Ridge and they wanted to get a single family home near Quantico.
They went to a lender we recommended.  The loan officer qualified them to purchase up to $800,000.  Amy and Earl were thrilled because the home prices in the neighborhoods they liked were priced in the $400,000 - $480,000 range.
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woodbridge real estate news: Crime In Woodbridge Neighborhoods And What You Can Do About It - 10/07/11 03:57 AM
Crime In Woodbridge Neighborhoods And What You Can Do About It
Get Crime Statistics And Neighborhood Crime Reports From The Most Reliable Source
The Time To Check For Crime Is Before You Bid On A House
I'll be helping someone shop for a home and they will ask, "Is there a lot of crime in this neighborhood?"
Or they may say, "This looks like a nice neighborhood where folks take pride in their homes. How can we find out what the crime rate is?"
This may sound rediculous, but it'st true... real estate laws forbid me from commenting about crime in … (1 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Washing Machine Rips Drywall In Woodbridge Townhouse - 10/07/11 03:40 AM
Washing Machine Rips Drywall In Woodbridge Townhouse
Woodbridge Townhouse Drywall Seams And Tape Cracked And Loose
Sexy New Front-Load Washing Machine Did The Damage
I was out with a couple shopping for a new place to call home when we came upon a townhouse with a bedroom level laundry room. 
Bedroom level laundry rooms are becoming more common as common sense says that's where all of the dirty clothes come from.  Why carry all of your clothes down and up when you can wash and dry on the bedroom level.
When we opened the doors, revealing the upper level laundry space … (1 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Mortgage Applications Up 6.3% Last Week Thanks To Low Interest Rates - 09/15/11 06:22 AM
Mortgage applications rose 6.3% last week as more homeowners filed purchase applications and refinanced their home loans.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its refinance index increased 6% last week after three weeks of declines.
The trade group said the refinance index is not seasonally adjusted but does include an adjustment for Labor Day. On an unadjusted basis, refinancings fell 15.2% and are down 23.5% from a year earlier.
The purchase index climbed 7% from a week prior, while the unadjusted purchase index fell 16.2%. The unadjusted overall composite index decreased 15.4% from the prior week.
The refinance share of mortgage activity represented 77.3% … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: You Can Get A Monthly Report Showing Homes For Sale And Sold On A Map In Your Neighborhood - 09/12/11 06:43 AM
You Can Get A Monthly Report Showing Homes For Sale And Sold On A Map In Your Neighborhood
You'll Find Out Which Homes Are For Sale And Which Homes Are Sold
Short Video Clip Shows You How To Get Your Report

 
CLICK HERE NOW to search for homes.  Use the tools on the right side of the page to specify your needs, then select SEARCH, then select SAVE SEARCH and you will get daily updates of homes that fit your wishes. Woodbridge is in Prince William County.
CLICK HERE NOW to search for homes.  Use the tools on the right … (2 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Woodbridge I-95 Lane Closures Schedule - 09/06/11 08:36 AM
Woodbridge I-95 Lane Closures Schedule
Commuting From Woodbridge To Points North
Find Out When Your Commute Will Be Affected
Nighttime work - Closures occur between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
I-95 south from Exit 163, Lorton Rd., to Exit 161, Richmond Hwy. (Route 1) - Three lanes closed Tuesday - Thursday nights for roadwork. Weekday work - Closures occur between 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
 
I-95 north between Exit 160, Gordon Blvd. (Route 123) to Pohick Road overpass - Right lane closed noon to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon Friday for final punch list … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: The Long Tale Of A Short Sale And Buyers Who Wouldn't Quit - 08/23/11 05:27 AM
The Long Tale Of A Short Sale And Buyers Who Wouldn't Quit
Short Sales Typically Take A Long Time To Process By The Seller's Bank
If You Go For A Short Sale, Be Prepared For A Long And Bumpy Ride
See How Sonja And Cliff Navigated Through The Short Sale Process
There are three types of sales we are seeing in the market today:
Regular Sale: The seller has equity in the house, OR has the assets to make up the difference between SOLD price and the balance of the note.  These transactions typically go from contract to closing in 30 … (3 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Woodbridge Home Buyers And Home Sellers Rise Up And Speak Your Mind - 08/14/11 05:17 AM
Woodbridge Home Buyers And Home Sellers Rise Up And Speak Your Mind
Watch The Video Below Then Post Your Frustrations Regarding Real Estate
Your Honest Feedback In The Comments Section Below Would Be Most Welcome
Home prices rising faster than buyers expect; home values at 2004 prices; tighter loan guidelines mean more scrutiny of your credentials; agents who don't return phone calls; loan officers who don't respond to emails; low appraisals; sellers unwilling to repair home inspection defects; Congress spending 40% of our federal dollars in loans from China; Congress members who say one thing to get elected, then do the … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Fourth Of July And Buying A Home - 07/04/11 04:46 AM
Fourth Of July And Buying A Home
Celebrations Of Independence
Celebrations Unique To American Home Buyers
I love the Fourth of July because it reminds me that we are a nation that has a government, not the other way around.
I keep a pocket-sized paperback copy of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence in the door pocket of my car.  It comes in handy when politics becomes the topic of conversation at the cigar lounge or my fraternity meetings.
We are a nation that is free to choose whom shall represent our interests in Congress according to where we live.
We … (3 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Sell Your Home Fast, For Top Dollar, And With The Fewest Hassles - 01/01/11 04:09 AM
Sure, Location Location Location Is Helpful When You Sell Your Home But You Can't Change Your Location
You CAN Change Three Of The Four Key Factors That Will Sell Your Home Fast And With The Fewest Hassles
Greed Is Not Good When You Sell Your Home
Watch this short video by one of the nation's top Realtors to find out what you need to do to sell your fast, for top dollar, and with the fewest hassles.
Oh, and folks, let's remember that "top dollar" doesn't mean the price you would have gotten at the peak of the boom in 2005. … (3 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Woodbridge VA New Home Inspection By Stanley Martin Homes With The Buyers - 11/10/10 04:43 AM
Woodbridge VA New Home Inspection By Stanley Martin Homes With The Buyers
Construction Supervisor Meets New Owners To Ensure All Is Correct Prior To Drywall Installation
Progress Inspection Gives New Owners Confidence That Their New Home Will Be Exactly As Ordered
Not all home builders are the same.
Wendy and Brian are my clients, and they are purchasing a newly-built Stanley Martin home in Woodbridge.
The home is under roof, windows installed, and all the stuff that will be behind the walls is in place, ready for inspection by Construction Supervisor Ken, along with Heather and John.
Now is the time … (0 comments)

woodbridge real estate news: Real Estate Trends In Woodbridge Changed Last Year But News Media Just Found Out A Year Later - 04/15/10 05:37 AM
Real Estate Trends In Woodbridge Changed Last Year But News Media Just Found Out A Year Later
The News Media Is Always The Last To Know When Real Estate Markets Shift
Woodbridge Virginia Home Values Hit Bottom In 2008 But It Took Over A Year For The Media To Report
MSNBC News Reporter Called Me Today For News About Market Rebound
Story Below Just Appeared In Manassas Journal and Messenger
 
Housing shows positive signs in Prince WilliamNovember 16, 2009  Keith Walker
All indicators seem to point to a rebounding housing market in Prince William County.
Condominium, town house and single … (0 comments)

 
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